Life Interconnected
Welcome to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at UCI BioSci.
Leading the way to Discovery
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB) delves into the secrets of the body at the molecular level, researching mechanisms underlying all fundamental biological processes. MBB students learn from experts in such varied fields as biochemistry, immunology, structural biology and virology. As our researchers continue to advance knowledge about the body, they continue to find vital information related to autoimmune diseases, cancer, drug design, vascular biology and much more.
Faculty
Faculty in MBB are driving discoveries in the life sciences utilizing cutting-edge technologies like body-on-a-chip and gene drive systems. They are advancing research into new biofuels and cancer therapies, and mapping the connections between our microbiota and our overall health.
Undergraduates
MBB offers undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology, and microbiology and immunology. The program in biochemistry and molecular biology applies modern molecular science to biological questions and provides rigorous training necessary in today’s graduate and professional programs.
Graduates
The department offers a diverse array of options for students interested in the pursuit of a graduate education, which includes master’s programs in biotechnology and biotechnology management, and a doctoral degree in conjunction with the joint program in Cellular and Molecular BioSciences.
Research at MBB
News
The Senate confers this award on a faculty member whose professional contributions have positively impacted the world community in an extraordinary manner. It is among the most prestigious awards University of California faculty members can...
Professor Katrine Whiteson has been selected as a UCI Chancellor’s Fellow. This is a distinction a distinction awarded to tenured faculty whose body of scientific work supports a strong trajectory towards distinction. Check it out...
Professor Naomi Morrissette successfully secured a GAANN Graduate Fellowship award for Training in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (US Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program). These funds will go to support...
Events
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
Ernestina Schipani (UPenn)
TBD Ernestina Schipani, MD. PhD William Wikoff Smith Professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Host: Olga Razorenova...
12:00 PM June 02
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
Cullen Taniguchi (MD Anderson)
TBD Cullen Taniguchi , MD. PhD Assistant Professor Department of Radiation Oncology The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Host: Chris Halbrook...
12:00 PM March 17
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Nat Sci 1, Room 1114
Edna Cukierman (Fox Chase Cancer Center)
TBD Edna (Eti) Cukierman, PhD Professor Co-Leader, Cancer Signaling and Epigenetics Program Co-Director, Marvin & Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute Co-Director, Immune Monitoring Facility Fox Chase Cancer Center - Temple Health Host: Chris Halbrook...
12:00 PM March 03