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Probing the behaviors of molecules, cells, and biological systems.
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Undergraduate Programs

Learning about genomics, cloning, stem cells, cancer biology, microarrays, emerging diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.

BMB majors lead to exciting and rewarding careers!

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Make discoveries and generate new knowledge through independent, original dissertation research in BMMB laboratories.  
 

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Undergraduate Honors
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Learn more about ENTI's new Bio-Tech Cluster
Bio-tech cluster added to Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor program

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) Minor now has a tenth cluster with the latest addition of the Bio-Tech option.

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Read more About Melissa and Her Leadership
Rolls honored with Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award
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Being among the top 50 research universities, I knew that I could pursue my interests in biochemistry while being among world-class faculty.
Our undergraduate programs
Emily Snell, Microbiology Major, Class of 2019
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Departmental Employment Opportunities

Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

The Department invites applications for one or more tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor appointments in the area of eukaryotic gene regulation.

 

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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department

Our faculty are recognized leaders in their fields and are dedicated to their research as well as educating the next generation of scientists.

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Song Tan

Song Tan

Verne M. Willaman Professor of Molecular Biology
Susan Hafenstein of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Susan Hafenstein

Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and The College of Medicine
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Timothy Meredith

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Events and Lectures
Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition
October 7, 5:00 pm - October 7, 7:00 pm
Third Floor Life Sciences Bridge

Undergraduate researchers from across the Eberly College of Science are invited to present at the Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition!

Prizes

We will be awarding 1st ($250), 2nd ($150), and 3rd ($100) place prizes for the best posters in each of three categories: life sciences, physical sciences, and mathematical sciences.

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Hispanic Heritage Month poster symposium.
 
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