Join the ranks of leading scientific researchers in a diverse quest to understand biological phenomena in molecular detail.
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The U-M Medical School Department of Biological Chemistry is dedicated to advancing the molecular understanding of biological processes. We do that through research, in tandem with teaching and training undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and medical students.
We want our whole community to have every opportunity to thrive. That means a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all of our ranks. Because the most innovative and impactful discoveries are born from all of our unique perspectives, tackling challenges together.
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Biological Chemistry 2022
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Biological Chemistry Faculty
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Assistant Professors (and captains of Team Translation) Jay Brito Querido and Rachel Niederer in their renovated lab space
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Each MS student gave a presentation about their thesis project at a research symposium held at the end of the 2023–24 academic year.
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The poster session at the department's annual research retreat
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An axe throwing outing for our PhD students
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Audience waiting for the start of the 2023 Ludwig Lecture presented by alumna Catherine Drennan
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We proudly do research in maize and blue!
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Stay informed about our department’s achievements and the progress we’re making in our mission.
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These are challenging times, but the potential and need for progress in fundamental science have never been greater.
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