Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology

Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. We recently added Cell Biology to our name to better reflect our research interests and expertise. We continue to use the latest technologies and experimental systems to address the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms of biological processes, including many that relate to human disease.

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New research out of the Lau Lab: Researchers Discover Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility

April 14, 2025

Researchers Discover Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility The global birthrate has been...

Congratulations to Jean Spencer on her recent promotion to Assistant Professor

January 25, 2025

Congratulations to Jean Spencer on her recent promotion to Assistant Professor

Congratulations to Mohsan Saeed on his recent promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology!

November 27, 2024

Congratulations to Mohsan Saeed on his recent promotion to Associate Professor of...

Calendar

5MayBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Emmanouil "Manolis" Maragkakis, Ph.D. - "RNA decay and translation dynamics in cellular stress response and aging"
19MayBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Eric Minikel, Ph.D

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Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
72 E. Concord St.
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-358-4280

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