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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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GMS Research Symposium Award Winners

April 16, 2026

Congratulations to Nadia Mirza-Romero from the Harris lab & Diana Yeritsyan from...

Congratulations Cheyanne Frosti—GMS Outstanding Student Achievement Award

April 16, 2026

Congratulations to Cheyanne Frosti as a recipient of a GMS Outstanding Student...

New Publication from the Layne Lab: How the Extracellular Matrix Can Push Cells Toward Disease

April 13, 2026

Fibrosis is a major driver of organ dysfunction, characterized by excessive collagen...

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  • 27AprBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Jonathan Strecker, Ph.D. - “Beyond nucleases: new functions of CRISPR systems”
  • 4MayBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Philipp Mews, PhD
  • 11MayBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Melissa R. Pergande, PhD
  • 18MayBiochemistry & Cell Biology Seminar Series: Labib Rouhana, 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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