Bassler Lab: Tapping into Bacterial Conversations Over the course of 30 years, HHMI Investigator Bonnie Bassler has helped usher in a new branch of science centered on quorum sensing, the process by which bacteria communicate with one another and orchestrate collective tasks. One day, this work could lead to alternatives to traditional antibiotics – a pressing need in the war against multi-drug resistant bacteria. Jonikas Lab: Molecular engineering the way to food security Lynch Lab finds that innate T cells respond to the molecular clock View all news Graduate Program Postdoctoral Research Molecular Biology Major Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Seminars & Events Unleashing knowledge and igniting connections Katsuhiko Hayashi, Osaka University Reconstitution of Germ Cell Development in Mammals for Research and Reproduction Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series Michaela Gack, Cleveland Clinic Innate and intrinsic host enzymes shaping RNA virus infection Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 12:00 pm – Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series Sophie Dumont, UCSF Wed, Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Butler Seminar Series Patrick Hsu, UC Berkeley Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Butler Seminar Series View All Events World Class Faculty Elevating minds and inspiring excellence The Department of Molecular Biology boasts a world class faculty, including Nobel Prize and Macarthur Genius award winners, who are leaders in their fields. They contribute significantly to their professions through editorial roles and advisory positions. Research spans molecular, cell, and systems biology, with faculty often holding joint appointments in related institutes. The department s graduate program benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty from various fields, fostering an exceptional environment for student training and research.Meet our exceptional faculty Research Areas Diverse in research interests Biochemistry, Biophysics & Structural Biology Cell Biology, Development & Cancer Genetics & Genomics Microbiology, Virology & Immunology Quantitative & Computational Biology
