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The training and teaching faculty in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology represent a wide array of research interests.

Our faculty are dedicated to providing top-notch advising and mentorship to our trainees so they are well-equipped to enter successful careers in research, medicine and public health.

Our Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD program includes over 30 faculty outside of our Department, in departments across the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine. Visit our PhD program webpage for a full list of the PhD program faculty.

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Mitchell Fane Research Associate
Paul Miller Professor - Emeritus
Qiwang Xiang Research Associate
Rachy Abraham Assistant Scientist
Rameez Raja Research Associate
Roza Selimyan Teaching Professor

Roza Selimyan, PhD, leads the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department academic programs, where she focuses on connecting science, health, and education.

Scott Bailey Professor

Scott Bailey, PhD, explores the structure and function of the molecular mechanisms that cells use to interact with and modify DNA and RNA, focusing on CRISPR systems.

Sharon Krag Professor - Emeritus
Tao Zhang Assistant Scientist
Terry Brown Professor - Emeritus
Utthara Nayar Assistant Professor

Utthara Nayar, PhD, is a breast cancer biologist who uses functional genomics tools to understand and overcome tumor resistance to targeted therapies.

Valeria Culotta Professor

Val Culotta, PhD, examines the role of free radicals and micronutrients in the battle between host and pathogen during fungal infections.

Vito Rebecca Assistant Professor

Vito W. Rebecca, PhD, is a translational molecular biologist who investigates how tumor cells metastasize and escape targeted and immune-therapy, with a focus on acral lentiginous melanoma.

William Wright Professor - Emeritus
Yash Chhabra Assistant Scientist