Chair's Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry at the University of California, Riverside. We are dedicated to perform cutting-edge research in biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as to strive towards excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. 

Our faculty pursue research areas spanning structural biology, genomics, stem cell and developmental biology, biophysics, cancer biology, and plant biology. The department has substantial strength in areas of transcriptional/translational control, epigenetic regulation, RNA biology, chromatin biology, genetic engineering, enzymology, genome stability, and environmental stress responses, providing our graduate students ample opportunities to pursue their research interests. A strong dedication to interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation among faculty also allows our graduate students to join research teams across the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Bourns School of Engineering, the UCR School of Medicine, and perform research in a highly integrative and interactive setting.

Our program hosts a large number of undergraduate students, who can choose a biochemistry major focused in chemistry, biology, or medical sciences. Our students benefit from having our world-class faculty teach in the classroom, exposing them to both the fundamental principles and the latest research discoveries. In addition, UC Riverside offers various competitive research programs aimed toward economically disadvantaged students. A high percentage of our undergraduates find that they qualify for student aid covering up to their entire tuition—because we believe that financial burden should not bar anyone from seeking a higher education.

I hope that this website will serve as a helpful resource for potential or current students, staff, visiting scholars and donors.

 
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program
 

Upcoming Events

Disha Dutta
BCH 251/252 Seminar- Disha Dutta, UC Riverside
November 07, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Genomics Auditorium 1102A
The Department of Biochemistry's weekly BCH 252 seminar series is presented this week by Disha Dutta Graduate Student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, UC Riverside Seminar Title: “Determining the functional roles of novel RNA binding proteins in a human gut microbe” Abstract: The anerobic environment…
Michael Ibba
BCH 251/252 Seminar- Michael Ibba, Chapman University
October 31, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Genomics Auditorium 1102A
The Department of Biochemistry's weekly BCH 252 seminar series is presented this week by Michael Ibba, Professor of Biological Sciences, Dean of the Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University Seminar Title: "Translating microbial stresses into molecular responses; a survival guide for harsh environments"…
Gangning Liang
BCH 251/252 Seminar- Gangning Liang, USC Institute of Urology
October 24, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Genomics Auditorium 1102A
The Department of Biochemistry's weekly BCH 252 seminar series is presented this week by Gangning Liang, Professor of Research Urology, Director of Epigenetic Translational Research at the USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, USC Seminar Title: "SETD2 deficiency is a therapeutic target to upregulate viral mimicry…
Giulia Palermo
BCH 251/252 Seminar- Giulia Palermo, UC Riverside
October 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Genomics Auditorium 1102A
The Department of Biochemistry's weekly BCH 252 seminar series is presented this week by Giulia Palermo, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, UC Riverside Seminar Title: "Dynamics and Mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas9 Through the Lens of Computational Methods" Abstract: Giulia Palermo is a computational biophysicist, Associate…
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