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Mark Anderson

Genetic control of immune tolerance by Aire

Tue, Oct 7, 12:30 pm

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Josh Rabinowitz

Towards a comprehensive understanding of cellular metabolism

Wed, Oct 8, 12:00 pm

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Ulrike Heberlein

Of flies and mice: What have flies taught us about drug addiction?

Wed, Oct 8, 4:00 pm

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Welcome to the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. The photos above represent our five divisions: Neurobiology, Genetics, Genomics & Development, Cell & Developmental Biology, Immunology and Pathogenesis, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Click on any of the photos above to see more details about each of the five Divisions.

Tjian Elected President of HHMI

The Trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) have elected Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Robert Tjian as President of HHMI effective April 1, 2009.

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MCB Symposium November 15

The MCB Department is hosting a symposium titled "Humanity's Genes and the Human Condition" on Saturday, November 15. Additional details, including the full schedule and registration form, are available at the link below.

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Emerita Professor Timiras has died

Professor Emerita Paola Timiras passed away on Friday night, due to complications from heart valve replacement surgery she underwent last Spring. Her energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Research Spotlight

Image of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells lacking the gene encoding transcript elongation factor TFIIS.

Photo courtesy of Professor In-Residence Caroline Kane.

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