Department News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a new contract with Dell Technologies to develop a supercomputer named after Jennifer Doudna at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC). The new flagship computer, NERSC-10, will support large-scale high-performance computing workloads that make cutting-edge science possible.

Congratulations to Elçin Ünal on her promotion to MCB Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development!

Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development Noah Whiteman has been awarded the 2025 Genetics Society of America medal for his "outstanding contributions to the field of genetics."  Read a

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology, James Nuñez, was named a 2025 Hellman Fellow.

Congratulations to MCB postdoc Erin Doherty (Doudna Lab) on being named a 2025 Leading Edge Fellow for her pioneering research focused on the mechanism of viral immune evasion strategies. Read more about the Leading Edge Fellows here.

Assistant Professor of Cell Biology, Development and Physiology, Meng-meng Fu, was named a 2025 Hellman Fellow.

Congratulations to our MCB PhD, MBT, and BA Class of 2025 graduates!

The MCB Department is proud of our newest graduates and all that they have accomplished! Please help us celebrate the 2025 MCB Commencement Honors awardees listed below.

On May 5, 2025, MCB held its 4th annual Postdocs Research Showcase at Sutardja Dai Hall, bringing together approximately 70 attendees for a day of scientific exchange, career development, and community building.
 

Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Eva Nogales was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. The Royal Society selects their fellows for their exceptional contributions to science.

Learn about MCB's exciting research, master of biotech cohort, new faculty, youth STEM conference, alumni and more!

Read the Spring 2025 MCB Transcript.