Five MCB faculty members have been named as 2008 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). They include Associate Professor (Affiliated) of Genetics, Genomics and Development Steven Brenner, Howard Hughes Investigator and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jennifer Doudna,
Department News
Below are articles from various sources about members of MCB and their research.
December 16, 2008
Howard Hughes Investigator and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Robert Tjian received a $918,000 grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to develop new molecular tools and novel technologies for high efficiency gene targeting in stem cells.
December 15, 2008
The Berkeley Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases (CEND), an inter-disciplinary research center that includes many faculty members in MCB, received a $7 million pledge from philanthropist Henry Wheeler.
December 09, 2008
It is with regret that we announce that Professor Jeffery Winer passed away the morning of December 9 after a short illness. Professor Winer served the Department and campus in many ways and he will be greatly missed.
Donations may be sent to the Jeffery Winer Memorial Scholarship:
University of California
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
Jeffery Winer Memorial Scholarship Fund
142 LSA #3200
Berkeley, CA 94720-3200
November 24, 2008
Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Randy Schekman is the 2008 recipient of the Dickson Prize in Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. The prize is awarded annually for "innovative, paradigm-shifting biomedical research".
November 13, 2008
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.
November 12, 2008
Assistant Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development Nicole King is on the "20 under 40" list of the "Best Brain in Science" in the December 2008 issue of Discover magazine.
October 27, 2008
It is with regret that we announce that Emeritus Professor Joe Neilands passed away peacefully on Thursday October 23rd, after several months battling an illness.
John Brian “Joe” Neilands
September 11, 1921 – October 23, 2008
September 30, 2008
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.
September 15, 2008
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.