Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Miller School of …

Professor & Lucille P. Markey Chair

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami is committed to maintaining our discipline as a central science and strives for excellence by sustaining the current areas of strength, fostering interdisciplinary and clinical translational research, and expanding the research portfolio to evolving areas of inquiry and discovery. Our expertise in RNA biology, understanding DNA stability and repair, studying the biophysical nature of biomolecules, and gaining insight into cellular signaling pathways has been recently expanded by the arrival of researchers specialized in the design of natural and semi-synthetic biomolecules, as well as molecular-based devices that can be employed in translational medicine and other bionanotechnology applications. The commitment of the Miller School to increase growth in the basic sciences will continue to provide our Department with new and exciting opportunities to enhance our prominence in biomedical research.

A chief mission of our Department is to educate future generations of investigators and medical students to become critical thinkers and the leaders in their fields. The diverse composition of our Department in regards to research interests creates a unique and intellectually stimulating learning environment for students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. We offer a host of courses to fulfill the curriculum to obtain a B.S. in Biochemistry, a MS and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, as well as the basic science requirements for MD and MD/Ph.D. students. Our courses address both the basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology as well as the emerging science and future of the fields.

The Department serves the worldwide scientific community through leadership roles and active participation in national and international conferences, serving in study sections and on federal agency panels. Additionally, our Departments faculty roster encompasses editors of journals and members of editorial boards, as well as board members of national and international governmental centers and members of advisory boards of companies in the private sector. Moreover, the Department is committed to serve the community by participating in a variety of outreach events to promote awareness of the importance of science and technology in relation to public health and the environment.

Our Department is also unique for hosting the internationally recognized annual Miami Winter Symposium, created by Professor William Whelan, the first leader and Chair of the Department. The Miami Winter Symposium is currently managed by Elsevier and features world-renowned speakers in emerging areas of science and technology. This event cements our Departments goal of furthering education and discovery in biochemistry and molecular biology on an international level.

Dr. Sylvia DaunertProfessor and Lucille P. Markey ChairDepartment of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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