The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), the world’s premier public university, seeks a visionary, strategic, and inclusive leader as its next dean of the Division of Biological Sciences.

For the full position profile, please visit: https://wittkieffer.com/positions/24955-dean-of-the-division-of-biological-sciences.

For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 26, 2024. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Applicants must also apply directly to UC Berkeley at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04028

Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development, Noah Whiteman, discusses nature's toxins on KQED on November 30th at 10 am PT. Whiteman will explain the biology and influence of “nature’s pharmacopeia”, and his new book is “Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins — From Spices to Vices.” Read more...

By: Mariana Padilla

Learn about MCB's exciting research, new faculty hires, biotech master's degree, amazing alumni, and much more...

Read the Fall 2023 MCB Transcript here.

Congratulations to Eunyong Park on his promotion to MCB Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology! 

The Park lab researches the molecular mechanisms of protein translocation across membranes and related quality control pathways using biochemical and structural approaches. Read more...

Samantha Lewis, assistant professor of cell biology, development and physiology, is the recipient of the 2023 Prytanean Faculty Enrichment Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and service on the UC Berkeley campus and within the broader community. Read more...

Congratulations to Roberto Zoncu on his promotion to MCB Professor of Molecular Therapeutics!

The Zoncu laboratory researches how organelles sense nutrients and regulate cellular growth. Read more...

Christopher Chang, Professor of Molecular Therapeutics, and Michelle Chang, Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology, are both recipients of 2024 American Chemical Society (ACS) National Awards. Christopher Chang was awarded with the Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry, supported by an endowed fund established by Alfred R. Bader and Isabel Bader. Michelle Chang was awarded with the ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry, sponsored by the ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry.

Megan Martik, Assistant Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development, and Filipa Rijo-Ferreira, Assistant Professor (Affiliated) of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, both received 2023 NIH Director’s New Innovator Awards. These awards are part of NIH's High-Risk High-Reward research program and are awarded to exceptionally creative early career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects. Read more...

Congratulations to MCB postdoc Raul Ramos (Bautista and Lumpkin Labs) on being named one of the 2023 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Hanna Gray Fellows! This prestigious award from the HHMI supports early career scientists with the potential to become leaders in biomedical science. Ramos' research investigates the neural mechanisms that underlie distortions of touch perception, including persistent alterations seen in sensory processing disorder (SPD) and reversible distortions induced by psychedelics. Read more... 

We are excited to announce the recipients of our annual MCB Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows Awards! Each year, the department honors postdocs for excellence in research, leadership, and service. 

Rachel Coombs (Robey Lab) investigates how the extracellular microenvironment in the spleen directs T cell differentiation using an experimental model of chronic T. gondii infection in mice. 

Rory Craig (Merchant Lab) works on genome evolution and transposable elements in eukaryotic algae.

Robert Saxton, Assistant Professor of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, and Alanna Schepartz, Professor of Molecular Therapeutics, were recently named Innovation Investigators by the ARC Institute. This award provides funding to researchers to pursue visionary ideas in curiosity-driven ambitious science research. Read more...

Congratulations to Stephen Brohawn on receiving tenure and his promotion to MCB Associate Professor of Neurobiology!

The Brohawn laboratory researches the molecular basis of sensory transduction and cellular electrical signaling. Read more...

Interested in becoming a UC Berkeley faculty member? We are now accepting applications for an Assistant Professor for the MCB Division of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution & Development (GGED).  

Learn more and apply by November 1, 2023. 

Congratulations to James Nuñez, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology, on receiving a 2023 Spark Award from the Bakar Fellows Program. This award will support Nuñez's research project "CRISPR epigenetic editing for immune cell engineering" from concept into commercial application with funding, resources, and mentorship. Read more...