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Peter Kaiser, PhD

At the Department of Biological Chemistry, we are engaged in scientific research into the building blocks of life and translating this knowledge into treatments for patients.

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Cholsoon Jang, PhD, Department of Biological Chemistry, UCI School of Medicine

The Department of Biological Chemistry welcomes Cholsoon Jang, a new assistant professor.

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Marcus Seldin, PhD, Department of Biological Chemistry, UCI School of Medicine

The Department of Biological Chemistry welcomes Marcus Seldin, a new assistant professor.

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Wei Li, PhD, Professor in Bioinformatics at UCI School of Medicine

The department welcomes Dr. Wei Li and his group. Dr. Li is an Endowed Chair and Professor of Bioinformatics. 

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Cellular structures in biological chemistry

Biological Chemistry

The Department of Biological Chemistry, a basic science department in the UC Irvine School of Medicine, is made up of a diverse and passionate community of researchers who actively pursue a wide range of research interests, including cancer, epigenetics and metabolism, stem cell research and more.


2022 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: METABOLIC MEDICINE: DECODING CELLULAR PLASTICITY

2022 Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism International Symposium and Tribute to Paolo Sassone-Corsi

July 13 – 14, 2022

The Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism (CEM) is pleased to host its biennial international symposium "Metabolic Medicine: Decoding Cellular Plasticity” on July 13-14, 2022. This event is a part of a series of symposia on epigenetics and chromatin research aimed at bringing together the scientific community in the field.


Paolo Sassone-CorsiIn Memory of Paolo Sassone-Corsi

June 8, 1956 -  July 22, 2020

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Paolo Sassone-Corsi, PhD, Director of the Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism, and Donald Bren Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry, School of Medicine at UCI. Paolo passed away on July 22, 2020. Our hearts go out to his wife, Emiliana Borelli, PhD.

Paolo has contributed tremendously to the success and spirit of the Department. His contributions to the UCI campus and science, in general, cannot be overstated. We have lost a giant in the field of epigenetics and circadian biology. Paolo was an exceptional colleague, mentor, and friend, and will be greatly missed.

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