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Brain-mapping tool offers new view into molecules…
In a new paper, McKnight Brain Institute researchers show capability of a next-generation method to peer into tiny molecules in the brain made by…

Dr. McKenna Honored with Lifetime Achievement…
Congratulations, Dr. McKenna, on this well-deserved recognition! We are excited to announce that Dr. Robert McKenna has been honored with the…

5th Annual Undergraduate Poster Symposium
The 5th Annual BMB Undergraduate Poster Symposium was held on April 17, 2025. We would like to thank all of those who presented posters and attended…


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May 29
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Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series- Dr. Jeff Collier
11:00am to 12:00pm
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BMB Journal Club
Tuesdays | 11:45am – 12:35pm
Each week, a student in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Advanced Concentration presents a journal article from the current literature to the group of BMB students, postdocs, and faculty.

Seminars & Journal Clubs
In addition to formal courses, there are many active seminar series and journal clubs within the College of Medicine that provide students with presentations by experts in the field and engaging discussions on current topics in biomedical research.
Tuesdays | 11:45am | Communicore C1-4
BMB Journal Club | BCH 6936
Each week, a student in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Advanced Concentration presents a journal article from the current literature to the group of BMB students, postdocs, and faculty. Senior (4th year) students have the option of giving a research seminar or presenting a journal article. One faculty member and one or two students are assigned as “readers” and they are available to answer questions and help with the preparation of the presentation. The readers also provide the student with feedback on the presentation to aid in the development of strong presentation skills and the ability to critically evaluate scientific work.
Mondays | 3:00pm | ARB R3-265
Recent Advances in Structural Biology Journal Club | BCH 6877
Literature on structural biology, presented by students and faculty, discussed in depth. Emphasis is on current developments, data interpretation and critical analysis. Classes are held informally in small groups.
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Center for Structural Biology
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Center for Epigenetics
April 3, 2025: Q. Richard Lu, Ph.D.
April 17, 2025: Demain Cazalla, Ph.D.
May 15, 2025: Brenda Bass, Ph.D.
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Center for Advanced Spatial Biomolecule Research
May 1, 2025: Jessica Spinelli, Ph.D
May 8, 2025 : Alex Toker, Ph.D.
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BMB Faculty Research Discussion
Wednesdays at 4pm
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UFGI Seminar Series
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UF Health Cancer Center
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Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: Joeva Barrow
Dr. Joeva Barrow, a 2013 graduate of Dr. Jörg Bungert’s labratory, is an assistant professor of Molecular Nutrition and Biochemistry at Cornell…

Alumni Spotlight: Mayank Aggarwal
Dr. Mayank Aggarwal, a 2013 BMB graduate of Dr. Rob McKenna’s lab, is now a product manager and application scientist at Formulatrix, Inc. where he…

Alumni Spotlight: Farzaneh Tondnevis
Dr. Farzaneh Tondnevis is a 2015 UF Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate of Dr. Linda Bloom and Dr. Rob McKenna’s labs where…
