Chromatin and Gene Expression 
The faculty in cell division and gene expression study basic processes common to all cells. These processes include:
  • Chromatin structure and remodeling
  • DNA repair
  • Rreplication and segregation at mitosis
  • Regulation of gene transcription
  • RNA processing and transport
  • Membrane transport
The members of this group are an important part of the campus-wide Cell and Molecular Biology Program, and are also key members of the Center for Cell Signaling.
Microbiology Primary Faculty 
Microbiology Research Faculty 
  • Yongde  Bao,  Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Research of Microbiology
    DNA Sequencing
  • Nicholas  E.  Sherman,  Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Research of Microbiology
    Mass spectrometry and related techniques to elucidate primary protein sequence and post-translational modifications
  • John  D.  Shannon,  Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Research of Microbiology
    Protein primary structure determination, chromatography of biomolecules, biomolecule interactions.
Joint Faculty