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Welcome to Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Julia Promisel Cooper, Chair
As biochemists and molecular geneticists, we are in the midst of an unprecedented time of discovery - our conception of the molecular biology of cells is going from the equivalent of grainy black-and-white to high-resolution technicolor. From deciphering the choreography of transcription complexes, chromosomes and RNA molecules within cells to developing novel approaches to 3D molecular structure determination to understanding how viruses hijack a cell’s machinery and alter its metabolome, the researchers in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) are at the forefronts of their fields both conceptually and technologically.
Maximal synergy and depth of thinking require an open, vibrant research environment in which people of all backgrounds thrive. We are passionately devoted to enhancing diversity and upholding uncompromised equity and anti-racism. These principles, along with the close proximity of BMG to other outstanding basic and clinical departments as well as several hospitals, vastly enhance our opportunities for collaboration and translation of paradigm-shifting basic discoveries to the clinic and beyond.
Research Areas
Highlighted Recent Publications
TRF1 relies on fork reversal to prevent fragility at human telomeres
Joe Nassour Lab - July 2025 -
John Janetzko & Janetzko Lab in collaboration with Puglisi lab (Stanford) – June 2025 – Nucleic Acids Research
The Bentley Lab & Hansen Lab have published a paper in Cell Reports titled
John Janetzko, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics and Neil Kelleher (Northwestern University), are corresponding authors on a research article published March 27 in Analytical Chemistry. This study opens new opportunities for profiling the post-translational landscape of complex membrane protein samples towards a better understanding of drug action and disease pathogenesis.
T. Rajendra Kumar, PhD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Neelanjan Mukherjee, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, are corresponding authors of a research article, published February 10 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study may eventually allow researchers to identify potential targets for fertility enhancement or blockade in women. Four co-authors are from our campus.
Ning Zhao Lab - February 2025 - Biochemical Journal
Nova Fong & Bentley Lab - January 2025 - Molecular Cell
Giovana Veronezi & – April 2024 – Cell Reports
Ian LaCroix, , & Hansen Lab - February 2024 - Journal of Proteome Research
Hei-Yong Grant Lo, Matthew Taliaferro, & - January 2024 - MicroPublication Biology
Chloe Barrington & – December 2023 – Cell Reports
Katie Vaeth & Prekeris & – December 2023 – Journal of Cell Biology
Kathryn Walters & – October 2023 - RNA
Amy Campbell & – June 2023 – Cell Reports
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News Announcements
Congratulations to all recent faculty, postdoc, and graduate student awardees!
 | July 2025 Edward Evans (DeGregori Lab) has received an Edward P. Evans Foundation Young Investigator Award! |
 | July 2025 Jay Hesselberth has received a State of CO OEDIT award! |
 | July 2025 Pragyan Singh (Jagannathan Lab) has received an FSHD Society Award! |
 | July 2025 Joe Nassour has received an American Federation for Aging Research Grant for Junior Faculty! |
 | June 2025 James DeGregori has received a Cancer League of 麻豆传媒高清 2025 Research Grant! |
 | June 2025 John Janetzko has received an NIH R00 Award. Congratulations! |
 | May 2025 Elan Eisenmesser has received an NIH R01 Award! |
 | May 2025 Beat Vogeli has received an NIH MIRA Award! |
 | April 2025 Rui Zhao has received an NIH R21. Congratulations! |
| April 2025 Joe Nassour has received an ACS-IRG award. Congratulations!
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| March 2025 Elan Eisenmesser has received an NIH R21! |
 | March 2025 James DeGregori has received an NIH R01!
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 | February 2025 Cat Musselman received the Presidential Early Carrer Award for Scientists and Engineers. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. |
| February 2025 Parker Nichols, alumnus of the Vogeli lab, received a 2025 CU Anschutz Research Award for Trainee Research Excellence!
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 | February 2025 David Bentley received a 2025 CU Anschutz Research Award for the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Lectureship! |
 | January 2025 Suja Jagannathan has received an NIH MIRA renewal award! |
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