The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) is a community of creative scholars, talented scientists and dedicated staff focused on advancing the research, teaching, and service missions of Harvard Medical School. The focus of research in BCMP lies in the elucidation of molecular mechanisms in biology and disease, emphasizing molecular, structural, and chemical approaches to understanding form and function in biology. 

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Hao Wu elected to National Academy of Medicine

Congratulations to Hao Wu, Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at HMS and Asa and Patricia Springer Professor of Structural Biology at Boston Childrens Hospital, for her election to the National Academy of Medicine!

Karen Adelman elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization

Congratulations to Karen Adelman, Edward S. Harkness Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, on her election to the EMBO membership as an Associate Member!

Steve Blacklow elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Congratulations to Steve Blacklow, Department Chair and Gustavus Adolphus Pfeiffer Professor of BCMP, on his election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences!

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