Cellular and Molecular Engineering

Quantitative techniques have been essential in assigning the human genome and in defining fundamental properties of proteins and sub-cellular structures. UCSF has a long tradition of excellence in this field but seeks to further expand its efforts in terms of the application of computational, modeling and engineering techniques. Areas of particular interest include:

• Understanding how the molecular machinery in cells functions at the atomic level for analysis of cellular organelles, molecular motors, biological membranes and individual proteins.
• Developing the techniques of genomics and proteinomics for analyzing whole genome complements of proteins and transcripts.
• Theoretical modeling of protein structures, protein function and interacting systems of molecules that include signaling networks, molecular machines and membrane proteins.
• Designing molecules with specific biological or functional properties for understanding drug transport and developing novel approaches to drug delivery.

Cellular and Molecular Engineering Courses at UCSF

Faculty with research programs related to Cellular and Molecular Engineering

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