Molecular Recognition in Biological Systems and Bioinformatics

A UB 2020 Academic and Strategic Strength

Faculty Insights

Portrait of Michael Buck

Michael J. Buck

" My work is what is known as 'on the edge'—between disciplines. The type of people I need to work with are computer scientists, biostatisticians, and molecular biologists. All those resources are here. "

Portrait of Matthew Disney

Matthew D. Disney, PhD

" What we would like to do is develop a general set of rules to rationally target RNAs that causes disease to better use this biomolecule as a target for therapeutic intervention. "

Portrait of Jian Feng

Jian Feng

" We have identified several ways to stabilize microtubules against the onslaught of rotenone. These results ultimately may lead to novel therapies for Parkinson’s disease. "

Portrait of Satrajit Sinha

Satrajit Sinha, PhD

" Our ultimate goal is to understand the biology of normal cell function. This will lead to cures for diseases such as cancer. "