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 cause 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.”