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Welcome to PMB
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley consistently ranks among top institutions worldwide for research and training in plant biology and microbiology.
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Research
In the fields of biochemistry, plant genetics, genomics, host-microbe interactions, biotechnology, ecology, and much more, our department is making groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
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Our Community
At PMB, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive department by actively working to rectify existing inequities. We aim to educate our members about the historical oppression faced by disenfranchised groups, in order to empower our community to shepherd a welcoming and nondiscriminatory research environment.
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Upcoming Events

Tsujimoto Lecture: Changing Paradigms in Natural Product Discovery: A Molecule to Microbe Approach

November 06

Decoding gut microbiota drivers of inter-nephron signaling

November 13

Redesigning plants with synthetic biology: from carbon fixation to natural products

November 20

Temperature-responsive circuitry that drives fungal pathogenesis

December 04
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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs are designed to enhance student preparation, engagement, and research training. Students experience the excitement of discovery in fundamental and applied research, and the satisfaction of teaching in the classroom.

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PMB Alumni + Student Voices Newsletter

The fall 2024 edition of our newsletter features profiles, new faculty, a letter from the chair, class notes, and more.

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