Research in the UI Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology focuses on eight primary areas of investigation: Cellular Structure and Function View a list of investigators and research interests. Development View a list of investigators and research interests. Enzyme Mechanisms View a list of investigators and research interests. Gene Expression, DNA Replication and Repair View a list of investigators and research interests. Metabolism View a list of investigators and research interests. Molecular Recognition View a list of investigators and research interests. Signal Transduction View a list of investigators and research interests. Structural and Computational Biology View a list of investigators and research interests.