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James C. Bardwell, Ph.D. is the Rowena G. Matthews Collegiate Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. He is also a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator. Dr. Bardwell received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Molecular Biology and has been affiliated with the University of Michigan since 1996. Appointed as an HHMI investigator in 2005, his research focus includes the study of protein folding within cells, utilizing powerful genetic, structural, and biophysical tools to gain insights into the mechanisms that govern protein structure and function. His lab employs advanced techniques such as bacterial genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and microscopy to explore complex protein folding processes. Current projects involve investigating regeneration pathways found in jellyfish, aiming to apply this knowledge towards understanding and possibly harnessing regeneration mechanisms in humans. His work has significant implications across various fields, particularly in understanding disease pathology and biomolecular interactions.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.