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Michael Marletta is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Molecular Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds the CH Annie Li Chair in Molecular Biology Diseases and has a notable academic background, receiving his A.B. from the State University of New York at Fredonia and his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. His career has encompassed various prestigious positions, including roles as an assistant and associate professor at MIT and the University of Michigan, where he was notably the John G. Searle Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. His research interests lie at the interface of chemistry and biology, particularly focusing on chemical biology questions relating to protein function and enzyme reaction mechanisms. Marletta's lab has made significant contributions to understanding nitric oxide (NO) signaling, enzyme function, and the molecular mechanisms of gas sensing. His work on H-NOX sensor proteins and polysaccharide monooxygenases has furthered knowledge in these fields. He has received multiple awards, including the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest and the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, reflecting his contributions to science and education.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Current position as Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Cell Biology.
Scripps Research Institute • La Jolla, CA
Led the Scripps Research Institute during tenure.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Held a distinguished position in Medicinal Chemistry.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Served as an Associate Professor.
MIT • Cambridge, MA
Joined MIT as an Assistant Instructor and later Associate Professor.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.