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Ruma Banerjee is a Vincent Massey Collegiate Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. With a background in biochemistry and biophysics, she completed her doctoral research in 1987 and has since been passionate about elucidating the role of enzymes and coenzymes in metabolic pathways. Banerjee's research focuses specifically on the biogenesis and function of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and vitamin B12, investigating the intricate biochemical networks that enable sulfur metabolism. Her work utilizes a combination of techniques, including spectroscopy, kinetics, structural studies, and multi-omics approaches to explore the regulatory mechanisms of key enzymes involved in metabolism. Banerjee has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, making significant contributions to our understanding of enzyme catalysis and metabolic regulation. An advocate for diversity in science, she also emphasizes mentorship and support for emerging scientists, particularly women and underrepresented minorities in the field.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Leading research and teaching in the Department of Biological Chemistry.
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.