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Mission: To advance basic and translational research and foster excellence in medical and graduate training, all dedicated to enhancing global wellness.
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) at the University of Arizona is committed to pushing the boundaries of biological knowledge through a comprehensive educational approach and interdisciplinary research. With a reputation for faculty-led research in complex disease pathogenesis, CMM's expertise encompasses cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, as well as anatomy and genetics. The department focuses on imaging, bioinformatics, ‘omics’, stem cells, and systems genetics, and is known for its collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment, ranking #9 in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research 2023 rankings.
Recent Publications
Recent News
 Dr. Noel Warfel Awarded a Department of Defense Grant to Develop New Treatments for Bone Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Mar 4 2025 - 11:00am Associate Professor Noel Warfel in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and colleagues have been awarded a $1.7M to study mechanisms of chemoresistance in bone metastatic prostate cancer and develop new treatment strategies. Dr. Warfel developed the first PROTAC targeting PIM kinases and this research will test its efficacy in translational models of prostate cancer. |
 Congratulations to Dr. Sakthivel Sadayappan on his Investiture as Endowed Chair
Feb 17 2025 - 11:00am Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, MBA, Professor and Head of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, celebrated his investiture as the Czarina M. and Humberto S. Lopez Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cardiovascular Research. Click to read more. |
 National Wear Red Day
Feb 7 2025 - 3:00pm Members of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Sarver Heart Center, and the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program participated in National Wear Red Day to bring attention to cardiovascular disease in women. Click for more. |
 PhD Student Catherine Vasquez Awarded AHA Fellowship
Jan 9 2025 - 2:30pm Congratulations to Catherine Vasquez for being awarded an American Heart Association fellowship! Catherine is a Molecular Medicine PhD student training under Dr. Jil Tardiff, Professor of Biomedical Engineering. |