Steven Brenner

Steven Brenner serves as a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley with joint appointments across the Departments of Molecular & Cell Biology, Plant & Microbial Biology, and Bioengineering, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in computational biology and bioengineering.

His research spans critical areas including:

• Computational Biology
• Bioengineering
• Cellular Functions
• Clinical Data Analysis
• Gene Expression and Regulation
• Genomics and Genetics
• Machine Learning and Algorithms
• Precision Medicine/Health
• RNA Biology
• Structural Biology

His laboratory focuses on gene regulation mechanisms through alternative splicing and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay, protein function prediction via Bayesian phylogenomics, medical/environmental metagenomics applications, and structural analysis of protein complexes, demonstrating integration of computational and experimental approaches.

Professor Brenner mentors graduate researchers including:

• Yu-Jen (Jennifer) Lin
• Yaqi Su

He leads an active research laboratory applying advanced computational methods to solve complex biological problems, with external resources accessible through his dedicated Lab Webpage.