Satoshi Namekawa Named Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Genome Biologist to Lead Department's Research and Teaching Mission
Satoshi Namekawa, a professor of microbiology and molecular genetics whose research has advanced our understanding of fertility, epigenetics and genome organization, has been named chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG). He will begin serving in the role on July 1, 2026.
“MMG is an outstanding department with exceptional faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral scholars,” said Namekawa. “I look forward to working closely with everyone to continue strengthening our research and teaching missions, supporting our community, and building on the department’s many successes.”