From cancer biology to RNA biosynthesis, we explore paradigm-shifting, biomedically relevant questions. Find out more about our research.
From cancer biology to RNA biosynthesis, we explore paradigm-shifting, biomedically relevant questions. Find out more about our research.
Message from the Chair
Our department has a rich history of excellence in research, education and training.
Education
Explore the broad field of biochemistry with our BS and BA undergraduate programs. Or advance your career with our PhD and MS programs, as well as dual-degree programs that combine an MS in Biochemistry with JD, MBA, or MD degrees.
Who We Are
Our faculty members are leaders in a wide range of biomedical research areas.
News
Fan Lu Wins 2022 Doctoral Excellence Award in Biochemistry
May 03, 2022Congratulations to Fan Lu, the winner of the 2022 Doctoral Excellence Award in Biochemistry. She completed her thesis, Novel Regulators in Talin-Mediated Integrin…Undergraduate Mitchell Valentine is awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
April 27, 2022Undergraduate Mitchell Valentine, a Biochemistry/Psychology double major, has been awarded a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Mitchell is doing…Remembering Zhuangfei "Alex" Yang
January 28, 2022The Biochemistry Department would like to remember Zhuangfei “Alex” Yang, one of our undergraduate students who would have graduated this semester. Alex, a native…