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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology's mission is to promote fundamental research on mechanisms of disease at molecular levels of resolution. Our world-class faculty, graduate program, seminars and ground-breaking research are at the cuting edge of science.

BMB in the News

Structure of Lombricine Kinase

Michael Chapman Lab

Dr. ChapmanCreatine kinase is the enzyme charged with maintaining steady concentrations of our cellular energy currency, adenosine triphosphate or ATP. It does this by catalyzing the transfer of a phosphate group to and from creatine, a dietary supplement that athletes hope will enhance their ability to respond to bursts of activity. Read more

Who are we?

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology faculty and associated faculty conduct a wide variety of research.  Learn more

Seminar Series

Each year, BMB directs two vibrant seminar programs. One includes scientists from throughout the country. The other involves all of our graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Learn more

Graduate Program

Our goal is to produce the next generation of highly trained, independent thinking scientists. Does this sound like you? Learn more

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