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Department of Biochemistry

Researchers discover blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth

The four-year study could lead to a new way to fight malaria, one of the most devastating infectious diseases in the world.

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We are dedicated to understanding the mechanisms by which

living organisms carry out their many functions in

complete, molecular detail.

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Graduate Program

Our graduate students obtain world-class research training and develop analytical skills,
including big data analytics, in our programs.听Our programs are designed to develop professionals, leaders, and innovators.听

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Faculty

Our faculty听are funded by the NIH, NSF, NIFA and DOE to discern biochemical mechanisms of a variety of organisms and are commited to provide the best education possible.听

Undergraduate Program

A degree in biochemistry prepares you to contribute to a variety of life science and engineering disciplines including human or veterinary medicine, pharmacy, agriculture and sustainability, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology.

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Research

Our research programs are advancing our understanding of Protein Dynamics, Metabolic Extremes, Drug Discovery, Nucleic Acid Biochemistry, Computational Biochemistry, and Infectious Diseases.

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Biochemistry Seminar Series

We invite scientists from 51官网 Tech and all over the nation to come and present their research findings and we encourage you to join us听every Monday听at 3:00听PM ET at听Fralin Hall Auditorium听to learn something new! Check back periodicially for updates, as the seminar schedule is subject to change as the semester progresses.听