URMC / Biochemistry & Biophysics

The Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics (B&B) strives to understand the molecular mechanisms of important biological processes, thereby providing insight into how disruption of these mechanisms causes disease. Departmental research is generously supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH instrument funds have contributed to our recent two million dollar investment in cutting edge structural biology, biophysical and mass spectrometry-based equipment. Furthermore, income generated from intellectual property derived from departmental research discoveries continues to be reinvested back into the department, and used to stimulate the genesis of private biotechnology companies.

In addition to supporting our research, the NIH has recognized our excellence in the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) and Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology (BSCB) Ph.D. programs by awarding the university a highly competitive interdepartmental T32 graduate training grant. Our commitment to graduate education is apparent from the positions acquired by our previous students and fellows, who are professors at major research universities and leaders in corporate research. Our continued focus on pioneering research and quality education ensures our position as a premier Biochemistry & Biophysics department.

Jeffrey J. Hayes , Ph.D. Chair, Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics

Unraveling the Role of RNA Structure in Gene Regulation Through Studies of the RNA Helicase Dbp2/DDX5

Elizabeth J. Tran, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Wed, Sep 27 - 2:00 PM MC K-307 (3-6408)

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May 26, 2017 Study: A New Way to Slow Cancer Cell Growth

April 27, 2017 Using rooster testes to learn how the body fights viruses

April 1, 2017 BMB, BSCB Students Win 2017 Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student

February 7, 2017 Maquat Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Science from International RNA Society

December 12, 2016 Mitchell O'Connell Lab To Open

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