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The primary objectives of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are to perform research in biochemistry and molecular biology, to educate and train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for careers in research and teaching, and to provide high-quality education to medical students in modern biochemistry and molecular biology. Our site highlights our outstanding faculty and the research and educational opportunities available to our students. Please contact us with any questions.

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June 2025 Publications

EZH2 loss during metabolic stress drives restoration of MHC class I machinery in melanoma.Edmondson JL, Reed MR, Fil D, Heflin B, McKinnon A, Bauer MA, Morehead LC, Avaritt NL, Phillips M, Taverna SD, Tackett AJ, Koss B.iScience. 2025

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Dr. Matthew Thompson in a graduation gown in front of a DNA sculpture

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Thompson

Congratulations to Matthew Thompson, Ph.D., on his successful defense of his dissertation entitled, “DNA Helicase B (HELB) and DNA secondary structures at the DNA replication fork.” Dr. Thompson was mentored by Alicia Byrd, Ph.D. He will be an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Lyon College this fall.

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Sanjay Adhikary

GSA Honors

We’re excited to share highlights from the recent Graduate Student Association (GSA) Closing Ceremony, where several outstanding graduate students and staff members were honored for their leadership and dedication: Mrs. Kathy Carlson, Education Coordinator, received the Legacy of Service Award in recognition of her long-standing commitment and unwavering support of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) . […]

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May 2025 Publications

Rare SNP in the HELB gene interferes with RPA interaction and cellular function of HELB.Osei B, May BH, Beard JS, Thompson MD, Alkam D, Zafar MK, Bergstrom E, Byrum SD, Enemark EJ, West KL, Byrd AK.NAR Mol Med. 2025 Structure of the Saccharolobus solfataricus GINS tetramer.Shankar S, Enemark EJ.Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun. 2025 […]

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