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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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October 2023 Publications
Resveratrol induces major histocompatibility complex class I antigen presentation in a STING-dependent and independent manner in melanoma.Morehead LC, Koss B, Fil D, Heflin B, Garg S, Wallis KF, Tackett AJ, Miousse IR.Mol Immunol. 2023 Bifunctional inhibitor reveals NEK2 as a therapeutic target and regulator of oncogenic pathways in lymphoma.McCrury M, Swafford K, Shuttleworth SL, Mehdi […]
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Kevin Raney awarded Odyssey Medal
We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Kevin D. Raney, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has been honored with the 2023 Odyssey Medal from Hendrix College. These awards, presented by the Board of Trustees, recognize individuals whose life achievements that reflect the essence of the Hendrix Odyssey program, with a […]
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Jessica Lynn Kelliher
I am a 4th year student in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Arkansas Tech University – Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Chemistry Research My graduate work aims to expand current knowledge on the regulation of the double stranded break response. Specifically, I study the histone H2AX and how […]
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Mohammad Rahman Awarded Grant for Breast Cancer Research
Mohammad Rahman, Ph.D. was awarded a grant from the Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program for his project, “Manipulating RNA Splicing as a Targeted Therapeutic Approach in Breast Cancer.” Dr. Rahman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a member of the Cancer Biology Research Program of the Winthrop P. […]
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