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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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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 Stress During Lactation: A Hidden Link to Offspring Bone Health.Chandrashekar R, Mulakala BK, Gurung M, Venna […]

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Thomas Williams wins poster award

Congratulations to Thomas Williams for winning the award for the best graduate student poster at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Retreat. Thomas’ poster was entitled, “Defining the role for PCK2 i T-cell metabolic plasticity in the solid tumor microenvironment” Thomas is a first year graduate student in the lab of Brian Koss, Ph.D.

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Congratulations to Dr. Jake Edmondson

Congratulations to Jake Edmondson, Ph.D. on his successful defense of his dissertation entitled, “Enhancing the cancer immunotherapy response through mechanisms of epigenetic control and endoplasmic reticulum stress.” Dr. Edmondson was mentored by Alan Tackett, Ph.D., and Brian Koss, Ph.D. He is an M.D./Ph.D. student who will return to medical school this summer.

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