Research and Education
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.
News & Announcements
Sayem Miah selected as KL2 scholar
Congratulations to Sayem Miah, PhD who was selected as a KL2 Scholar for the TRI’s KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Scholars Program for 2022-2023. Dr. Miah will receive two years of funded support and mentored translational research training. The program selects scholars through a competitive application process and provides 75% salary support and up to […]
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April 2022 Publications
Primary acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells are susceptible to microtubule depolymerization in G1 and M phases through distinct cell death pathways.Delgado M, Rainwater RR, Heflin B, Urbaniak A, Butler K, Davidson M, Protacio RM, Baldini G, Edwards A, Reed MR, Raney KD, Chambers TC.J Biol Chem. 2022
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Dr. Miller named as Associate Editor of Frontiers in Pharmacology
A shout-out to Dr. Grover Miller, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, on being named as an Associate Editor for the Drug Metabolism and Transport section of Frontiers in Pharmacology. The specialty section covers regulation of drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters, genetic variability and polymorphisms, design of innovative tools for determining drug metabolism and transport, […]
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Isabelle Miousse win Overall Impact Award at TRI Research Day
Congratulations to Isabelle Racine Miousse, Ph.D. who won the Overall Impact Award for her poster presentation of “Dietary Methionine Restriction Improves the Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors” at the UAMS Translational Research Institute (TRI) Research Day on April 5th.
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