Welcome
The Department of Biochemistry is a leading research division at Emory University School of Medicine. Our diverse studies exploring many key areas of biochemistry, molecular and structural biology, applied toward a better understanding of diverse, fundamental biological processes with potential or established links to human health and disease. These include but are not limited to the study of gene expression and control of protein synthesis, cell signaling, cell metabolism, molecular pathogenesis, and protein/nucleic acid modifications and interactions.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine is committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at all levels within our community and beyond. We strive to promote an inclusive environment where all are welcomed, supported, and valued. In an effort to accomplish these goals, the Biochemistry DEI committee was formed and is currently focused on the following missions:
- The Excellence in Biochemistry DEI Award
- The Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BSURE) - Application Deadline: March 1, 2023, by 5 pm EST (Application)
- Diversity in Biochemistry Seminar Series
- Annual Symposium of the Diversity and Science Lecture Series (DASL):
Department News
- December 2022: Dr. Fikri Avci Receives Glycobiology Significant Achievement Award
- October 2022: Dr. Elizabeth (Lizzy) Draganova joins Biochemistry as Assistant Professor
- September 2022: Bo Liang Promoted to Associate Professor
- August 2022: Biochemistry Welcomes Dr. Fikri Avci as Associate Professor
- June 2022: Grad Student from Conn Lab Receives RNA Society Poster Award
- April 2022: Remembering Donald B. McCormick, 1933 - 2022
- April 2022: New Graduate Student Award in the Ortlund Lab
- March 2022: Dr. Eric Ortlund Highlighted in NYT Article for His COVID Test Research
- March 2022: Ortlund Lab Publication in Cell Chem Bio