Purdue Biochemistry

In the Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University, we are actively engaged in advancing research and education in the molecular, cellular, and integrative aspects of human, plant and microbial biochemistry, with a particular expertise in the use of model organisms such as yeast, drosophila, zebrafish and Arabidopsis. We have an excellent undergraduate curriculum in the biochemical life sciences, which prepares students for medical, dental, and graduate schools and for a broad range of careers in life sciences industries. Our proud legacy also includes training graduate students for diverse research careers in academia, government, and the private sector. Research and teaching facilities focus on many exciting areas including virology, bioenergy, molecular genetics, neuroscience, plant metabolism, enzyme/ribozyme mechanism and RNA biology. The Purdue University Department of Biochemistry was established in 1934. As part of a land-grant institution; our diversity of interests guarantees a rich intellectual environment for our students. We are passionate about the science we do. To learn more, please visit our website at https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem.