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Since 1986, Biochemistry at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has offered a world-class interdisciplinary research, education, and training environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Currently, the Biochemistry Department has over 140 researchers, including 21 tenure-track faculty, 1 research faculty, 2 teaching professors, ~75 Ph.D. students, ~42 postdocs and scientists, ~29 technical staff, and 7 administrative staff. There are ~400 undergraduate Biochemistry majors, many who perform undergraduate research.
The Biochemistry Department is renowned for its research. The faculty include a Nobel Laureate, 5 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 3 Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders. In 2022, the Biochemistry Department had external awards of $39,797,430 and during from 2010-2016 the department published over 800 articles in scholarly journals. Overwhelmingly, these papers include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates as coauthors.
2024 Biochemistry Annual Impact Report
Our 2024 Annual Report can be found here: 2024 Biochemistry Annual Impact Report
We’re looking forward to a highly successful 2025 and we look forward to working with you as we continue to build on our success!
Students at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ can major in Biochemistry and earn a B.A. degree. An honors program is also available to these students.
Graduate students admitted to the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Biochemistry Graduate Program can earn a Ph.D. degree.
The Biochemistry Department is home to world-class researchers and investigators actively engaged in basic and translational research.
Faculty and Department Highlights
Meet Our Students and Postdocs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Department of Biochemistry is committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion for all students, staff, and faculty. We seek to foster a supportive community of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, serving as the foundation for teaching and learning. Our vision is supported by CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s broad initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a caring community of students, staff, and educators.
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Donate Now to Make an Impact in Biochemistry!
Thank you to everyone who gave to CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Biochemistry in 2024, giving us a great year with support from alumni, faculty and friends of the department! Your generosity allowed the department to nearly double its scholarship contributions, provide more hands-on opportunities for students, support our community broadly with numerous events, and consider special funding requests. Please think of us in 2025 when you are considering your charitable support!