Graduate Programs

Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics

One of the main reasons why I chose to join the BMB program at UChicago is the department’s excellence in structural biology, which aligns perfectly with my interests. With the university’s Advanced Electron Microscopy facility, Argonne National Laboratory nearby, and other state-of-the-art resources available, the program provides an exceptional platform for my thesis research. Moreover, since joining the program, I have been pleasantly surprised by the supportive and collaborative nature of the BMB department. The open-door policy of PIs and the open lab spaces promote a constant exchange of ideas and create a highly productive and welcoming learning environment. Connecting with fellow researchers and seeking guidance or advice is remarkably easy, and it's evident that everyone here is genuinely invested in your growth and success.

Patrick Haller

Biochemistry student in Eduardo Perozo's Lab

Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago. Our Department offers training for careers in biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Research encompasses all areas of modern biochemistry, including but not limited to the following topics: protein engineering, RNA catalysis, error biology, microbiology, stress response, DNA recombination, epigenetics, molecular immunology, cytoskeleton, ion channels and membrane biophysics, and protein and RNA folding. In addition to more traditional biochemical approaches, techniques employed in the department include but are not limited to NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, single-molecule techniques, computational approaches, display technology, electron paramagnetic resonance, and small angle X-ray scattering. Our Department is distinguished by its intellectual rigor and collaborative style. The interdisciplinary nature of the Department is further accentuated through the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, which brings together biological and physical scientists to pursue common research goals, and through NIH-sponsored training programs in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Chemical Biology.

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