The mission of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is to promote impactful and innovative biochemical and molecular biological research and teaching.

Welcome to the Department

Anthony Pedley, PhD

Anthony Pedley, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Dr. Pedley's research interests are focused on understanding how metabolic enzymes are regulated by molecular chaperones and whether insights gathered from these studies lend themselves to early-stage drug discovery efforts. 

Events

BMB Annual Retreat

Thursday, August 21, 2025 (all day)
Coralville Public Library

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Patrick Oakes

Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility
This event is open to the public."TBA"Patrick Oakes, PhDLoyola University ChicagoFaculty Host: Kris DeMali, PhDOakes Lab | https://patrickoakeslab.com/

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Melissa Jurica

Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility
This event is open to the public."TBA"Melissa Jurica, PhDUniversity of California Santa CruzFaculty Host: Lori Wallrath, PhD
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