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

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Thesis Defense: Jordan Riley promotional image

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Thesis Defense: Jordan Riley

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 1:00pm to 1:50pm
Medical Education Research Facility
"Transcription Factor Binding Enhances UV DNA Damage at Specific Loci within Their Binding Sites"Jordan Riley, MS CandidateMS Thesis DefenseAdvisor: Miles Pufall, PhD

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/
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