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Department of Biochemistry

The Virginia Tech Department of Biochemistry offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including Master's and Ph.D. With a globally recognized faculty and program, our graduates are well prepared to make a significant impact in academic, professional, and industry settings worldwide.

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Biochemistry Seminar Series

We invite scientists from Virginia Tech and across the nation to present their research findings, and we encourage you to join us on Mondays at 3:00 PM ET in Fralin Hall Auditorium to learn something new!
 

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(From left) Anne Brown, Justin Lemkul, and Jonathan Briganti are researching a means to enhance the technical and practical data science skills of students studying molecular bioscience with Jessica Nash, who is not pictured. Virginia Tech photos
Project aims to advance workforce readiness in molecular bioscience

 

Project aims to advance workforce readiness in molecular bioscience

A National Science Foundation grant will support Anne Brown’s goal to enhance the technical and practical data science skills of students studying molecular bioscience.

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Alumni reconnect with Biochemistry Department!