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Since 1986, Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder 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. 

The Jennie Smoley Caruthers Biotechnology Building at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Undergraduate Program

Students at 91传媒 can major in Biochemistry and earn a B.A. degree. An honors program is also available to these students. 

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Graduate Program

Graduate students admitted to the 91传媒 Biochemistry Graduate Program can earn a Ph.D. degree. 

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Faculty + Research

The Biochemistry Department is home to world-class researchers and investigators actively engaged in basic and translational research.

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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 91传媒鈥檚 broad initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a caring community of students, staff, and educators.

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Thank you to everyone who gave to 91传媒 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!

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