Department of
Biochemistry and Biophysics
9+ Research Areas
Our department is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, delving into the intricate molecular mechanisms that underpin life itself. Our scientists explore diverse scientific problems across the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology, and genomics.
38+ Research-Active Faculty
Our research-active faculty engage in investigating practical applications to address real-world issues, simultaneously striving to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary paradigms and mentor the next generation of biochemical and biophysical scientists.
600+ Enrolled Students
Our undergraduate and graduate students learn both in the classroom and through hands-on research experiences, developing unique skillsets required for success in academia, professional school, or a career in scientific industry.
Advancing discovery through research
Our students and faculty are advancing biology, human health and veterinary medicine through research that improves lives. Watch the video to learn about our research areas and how students gain the knowledge and experience to make a difference in the world.
Recent publications
- Nitrogen Status Rewires Transcriptional Regulation of Dhurrin, a Dual-Purpose Defense Metabolite in Sorghum bicolor.
Plant Direct. 2026. John Mullet. - Cross-study validation and guidance for resampling approaches for partial least squares discriminant analysis in spectral machine learning
Analytica Chimica Acta. 2026. Dzmitry Kurouski. - Exploration of Nirmatrelvir Derivatives as Optimized SARS-CoV-2 Antivirals.
ChemMedChem. 2026. Wenshe Liu.
Biochemistry and biophysics news
Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI at Texas A&M AgriLife
New tools help researchers move faster against a global disease
New insight into how cells manage copper could guide treatments
Texas A&M AgriLife Research sheds light on an old mystery
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Department updates
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Terry Lovingshimer Recognized for Extraordinary Service
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics recognizes and celebrates the outstanding career and dedicated service…
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Big News from the World of Science!
Let’s give a huge shoutout to Dr. Saibal Chanda for an incredible achievement! The American…
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Dimitris Kalafatis receives the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship Award
Congratulations, as this is a national recognition of his academic excellence and dedication to STEM…
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