NEW Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty
We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Academic Professional Track (APT) Faculty Position.
Review of applicants will begin on June 30.
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.
Recent Publications
- Bioenergy sorghum stem density increases threefold following internode elongation due to continued accumulation of lignified cell walls and complex regulation of genes involved in cell wall biosynthesis.
- Specificity and Selectivity of Raman Spectroscopy for the Detection of Dose-Dependent Heavy Metal Toxicities.
- Prion diseases: Lessons from historical outbreaks and potential emerging ones.
- Targeting plasma membrane cholesterol as a novel anticancer therapy.
Department Updates
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The Laboratory of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics (LBSD) is pleased to invite you to a CryoEM Symposium on May 15, 2025, hosted in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
This event celebrates two years of CryoEM research at LBSD and will feature 10-12 scientific presentations, including invited speakers from leading universities and research institutions. Participants…
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Congratulations to Dr. Pozzi for receiving The Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching
These awards recognize, encourage, and reward exceptional classroom teachers— those individuals whose command of their respective discipline, teaching methodologies, pervasive caring, communication skills, and commitment…
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Professor Receives Chancellor’s Innovation Award for Breakthrough in Copper Metabolism Therapy
Professor Receives Chancellor’s Innovation Award for Breakthrough Copper Therapy Dr. Vishal M. Gohil, professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Texas A&M University, received the 2025…
Biochemistry and Biophysics News
Research reveals nanoflowers’ potential for supporting brain health
At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale — with nanoflowers. A study conducted by Charles Mitchell and Mikhail Matveyenka demonstrated that nanoflowers — a type of metallic flower-shaped nanoparticle — can protect and heal brain cells by promoting the health and turnover of mitochondria, the molecular machines responsible for producing most of our cells’ energy.
Celebrating Dorothy Shippen’s curiosity-driven research career
Like many pivotal discussions in science, Dorothy Shippen’s career-defining moment took place not in the lab, but while socializing after a research conference when her colleague Tom McKnight, Ph.D., asked if she had ever thought about plant telomeres. Shippen will soon be retiring from her position, concluding a celebrated career marked by curiosity, bravery and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists.
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