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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.

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Biochemistry and Biophysics

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Publications

  • Nano-Infrared Detection and Identification of Bacteria at the Single-Cell Level.
  • Intramolecular epistasis correlates with divergence of specificity in promiscuous and bifunctional NSAR/OSBS enzymes.
  • The role of phospholipid saturation and composition in -synuclein aggregation and toxicity: A dual in vitro and in vivo approach.
  • Editorial Expression of Concern: Identification of oncogenic microRNA-17-92/ZBTB4/specificity protein axis in breast cancer.

Department Updates

  • May 6, 2025

    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…

  • May 6, 2025

    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…

  • May 6, 2025

    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…

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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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How fear fuels fight or flight

Odds are you either love or hate the jittery, stomach-drop feeling of a good scare. And whether you’re one to fight or flee, your body is ready to give you the energy you’ll need. Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, said fear triggers the adrenal gland to release adrenaline, a hormone that targets specific organs to help you react quickly.

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