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Outstanding BB doctoral student Patrick Morar, pictured here with Chris and Kate Mathews, has been awarded this year’s Christopher and Catherine Mathews Graduate Fellowship. Patrick is carrying out her doctoral research with David Hendrix's lab.
Dr. Kevin Ahern and Dr. Indira Rajagopal, both Retired on December 31st, 2018 from the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department in the College of Science. They are retiring after 29 and 30 years, respectively, of service to Oregon State University.
An unusual feat: Biochemistry grad student receives MacVicar Animal Health Scholar Award
2018 Genetic Code Expansion Conference draws scientists from around the world
Professor Dave Hendrix leads a STEM Academy middle school summer camp in computational biology.
Welcome! Our hope is that you will be able to find what you want to know about our Department within these pages. If not, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Our mission in Biochemistry & Biophysics is: to be a diverse, inclusive community that serves students, our professions and the public through innovative education, individualized advising, holistic mentoring and cutting-edge molecular life science research that creates knowledge and solves real-life problems.
In carrying out our mission, Biochemistry & Biophysics is home to about 300 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. We grant Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science and Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty oversee research funded by grants and contracts of nearly $4 million annually. Our undergrads are as a group among the academically strongest students at OSU and they include many of OSUs Goldwater Scholars and other award winners.