The Department’s biochemistry faculty research programs focus on the chemistry and biochemistry of cell membranes, multi-scale modeling of signal transduction in macromolecular assemblies, development of FRET-imaging technologies to measure the location and dynamics of direct protein interactions, biophysical chemistry underlying cell-surface control of leukocyte function, structural biology, proteomics, protein function, the cellular biochemistry of disease and cancer, and photobiochemistry.
Courses offered in the Ph.D. in Biochemistry program at South Dakota State University curriculum are taught in a variety of formats which address student learning outcomes.
Didactic (lecture) methods ensure the development of advanced knowledge of chemistry. Practical (laboratory) methods ensure the development and maturation of laboratory skills and training and these opportunities are developed in the research laboratory.
A combination of didactic and practical methods ensures the successful completion of the graduate dissertation research project.
The partnerships with these research institutes also provides a unique opportunity for research that translates basic science into clinical treatments that directly impact patients.
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Students are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for admission no later than January 15. Initial offers of admission will be made no later than the first week of February.
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