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Education | Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Graduate Program

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers an interdisciplinary and collaborative research program for students seeking to explore exciting and challenging scientific questions. Our goal is to equip trainees with the knowledge and expertise they need to succeed in a wide range of highly competitive career opportunities. Specific areas of interest in the Department include cancer biology, cellular signaling, RNA and DNA metabolism, circadian rhythm, microbial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance, drug discovery, and structural biology. Please refer to our faculty pages for more information about current research being conducted.

Admissions

Applications for all MS and Ph.D. programs are submitted through the College of Graduate Studies.

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David Long, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Education & Training, Hollings Cancer Center
Professor, College of Medicine

David Long, Ph.D., is the director of graduate training for the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and associate director of the Integrative Training in Oncogenic Signaling (ITOS) T32 program. As assistant director of education and training for Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Long oversees the education and training programs across the cancer center.