About us

Since 1986,Biochemistry at the 񱦵 hasoffereda world-class interdisciplinary research, education, and training environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Currently, the Biochemistry Departmenthas over 140 researchers, including 21 tenure-trackfaculty, 1 research faculty, 2 teaching professors, ~75 Ph.D. students, ~42 postdocs and scientists,~29technical staff, and 7 administrative staff. There are ~400 undergraduate Biochemistrymajors, many whoperform undergraduate research.

The Biochemistry Department is renowned for its research. The faculty include aNobel Laureate, 5members of the National Academy of Sciences, 3 Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders.In 2022, the BiochemistryDepartment had external awards of $39,797,430 and during from2010-2016 the department published over 800 articlesin scholarly journals. Overwhelmingly, these papers include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates as coauthors.

The Jennie Smoley Caruthers Biotechnology Building at the 񱦵. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Undergraduate Program

Students at 񱦵 can major in Biochemistry andearn a B.A. degree. An honors program is also available to these students.

Prospective Undergraduates

Current Undergraduates

Graduate Program

Graduate students admitted to the 񱦵 Biochemistry Graduate Program can earn a Ph.D. degree.

Program Overview

Prospective Graduate Students

Faculty + Research

The Biochemistry Department is home to world-class researchers and investigators actively engaged in basic and translational research.

Meet the Faculty

Meet the Staff