Purdue Biochemistry

Purdue Biochemistry Our proud legacy also includes training graduate students for diverse research careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

In the Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University, we are actively engaged in advancing research and education in the molecular, cellular, and integrative aspects of human, plant and microbial biochemistry. We have an excellent undergraduate curriculum in the biochemical life sciences, which prepares students for medical, dental, and graduate schools and for a broad range of careers in life sciences industries. Research and teaching facilities focus on many exciting areas including virology, bioenergy, molecular genetics, neuroscience, plant metabolism, enzyme/ribozyme mechanism and RNA biology. The Purdue University Department of Biochemistry was established in 1934. As part of a land-grant institution; our diversity of interests guarantees a rich intellectual environment for our students. We are passionate about the science we do. To learn more, please visit our website at https://ag.purdue.edu/biochem.

This week, Purdue Biochemistry students had the opportunity to attend Industrial Roundtable, seeking internships and ful...
09/18/2026

This week, Purdue Biochemistry students had the opportunity to attend Industrial Roundtable, seeking internships and full-time employment. 
 
Two more career fair opportunities are coming up ⬇️
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Life Sciences Career Fair- September 22nd
College of Ag Career Fair- October 6th
 
Take advantage and connect with industry professionals, build connections, and explore career paths!

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07/27/2026

Ask Purdue biochemistry students in the College of Agriculture about their experience and their description of the department is the same: a community.

How do we preserve agricultural knowledge across generations?In Purdue Agriculture's latest America 250 story, Distingui...
06/18/2026

How do we preserve agricultural knowledge across generations?

In Purdue Agriculture's latest America 250 story, Distinguished Professor Clint Chapple reflects on the importance of listening, learning from the past, and carrying forward the discoveries that shape our future. "Listening is still one of our most powerful tools."

We're proud to see Dr. Chapple featured as part of this series highlighting the people and ideas that have helped advance agriculture in Indiana and beyond.

Read the story: https://stories.purdue.edu/listening-still-purdue-agricultures-enduring-method/

A huge congratulations and the best of luck to all of our seniors graduating this semester! 🎓🎉🍾 🎓
05/19/2026

A huge congratulations and the best of luck to all of our seniors graduating this semester! 🎓🎉🍾

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A quick message from your friendly neighborhood Biochemistry Beagle! 💛🖤
05/10/2026

A quick message from your friendly neighborhood Biochemistry Beagle! 💛🖤

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04/30/2026

There’s only one day left to accept your offer! 🚂

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04/30/2026

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04/30/2026

Every gift adds up to make a big difference on , and our next victory depends on Boilermaker heroes like you! 💛🖤

This hour, the unit with the most gifts will win $1,000 in bonus funds. Make sure it’s us by giving at https://purdue.university/ag_biochemistry

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04/30/2026

📣 Attention students: We know you’re awake, so this challenge is all about you! 🖤💛

This hour, the unit with the most student donors will win $1,500 in bonus funds. You can be a Boilermaker hero for us by making a gift at https://purdue.university/ag_biochemistry

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