The Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern Medical Center is actively involved in its dual mission of education and research. The department operates at both the didactic and hands on levels to train medical students, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the broad field of biochemistry. The goal of the department is to perform our educational and research activities at a level admired by our colleagues and envied by our competitors.
The department employs over 300 individuals at the faculty, staff and trainee levels. The research pursued by our scientists falls into three main categories, biochemistry/molecular biology, biophysics and chemistry. The common thread connecting our research is the objective of resolving biological reactions, circuits and pathways at the molecular level.
A distinguishing feature of the Department of Biochemistry is its dedication to the task of integrating modern research in chemistry into an institution rich in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, physiology, cell biology, neurobiology and clinical sciences.
As Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, my main objective is to ensure that the experience of trainees and staff, who work within the department, be exclusively intended to enhance their professional opportunities. I further seek to recruit, retain and – to the best of my ability – mentor the faculty who lead our research teams and teach our trainees.
