Molecular Biology Building

The Department of BBMB is a research and teaching organization with the overall goal of understanding the molecular mechanisms of living systems in terms of fundamental chemical and physical principles.

BBMB offers the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry or Biophysics, and also M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in several interdisciplinary graduate majors.

Please explore the links listed on the left to learn about our faculty and their specific research interests, our undergraduate and graduate curricula, how to apply for admission, ongoing events, research facilities, and much more.

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News & Events

Craig Professorship

Basil Nikolau, professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, has been awarded the Francis M. Craig Professorship by Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy. The presentation was made at a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ceremony Friday, Feb. 15.

Upcoming External Review

April 23-25, 2008

AAAS Fellow

Marit Nilsen-Hamilton has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. More

BBMB Undergrad Club

Meets every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in 1102 MBB
next meeting: TBA

GDCB Sponsored Seminars for BBMB Faculty