Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Where your curiosity meets cutting-edge research
At the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology (BBMB), we explore life at the molecular level. Our students receive a world-class education and collaborate with faculty to make discoveries that shape medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Study Biochemistry
Whether you're dreaming of medical school, graduate studies, or a career in biotechnology, our three specialized undergraduate tracks and hands-on research opportunities will prepare you to solve our biggest challenges in human health, agriculture, and biological innovation.
Graduate Study
Pursue advanced training at the interface of chemistry, physics, and biology. Our graduate programs in Biochemistry and Biophysics (M.S., Ph.D.) and our Graduate Certificate in Biochemistry offer rigorous coursework, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship to prepare you for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Research
In BBMB, faculty and students collaborate on innovative research that advances discoveries in human health, agriculture, and biotechnology. Our research covers all scales, from atoms and molecules to complex biological systems, and prepares graduates to tackle both fundamental science and real-world challenges.
Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium (Stupka UGRS) is entirely organized and run by ISU undergraduate students. Its goal is to showcase undergraduate research alongside keynote and alumni speakers. Originating in 2005 as a project of the Biochemistry Undergraduate Majors Club in BBMB, the event has evolved to a separate club that welcomes committee members from any major while focusing on research in biochemistry and related sciences.