Program Overview
Biochemistry
Oberlin’s biochemistry program for majors offers excellent training and coursework in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and bioorganic chemistry. It integrates chemical principles with modern molecular biology. Students who pursue a biochemistry major simultaneously fulfill all of the science coursework required by medical schools.
Why Study Biochemistry at Oberlin?
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Variety of Courses
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Department Faculty
7
Scientific Equipment
Sample Courses
- CHEM 102 - Principles of Chemistry 4 credits
- CHEM 211 - Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
- CHEM 254 - Bioorganic Chemistry 2 credits
- CHEM 374 - Biochemistry 4 credits
Biochemistry Faculty
Faculty members are also active in research and often include students in their work. They receive numerous grants to acquire modern instrumentation and to support their research, which includes computational chemistry, organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, inorganic materials chemistry, synthetic organic photochemistry, and other specialties.
Explore Faculty within BiochemistryBiochemistry Faculty
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Jason Belitsky
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Celina Cahalane
Visiting Instructor of Chemistry -
Ashley Cardenal
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry -
Matthew (Matt) Elrod
Robert and Eleanor Biggs Professor of Natural Science and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Cindi Manning
Resources Coordinator -
Albert Matlin
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Lucas McDonald
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry -
Manish Mehta
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Cristinel Miinea
Laboratory Manager/Instructor -
Catherine Oertel ’99
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
William (Will) Parsons
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Lisa Ryno
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry -
Rachel A. Saylor
Assistant Professor of Chemistry -
Kirk Warren
Lab Technician
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