Boston University is considered to be one of the nation’s premier research institutions and teaching hospitals, with nearly 10,000 faculty, researchers and staff across seventeen schools and colleges. Boston University’s Department of Biochemistry is ranked among the top Biochemistry departments nationally and has a long history of making path-breaking contributions in biochemistry and molecular biology. The department is built on renowned faculty, groundbreaking interdisciplinary research, and a shared determination to prepare students for success in scientific fields. Our faculty and students are using the latest technologies and experimental systems to address the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms of biological processes, relating to human disease.