The Department of Biochemistry has strong basic and translational research programs in metabolism and metabolic engineering, especially using plant and microbial systems. Research in this area is aimed at applying knowledge of metabolism to solve complex biological problems using both systems and synthetic biology approaches. Research goals encompass manipulating metabolic pathways to enhance crop nutritional quality, produce renewable energy and renewable chemicals, regulating metabolic pathways under stress conditions, and identifying potential therapeutics for complex disease.
Metabolism and Metabolic Engineering
Metabolism and Metabolic Engineering
