Biochemistry

Our biochemists study the chemical properties of key biological molecules and how these properties give rise to biological function in cellular and organismal contexts. These studies illuminate how molecular interactions and enzyme catalysis contribute to robust cellular activity, as well as how molecules that activate or inhibit biomolecule function work and may function therapeutically.

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Ethel Bayer-Santos

  • Assistant Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences

The EBSlab is focused on (micro)biological conflicts and the weapons used by bacteria to target competitors. The group uses Salmonella and a specialized contractile nanoweapon called T6SS to understand how enteric pathogens overcome colonization resistance imposed by members of the microbiota and establish an infection. The effectors secreted by the T6SS comprise a pool of proteins with interesting new biochemical activities, providing opportunities for several interdisciplinary projects encompassing microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology and bioinformatic. 

 

Telephone Number:(512) 471-0966
Building: NMS
Room Number:2.116/2.210
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Xiaolu (Lulu) Cambronne

  • Assistant Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
Telephone Number:512-232-1928
Building: MBB
Room Number:2.148BA
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Bryan W. Davies

  • Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
Building: NMS
Room Number:3.118
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Daniel J. Dickinson

  • Associate Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Andrew Ellington

  • Professor
  • Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Regents Chair in Molecular Biology
  • Wilson M. and Kathryn Fraser Research Professorship in Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Ilya J. Finkelstein

  • Associate Professor
  • Lorene Morrow Kelley Endowed Faculty Fellowship Fund
  • Molecular Biosciences
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David W. Hoffman

  • Associate Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Andres Jara-Oseguera

  • Assistant Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Arlen W. Johnson

  • Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Kenneth Johnson

  • Professor
  • Roger J. Williams Centennial Professorship in Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Zunlong Ke

  • Assistant Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences

The Ke Lab started in 2024 and is actively recruiting:

  • graduate students
  • postdoctoral fellows
Telephone Number:512-232-2429
Building: NHB
Room Number:4.112
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Adrian T. Keatinge-Clay

  • Associate Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
Building: NHB
Room Number:4.123
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Ken Keiler

  • Professor of Instruction
  • Molecular Biosciences
Building: NMS
Room Number:3.306
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Daniel J. Leahy

  • Professor
  • Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Regents Chair in Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Despoina Mavridou

  • Assistant Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Tanya T. Paull

  • Professor
  • Burl G. and Lorene L. Rogers Chair in Human Health
  • Professor of Oncology
  • Molecular Biosciences
Building: MBB
Room Number:2.448
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David W. Taylor

  • Associate Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
Building: NHB
Room Number:4.121
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Blerta Xhemalce

  • Associate Professor
  • Molecular Biosciences
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Y. Jessie Zhang

  • Professor
  • L. Leon Campbell, Ph.D. Distinguished Professorship in Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biosciences