Biochemistry
Biochemistry at Union stands out for its focus on critical thinking, experiential learning, and individualized mentorship by distinguished faculty. Students benefit from our ASBMB accreditation, which allows them to earn certification through a national exam at the end of their senior year—helpful for graduate study or professional opportunities.
Students regularly present their research at the meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Union's Steinmetz Symposium, and in faculty co-authored publications. They also have opportunities for summer research fellowships. Research topics have included investigating the genetics of obesity, developing novel enzyme inhibitors for treating cancer, and developing novel, quantum dot-based sensors for detecting pathogens in water.
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Careers after Union
Analyst, Surveyor Capital
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Director, Audit and Quality Control, New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Laboratory technician, Emory University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Research associate, Berg Diagnostics
Research associate, Olink Proteomics
Senior research technician, Albany Medical College
DVM candidate, North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine