The Biochemistry track has programs leading to the MS, PhD or MD/PhD degrees. These are research-based programs that provide outstanding interdisciplinary education and research opportunities. Our Primary Faculty and Adjunct Faculty have well-funded programs studying the molecular basis of diseases in projects that include control of gene expression, signaling mechanisms, intermediary metabolism, mitochondrial biology and membrane trafficking pathways, structural biology, and assembly of macromolecular complexes.
The campus is well-equipped with core facilities assist high-technology research, and all departments as well as Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have active seminar programs. Seminars allow students the opportunity to meet distinguished visiting scientists from academic, technological and government institutions all over the country as well as international speakers.
The Biochemistry track is designed to achieve competency in research development, research dissemination and professional development through several University-wide and Departmental activities. These activities prepare students for scientific careers in academics, biotech, government and the pharmaceutical industry