Welcome to the BioChemistry and Natural Products Program at SUNY-ESF

SUNY-ESF offers study options in BioChemistry and Natural Products Chemistry at the BS, MS and Ph.D. levels.

The courses and programs of study are aimed at preparing the scientists of the future

Biochemistry and Natural Products stresses a chemical approach to problems in the life and health sciences. After obtaining a strong foundation in analytical, physical and organic chemistry, these studies are supplemented by advanced courses in natural products chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, spectroscopy, and biochemistry. Professional electives in botany, chemical ecology, genetics and molecular biology provide the background for interactions in the life and health sciences. Research areas include the elucidation of chemical signals by which organisms communicate with each other, the role of trace metals in the growth of microorganisms, and the origin and function of biologically active natural compounds

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Dr. Arthur Stipanovic, Chairman     Phone  315.470.6855 
Department of Chemistry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY  13210                FAX  315.470.6856 

Above is part of the operon structure for the mixed function polyketide synthase peptide synthetase responsible for the biosynthesis of microcystin LR (From Tillett et al., Chemistry and Biology, (2000) 7:753-764)