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Biochemistry
M.S., M.P.S. and Ph.D.
Introduction
Graduate studies in biochemistry reflect the College’s interests in microbial, insect, bio-based fuel, and plant biochemistry. After completing a one-year sequence in general biochemistry, students select advanced courses from a range of offerings in chemistry, organismal biology and molecular biology. Advanced courses in biochemistry are available both at ESF and Syracuse University.
A wide variety of research topics are available ranging from plant physiology to biotechnology. Selective research topics include microbial and algal production of biologically active natural products and their importance in cell biology (BOYER, GINER); chemical communication and recognition between organisms (WEBSTER); marine algal toxins (BOYER); trace metal/nitrogen physiology of symbiotic plants and algae (BOYER); the structure/function of natural biopolymers (NOMURA, WINTER); metabolic and protein engineering (NOMURA); and global gene expression studies of biopolymer-producing bacteria (NOMURA). Also, the use of microorganisms for the production of specialty chemicals including polysaccharide interconversions, and the application of bacterial and fungal enzymes and peptides in the bioremediation of environmental problems are explored.
Biochemistry courses:
- FCH 530 Biochemistry I
- FCH 531 Biochemistry Laboratory
- FCH 532 Biochemistry II
- FCH 650 Plant Biochemistry
Prospective graduate students are strongly encouraged to contact any professor whose research is of interest!
Current Research Interests
- harmful algal blooms (Boyer)
- microbial uptake of heavy metals (Boyer)
- cyanobacteria toxins (Boyer)
- antibody and gene-based biosensors (Boyer)
- genetic engineering of bacteria to produce biodegradable polymers (Nomura)
- fatty acid biosynthetic enzymes (Nomura)
- biodegradable biopolymer (Nomura)
- natural insecticides from plants (Giner)
- antiviral sterols from marine sponges (Giner)
- biomimetic synthesis (Giner)
- aquatic organic chemistry (Hassett)
- global carbon and sulfur cycles (Kieber)
- Biobased polymers (Stipanovic), (Nomura), (Winter)
- biochemistry of coral reef food webs (Teece)
- bioenergetics (Teece)
- insect pheremones (Webster)
- steriochemical specific synthesis (Webster)
- molecular archatecture of polymer molecules (Winter)
- computation chemistry (Winter)
- polysaccharide chemistry (Winter)
- Enzyme patterns on cellulose (Winter)
Faculty and their Specialties
Follow the links immediately below for detailed descriptions of research of any professor. Many other useful links are found just below the listing of faculty.
- Gregory L. Boyer; glboyer@esf.edu
BIOCHEMISTRY and ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, plant and algal biochemistry, chemical ecology and toxins produced by algae. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, including Buoy and ship-based monitoring systems for water quality - Jose L. Giner; jlginer@syr.edu
organic and natural products chemistry, sterol synthesis, natural products - Christopher T. Nomura; ctnomura@esf.edu
biochemistry, polymer chemistry, biopolymer chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, energy, biodegradable plastics, microarray analysis - Francis X. Webster; fwebster@syr.edu
pheremone chemistry, chemical ecology, organic chemistry - William T. Winter; cellulose@esf.edu
polymer structure and characterization, physical and structural biochemistry, structural polymer chemistry, NMR, diffraction, biopolymer and polysaccharide chemistry, computational chemistry
Financial Support
Selected applicants to the graduate program will be offered a full tuition waiver and a 12 month stipend that will cover their living expenses, and the costs of books and fees. Students are supported primarily as research assistants rather than teaching assistants, and as a result they have more time to devote to their research.
Request an Application to the Graduate Program:
Office of Instruction and Graduate Studies
SUNY-ESF
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 470-6595
esfgrad@esf.edu
If you want more information, please follow this link to a brief form.
Biochemistry Graduate Students
Current Students
Only currently registered students appear—new student names are added at the start of the academic year.
| Biochemistry Degree Sought: PHDAdvisor(s): Nomura |
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| Biochemistry Degree Sought: PHDAdvisor(s): Boyer |
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| Biochemistry Degree Sought: MSAdvisor(s): Boyer |
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| Biochemistry Degree Sought: PHDAdvisor(s): Nomura |
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