Program in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cycling for a Cause
More than 7,400 riders signed up for this year’s charity bike event, which has raised nearly $200 million for cancer research.
Going for Goldwater
Two Kenyon students investigating the development of cancer cells and antibiotic resistance have been awarded coveted Goldwater scholarships…
Record-Breaking Researchers
Eight recent alumni, the most in Kenyon history, win competitive National Science Foundation graduate fellowships.
Summer Science
Summer Science Scholars have the opportunity to pursue self-designed projects with faculty mentors in the natural sciences.
Joining the Fight
Jason Cinti '16 joined six students researching cancer at Ohio State through Kenyon's Pelotonia partnership.
Marveling at Molecules
Professor Chris Gillen explores the biochemical intricacies of exercise in his book, "The Hidden Mechanics of Exercise."
Evolution Under a Microscope
Biologist Joan Slonczewski wins grant to focus on the rapid evolution of E. coli bacteria.
Students who seek to answer the questions “What is life?” and “How does life work?” are drawn to the biochemistry and molecular biology program at Kenyon, which combines both majors into an exciting interdisciplinary experience.
While biochemistry focuses on the structure and function of biologically important compounds, such as DNA, enzymes, and proteins, molecular biology focuses on how molecules convert information into chemical reactions. Research and hands-on experimentation is central to the curriculum, which allows students to engage in high-level work that most of their peers do not experience until graduate school.