PhD
PhD
Biochemistry,
The Center for Biological Chemistry trains future scientists for tomorrow’s challenges in plant, animal, and microbial metabolism, redox biology, plant biochemistry, synthetic biology, and more.
Description
Discover a world of limitless possibilities with the Center for Biological Chemistry's (CBC) renowned graduate program. Our commitment to interdisciplinary research opens doors to a wide array of research areas, including:
Plant and Animal Metabolism
Systems Biology and Metabolic Networks
Structural Biology and Enzyme Mechanisms
Redox Biology
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Plant Science Innovation
Our collaborative environment combines the expertise of our biochemistry faculty with specialists from animal science, agronomy, chemistry, and biological sciences. This unique synergy fuels groundbreaking research.
What Awaits You at CBC?
Cutting-Edge Facilities: Immerse yourself in advanced laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment, all housed in the George W. Beadle Center for Genetics and Biomaterials Research.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Experience the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, where diverse perspectives converge to solve complex biological challenges.
Core Facilities: Access essential resources, including mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, plant transformation, microscopy, and exceptional plant growth and greenhouse facilities.
Innovative Technology: Harness the latest tools, from fluorescence-activated cell analysis to next-generation high-throughput DNA sequencing.
At CBC, we're empowering future leaders in biological chemistry. Join us in reshaping the boundaries of scientific discovery.
For more information, visit: Biochemistry
Career Pathways
Research-Industry
Research-Academia
Research-Government
Entrepreneur
Teaching-High School
Teaching-College University
Science Policy
Specializations
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency
is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Eligibility for the Molecular Mechanisms of Disease specialization is limited to US citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents in accordance with NIH guidelines.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
- Three recommendation letters
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Personal Statement: Your statement should include your research interests, your long-term goals, how graduate study in Biochemistry at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals, and any additional information you think will help in evaluating your application. If applying to the Molecular Mechanisms of Disease specialization, indicate your interest in this training program and specify which biomedical focus area of MMOD is of greatest interest to you.
- Publications: List your publications (if applicable) in the application's Additional Information page and/or in your Resume.
Admission Application Deadlines
December 1
Department
Graduate Chair
Support Staff
Campus Address
Program Faculty
Lindsey Crawford (bio)
Host/pathogen interactions, Virology, Hematopoiesis, Stem cells, Molecular biology of HCMV
Yihe Huang
Structural biology, Membrane protein biochemistry, Viral and transient mammalian protein expression, Single particle cryo-EM, X-ray Crystallography, Patch-clamp electrophysiology
Toshihiro Obata (bio)
Plant primary metabolism, Metabolomics, Metabolic flux analysis, Abiotic stress, Plant resilience, Tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, Metabolon, Multi-enzyme complex, Metabolite channeling
Kurt Piepenbrink (bio)
Bacterial adhesion and motility through surface structures, including host-microbe and inter-microbial interactions.
Rebecca Roston (bio)
Role of Membrane Dynamics in the Plant Cell using Combination of Genetics, Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, and Biophysical Approaches, Membrane Response to Freezing Stress, Understanding Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthetic Membrane Biogenesis
Xinghui Sun (bio)
Long Non-coding RNA Research in Metabolic Disease
Qing Tang
Cell migration, Inter-cellular communication, Intra-cellular trafficking, Cytoskeleton dynamics and regulation, Super-resolution Microscopy, Live-cell single molecule tracking
Karin van Dijk (bio)
Host/pathogen Interactions, Algal Biology
Mark Wilson (bio)
Protein X-ray Crystallography, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Tatsuya Yamada
Regulation of energy metabolism at a systemic level, Neural mechanism underlying metabolic control in mammalian system, Physiological and pathological roles of mitochondria, Mouse genetics
Jing Zhang
Inorganic Materials Chemistry, Synthetic Nanochemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Electrocatalysis, Photocatalysis
Limei Zhang (bio)
Structural biology, Redox biology and biochemistry of metalloproteins, Stress response and antibiotic resistance of mycobacteria
UNL Graduate Chairs and staff please complete the program update form to provide edits. Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.