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This page contains information about the mission. history and organization of the Division of Biological Chemistry.

Mission

Members of the Division of Biological Chemistry use the principals of chemistry to assist in the development of a deeper understanding of biological processes. Their research shapes our understanding of the mechanisms of biological phenomena and covers structure, function, and regulation of biologically active molecules; gene structure and expression; biochemical mechanisms; protein biosynthesis; protein folding; membrane structure-function relationships; bioenergetics; and immunochemistry. The mission of the Division of Biological Chemistry is to promote the interests of its members through:

  • The organization of symposia at National and International Meetings.
  • Travel awards that allow our young members to present their results at these meetings.
  • Awarding grants to support symposia at Regional ACS meetings and Conferences with focused themes of interest to our members.
  • Administration of a Program of Awards that recognize the best work in biochemistry.
  • Identifying new ways for the Division to meet our member’s needs.

Officers

The Division is indebted to the members who have agreed to further its interests by serving as officers. Download an updated list with contact information for all DBC Officers

Chair

John Blanchard, Albert Einstein College of Med.

Chair-Elect

JoAnne Stubbe, MIT

Secretary

Martha Oakley, Indiana University

Treasurer

Scott Silverman, University of Illinois

Program Committee

Suzanne Walker, Harvard Medical School, Chair
Martin Bollinger, Pennsylvania State University
James T. Stivers, Johns Hopkins University
Dewey McCafferty, Duke University

Nominating Committee

Helen Blackwell, University of Wisconsin
Paul Thompson, University of South Carolina
Anna Mapp, University of Michigan

Councilors

Felicia Etzkorn, Virginia Tech University
Kevin Dalby, University of Texas
Tamara Hendrickson, Wayne State University
Paul Carey, Case Western Reserve University

Alternate Councilors

Matt Disney, University at Buffalo
Thomas Harris, University of Miami
Dr. David Lynn, Emory University
Dr. Milan Mrksich, University of Chicago

Executive Committee (At Large)

Neil Kelleher, University of Illinois
Karin Musier-Forsyth, Ohio State University
Martin Tanner, University of British Columbia
Wilfred van der Donk, University of Illinois
Cynthia Burrows, University of Utah
Philip Cole, Johns Hopkins University

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