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Ben Elzey and Elizabeth Tran go over a gel in Tran’s lab.
Breast cancer drug Supinoxin shows potential for small-cell lung cancer in new tests

Purdue University scientists have identified the Supinoxin molecule as a possible new therapy for small cell lung cancer.

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Biochemistry Recent News

Zheng Zhang, postdoctoral researcher

New method probes cancer cell messengers that weaken immune system

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University’s...

Jinhong Chen, a postdoctoral scientist at Purdue, examines the reaction mixture for synthesizing a Cdc14 inhibitor.

Joint agriculture-pharmacy project seeks to develop novel antifungal treatment

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, viral and bacterial infections tend to draw headlines. However, fungal pathogens are a rising problem that...

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Zhiyuan Chen Named 2025 Astronaut Scholar

Zhiyuan Chen, a junior in biochemistry and biological engineering, is one of three Purdue University students named by the Astronaut Scholarship...

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2025 Department of Biochemistry Spring Awards

The following awards, scholarships, and recognitions are presented by the department each Spring.

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Professor Jim Forney Retires After 36 Years

Professor Jim Forney retired in Fall 2024 after 36 years at Purdue. During that time, he has served as department head, adjunct professor of...

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2024-25 Biochemistry Publications

Publications associated with Department of Biochemistry faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students published during 2024-25 academic year