"Revealing how life works"

Welcome! Our hope is that you will be able to find what you want to know about our Department within these pages. If not, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Our mission in Biochemistry & Biophysics is:

to carry out significant original research that reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying life of all varieties and that provides excellent training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows;
to provide excellent classroom and laboratory training of both major and non-major undergraduate students at Oregon State University and in so doing prepare them for success in their chosen careers and in life.

In carrying out our mission, Biochemistry & Biophysics is home to about 120 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. We grant B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty oversee research funded by grants and contracts of over $3.5 million annually.

News and events:

Best wishes to all of our Class of 2009 graduates.

2009 BB Fall picnic to wecome new students to campus will be the evening of Sunday September 27th. Save the date!

Kevin Ahern and Indira Rajagopal selected by OSU president Ed Ray as Beaver Champions of 2008.

"Revealing how life works"

News and events:

Best wishes to all of our Class of 2009 graduates.

Tory Hagen inaugurated as the Jamieson Chair in Healthspan Research