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Featured Faculty Seminars, News and Current Events Peter J. Kennelly Control of cellular processes by protein phosphorylation-dephosphorylation; identification of new kinases and phosphatases; evolution of cellular control mechanisms. Pablo Sobrado Mechanistic enzymology of redox enzymes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Robert White Application of stable isotopes and mass spectrometry to biochemistry; biosynthesis and function of coenzymes; archaebacterial biochemistry; prebiotic chemistry. Aspire! Awards recognize 25 inspirational Virginia Tech students John Lee Pratt Animal Nutrition Senior Fellows present research Robert Neal and Catherine Larochelle receive 2012 Outstanding Dissertation Awards from Graduate School Virginia Tech and University of Tuscia lead international research team to unravel origin of devastating kiwifruit bacterium New youth group to promote agricultural issues Two commencement speakers, family celebrations highlight 2012 spring commencement ceremonies May 11 Student Government Association announces 2012-13 election results Career Services releases 2010-11 post-graduate report Christina McIntyre receives 2012 Provost Award for Excellence in Advising 'Stronger Economies Together' initiative to strengthen regional economic development Dini M. Miller receives 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension Scott Jessee receives 2012 Alumni Award for Excellence in Extension Carl Zipper receives 2012 Alumni Award for Outreach Excellence 2012-13 McNair Scholars Program cohort announced First-year students have a new opportunity to jump-start their college experience with Virginia Tech Summer Academy Agricultural exports reach a record high Virginia Tech students dig into national championship Graduate student team captures national GeoLeague Challenge Virginia Cooperative Extension, City of Roanoke to host '2012 Innovative Leadership Conference: Guiding the Force of Change' College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recognizes Mark Cline as outstanding alumnus Kentland Community Heritage Festival scheduled for April 21 10th annual Undergraduate Research and Prospective Graduate Student Conference to be held April 19 Photos: Students make Albert’s Quinoa Cookie Bars Virginia Tech honors Bennett family for contributions to university, agricultural community Virginia Tech hosts Ecological Society of America conference on disturbed environments Steven Blank brings 30 years experience to Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Joint WVU-Virginia Tech symposium to explore energy issues Prestigious National Institutes of Health training program answers biomedical research need Employee Wellness and Health Benefits Fair provides opportunities for all faculty, staff to focus on healthy lifestyles Jessica Schultz named 2012 Outstanding Graduating Senior in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Montpelier touts tree ID technology Virginia Cooperative Extension to host Virginia Junior Livestock Expo Oct. 11 through 14 Virginia Tech makes national service honor roll Virginia Tech to host 2012 ACC Meeting of the Minds undergraduate research conference Charles C. Stallings honored with emeritus status First Lady Michelle Obama to address Virginia Tech graduates S.K. De Datta honored with emeritus status Senior Vice President and Provost Mark G. McNamee to give 2012 Graduate School Commencement address 'This I Believe II' reaffirmed as Virginia Tech's 2012-13 Common Book In memoriam: Celia Ray Hayhoe, associate professor and Extension specialist Two professors honored for outstanding contributions to weed science Club ice hockey team to play in its first national tournament U.S. News ranks Virginia Tech's engineering, business, public affairs programs among best Horse owners to blend science/trust at extravaganza Scientists awarded grant for mosquito egg production research Virginia Farm to Table Plan now available Outstanding Performance in Laboratories award recognizes staff contributions Financial planning students win national competition for innovative ideas to solve America's retirement problem U.S. Sen. Mark Warner to give 2012 University Commencement address May 11 Spring graduate and university commencement ceremonies to be broadcast live on Virginia Tech homepage       Multi-Media Features and Tutorials Research Centers and Databases From the Head Functional Groups Tutorial (Best viewed with IE or Netscape) Food Analysis Laboratory Control Center   Fralin Biotechnology Center   Information Systems for Biotechnology   Vector-Borne Infectious Disease Research   Protein Phosphorylation Database   Protein Phosphatase Database   Intermediary Metabolism Tutorial Requires Macromedia Authorware Plugin Welcome Page Faculty Page I welcome your interest in biochemistry. The department provides excellent opportunities for learning and discovery that are essential to effective career development. >> More                 Equal Opportunity | Privacy Statement http://www.biochem.vt.edu Copyright 2002-2010. All rights reserved. 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