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Nov 25, 2025

Celebrating 60 Years of Biochemistry at NC State

For six decades, biochemistry faculty at NC State have guided research, education and workforce development with an eye toward advancing solutions in agriculture, medicine and beyond. 
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Oct 24, 2025

Illuminating Science

With support from the Harold Swaisgood Biochemistry Mentorship Fund, Hali Harwood spent her final undergraduate year at NC State researching a genetic mutation linked to a developmental disorder and two forms of cancer. 

Sep 16, 2025

Meet Our New Academic Advisor & Alumni Relations Coordinator, Emily Sandberg!

In July of 2025, the Department of Biochemistry welcomed a new staff member, Emily Sandberg (she/her), as an academic advisor, program coordinator, and alumni relations coordinator. Get to know her… 
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Sep 10, 2025

2025 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 5. Find out how they’re making an impact both near and far. 
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Jul 15, 2025

Second Summer at Labcorp Lays Foundation for Career Path

Biochemistry major Erikson Allen is getting valuable industry experience as a Labcorp validations and reagents intern, preparing for a future career in gene therapy, while refining his hands-on skills in the lab. 
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May 20, 2025

You’re Invited to 2025 Awards for Excellence Ceremony

NC State will announce 12 winners of the Awards for Excellence at a June 2 ceremony. 
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Apr 29, 2025

Committed to Service

Through interdisciplinary studies, service and undergraduate research, Park Scholar and biochemistry major Isaac Ali, who will graduate on May 3, has built a solid foundation for his academic and professional future. 
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Mar 11, 2025

Alumna’s NIH Expertise Rooted at NC State

Catherine Gordon credits her biochemistry degree from NC State University as the foundation for her career in pediatric endocrinology and adolescent bone health research with the National Institutes of Health. 
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Mar 10, 2025

Lab Ready: Preparing Tomorrow’s Scientists

The Biochemistry Undergraduate Research and Training Program gives students hands-on lab experience they can turn into career success. 
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Mar 6, 2025

Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

CALS researchers are digging in to find a way to grow corn that uses less fertilizer, aiming to save farmers time and money while also reducing nitrogen waste in the environment.