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The Glycomics Center at Emory University School of Medicine is located in the Department of Biochemistry on the 4th floor of the O. Wayne Rollins Research Center. Analogous to Genomics and Proteomics, Glycomics focuses on defining the structures and functions of complex carbohydrates, as found in glycoproteins, glycolipids, and glycosaminoglycans. Visit the Glycomics Center of Emory University to learn more about this exciting program.

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Dr. Graeme Conn joined the Department of Biochemistry as Associate Professor of Biochemistry in September 2008. He comes to Emory following his most recent appointment at the University of Manchester, where he was a Wellcome Trust Independent Research Fellow, Lecturer (equivalent to an Assistant Professor) and, most recently, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor). Dr. Conn’s laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach to study the structures, interactions, and functions of biomedically important RNA and protein molecules. Visit Dr. Conn’s laboratory website for details about his research projects, group members and their research, and publications.


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In September 2009, Dr. Dale Edmondson, Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Emory University, joined the University of Pavia as Visiting Professor in the Structural Biology Laboratory in the Department of Department of Genetics and Microbiology. The University of Pavia is significant to Biochemistry as it was the institution where Professor Golgi performed his work. Dr. Edmondson’s appointment stems from his long-time collaboration with Dr. Andrea Mattevi, Professor of Molecular Biology. Their work has focused on structure and function of the membrane bound enzymes: human Monoamine Oxidases A and B. This 3-year appointment is funded through the “Human Capital Program” of the Cariplo Foundation which promotes the career enhancement of Junior Faculty and Graduate Students in Italy. Edmondson will spend 50% of his time in Pavia and 50% at Emory. His activities in Pavia will include giving guest lectures in the Biotechnology Program and participating in a research project involving engineered flavoprotein hydroxylases as well as continuing their ongoing work on the monoamine oxidases. Part of the aims of the program will involve mentoring students from Pavia with the experience of spending time in the Edmondson laboratory. During his stay in Italy, Dr. Edmondson will communicate daily with his Emory laboratory through Skype and/or email.


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As Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine, it is a real pleasure to welcome you to our department.  It is my great privilege to work with such an outstanding group of faculty, fellows, students, and staff.

The Department of Biochemistry is a leading research division at Emory University School of Medicine with 25 faculty, 20 post-doctoral fellows, 25 graduate students, and a large research staff in biomedical research, exploring many key areas of biochemistry. Our diverse studies include research on cell signaling, intracellular trafficking, protein modification and turnover, protein structure, membrane biochemistry,  DNA repair and modification, genetic instability, human genetics, and the roles of glycoconjugates in human biology and disease.  There is great excitement in our department as we look forward to our future growth and development.  In the next few years we anticipate hiring several new junior and senior researchers to join us as we expand our research into many important basic and clinical biomedical research areas.

For further information, I encourage you to explore our website, which includes research descriptions of the faculty, their recent publications, seminars, course offerings, and other activities. Further information regarding the predoctoral training programs can be obtained from the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. For postdoctoral training, contact a faculty member directly. Thanks for your cooperation and I look forward to a great future for us all at Emory.


Yours truly,

Richard D. Cummings, Ph.D.

William Patterson Timmie Professor and Chair
Department of Biochemistry
Emory University School of Medicine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


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