Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Emory is the oldest private university in Georgia. The university has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology. Emory University students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories of the United States, and over 100 foreign countries.
Emory University's Department of Biochemistry in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, operates within the School of Medicine, delving into the molecular foundations of life to advance understanding of health and disease. The department is committed to rigorous research across key areas such as protein structure and function, metabolism, molecular biology, and the biochemical mechanisms underlying various diseases. It provides comprehensive training for future scientists through graduate programs, notably the interdisciplinary PhD in Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology and a Master of Science. Located primarily in the O. Wayne Rollins Research Center, the department fosters a collaborative research environment, actively participating in interdisciplinary initiatives and hosting seminars to share cutting-edge discoveries and encourage scientific dialogue.
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