Biochemistry
Dr. James Becvar

Research Interests
Chemiluminescence bio-sensors and Chemistry Education.
Dr. Ricardo A. Bernal

Research Interests
Structure and function of macromolecular assemblies determined by x-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM. Particular interest in the assembly of ATPases, chaperonins, and bacteriophages.
Dr. Katja Michael

Research Interests
Two research focuses: a) Photochemical acylation method development and application to biomolecules and b) Development of carbohydrate-based diagnostic tools and vaccines for parasitic diseases.
Dr. Mahesh Narayan

Research Interests
Chaperonin Assisted Protein Folding.
Dr. Chuan (River) Xiao

Research Interests
Structural biochemical studies in three major areas: marine viruses, common cold viruses, and mammalian circadian system using x-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM.