Biochemistry, Cell and
Molecular Biology
Faculty
Kathleen G. Dwyer, Ph.D.
Timothy
D. Foley, Ph.D.
Tabbi L. Miller-Scandle , Ph.D.
Michael A. Sulzinski, Ph.D.
Joan Wasilewski, Ph.D.
Overview
The Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology major is an
interdisciplinary program between the biology and chemistry departments. The
program provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of biology
and chemistry, as well as the key principles of biochemistry, cell, and
molecular biology, as suggested by the American Society of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology. There is also a strong emphasis on genomics, proteomics, and
bioinformatics.
The Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology program will
provide excellent preparation for (i) further academic pursuits in medical
school (M.D.), dental school (D.D.S./D.M.D.) or graduate school (M.S./Ph.D)
(ii) biotechnical work in the pharmaceutical, health, and agricultural
industries. Biology and Chemistry faculty and staff involved in the program are
very strongly committed to the mentoring and guiding of students such that
graduates of the program have the knowledge, technical skills and confidence to
succeed in any of these careers; embracing the Jesuit ideal of cura
personalis- education of the whole person.
Program Highlights
A teaching faculty active in research, all of whom
have their doctorate degrees.
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An innovative curriculum that provides students with
expertise in both the fundamental concepts and frontline applications of the
rapidly expanding fields of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, especially in
the areas of Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics.
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State-of-the-art instrumentation including
high-throughput two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) systems, automated
staining equipment, gel imaging systems, fully automated spot picking,
digestion and desalting/target plate application robots, MALDI-TOF mass
spectrometer, PCR System, Automatic DNA Sequencer, Pulse-Field gel
electrophoresis system, protein chromatography and electrophoresis equipment,
analytical isoelectric focusing equipment, blotting equipment,
ultracentrifuges, a 300 mHZ NMR spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared and
GC-Mass Spectrometers, Diode-array UV-visible spectrophotometers, fluorescence
spectrophotometers, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Development of specialized computer skills required
for the acquisition of and analysis using genomic and proteomic databases.
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A sense of community by enrolling BCMB students into
the same section of courses common to the major thus creating a cohort learning
community that will develop collaboration, interpersonal and team-building
skills required for post-graduate endeavors.
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An excitement for biochemistry, cell and molecular
biology fostered by participation in seminar courses discussing the latest
advances for each of the four years in the program.
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Opportunities to actively participate in a research
project working one-on-one with faculty.
Opportunities for summer research grant funding.
Finding Out More
For more information about the Biochemistry, Cell and
Molecular Biology major at The University of Scranton, please contact either
Program Co-Director: Dr. Joan Wasilewski at (570) 941-7705 (e-mail:
wasilewskij1@scranton.edu) or
Dr. Kathleen Dwyer at (570) 941-6386 (e-mail:
kgd301@scranton.edu).
The curriculum for the major appears below.
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