Biochemistry

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is to develop a high caliber program of research and research-based education in molecular medicine to: “promote understanding and amelioration of the disease process, train students with high academic potential in the health sciences and serve the university and scientific community."

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology participates in the training and education of students from the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and the Graduate School.

We offer the following graduate degrees: Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; and the joint M.D./Ph.D.

Matthew George, Jr., PhD
Chairman
mgeorge@howard.edu
Phone: (202) 806-6289
Fax: (202) 806-9757

Prospective Students

Prospective students should contact Dr. Kwabbi-Addo if they have questions about our graduate programs.

Bernard Kwabi-Addo, PhD 
Graduate Studies Director
bkwabi-addo@howard.edu 

Contact Us

Angela M. Jasckson-Wilson
Administrative Coordinator
amjackson@howard.edu

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
Numa P.G. Adams Building, Room 3430 
520 W Street NW 
Washington, DC 20059