Student Spotlight
Francis Ayombil earned a B.S. degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ghana, West Africa in 2007. He proceeded to earn his M.S. degree in Biochemistry from the same university with the research component of his Master’s degree done here at the University of Vermont from August 2009 to May 2010. Francis subsequently joined the Doctorate Biochemistry Graduate program in August 2010 and is currently a graduate student in the department. Francis Ayombil
Program Description
Undergraduate Biochemistry Program Co-Directors, Chris Francklyn and Chris Landry (not pictured: Sylvie Doublié)
The University of Vermont announced the creation of a new interdisciplinary program in Biochemistry beginning in the Fall of 2002 that includes faculty from the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, and Medicine. The program offers the B.S. degree. In addition to course and laboratory work, the program includes the opportunity to directly participate in original research with program members, including those in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, and others across the University.
Students graduating from this program are well positioned for careers in a range of areas, including medicine, bio-medical research and teaching, and all of the many disciplines that encompass the molecular aspects of the life sciences. With the recent publication of the Human Genome and other discoveries describing the molecular basis of life, tremendous opportunities await those students with the right background and training.
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Learn more about the Undergraduate Biochemistry Program
To contact the Biochemistry program:
Phone: (802) 656-2594
Chris Landry Christopher.Landry@uvm.edu
Chris Francklyn Christopher.Francklyn@uvm.edu
Sylvie Doublié Sylvie.Doublie@uvm.edu
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