Chair: Richard Brennan, PhD
Assistant: Peggy Wilkison
Business Manager: Esther Self
Office: 255B Nanaline H. Duke
Campus PO Box: DUMC 3711
Phone: (919) 681-8804
FAX: (919) 684-8885
The Department of Biochemistry is engaged in cutting-edge research that clarifies the molecular nature of biological processes with a vision of making key discoveries that will transform our molecular understanding of fundamental life processes and ultimately enhance human health. The department is composed of 22 primary faculty members and 13 secondary members from other departments throughout Duke University. Currently, there are 61 students in the Biochemistry Graduate Program and 43 postdoctoral fellows and research associates.