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The Alder Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory

Advancing biochemical research through molecular discovery, cellular analysis, and translational science.

The Alder Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to uncovering the chemical processes that drive cellular function, disease progression, and biological adaptation. By integrating molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and computational biochemistry, our team investigates complex metabolic systems to advance innovative molecular discovery and human health.

Publications

Carter, N., Hammond, T., & Yusuf, R. (2025). “Biochemical Adaptation Mechanisms in Tumor Microenvironments.” Cancer Metabolism Reports, 14(5), 302–329. https://doi.org/10.8820/cmr.2025.145302

Patel, S., Kimura, H., & Reyes, A. (2026). “Advanced Imaging Techniques for Protein Interaction Analysis.” Analytical Molecular Science, 7(3), 155–178. https://doi.org/10.5502/ams.2026.73155

Understanding Life at the Molecular Level

The Alder Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory is an interdisciplinary research center focused on understanding the chemical processes that drive cellular function, disease progression, and biological adaptation. By combining molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and computational biochemistry, the lab investigates how proteins, enzymes, and metabolic systems interact within living organisms to influence human health and disease.

I had a great experience, and I would recommend research to anyone looking to expand their education beyond the four walls of a classroom or the pages of a book.
—Bernice Andrade, sociology and Chicana/o studies double major with a minor in education
45%

of undergraduate students work on faculty research

#15

World Reputation Rankings for Research

Times Higher Education (2023)