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๐Ÿงชโœจ What an incredible day at the 8th Annual Engelpalooza! โœจ๐Ÿ”ฌEngelpalooza is the Department of Biochemistryโ€™s annual rese...
10/17/2026

๐Ÿงชโœจ What an incredible day at the 8th Annual Engelpalooza! โœจ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Engelpalooza is the Department of Biochemistryโ€™s annual research showcase, highlighting the amazing work and achievements of both our undergraduate and graduate researchers! ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ก

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in the tent outside Engel Hall, and a special shoutout to our guest speaker and biochemistry alumna, Anh Tran, for sharing her inspirational journey and insights with our department! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‘ We were also so excited to have some special four-legged visitors stop by to support our students! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Want to see more event highlights? Stay tuned! We'll post more photos on our page soon.

Thank you to all who presented, organized, and attended to make this yearโ€™s showcase such a success! ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ

LET'S GO HOKIES!!

๐Ÿ”ฌ 6 Researchers. 6 Dynamic Topics. 1 Big Afternoon of Science! ๐ŸงฌJoin us for the BCHM 5004 Seminar Series this coming Mon...
10/15/2026

๐Ÿ”ฌ 6 Researchers. 6 Dynamic Topics. 1 Big Afternoon of Science! ๐Ÿงฌ

Join us for the BCHM 5004 Seminar Series this coming Monday, Oct 19 at 3:00 PM in the Fralin Hall Auditorium!

Come support our amazing Grad Students presenting cutting edge research across biochemistry, molecular dynamics, and biological systems:

โœจ Lauren Jarrett | Coenzyme F430 Modifications & Ligand Binding

โœจ Renee St. John | BASP1 Knockout in MCF7 Cells

โœจ Xander Dellinger | Juvenile Hormone & Mating Receptivity in A. aegypti

โœจ Sara Scanlan | Computational Investigation of Aฮฒ & Tramiprosate Interactions

โœจ Gabriel Valenzano | MD Simulations of Sequence Impacts on Aฮฒ42 Dimerization

โœจ Shaum Khara | In Vitro Reconstitution System for CAT Tailing

๐Ÿ“ Location: Fralin Hall Auditorium

๐Ÿ•’ Time: Monday, October 19 @ 3:00 PM

๐Ÿ‘ Host: Dr. Justin Lemkul ([email protected])

We welcome all faculty, staff, students, and community members to attend and support our researchers. We look forward to seeing you there!

โœจ Staff Spotlight: Welcoming Emma Hall! โœจ๐Ÿ‘We are excited to introduce Emma Hall, who has joined our department as our ne...
10/15/2026

โœจ Staff Spotlight: Welcoming Emma Hall! โœจ

๐Ÿ‘We are excited to introduce Emma Hall, who has joined our department as our new Academic Coordinator! ๐ŸŒŸ

In this role, Emma supports our academic advising team behind the scenes and serves as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students. Whether you need help navigating department processes, finding specific student resources, or getting directed to the appropriate advisor for your major or research track, Emma is here to point you in the right direction!

Please join us in welcoming Emma to our department community!

Let's GO HOKIES!!!


๐Ÿงฌ MOSQUITO GENETICS & EVOLUTION UNLOCKED ๐ŸงฌHow do s*x chromosomes evolve in disease-carrying mosquitoes like Aedes albopi...
10/09/2026

๐Ÿงฌ MOSQUITO GENETICS & EVOLUTION UNLOCKED ๐Ÿงฌ

How do s*x chromosomes evolve in disease-carrying mosquitoes like Aedes albopictus? ๐ŸฆŸ

Come check out Christen Hughes' talk on the s*x-determining locus and s*x chromosome evolution in Asian tiger mosquitoes!

๐Ÿ“ Fralin Hall Auditorium

๐Ÿ“… Monday, Oct 12 | 3:00 PM

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Host: Dr. Jake Tu ([email protected])

Bring your curiosity (and your friends)! Perfect for anyone interested in genetics, molecular biology, and vector control. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Give $15 or more to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( Support Area: Biochemistry Giving Day Fund ) and clai...
09/30/2026

Give $15 or more to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( Support Area: Biochemistry Giving Day Fund ) and claim a pair of this year's exclusive, limited edition Hokie socks!

Your support directly opens doors to critical research opportunities, student travel grants, and hands-on laboratory experiences that keep our Hokies moving forward.

Every gift counts! Grab your socks and make an impact today! ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ

Huge thank you to CALS Dean Mario Ferruzzi for spending time with our Biochemistry faculty, staff, and students! ๐ŸฆƒโœจIt wa...
09/30/2026

Huge thank you to CALS Dean Mario Ferruzzi for spending time with our Biochemistry faculty, staff, and students! ๐Ÿฆƒโœจ
It was a fantastic opportunity to hear his vision for the college, ask questions, and share the exciting work happening right here in our department. Weโ€™re grateful for his time, leadership, and ongoing support for our community!
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๐Ÿงฌ Ever wondered what itโ€™s really like to take your biochemistry degree into the biotech industry? ๐ŸงฌJoin us for our upcom...
09/29/2026

๐Ÿงฌ Ever wondered what itโ€™s really like to take your biochemistry degree into the biotech industry? ๐Ÿงฌ

Join us for our upcoming BCHM 5004 Seminar Series featuring Augustine Vielkind from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals!

Heโ€™ll be breaking down mAb Bioprocessing and Working in Industry offering a front-row look at monoclonal antibody production and real-world career paths in pharma.

Whether you're curious about biotech careers or bioprocessing innovation, this is a talk you won't want to miss!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Monday, 10/05
โฐ Time: 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Fralin Hall Auditorium
๐Ÿ‘ค Hosted by: Dr. Biswarup Mukhopadhyay

We hope to see you there!

Be the first to High school students + future Hokies + Biochemistry! ๐ŸงชโœจOur awesome Biochemistry Peer Mentors teamed up w...
09/28/2026

Be the first to
High school students + future Hokies + Biochemistry! ๐Ÿงชโœจ

Our awesome Biochemistry Peer Mentors teamed up with Academic Advisor Amanda Villar this past Saturday, September 26, at the Squires Commonwealth Ballroom for Open House! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฆƒ

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat about life in the lab, classes, and what makes Biochemistry such a tight knit community. We canโ€™t wait to welcome the next generation of biochemists to campus! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’ก

Safety tips, pizza, and a visit from the coolest officer on campus! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿด๐ŸšจโœจHuge thanks to the Virginia Tech Police Departme...
09/25/2026

Safety tips, pizza, and a visit from the coolest officer on campus! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿด๐Ÿšจโœจ

Huge thanks to the Virginia Tech Police Department and Ringo, the Patrol Pony, for galloping by for our BcGSA Grad Student Safety Event! ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Our Biochemistry students and faculty loved getting together, grabbing a slice ๐Ÿ•, and picking up essential tips on personal safety, situational awareness, and emergency preparedness on the VT campus and in Blacksburg. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ก

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Engel Hall to make our campus a safer, closer community! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ“โœจ

This Monday, September 28 at 3:00 PM, head over to the Fralin Hall Auditorium for an exciting lineup featuring cutting-e...
09/24/2026

This Monday, September 28 at 3:00 PM, head over to the Fralin Hall Auditorium for an exciting lineup featuring cutting-edge research across disease transmission, viral recognition, and targeted drug discovery from our own Virginia Tech Biochemistry researchers!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Featured Speakers & Topics
Dr. Clement Vinauger

๐Ÿงช "Larval environments reshape mosquito disease risk via phenotypic and molecular plasticity."

Dr. Soumi Ghosh

๐Ÿงฌ "Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses."

Raksh*tha Ravindra Hosahalli

๐Ÿ’Š "Thinking outside the tetrad: Exploring KRAS G-quadruplexes for drug discovery."

๐Ÿ“ Location: Fralin Hall Auditorium

โฐ Time: Monday, September 28 | 3:00 PM

๐Ÿค Hosted by: The Community Committee

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! See you there!

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