Impact Health by Supporting the Work of Biological Chemists
At the University of Michigan Department of Biological Chemistry, we are decoding the molecular mechanisms that drive life and health. Our research spans the intricate processes of gene regulation, protein folding, biochemical signaling, and macromolecular structure — each offering insights that fuel breakthroughs in medicine and biotechnology.
With your support, we can make discoveries that improve human health and deepen our understanding of life itself.
Your gift empowers us to:
- Uncover how cells communicate and adapt to their environments through biochemical signaling pathways.
- Advance understanding of gene expression and its role in diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic conditions.
- Explore the architecture and function of biological macromolecules, revealing how their structure drives life-sustaining processes.
- Train the next generation of scientists and innovators through rigorous education and hands-on research in molecular biology and biochemistry.
Our interdisciplinary approach connects us with leading institutes and programs across the University of Michigan, placing us at the heart of a vibrant biochemical research community. Together, we are pushing the frontiers of discovery.
Join us in shaping the future of science. Your support fuels innovation, education, and impact.
- Dr. David Aminoff Endowment Fund in Biological Chemistry
- G. Robert Greenberg Lectureship in Biological Chemistry
- George W. Jourdian Lectureship in Biological Chemistry Fund
- Irwin J. Goldstein Lectureship in Glycobiology
- Martha L. Ludwig Lectureship in Structural Biology
- Rowena Matthews, Ph.D. Lectureship in Biological Chemistry
- William E.M. Lands Lectureship
- William L. Smith Gift Fund
We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.