Biochemistry

We build upon foundational coursework in biology and chemistry to examine the structure, properties, and functions of molecules that make up living systems.

A Broad and Vibrant Discipline

We are driven to understand how biological and chemical principles play out in living systems. We shed light on cellular events that occur during normal and disease processes, ultimately yielding fundamentally important knowledge that empowers us to predict, alter and harness the chemistry of living systems.

Scholarship Boosted by Faculty Grants Through Fall 2025
From cinema studies to German, from biology to Russian, Bowdoin faculty from across the academic spectrum were rewarded for their excellence in research and teaching during the fall semester with funding awards from external sources.
Larah Gutierrez-Camano ’26 Blends Biochemistry and English in Close Reading of a Rare Birthing Girdle
Combining literary and laboratory analyses for her honors project, Gutierrez-Camano is using protein-testing techniques alongside close reading to investigate the text, images, material, and biological residues of historical birthing practices left on a medieval manuscript.
Students Share Summer Research Projects at Symposium
Students representing a variety of disciplines gathered on the Quad last Friday to showcase a range of information-packed posters highlighting their summer research projects.

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Important Honors Dates

11/21/25: Honors Project Draft to advisors

12/5/25: Honors Papers due to readers

12/15/25: Honors Presentations to Faculty

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