In the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at Indiana University School of Medicine, research focuses on understanding fundamental biological processes and how drugs influence them. Research efforts integrate structural and chemical biology approaches to advance early drug discovery, alongside biochemical and pharmacological studies that deepen our understanding of disease mechanisms and treatments.
The department is dedicated to excellence in education and student development for medical, health professions and graduate students.
Investigators carry out well-funded, cutting-edge research to deepen our understanding of disease mechanisms and facilitate the development of new therapeutics.
In addition to leading the research efforts within the department, faculty are dedicated to training future physicians and scientists.
Biochemistry professor honored as 2026 ASBMB fellow
Ronald Wek, PhD, the Showalter Professor of Biochemistry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been named a 2026 fellow by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.March 03, 2026
February 16, 2026
Team Builder: Weiss recruited biotherapeutics experts to advance drug discovery for precision health
Michael A. Weiss brought innovative approaches and technologies for drug discovery to the IU School of Medicine. His legacy as chair includes recruiting experts who will catalyze biomedical discoveries for years to come.October 27, 2025
