Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust’s Commitment of $3.5 Million will advance biomolecular research at Iowa State University
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust of Muscatine, Iowa, has committed more than $3.5 million to transform biomolecular research at Iowa State University.

February 28, 2019
Amy Andreotti among winners of seed grants to launch collaborative bioscience projects
Amy Andreotti was granted one of five seed grants to help researchers on Iowa State University and University of Iowa campuses collaborate and build joint bioscience projects.

July 23, 2018
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff honored for learning, discovery and engagement
Thirteen College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff honored with university awards.

May 8, 2018
Stupka symposium in 13th year and growing
The Stupka symposium highlights undergraduate research in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology.

April 2, 2018
Kristen Johansen honored with Roy J. Carver Professorship in medallion ceremony
The professorship will provide funds that support her research into high-risk, high-reward areas that wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.

March 23, 2018
Researchers uncover clues to the human immune system from blood donor scraps
The results illuminate the process of how the human body fights off harmful bacteria.

March 19, 2018
Three faculty members honored as Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders
Adam Barb, Nell Gabiam, and Grant Arndt have been honored for their excellent research on the immune system, Palestinian refugees displaced from Syria, and media activism by members of the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin.

January 22, 2018
Preparing researchers in biochemistry
Reuben Peters guides his students through new discoveries, adding both knowledge and top-quality researchers to the field.

January 17, 2018