Roy J. Carver Department of Biophysics

  • Undergraduate research students in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology (BBMB).
    LAS undergraduate students share research insights

    Undergraduate students in biochemistry and biology spent their summers sharpening their research skills. They presented their findings at a Sept. 5 showcase.

  • Walter Moss talks with a fellow researcher.
    Walter Moss wins innovation challenge

    Walter Moss, associate professor of biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, will collaborate with AstraZeneca scientists to identify RNA structures that could be targets for drug compounds.

  • Reuben Peters named Distinguished Professor

    Reuben Peters, professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, was recently named Distinguished Professor, as part of the 2021 Iowa State University awards. Peters and other award recipients will be formally recognized at the LAS Fall Convocation on September 7, 2021. The title of Distinguished Professor, first…

  • CGI rendering of a COVID-19 virus cell
    Collaboration with Homeland Security focuses on detecting biothreats

    Professor Marit Nilsen-Hamilton serves as principal investigator on the project, which aims to develop a portable sensor for detecting COVID-19 and other toxins.