CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
Chemical Biology harnesses the power of chemistry to explore, understand, and manipulate biological systems. Our faculty and students work at the interface of chemistry and biology to uncover fundamental mechanisms of life, develop innovative tools for studying complex biological processes, and translate discoveries into new strategies for medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. We prepare students to think across traditional boundaries, equipping them with the skills to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and fostering a dynamic environment for innovation, training, and discovery.
Our research programs include:
- Drug Discovery
- Enzymology
- Glycobiology
- Natural Products
- Nucleic Acid Chemistry
- Structural Biophysics
- Synthetic Biology
Faculty in Chemical Biology
Alberto Perez
William R. Kenan, Jr. Term Associate Professor & Associate Director Quantum Theory Project
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Adrian E. Roitberg
Frank Harris Professor of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
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Administrative Assistant
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Gainesville , Florida 32611-7200
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William R. & Arlene F. Ruegamer Award
The Ruegamer award recognizes graduate students for excellence in biochemistry research.
Fellows of Chemical Biology
FCB is a student-run organization dedicated to advancing professional development, organizing outreach events, and fostering social engagement by connecting students with scientists from a wide range of career fields.
The Chemical Biology Seminar Series brings leading researchers from academia and industry to Gainesville to share their latest discoveries. These seminars give students, postdocs, and faculty the chance to engage with experts across chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, pharmacology, and related fields. Graduate students are also encouraged to meet with speakers in an informal setting, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth. In addition, seminars hosted by other divisions in the Chemistry Department and across UF frequently feature researchers with interests in chemical biology, which students and faculty from our division regularly attend.
Fall 2025
Sept. 12, 2025: Prof. Graeme Conn, Emory University
Nov. 7, 2025: Prof. Luiz Fernando Moreira , UF Microbiology and Cell Science
Dec. 5, 2025: Prof. May Khanna, UF Pharmacology
Spring 2026
Jan. 23, 2026: Zhanar Abil, UF Biology
Jan. 30, 2026: Prof. Hang Hai, University of California, Santa Barbara
Feb. 13, 2026: Prof. Chin-Yuan Chang, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Apr. 3, 2026: Prof. Shu-ou Shan, California Institute of Technology
Apr. 10, 2026: TBD
CHM 5305 – Chemistry of Biomolecules
CHM 6036 – Chemical Biology
CHM 6037 – Chemical Biology and Biochemistry Seminar
CHM 6301 – Enzyme Mechanisms
CHM 6302 – Chemistry and Biology of Nucleic Acids
CHM 6306 – Special Topics in Biological Chemistry Mechanisms
CHM 3217 – Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1
CHM 3218 – Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2
CHM 4034 – Advanced Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
CHM 4300L – Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
CHM 4308 – Introduction to Enzyme Mechanism
CHM 4930 – Special Topics
