Master of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

United States of America, Evanston

University Rank:#1001

The Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Evanston , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field.

About Master of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Overview The Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry program at Loyola University Chicago can be designed to meet specific individual needs. The focus of the Master's Program is to provide an in-depth experience in molecular and cellular biochemistry which develops the student's critical thinking and problem solving abilities. This flexible program can be designed to meet individual students' needs.Research is being conducted in the following areas: molecular biology Regulation of gene expression by transcription factors, protein co-factors, and by chemical modification of histone proteins; transcriptional activation by steroid hormones; chromatin structure of active genes; molecular basis of alcohol effects on hormone gene regulation. molecular neurobiology/neurochemistry and neurotoxicity Brain neurodegeneration and/or neuroprotection mechanisms during parkinsonism and other neurodegenerative diseases; therapeutic and neuroprotective mechanisms to prevent the damaging effects of alcohol on the developing brain; effects of maternal alcohol consumption on development of the serotonergic system; effects of alcohol on hypothalamic and pituitary gene transcription; molecular mechanisms of neuronal calcium channel function in normal and pathological conditions.cellular biology, cancer biology, and metabolic biochemistryMetabolism of peptide hormones and neurotransmitters, role of aminopeptidase P in blood pressure control/cardioprotective mechanisms and development of drug-like inhibitors of this enzyme; mechanisms involved with the control of expression of genes required for the malignant properties of tumor cell by activated oncogenes; role of tumor suppressor in the regulation of the cell cycle; pathways of cellular apoptosis; signal transduction pathways in cancer cells; mechanisms by which the regulation of lysosomal protease synthesis and trafficking in tumor cells might facilitate tumor cell metabolism; structure/function characterization of the inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor family; heat shock and chaperone proteins in regulation of apoptosis; angiogenesis in wound healing; effects of steroid hormones on sexual differentiation of the brain; cytokine signaling - T helper cell differentiation; biochemistry of oxygen radical reactions; effects of gender, aging and alcohol exposure on inflammation and cell mediated immunity I want to find another Master Course

This Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry program at Loyola University Chicago is designed for students who wish to improve their qualifications for more advanced degrees such as the M.D.

Disciplines

ChemistryBiochemistryMolecular Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1A Completed Application FormLetters of Recommendation Statement of PurposeTest Scores (GMAT or GRE)Professional ResumeLanguage Test RequirementTranscript Evaluation

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago

Master of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

United States of America, Evanston