Molecular Biology: Open Access

Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Publications

• Review Article   
  Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Prepare a Modern Workforce with Biochemistry
  Author(s): Paul Black*
  
  In biochemistry, especially at a research-intensive institution, setting an example and supporting the department's goals are essential components of leadership. At UNL, faculty members had a clear expectation of this: leadership that had been in the trenches and understood the specifics of the interrelated academic missions. Being merely a unit administrator cannot be considered academic leadership in a department with a strong emphasis on research. Maintaining a robust research program with undergraduate and graduate students and leading by example was essential to the development of biochemistry (e.g., see references). Supporting the educational mission and fostering teamwork. It also required proactive discussions with the deans and upper university administration, as well as ongoing engagement with the faculty, staff, and students. Meeting the requirements and achieving the f.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2168-9547.2023.12.374

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