Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Seeing and believing

Christina Davis knew Wright State was the right choice. Now she’s searching for cancer treatments while finishing her doctorate and preparing for the next big venture
Posted on August 18, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Now at the No. 1 graduate school in the country for biological sciences, Davis credits her Wright State education for helping lay the foundation for her success. Continue reading →

Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine

Wright State cancer researcher’s work with the Association of American Medical Colleges gives the university a seat at the table on federal research policy and workforce challenges
Posted on July 30, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Madhavi Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was recognized for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development. Continue reading →

Exposing biotechnology

Wright State partnerships help local high school students learn about biomanufacturing
Posted on July 24, 2024 by Kris Sproles

Local high school students learned about biotechnology research and careers at the Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp at Wright State this summer. Continue reading →

Wright State researchers launch novel breast cancer research

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Weiwen Long, associate professor and associate chair of biochemistry and molecular biology, is working to uncover how a protein reduces the effectiveness of hormone therapies in some breast cancer patients. Continue reading →

Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia and co-investigators receive $3.026 million from NIH for head and neck cancer research

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Madhavi Kadakia, vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State, received a federal grant to develop strategies to combat therapeutic resistance in head and neck cancer. Continue reading →

Wright State microbiologist Oleg Paliy wins Fulbright Scholarship

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Oleg Paliy, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, will research the gut microbiota of Egyptian teenagers as part of his Fulbright Fellowship. Continue reading →

Madhavi Kadakia appointed vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Madhavi Kadakia has also served as chair of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate dean of research affairs of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →

Top research stories of 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

From developing a super sunscreen to monitoring brain injuries to tracking COVID-19 misinformation, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2021. Continue reading →

Madhavi Kadakia named interim vice provost for research at Wright State

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

Madhavi Kadakia is chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and associate dean of research affairs of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →

Wright State alumna returns to campus to present DNA research

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Daniel Kelly

Khadijeh Alnajjar gave a seminar presentation to students and faculty in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Continue reading →