Master of Science in Biotechnology - Virology

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry also offers a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology. Biotechnology utilizes basic knowledge from the biological sciences, chemistry, and chemical engineering to solve practical problems in the fields of medicine, agriculture and chemical manufacturing. The program emphasizes formal training and immediate participation in research. First-year students participate in core technical laboratories in protein isolation and characterization, animal and microbial cell culture and recombinant DNA methodology. Students also participate in individual faculty research projects. Admission is contingent upon the successful completion of a bachelor’s of science degree, or equivalent. Applications are evaluated on the basis of grades, recommendation letters, GRE scores, and other relevant qualifications. General Areas of Interest Structure and Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids, Structure and Biosynthesis of Proteins, Recombinant DNA Technology, Protein Isolation and Characterization, Animal and Microbial Cell Culture, Product Development and Marketing, Research

Animal viruses can be classified into DNA and RNA viruses (retroviruses). The department has active groups in both types of viruses. The two DNA viruses which are under active investigation are the herpes simplex virus I and polyoma virus. The regulation of gene expression in herpes simplex virus is under active investigation. The polyoma virus is being studied for its cell-specific replication. What parameters define the organ and tissue specificity. This question is extremely important in understanding the infection of viruses in general. The gene therapy approach is being investigated for the central nervous system and evaluation is underway for an ex vivo model for human cervical cancer. Retroviruses have been important models for studying gene expression and cancer. The molecular mechanisms involved in the development are significant research activities in the department. The virus that causes T cell leukemia is also under investigation.

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