Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Who We Are

Roberta Leonardi, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
“I chose to be a scientist because I love the satisfaction and pride you get when you make a discovery and learn something new. I also chose a career in academia because I enjoy mentoring students in the lab and witnessing their evolution into independent scientists.”
Read Roberta's Article Here

Wen Tao Deng, Ph.D. and Michael Robichaux, Ph.D.

 Assistant Professors, Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine & Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Play Two New Faculty Members Join The Department of Biochemistry at West Virginia University
Two New Faculty Members Join The Department of Biochemistry at West Virginia University

Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine;
Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
“Watching our students and trainees grow and become more competent and curious researchers is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role. I love seeing them question me, themselves and the research. Their drive to make discoveries each day inspires me to do the same.”
Read Vishy's Article Here