- Analyze biological systems through the lens of the three unifying themes defined by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB):
- Energy is required and transformed
- Macromolecular structure determines function and regulation
- Information storage and flow are dynamic and interactive
- Formulate biochemical hypotheses and test them utilizing well-designed experiments, critical evaluation of data, and appropriate statistical analyses.
- Safely use appropriate instrumentation, laboratory techniques, and computational methods to solve a given problem
- Apply, develop, and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative models
- Synthesize biological, chemical, physical, and mathematical knowledge to solve problems at the interfaces between these disciplines
- Communicate sophisticated biochemical concepts to technical and general audiences orally and in writing
- Retrieve, examine, analyze, interpret, and critique the primary biochemical literature
- Work effectively as a member and leader of diverse groups to solve scientific problems
- Articulate the centrality of biochemistry in addressing societal issues, evaluate ethical and public policy issues of biochemical significance, and engage in respectful discourse
- Practice high standards of professional conduct, including data integrity, proper attribution of work, and reproducibility