Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Computational Chemistry and Chemical Biology

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Computational chemists develop and apply computer programs to answer key questions in biochemistry. They model, predict, visualize, and analyze the structures, functions, and interactions of biologically important molecules. Computational chemistry is a branch of chemistry that uses computer simulation to assist in solving chemical problems. It uses methods of theoretical chemistry, incorporated into efficient computer programs, to calculate the structures and properties of molecules and solids. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of biology. It encompasses topics such as understanding how proteins are translated and peptide bonds formed, how macromolecular interactions occur, how the cell makes metabolites, etc.