The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, hosts a Department of Biochemistry deeply engaged in studying life at the molecular level. This department spans the College of Science and College of Medicine, creating a rich environment for interdisciplinary research and education. It is dedicated to advancing chemical and biochemical sciences, aiming to be a world leader by addressing grand challenges through cutting-edge research. Key areas of focus include enzymology, protein structure and function, metabolism, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. The department offers comprehensive degree programs including BS, BA, MS, MA, and PhD. Students and faculty benefit from advanced research facilities and strong collaborations with university centers like the BIO5 Institute, making it a vital part of the molecular life sciences community.
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