Lynn M. O'Brien, Ph.D.
Lynn M. O'Brien Ph.D.
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Education B.S., St. John Fisher College (Chemistry) Ph.D., University of Rochester (Biochemistry) Contact Information |
“The Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty at Nazareth are committed to providing our students with an experience that is intellectually challenging, offers the excitement of discovery through participation in research, and provides a personal and supportive atmosphere to ensure success.” – Lynn O’Brien |
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Statement Students in my laboratory and chemistry courses demonstrate an understanding of the flow of biological information from DNA to RNA to protein. We explore the techniques of protein purification, cell culture, recombinant DNA technology (including PCR), as well as DNA and protein electrophoresis. In addition, we use computer generated molecular modeling programs to learn about the structure and function of proteins. Students will also gain experience in bioinformatics when they examine the genomes of various organisms.
My teaching responsibilities are largely in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Biochemistry I (CHM 421), Biochemistry I Lab (CHM 421L), Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology (CHM 422), and Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology Lab (CHM 422L). I have also been involved in General Chemistry (CHM 145, CHM 146L, CHM 147, CHM 148L), Chemistry Seminar (CHM 451), Undergraduate Research (CHM 261, CHM 262, CHM 461, CHM 462), Science of Sound Lab (SCI 168L), Organic Chemistry Lab (CHM 253L, 254L), and Freshman Seminar (FRS 101). Additionally, I supervise the student teachers in our department (CHM 479). |
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