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Emily Westover

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Emily  Westover
westover@brandeis.edu
781-736-2304
Kosow-Wolfson-Rosensweig Building, 108

Departments/Programs

Biochemistry

Degrees

Washington University, Ph.D.
Brigham Young University, B.S.

Expertise

science education, biochemistry

Profile

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I have always been interested in the intersection of biology and chemistry. I received my PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry and have research experience in protein biochemistry, cell biology as well as small-molecule organic synthesis. I currently share my fascination for biochemistry, in particular, and science, in general, by teaching.
I teach introductory biochemistry, a biochemistry laboratory course, and electives that focus on disease mechanisms at the molecular level. I strive to have an engaging and challenging classroom experience for my students. During 2013-2014 I participated in the Davis Teaching Fellows group, which has provided me with new perspectives and strategies for teaching.

Courses Taught

BCHM 88b Introductory Biochemistry
BCHM 100a Advanced Introductory Biochemistry
BIBC 126b Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

Scholarship

Westover, Emily J.. "Relationship between phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate synthesis, membrane organisation and lateral diffusion of PI4KIIalpha at the trans-Golgi Network." Journal of Lipid Research 51. 8 (2010): 2314-2324.



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