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- ISBN 9781626713864
- Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 15 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Purdue Scholarly Publishing Services
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Methods for characterizing proteins are central to the early stages of drug development and are highly relevant to careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. These skills are best learned through hands-on practice in academic laboratory settings. Analytical Biochemistry: A Practical Handbook for Undergraduates presents a laboratory course specifically designed to teach protein analytical techniques to postsecondary students in biochemistry and related fields. Readers are guided through a semester-long research project that mirrors how scientific work is conducted in both academic and industry environments. Instead of focusing on isolated weekly exercises, students work toward a single overarching goal and learn how individual approaches are integrated to solve a meaningful problem related to drug development. Along the way, readers gain practical experience applying the scientific method, designing experiments, interpreting data, and communicating scientific results, while also learning the theoretical principles underlying modern analytical procedures. Fundamental biochemical concepts—such as how protein structure affects function and how enzymes work—are reinforced throughout the project, helping students connect foundational concepts to real-world applications. Step-by-step instructions support student learning, and a companion instructor guide enables easy implementation by faculty. Ultimately, the book offers an authentic and engaging introduction to scientific discovery in protein biochemistry.
Mark C. Hall has served as a professor in the department of biochemistry at Purdue University since 2004. In addition to directing a research program on fungal diseases, he developed and has taught an analytical biochemistry course for more than a decade. He also created a related curriculum for the Summer Science Program, a nonprofit organization providing high school summer research experiences. These efforts contributed to Hall's election to Purdue University's Book of Great Teachers in 2023 and receipt of the College of Agriculture's PK–12 Emerging Faculty Impact Award in 2021.
