I teach Biochemistry through a clinically integrated and concept-driven approach designed to build deep molecular understanding while directly linking biochemical principles to human physiology and disease. My instruction emphasizes the translation of biochemical mechanisms into clinical reasoning, enabling learners to interpret laboratory findings, understand pathogenesis, and apply metabolic knowledge in real medical contexts.
Core Areas of Instruction
My teaching covers foundational and advanced topics, including:
Enzymology: Kinetics, inhibition, regulation, and clinical correlations of enzyme dysfunction.
Metabolism: Carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism with integrated regulatory control.
Molecular Biology: DNA replication, transcription, translation, epigenetics, and gene regulation.
Bioenergetics: Mitochondrial function, oxidative phosphorylation, and metabolic adaptation.
Clinical Biochemistry: Biochemical basis of disease states such as metabolic disorders, endocrine abnormalities, and inherited enzymopathies.
Laboratory Interpretation: Mechanistic understanding behind biomarkers, metabolic panels, and diagnostic assays.
Teaching Methodology
Instruction is structured to ensure mastery rather than memorization. Students are guided to:
Analyze biochemical pathways as dynamic, regulated systems rather than isolated reactions.
Understand why abnormalities occur at the molecular level in disease.
Apply biochemical reasoning to clinical scenarios and problem-solving exercises.
Develop long-term conceptual retention through pathway integration and mechanistic mapping.
Educational Philosophy
Biochemistry is presented not as an abstract basic science, but as the molecular language of medicine. By integrating physiology, genetics, and pathology into biochemical teaching, students gain the ability to connect molecular events to patient-level outcomes, forming a strong scientific foundation for advanced medical study and clinical practice.