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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
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Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Faculty and Staff

Contact Dr. Mike Pikaart with any questions about the biochemistry program.

Program Director

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Dr. Mike Pikaart
Professor of Chemistry
Work616.395.7382
pikaart@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 3061 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605

Faculty

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Dr. Aaron Best
Harrison C. and Mary L. Visscher Professor of Genetics
Work616.395.7376
best@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 3015 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605
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Dr. Maria Burnatowska-Hledin
The Frederich Garrett & Helen Floor Dekker Professor of Biomedicine & Chemistry
Work616.395.7764
hledin@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 3013 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605
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Dr. Leah Chase
Professor of Biology & Chemistry
Work616.395.7375
chase@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 3106A 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605
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Dr. Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Work616.395.6818
dittenhaferreed@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Virginia McDonough-Stukey
Professor of Biology
Work616.395.7715
mcdonough@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center 3009A 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605
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Dr. Joseph Stukey
Assistant Professor of Biology Instruction
Work616.395.7295
stukey@hope.edu
A. Paul Schaap Science Center Room 3063 35 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3605

Hope CollegeBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

A. Paul Schaap Science Center35 East 12th StreetRoom 3061Holland, MI 49423

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pikaart@hope.edu