Renovation of Biochemistry and Associated Research Facilities

伍斯特理工学院（WPI）投入了大量资源来支持化学系生物化学计划的扩展和持续增长。希望获得生物化学学位的学生人数不断增加，现在已超过50人，其中50%是女性，因此有必要建立正式的生物化学课程。1995年，学院批准了跨学科生物化学项目的合并，成立了化学与生物化学系。目前的生物化学和相关设施严重不足以支持高质量的研究。为了确保这项计划的成功，并为学生提供一流的研究经验，WPI和国家科学基金会将投入资源，使实验室空间现代化，并建立一个生物化学核心设施。为了适应不断增长的项目，需要翻新戈达德大厅现有的研究设施，该设施建于30多年前。翻新工作将包括重新配置工作台空间，升级暖通空调、电气和管道系统，安装新的橱柜、冷藏室和内置玻璃清洗机。受益于本项目的研究项目包括植物分子病原体相互作用、红细胞膜离子运输、植物和海洋生物活性天然产物的合成和分离、分子光化学和激光光谱学。翻新将增加可用的实验室空间，确保安全，并提高整体研究经验，使学生能够在高级研究生课程中成功竞争。

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has devoted considerable resources to support the expansion and continued growth of a biochemistry initiative in the Department of Chemistry. The increased numbers of students desiring a degree in biochemistry, now over 50, with 50% women, has necessitated the establishment of a formal biochemistry program. In 1995, the faculty endorsed the incorporation of the interdisciplinary biochemistry program to create the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Current biochemistry and associated facilities are grossly inadequate to support quality research. To ensure the success of this initiative and provide students with a first rate research experience, WPI and the National Science Foundation will commit resources to modernize laboratory space and establish a biochemistry core facility. Renovation of existing research facilities in Goddard Hall, a structure built over 30 years ago, is needed to accommodate the growing programs. Renovations will entail reconfiguring of bench space, upgrading HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, and installing new cabinetry, cold room and a built in glass washer. Research programs benefiting from the this project include molecular plant pathogen interactions, ion transport though red blood cell membranes, synthesis and isolation of biologically active natural products from plant and marine sources, and molecular photochemistry and laser spectroscopy. The renovations will increase available laboratory space, ensure safety, and enhance the overall research experience enabling students to successfully compete in advanced graduate programs.