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Bruce Palfey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research focuses on the kinetic characterization and enzymatic mechanisms involving flavin-dependent enzymes, including studies on substrate binding affinities, catalytic efficiencies, and the role of flavin cofactors in enzymatic reactions. He has contributed to understanding the biochemical pathways involving nicotine degradation and the enzymatic control of dioxygen binding functionalization. His work has been published in reputed journals such as FASEB Journal, Nature Communications, and Biochemistry, elucidating the complex molecular interactions in enzyme catalysis and providing insights into the structural basis for enzymatic selectivity. A dedicated educator, Palfey actively mentors students and encourages innovative research practices in the field of biochemistry. He emphasizes the importance of bold discoveries in transforming lives and advancing healthcare.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.