Dr. Kenichi Yokoyama

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kenichi Yokoyama is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Chemistry at Duke University. His research focuses on the biosynthesis mechanisms of naturally occurring bioactive molecules, including antifungals and antibiotics. He studies biosynthetic enzymes in bacterial and fungal producers of bioactive metabolites and applies this knowledge to discover novel bioactive natural products. His work aims to understand the mechanisms of action and the development of applications in research and medicine. Kenichi has an impressive educational background, having obtained his Ph.D. from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan in 2008. His research grants include significant funding from the National Institutes of Health for various programs focusing on pharmacological sciences and molecular mycology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Oversees advanced research and education in biochemistry and related fields.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in teaching and research in biochemistry and chemistry.

Courses

BIOCHEM 593: Research Independent Study BIOCHEM 393: Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)