Chemical Biology: Fundamentals and Applications

This lecture introduces the field of Chemical Biology, emphasizing its interdisciplinary nature at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and life sciences. It covers the importance of understanding enzyme inhibition, genetic vs. pharmacological perturbation methods, and tools for studying the genome, transcriptome, and proteome. The course also delves into metabolic regulation, enzyme kinetics, and different modes of enzyme inhibition. Students will explore the relevance of Chemical Biology through real-world examples, such as recent Nobel Prize contributions in Chemistry.