April Bednarski

April Bednarski is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology at Washington University. She serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, overseeing academic programs and student development. Her role includes designing and delivering advanced laboratory courses critical to undergraduate education.

• Education: PhD in Biology from the University of Michigan

Her research and teaching focus on molecular methods in enzyme analysis, including enzyme structure-function relationships, drug design applications, and protein engineering. She integrates computational tools (e.g., 3D protein modeling) with experimental techniques like site-directed mutagenesis and UV spectroscopy. Her course Molecular Methods in Enzyme Analysis emphasizes collaborative research projects addressing real-world biochemical challenges.

Bednarski’s work directly supports undergraduate training through innovative lab curricula, fulfilling requirements for biochemistry and generic biology majors. She is committed to advancing hands-on education in biochemistry and molecular biology.