Pamela Mertz

Pam Mertz is a Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at St. Mary's College of Maryland, specializing in biochemical research and pedagogy. Her lab investigates lipid metabolism, intracellular drug synthesis, and biomolecular visualization. She co-led the CUR Transformations Project (NSF-DUE Award #1625354), integrating undergraduate research throughout curricula. Key affiliations include:

• Steering committee for BioMolViz
• Editorial board for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
• Chair of ASBMB Student Chapters steering committee

Education includes:

• B.A. Chemistry, Juniata College (1992)
• Ph.D. Biochemistry, Mayo Graduate School (1999)

Research focuses on biochemical pedagogy, lipid dynamics, and medicinal chemistry applications.