Alain Viel
Director of Undergraduate Research and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University

Alain Viel is Director of Undergraduate Research and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University. He received a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology of Development from Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris, France (Paris VI) and did his postdoctoral work at Harvard University. He teaches research-based courses as well as courses in molecular biology and biochemistry. He is a founding member of BioVisions, a collaboration between scientists, teaching faculty, students, and multimedia professionals that focuses on science visualization. He is the co-author of the award winning animation series “The Inner Life of the Cell.”

Faculty Courses

Online

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

Price
Free*
Duration
15 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Online

Covering both the fundamental priciples and techniques of molecular biology, students gain an in-depth knowledge of nucleic acid structure, molecular genetics, and the biochemistry of transcription and protein synthesis.

Price
$2,040
Registration Deadline
Starts Jan 23