Dr. Cok received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Chicago. Prior to coming to Framingham State University, Dr. Cok spent 12 years at Washington University in St. Louis where he conducted research focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms for regulating gene expression. Currently, he is interested in understanding how biologically active molecules such as polyphenolic compounds found in a variety of foods can alter gene expression. Dr. Cok is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Food Science where he teaches Biochemistry courses CHEM 301, CHEM 332 and CHEM 832.
