Research

Our research enterprise includes a dynamic, active community of faculty, students, post-doctoral scholars, and research technicians and managers. Our talented researchers publish ~170 scientific papers each year and hold ~$5 million in peer-reviewed funding. Our leading-edge successes have been recognized by prominent research awards from Western University and its affiliated institutions, as well as external organizations.
Our scientists have expertise in genome dynamics, epigenetics, and gene expression; human genetics and clinical biochemistry; signal transduction and intracellular communication; macromolecular structure and dynamics; proteomics; and bioinformatics.
Our Dept. hosts the BioCore, modern research facilities that provide essential services and instrumentation at Western and beyond.
We invite you to join our research team: we are always looking for collaborators, students, and post-doctoral scholars.