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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
The Department of Biochemistry recognizes diversity of identity and experience as a source of strength that promotes excellence, innovation, flexibility, and adaptability in our discipline. We embrace, nurture, value, and celebrate this diversity. Check out our EDI initiatives.
Accessibility
The Dept. of Biochemistry is located on the 3rd floor of the Medical Sciences Building (MSB), which is accessible by outside ramps and automated door openers. Elevators connect all floors of the building. The Dept. also has two single-user, gender-neutral, accessible washrooms.
Land Acknowledgement
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Biochemistry News
Publication in top 100 of 2022's most downloaded papers
- In Memoriam: Dr. Bishnu Sanwal - Obituary available
- Biochemistry faculty awarded grants
- Brianna Gonga-Cave and Beth Connelly receive Sanwal Award
Featured Faculty

Dr. Shawn Li
Canada Research Chair (CRC) - Dr. Li has received a Tier I CRC in the Molecular and Epigenetic Basis of Cancer. (Read more)
Featured Student

Samir Hamadache
PhD student - Samir was awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to support his research in synthetic biology. (Read more)
Featured Alumni

Dr. Jacqueline Dron
PhD Graduate - Dr. Dron was awarded the Governor General's Gold Medal for academic excellence. (Read more)
RELATED LINKS
BIOCHEMISTRY
GRADUATE STUDIES
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Direct Entry PhD in Biochemistry
Biochemistry Graduate Programs
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Hegele (DNA testing in dyslipidemia)
Drs. Heinemann, O'Donoghue (tRNA-dependent mistranslation and FUS protein aggregates) (HARS disease)
Dr. Hu (Neural network for molecular property prediction)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dr. Maud L. Menten Memorial Lecture with Dr. Dajana Vuckovic
Dr. Maud L. Menten Memorial Lecture with Dr. Martin Steinegger
Dr. Harold B. Stewart Memorial Lecture and Research Showcase
CONTACT US
Biochemistry
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry,
Western University
London, Ontario
Medical Sciences Building,
Rm. 342
t. 519.661.3074
fax 519.661.3175