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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
Western University is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lenaape, and Chonnonton Nations.... Read our complete Land Acknowledgement.
Biochemistry News
Dr. Lu and colleagues publish major research breakthrough
- In Memoriam: Dr. Eugene Tustanoff
- Congratulations to Dr. Pingzhao Hu for a CRC Tier II
- Dr. Shawn Li and colleague awarded Schulich CRSG funding
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
-From faculty, their trainees, and their collaborators
Dr. Connaughton (Pregnancy and tubulointerstitial kidney disease)
Dr. Hegele (Comment on Huh et al. article)
Dr. Rogan (Radiation exposure determination)
UPCOMING EVENTS
PhD Public Lecture with Mallory Frederick
Visiting Speaker Seminar with Dr. Thekla Cordes
Visiting Speaker Seminar with Dr. Alison Axtman
CONTACT US
Biochemistry
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry,
Western University
London, Ontario
Medical Sciences Building,
Rm. 342
t. 519.661.3074
fax 519.661.3175