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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

Featured Faculty

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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

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Samir Hamadache

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

Featured Alumni

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Dr. Jacqueline Dron

PhD Graduate - Dr. Dron was awarded the Governor General's Gold Medal for academic excellence. (Read more)