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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
Lee-Ann Briere wins Award of Excellence
- Welcome to Dr. Hallett
- In Memoriam: Dr. Ian Walker
- Welcome to Dr. Andrews
- Welcome to Dr. Lu
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. Brandl (Mistranslating tRNASerUGG)
Dr. Choy (Disordered protein/region prediction)
Dr. Hegele (Lipid-modifying therapies and stroke prevention)
Drs. Heinemann, O'Donoghue (Expanding codon size)
Dr. Konermann (Proton hopping in electrosprayed water) (Formation of gaseous peptide ions)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Biochemistry Spring Symposium
Visiting Speaker Seminar with Dr. Kun Ping Lu
Visiting Speaker Seminar with Dr. Teklab Gebregiworgis
CONTACT US
Biochemistry
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry,
Western University
London, Ontario
Medical Sciences Building,
Rm. 342
t. 519.661.3074
fax 519.661.3175