Founded in 1924, the Department of Biochemistry is a vibrant community that strives for excellence in scientific research and teaching.
The Department is a core unit of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and is located in the Medical Sciences Building on the Western campus. Additional faculty offices and research labs are found in the Siebens Drake Research Institute, Molecular Biology Laboratories, Dental Sciences Building, Robarts Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, and Lawson Health Research Institute. F
07/31/2026
Biochemistry MSc student Jonelle Clarke was featured in a recent Western video highlighting student athletes. We're proud of Jonelle's accomplishments!
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06/10/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! We are proud of you!
06/01/2026
On May 29, we were delighted to celebrate the inaugural Bishnu D. Sanwal Lecture, honouring the legacy of former department Chair Bill Sanwal. Many thanks to the Sanwal family for their participation, and our distinguished speakers, including our keynote speaker Dr. John Dick of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre!