Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Dalhousie University

DalNews: Like Pac‑Man — but with superpowers

Dal student triumphs at Falling Walls in Berlin

DalNews: They're tiny, they're everywhere, and they're critical to life on Earth

How Dal's Institute for Comparative Genomics (ICG) is bringing microbes to life for youth.

Dalhousie's student Dina Rogers discusses how bacteria could be harnessed to recycle plastic on CBC Radio

Mushrooms and bacteria have potential to change the way we deal with one of the most common pollutants. A Department of Biochemistry grad student Dina Rogers has been researching a new way to recycle plastic, and now she's taking her idea all the way to Berlin.

DalNews: Dr. Michael Gray among those to receive honorary degree

Dal's six honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2024 (Provided photos)

Dr. John Archibald Receives Prestigious CSMB Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award

Dr. John Archibald has been named as this year’s recipient of the CSMB Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award by the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) for demonstration of “inclusive excellence in research, teaching and mentorship, leadership and outreach.”

DalNews: Discovery unravels a mystery of viruses under the sea

A black and white electron image of Aurantiochytrium, an important marine microbe, captured at Dal. (Provided by Sari Matar and Dudley Chung)

DalNews: Royal ascent: Dalhousie’s Dr. Ford Doolittle named to the Royal Society for contributions to science

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology investigates the relationships of chemical structure to the function of biological compounds. To achieve these goals, biochemistry uses a specific approach that combines basic principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematicsto dissect complex biological processes.

Become a BIOC Grad Student

Apply now to work with one of our faculty members who collectively span a diverse range of interests. Interaction with graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows contributes to an exciting environment for scientific study in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Dalhousie Biochemistry Student Society (DBSS)

Here you can find out about your council, upcoming events, council minutes, and other news that is important to you.

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