Institute of Biochemistry
New in Fall 2026 – BSc Biotechnology (Honours)
Welcome to the Institute of Biochemistry at Carleton University!
Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary exploration of the sub-cellular processes and chemical reactions that make life possible. Discoveries in biochemistry have been a catalyst for many of the advances in modern medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and in the booming field of biotechnology. Since its inception, most of the Nobel prizes in Chemistry and Physiology or Medicine have been awarded to biochemists who were studying the incredible chemistry of life.
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News
Biochemistry Student Spotlight – Nashira Ridgeway
Publication alert: Using machine learning to explore post-translational modifications Nashira Ridgeway (B.Sc. Computational Biochemistry/2017) has published research on an approach to potentially streamline the discovery …
Biochemistry Student Spotlight – Irbaz Rehman
Publication alert: A cranberry endophyte reduces plant pathogen growth Irbaz Rehman (B.Sc. Biochemistry/2023) has published research on a new fungal endophyte from cranberry. This work …
Biochemistry Student Spotlight – Kyla Malo
Publication alert: Biomarkers of an ancient microbial ecosystem Kyla Malo (B.Sc. Biochemistry & Biotechnology/2024 and M.Sc. Biochemistry/current) has presented research on biochemical markers of …
Fall Break
Dear Students, We hope your Fall term is going well and that you’re settling into your courses and the learning environment here at Carleton. For …
Biochemistry Teaching Spotlight
Publication alert: Educational Resource for Exploring Biochemical Structure-Function Relationships Biochemistry Professor Alexandra Pettit has published work on an open education resource for exploring biomolecular structure and …
Biochemistry Student Spotlight – Hieu Le
Publication alert: Authentication of plant-based milk alternatives Hieu Le (B.Sc. Computational Biochemistry/2023) has published research on a method to authenticate plant-based milk alternatives. This work …