Institute of Biochemistry
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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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…
Biochemistry Student Spotlight
Publication alert: Authentication of plant-based milk alternatives Hieu Le (B.Sc. Computational Biochemistry/2023) has published research on a method to authenticate…
Dr. Bruin wins 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship for research about how environmental toxins are contributing to the rise of Type 2 diabetes
Dr. Jenny Bruin is one of two Carleton researchers to have been awarded the prestigious Dorothy Killam Fellowship, one of…
Biochemistry Student Spotlight
Publication alert: Next-generation precision cancer therapy George Hilan (B.Sc. Biochemistry & Biotechnology/2022 and M.Sc. Biochemistry/2024) has published research on…
Biochemistry Student Spotlight
Publication alert: How do crayfish deal with oxygen deficit? Imane Rhzali (B.Sc. Biochemistry/2023) has published their undergraduate honours thesis research…
A Conversation with Eugene Fletcher on CBC’s All in a Day
Our Assistant Professor Eugene Fletcher is embarking on a groundbreaking project that could revolutionize waste management and renewable energy. Fletcher…