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Chemistry and Biochemistry

In the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Regina, we provide quality education opportunities through dedicated classroom teaching, hands-on laboratory experience and innovative research programs. Our department offers BSc, BSc Honours, MSc, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

Interdisciplinary research areas in our department include:

Biochemistry: elucidating biosynthetic pathways by understanding enzyme mechanisms.
Biophysics: using microscopy and biochemistry to understand the structure and function of cellular membranes.
Computational Chemistry: simulating catalytic systems with molecular dynamics simulations.
Environmental Analytical Chemistry: identifying and quantifying pesticides in our environment.
Photochemistry: developing photochromic materials and photoresponsive nanoparticles.
Synthetic Chemistry: developing catalysts using organic, inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
Systems Biology: characterizing comprehensive networks of protein-protein and gene-gene interactions to identify therapeutic treatments for disease.

Visit our Research Page to learn more about graduate research opportunitites.  Graduate students can learn about degree requirements by visiting the Chemistry Graduate Research Page and Biochemistry Graduate Research Page.

Undergraduate students can gain work experience through our Co-op Program or participate in research through Summer Internships and our Honours Program.

 

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Photos from Our 50 Years of Chemistry and Biochemistry Celebration

Photos from Our 50 Years of Chemistry and Biochemistry Events on Oct 10th and 11th.

Thank you to all our guest speakers, organizers and attendees!

Join Us October 10th and 11th for 50 years of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Regina

Our 50 years of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Regina celebrations starts Oct 10th at 1 pm with a talk from Professor Emeriti: Dr. David Chandler, Dr. Rod Kelln and Dr. Andrew Wee.

On Oct 11th, there will be a Science Magic Show at 3 pm, Science Baking at 4 pm and a talk from guest speaker Dr. Tim Bolton at 5:30 pm followed by a reception.

Please check the Poster linked below for the complete schedule.

Chemistry Student Wins Poster Award at the CSC

Congratulations to Jessica Ollinik, a Ph.D. student in Chemistry, won first the first place graduate student poster award in the Analytical Chemistry division at the CSC 2024 in Winnipeg.

Dr. El-Halfawy Featured on the University of Regina Main Page

Dr. El-Halfawy featured on the University of Regina Home Page about his innovative multimedia based assignment in his BIOC390 course.

Chemistry Student Receives Service Award

Jenna Merk, working on her M.Sc. in Chemistry, received the Canada West Student-Athlete Community Service Award.