Research

What if you could avoid the dreaded blood test? A research team based at UVic and led by biochemists Terry Pearson and Leigh Anderson is poised to revolutionize medical diagnostics with a new method involving just one drop of blood.   

The Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology recognizes and supports all biochemistry- and microbiology-related research endeavors, including basic research, clinical research, and community-based research.

Biochemistry and Microbiology faculty are involved in world class research and the department is recognized internationally for high quality research programs. Research programs focus on fundamental questions or practical problems related to health and the environment.

 

Cancer and Immunology

 

 cancer cells in pancreas

 

 

Proteomics and Metabolomics

 mass spectrometry image of kidney cells

 

 

Environmental Health

 

Rainbow

 

Host-Microbe Interactions

  

Microbes

 

Molecular Basis of Disease

 

 

Car T cells

 

Translational Health and Aging

 

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