Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

High school students get a jump on research at the U of L

The Heritage Youth Researcher Summer program helps six local high school students get experience in a research lab.

O'Shea, key contributor to growth of University, to receive honorary degree

Dr. Séamus O’Shea has had a significant positive impact on the institution, and on the post-secondary sector in Alberta and beyond

Protein function discovery could advance antibiotic development

The discovery could enhance everything from biofuels to laundry detergents – anything that relies on the efficient production of enzymes in microorganisms

University launches C-CRAFT, advancing the science of fluorine chemistry

The Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies (C-CRAFT) will serve as a hub for fluorine researchers across Canada and worldwide

C-CRAFT ushers in new era of fluorine research

The U of L has evolved into one of Canada’s premier institutions for studying the chemistry and physical properties of compounds containing fluorine

Efficient and cleaner oil production could result from Hazendonk, U of L research

Understanding the architecture of asphaltene, the heaviest element in bitumen, allows researchers to develop products that could aid the processes for extracting and upgrading crude oil

Synbiologica records another win

Student researcher/entrepreneurs have developed a new method of detecting hormones and are in the process of patenting their idea

Three new research centres approved

South Venture winners await patent approval

The South Venture Business Plan Competition winners are already in the process of patenting their idea

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