details
- Name
- School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University College Cork (Biochemistry UCC)
- Native name
- An Scoil Bithcheimic agus Bitheolaíocht Cill, Coláiste Ollscoil Corcaigh
- Address
- Lee Maltings
- Zipcode
- T12 R5CP
- City
- Prospect Row
- State
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Phone
- +353-21-4205416
- Fax
- +353-21-4205462
- biochemistry@ucc.ie
- Centre Website
- https://www.ucc.ie/en/biochemistry/
organisation profile
- The school of Biochemistry and Cell Biology was established in 2013 and evolved from the Department of Biochemistry, which was established in 1945. The school is one of the most successful life sciences schools in the nation and is committed to excellence in education, training and research.
The heart of the school is its excellent academic, support and research staff who are committed to continually improving the student experience and who strive to push research forward into unexplored molecular and cellular territories. Our school has internationally recognised researchers in several areas, modern research facilities and a very successful record in research and biotechnology.
Our vibrant educational programme for undergraduates is centred on educating each student in the fundamental elements of biochemistry, in the molecular, genetic, cellular and analytical areas. Embedded in this is a discovery based laboratory programme aimed at a) training the student in the practical aspects of biochemistry and b) providing the student with a stimulating and challenging experience in experimental research.
The school of Biochemistry and Cell Biology contributes to internationally recognised teaching and research programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The school offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biochemistry via CK402 Biological and Chemical Sciences. The school also participates at different levels in a number of other degree courses at UCC. In the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) staff contribute to the teaching of Chemistry, Chemistry with Forensic Science, Food Science, Neuroscience, Nutritional Science, and Physiology degree programmes. The school is also highly involved in the management, development and teaching of the Biomedical Science, Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds and Genetics degree programmes. At postgraduate level the school is the anchor school for the MSc in Biotechnology and the MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology. Staff of the school also contribute to the teaching of wide variety of degree programmes in the College of Medicine and Health including; Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine and Nursing.
Research in the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is directed by Principal Investigator's (PIs) and spans the biomedical, biotechnological and environmental science areas. We use all of the modern tools of molecular/cellular biology, protein biochemistry, molecular genetics, signal transduction, immunology, bioinformatics and analytical biochemistry to address fundamental and applied research questions in these challenging areas. Our principal research themes are: Bioanalysis and Proteomics, Cancer Biology, Cell Signalling and Trafficking, Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology and Translational Control. The School prides itself on its high quality publication record, high level of innovation and commercialization, and its central role interfacing with a variety of other basic science and clinical Schools within the University and the scientific and biotechnological community worldwide. The School's research laboratories are located in modern purpose-built accommodation with state of the art facilities in the Western Gateway Building, Biosciences Research Institute and the Analytical & Biological Chemistry Research Facility at the School of Pharmacy.
edmo metadata
- EDMO record id
- 400
- Collating centre
- Marine Institute (MI)
- Latest update
- 8 November 2017 1:42:59 PM