The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology strives to be

– a place where fundamental change is brought about in our students, ourselves, our
environment in a way we understand life at the molecular level.

–  a department where staff members make a tangible impact on biochemical science education
on both under graduate and post graduate level because of their enjoyment of their work environment
and their love for their field of expertise.

Mission:
In line with the mission of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi and the rich interdisciplinary environment
that it provides, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is committed in providing
aspiring molecular life scientists with the opportunity to obtain a world class education by engaging in a
program of instruction that emphasizes:
1.  Fundamental chemical, biological, and physical principles
2. Rigorous and effective application of the scientific method.
3. Quantitative analysis.
4.  Intensive experiential learning activities.
5. Critical thinking.

TEACHING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The department has the following as its goals and objective
i. To provide qualitative education in Biochemistry
ii. To provide a better living through biochemical research and community service.
iii. To increase the awareness of the role of Biochemistry in nutrition, health, industry,
biotechnology and other fields of human endeavor. Also to provide competent manpower to man these
areas.
iv. To promote environmental conservation through biochemical education and research.
v. To partake in the exploration and exploitation of our indigenous natural resources.

RESEARCH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Department will be undertaking research in diverse fields of Biosciences namely, Pharmacological
Biochemistry, Toxicology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nutrition, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Medical as
well as Environmental Biochemistry. For the next ten years, the research focus of the department in on
the following areas.
i. To develop strategies and R&D for the reduction of malnutrition challenges in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
ii. To develop user-friendly diagnostics tool kits for the early detection of common human diseases in
Sub-Sahara African.
iii. To develop protocols for the early detection of plant diseases that are friendly to our laboratories
for sustainable crop production.
iv To collaborate with Pakistan University for snake venom research using Nigerian snakes in view
to produce cost-effective anti-snake venom.
V To establish a collaborative link with two universities in Europe, one in Asia, and one in Africa for
research and human resource sharing, in areas of Protein/Structural Biochemistry, NMR and Physical
Biochemistry