Overview

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: ? Fundamental chemical, biological, and physical principles ? Rigorous and effective application of the scientific method. ? Quantitative analysis. ? Intensive experiential learning activities. ? Critical thinking. TAECHING 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 field 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 area. i. To develop strategies and R&D for the reduction of malnutrition challenges in Nigeria and sub-Sahara Africa. ii. To develop user friendly diagnostics tool kits for early detection of common human diseases in Sub-Sahara African. iii. To develop protocols for early detection of plant diseases that is user 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 e