"Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought." — Albert Szent-Györgyi

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Life Sciences Research

At the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Ghana, our passionate community decodes the molecular language of life. Our faculty and students work side-by-side to uncover how cells communicate, how genes control health and disease, and how intricate biochemical pathways sustain life.

Our Facilities

Molecular Diagnostics

Our state-of-the-art lab conducts PCR, DNA sequencing, and molecular assays for rapid diagnosis and research.

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Cell Culture Lab

Our cell culture facilities support advanced research in cellular biology and in vitro assays.

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Protein Chemistry

The lab offers protein purification, chromatography, and spectroscopic analysis to decode protein structure and function.

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Microscopy & Imaging

Featuring high-resolution microscopes and imaging systems, this facility is vital for cellular and molecular visualization.

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Bioinformatics

Our bioinformatics core provides computing resources and software tools for data-intensive life science research.

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WACCBIP Core

Shared with WACCBIP, our core facility supports interdisciplinary research in cell biology and infectious pathogens.

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