McMaster Biochemistry Graduate Program

World-class graduate training programs in the biomedical sciences. We offer MSc, PhD, and MD/PhD degree programs.

[McMaster Biochemistry Graduate Program @MacBiochemGrad]

To better assist our students with rises to the cost of living, the Mac Biochem Grad Program is increasing stipends for the 2023-2024 academic year to the following minimum amounts:

MSc: $29,098
PhD: $36,552

Interested in applying?
Check out our faculty profiles @BBS_McMasterU

[Brian Coombes, PhD @BrianKCoombes]

The Salmonella phage shock protein system is required for defense against host antimicrobial peptides. The latest from the Coombes lab. https://t.co/5JJht7LtMu

[McMaster Biochemistry Graduate Program @MacBiochemGrad]

New preprint from @MacBiochemGrad and @McMasterMDPhD student @JakeColautti and @BBS_McMasterU and @McMasterIIDR Postdoc @StephenRG97!

[bioRxiv Microbiology @biorxiv_micrbio]

Proteolytically activated antibacterial toxins inhibit the growth of diverse Gram-positive bacteria https://t.co/rfsVj2gRBx #biorxiv_micrbio

[McMaster Biochemistry Graduate Program @MacBiochemGrad]

Congrats to @MacBiochemGrad PhD student and @CIHR_IRSC CGS-D winner, Megan Tu, for leading this study published in one of best microbiology journals, @NatureMicrobiol!

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Overcoming resistance: @McMasterU researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in some of the world’s most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria: zinc—or a lack thereof. 👇

https://t.co/yJYdWriF4s

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Overcoming resistance: @McMasterU researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in some of the world’s most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria: zinc—or a lack thereof. 👇

https://t.co/yJYdWriF4s

[Brian Coombes, PhD @BrianKCoombes]

Great national news story from the lab of Dr. Cameron Currie @BBS_McMasterU and @McMasterIIDR
Superbugs are on the rise — could ants be our secret weapon? | https://t.co/rKIUtotm2l https://t.co/KY1iHwyI7M

[Support Our Science @SupportOurSci]

Years of advocacy paid off: Canada’s 2024 budget delivers the largest pay rise in 20 years for graduate students & postdocs, thanks to the relentless efforts of SOS, spearheaded by students like Kaitlin Kharas and Sarah Laframboise @SLaframboise14 !

https://t.co/aBojbDBRJf

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences celebrated their hard work and dedication at @McMasterU's Fall 2024 Convocation. 🎥👇

https://t.co/tOgd4IcePn

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

The ‘ant’ in antibiotic discovery: How insects could be the key to fighting superbugs.

Cameron Currie, professor @BBS_McMasterU, is studying eons-old relationship between ants, fungi & bacteria in a quest for new drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance.

https://t.co/fa67B9OlNY

[nature @Nature]

“We’re very excited to see what people do with this”

AlphaFold3 is open at last https://t.co/cdvACli8r5

[Brian Coombes, PhD @BrianKCoombes]

It was a great honour to help ⁦@Sloboda_Lab⁩ celebrate winning the President’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision! Glad she’s on team ⁦@BBS_McMasterU⁩ ⁦@MacBiochemGrad⁩ !!

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Researchers with @BBS_McMasterU have discovered what hinders DNA repair in patients with Huntington’s Disease, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves. @CIHR_IRSC @tam_maiuri

https://t.co/AdWuHEx6GB

[McMaster IIDR @McMasterIIDR]

A microscopic arms race — bacteria and phages are locked in a never-ending fight for survival. New research from @JohnWhitneyIIDR and collaborators sheds new light on this ongoing evolutionary struggle. 👇

https://t.co/62CclLMCBq

[CSM 2024 Conference @CSM_SCM2024]

👇👇New work on origins of AMR from Gerard Wright lab @McMasterIIDR. Authors Amna Abbas and Dirk Hackenberger have talks @CSM_SCM2024 Student Symposia, and poster # 287 from Alexandra Barkhouse 😀👍!

[Support Our Science @SupportOurSci]

📢 Exciting news! #Budget2024 allocates $5.76B for research & innovation, with $2.63B aimed at boosting grad student & post doc stipends! Our commitment to advocacy continues! Join our Gratitude Campaign to thank policy makers: https://t.co/Gpi2cUVNya #SOSBudget2024 🎉

[Brian Coombes, PhD @BrianKCoombes]

Out today from the lab of @JohnWhitneyIIDR at @BBS_McMasterU and @MacBiochemGrad. Structure of a tripartite protein complex that targets toxins to the type 7 secretion system | PNAS https://t.co/ysvvTSZJce

[McMaster BBS Research Symposium @MacBBSRS]

We are excited to announce the 5th annual Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Research Symposium taking place on March 8, 2024 at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre! Abstracts are due January 29! Don't forget to register by February 5 at https://t.co/iyJCLFDO9l. #BBSRS2024

[Lori L. Burrows @Dr_Lori_Burrows]

Congratulations to newly minted Dr. ⁦@YaegerLuke⁩ on an outstanding #PhD defence! 🎉Thanks again to external ⁦@traivio⁩ for visiting us ⁦@BBS_McMasterU⁩ - was a blast! Thanks also to ⁦@JohnWhitneyIIDR⁩ ⁦@surette_m⁩ & ⁦@gerryiidr⁩ for your help!

[Research Canada @ResearchCda]

Canadian health research has been chronically underfunded for the past two decades. As a result, the research ecosystem in this country is in serious trouble!

Get more facts and find out what you can do at https://t.co/LOyEew6mi4

#ResearchInTrouble #cdnpoli #CDNhealth

[McMaster SGS @mcmastersgs]

We still have space in our upcoming guided nature hike for graduate students who are joining our McMaster community this fall! A great chance to meet new friends, explore local nature trails. Learn more / register on our website for the Sept 15 hike. https://t.co/Kw4W3CTR6h

[Brian Coombes, PhD @BrianKCoombes]

📢 ⁦@MacBiochemGrad⁩ students! Make sure you come get refueled at the coffee house next week.