About us
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics (DBB) is one of two chemistry departments at Stockholm University. We conduct education and research in biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics and neurochemistry.
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A greeting from our Head of Department:
Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics!
Our Research
Would you like to know more about the exciting work carried out by DBB's research groups? Do not hesitate to contact the research group leaders directly if you want more information or are interested in a degree project, postgraduate education or postdoctoral education.
The department is highly international and contributes to a dynamic research and educational environment.
For more information, please see the Department's page:
SciLifeLab
DBB makes up the majority of Stockholm University's part of SciLifeLab. Here, the department conducts research in biochemistry, bioinformatics, cryo-EM, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry and DNA sequencing.
For more information, please see SciLifeLab's website:
History
The department, in its current and previous shapes, has a long tradition of both broad and extensive research activities at the highest level. The name, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, was created in 2001, when two departments – the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Biophysics – merged into one joint department. In 2018, the Department of Neurochemistry joined DBB, but without a name change.
In 2022, the National Resource Center for Chemistry Teachers (KRC) also became part of DBB. For more information about KRC, please see their website:
Contact
Head of Department
Visiting addressArrheniuslaboratoriet, room A:433
Svante Arrhenius väg 16 C
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Source: Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics