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Derek McLachlin
Derek McLachlin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Western Ontario (UWO). He has held this position since 2012. In addition, McLachlan serves as the undergraduate program chair for biochemistry students, helping to resolve administrative or course-related issues.

Education
McLachlin completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry at McMaster University in 1996. He then completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree in biochemistry at UWO in 2000. Following his graduate studies, McLachlin completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University, analyzing protein phosphorylation using various scientific methods, such as mass spectrometry and protein purification.

Research Interests
McLachlin’s research interests are biochemistry in general and escherichia coli and ATP synthase in particular. These topics interested McLachlin because they are key regulatory mechanisms, which fit his background knowledge in protein chemistry and physical chemistry.

Academic Responsibilities
McLachlin primarily teaches undergraduate biochemistry courses, including “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, “Biochemical Regulation”, and “Biochemistry Laboratory”. Students pursuing honours degrees in biochemistry or biology generally take these core courses. McLachlin also teaches a graduate-level biochemistry course: “Ideas to Innovation”.

Other Contributions
McLachlin heads the UWO Biochemistry Volunteer Project, a charitable program that provides prepared meals to disadvantaged communities in London, Ontario and the surrounding area. Individuals affiliated with Western’s Department of Biochemistry, including students, faculty, and family members, organize and operate the program.

McLachlin has also written and performed various Biochemistry-related songs, such as “The Histone Song," “I’ll Repair for You," and “I Love Ketone Bodies".