SMB, previously known as the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, provides a stimulating and diverse research and training environment of international standing where important and exciting areas of modern biology, biotechnology and medicine are investigated at the atomic, molecular, cellular and organism level.

Contact Us

Department of Structural and Molecular Biology
Division of Biosciences
UCL Darwin Building
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT

General Enquiries tel: +44 (0)20 7679 2308, email: [email protected]
Postgraduate Enquiries tel: +44 (0)20 3549 5460
Undergraduate Enquiries email: [email protected]

The majority of our laboratories and research spaces are located in the UCL Darwin Building on Gower Street, formerly the site of 'Macaw Cottage', a residence of Charles Darwin's.

The main reception to the building is accessed via Darwin Walk, off Malet Place, entered via Torrington Road.

UCL Map for Darwin Building entrance