Proteins that protect water bears and nematodes during periods of dormancy can protect biological samples during cryo-EM research.
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Monica Neugebauer Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
With funding from the Packard Foundation, Neugebauer looks to improve sustainability in catalysis.
IPiB Thesis Defense October 11, 2024: Kyle Flickinger
Flickinger’s research in the Cantor Lab investigated connections between nutrient availability and cell behavior.
Mixed Media Messaging: Different Cell Culture Conditions Influence Drug Activity in Cancer Cells
The Cantor Lab demonstrated how different cell culture medium conditions impact the effectiveness of drugs.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Insights into the structure of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from the Wright Lab could inform new treatments for this infectious pathogen.
New Faculty Profile: Duo Xu
Xu, who joined the Biochemistry Department’s faculty in August 2024, will focus on understanding protein-protein interactions between hosts and viral pathogens.
New Faculty Profile: Chris Gisriel
Gisriel, who joined the Biochemistry Department’s faculty in August 2024, will study fundamental aspects of photosynthetic metabolism.
IPiB Thesis Defense August 29, 2024: Gilbert Loiseau
Loiseau’s research in the Senes Lab investigated forces responsible for membrane protein association and folding.
IPiB Thesis Defense August 15, 2024: Merissa Brousseau
Brousseau’s research in the Henzler-Wildman Lab investigated the mechanisms responsible for regulating a multi-drug efflux pump in bacteria.
WARF Honors Vatsan Raman with H.I. Romnes Fellowship
Raman is among twelve faculty members to receive the honor in recognition of their research contributions.