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Congrats Spring 2020 Biochemistry PhD Graduates

Sean Tompkins

Sean Tompkins, a MSTP/Biochemistry PhD student mentored by Dr. Eric Taylor, received a PhD on May 15, 2020. His thesis was entitled, “The role of Mitochondrial Pyruvate carrier in the development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Sean is completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Tingting Duan

Tingting Duan, a Biochemistry PhD student mentored by Dr. Pam Geyer, received a PhD on May 15, 2020. Her thesis was entitled, “The nuclear lamina is required for stem cell mitosis and survival.” Tingting is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Geyer’s lab.

Julio Sanchez

Julio Sanchez, a Biochemistry PhD student mentored by Dr. Catherine Musselman, received a PhD on May 15, 2020. His thesis was entitled, “Characterization of the DNA binding activity of the BRG1 AT-hook-bromodomain.” 

Date: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2020