October Events

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Maria Spies, PhD

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Presentation by:  Maria Spies, PhD Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Please note: Workshop presentation titles are not provided publicly in order to protect intellectual property.  Please contact biochem@uiowa.edu if you would like more information.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am

More information forthcoming.

Biology Seminar: "How vertebrates make and see red color"

Friday, October 4, 2024, 3:30pm

The Department of Biology's seminar speaker on Friday, Oct. 4, is Joseph Corbo, MD, PhD, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Corbo's seminar will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101) in Biology Building East (BBE). Albert Erives is the faculty host. A reception with refreshments will be held in the BBE lobby following the seminar.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Kris DeMali, PhD

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Presentation by: Kris DeMali, PhD Roy J. Carver Chair in Biochemistry Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Please note: Workshop presentation titles are not provided publicly in order to protect intellectual property. Please contact biochem@uiowa.edu if you would like more information.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Leslie Leinwand

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am

This event is open to the public.  "Novel mechanisms of cardioprotection in pythons" Leslie Leinwand, PhD Chief Scientific Officer, BioFrontiers Institute Distinguished Professor Professor, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology University of Colorado Boulder Leinwand Lab | University of Colorado Boulder

Biology Seminar: "Tough and sticky: Evolution of stress response and adhesin gene family in pathogenic yeasts"

Friday, October 11, 2024, 3:30pm

The Department of Biology's seminar speaker on Friday, Oct. 11, is from our own department, Assistant Professor Bin He, PhD. Dr. He's seminar will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101) in Biology Building East (BBE). A reception with light refreshments will be held in the BBE lobby following the seminar.

Virtual Fair for Prospective Applicants: PhD Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Friday, October 11, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD Program  Virtual Information Fair for prospective applicants Oct. 11, 4:00 pm (Central Time) https://bit.ly/3YdZOBA 

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Adrian Elcock, DPhil

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Presentation by:  Adrian Elcock, DPhil Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Please note: Workshop presentation titles are not provided publicly in order to protect intellectual property.  Please contact biochem@uiowa.edu if you would like more information.  

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Aaron Hobbs

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am

This event is open to the public.  "Not all KRAS mutants are created equal: how atypical KRAS mutants differentially drive pancreatic cancer" Aaron Hobbs, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Medical University of South Carolina Aaron Hobbs | Musc Hobbs Lab (hobbslabmusc.com)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Lucy Langmack 4th Year Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Presentation by: Lucy Langmack PhD Candidate Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Advisor: Ted Abel, PhD Please note: Workshop presentation titles are not provided publicly in order to protect intellectual property. Please contact biochem@uiowa.edu if you would like more information.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am

More information forthcoming.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD Thesis Defense: Nicholas Wells

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:20pm

PhD Defense Seminar:  Nicholas Wells PhD Candidate Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Advisor: Kris DeMali, PhD

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am