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Paul Sigala @sigalalab.bsky.social · 5d

It was a pleasure to host these speakers for our 2025 #Postdoc Rising Stars event! Great science and terrific symposium. @uofubiochem.bsky.social @uuhsresearch.bsky.social

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 2d

Please join us for the Biochemistry Seminar Series on Thurs Oct 9th at 12pm in HSEB 2600. This week's talk will be given by Dr. Derek Applewhite @applewhitederek.bsky.social, Professor of Biology at Reed College and is titled "The regulation of non-muscle myosin II contractility”

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss the Postdoc Rising Stars Symposium and Keynote address today and tomorrow!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 8d

Just a couple days away from the 2025 Postdoc Rising Stars Symposium! Don't miss this series of talks on the cutting edge of Cell Biology, Chemical Biology and Computational & Multiscale Analysis, and a keynote by Ryan Watts (Denali Therapeutics)!

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Paul Sigala @sigalalab.bsky.social · 7d

Very excited to welcome these #postdoc speakers to our annual @utah.edu Rising Stars Symposium cohosted by @uofubiochem.bsky.social and Med Chem @uuhsresearch.bsky.social with keynote address by Ryan Watts at Denali

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 8d

Just a couple days away from the 2025 Postdoc Rising Stars Symposium! Don't miss this series of talks on the cutting edge of Cell Biology, Chemical Biology and Computational & Multiscale Analysis, and a keynote by Ryan Watts (Denali Therapeutics)!

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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 8d

#ASBMB26's keynote speaker is Wesley Sundquist: Co-chair of the department of biochemistry at @uofubiochem.bsky.social, ASBMB fellow and one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2025. Don't miss his speech at ASBMB 2026!
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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 13d

Don't miss today's Biochemistry Seminar by our own Matt Miller on "Getting it Right: How Do Cells Ensure Accurate Chromosome Inheritance?" 12pm in HSEB 2600!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 26d

Don't miss today's thesis defense by Ping Guo at 11am!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join Ping Guo (English Lab) on Fri Sept 12 from 11am – 12pm at the EIHG Auditorium as she presents her Ph.D. Thesis Defense – From Opioid to Nopioid: Mu-opioid Receptor Pharmacogenomics Cracks the Code of Opioid Resistance.

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · 27d

Don't miss today's talk by Dr. James Olzmann!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Thurs Sept 11, Dr. James Olzmann @olzmannlab.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social will give a talk on "Cellular lipid homeostasis: From lipid droplets to ferroptosis." 12pm in HSEB 2600!

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Paul Sigala @sigalalab.bsky.social · 28d

We're thrilled to announce the 2025 Postdoctoral Rising Stars Symposium cohosted @uofuhealth.bsky.social by @uofubiochem.bsky.social and MedChem with keynote by Ryan Watts at Denali Therapeutics

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join Ping Guo (English Lab) on Fri Sept 12 from 11am – 12pm at the EIHG Auditorium as she presents her Ph.D. Thesis Defense – From Opioid to Nopioid: Mu-opioid Receptor Pharmacogenomics Cracks the Code of Opioid Resistance.

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Thurs Sept 11, Dr. James Olzmann @olzmannlab.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social will give a talk on "Cellular lipid homeostasis: From lipid droplets to ferroptosis." 12pm in HSEB 2600!

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 28

Don't miss today's thesis presentation by Supraja Ranganathan at 12pm!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 25

On Thurs Aug 28th, Supraja Ranganathan (Bass Lab) will defend her thesis entitled "Dynamics of viral replication and innate immune responses in C. elegans." 12pm in EIHG!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 25

On Thurs Aug 28th, Supraja Ranganathan (Bass Lab) will defend her thesis entitled "Dynamics of viral replication and innate immune responses in C. elegans." 12pm in EIHG!

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Niladri Sinha @2primehydroxyl.bsky.social · Aug 21

I am delighted to share that I have started my lab in the Dept. of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social at the University of Utah @utah.edu. My laboratory will study key aspects of protein synthesis and translational control in healthy and diseased states. #RNAsky sinha.biochem.utah.edu

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The Sinha lab studies key aspects of protein synthesis and translational control in healthy and diseased states. We study the multifaceted roles of ribosomes as critical sensors of cellular stress.

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 13

Don't miss today's talk by Dr. Matthew Wohlever at 12pm!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 8

On Weds Aug 13th, Dr. Matthew Wohlever (U. Pittsburgh) will give a Biochemistry Seminar on "Membrane Protein Binding and Phase Separation: A New Paradigm for Understanding Ubiquilin Dysfunction in ALS." 12pm in EEJRMB's Kjeldsberg Conference Room!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Aug 8

On Weds Aug 13th, Dr. Matthew Wohlever (U. Pittsburgh) will give a Biochemistry Seminar on "Membrane Protein Binding and Phase Separation: A New Paradigm for Understanding Ubiquilin Dysfunction in ALS." 12pm in EEJRMB's Kjeldsberg Conference Room!

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Katsu Funai @katsufunai.bsky.social · Jul 21

We have an Open Rank tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology! Looking for a new colleague interested in making the University of Utah their new home to build a metabolic research program. Please share! @uofunuip.bsky.social

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The Department of Nutrition and Integrated Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah seeks a Tenure Track faculty member at the rank of Assistant...

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Janet Iwasa @jiwasa.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm so honored to receive the 2025 Bruce Alberts Award for Excellence in Science Education. Thank you @ascbiology.bsky.social and I look forward to this year's annual ASCB meeting in Philly!

American Society for Cell Biology @ascbiology.bsky.social · Aug 4

Meet the 2025 ASCB Award Winners—trailblazing scientists honored for research, mentoring, education, and innovation. Celebrate excellence across all career stages in cell biology. Read more: www.ascb.org/society-news...

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Jul 31

Don't miss todays' talk by Dr. Danielle Grotjahn @nanigrotjahn.bsky.social!

U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Jul 28

On Thurs July 31st, Dr. Danielle Grotjahn @nanigrotjahn.bsky.social (Scripps) will give a talk entitled "Lessons from mitochondria on thriving under stress." 12pm in HSEB Alumni Hall!

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Jul 28

On Thurs July 31st, Dr. Danielle Grotjahn @nanigrotjahn.bsky.social (Scripps) will give a talk entitled "Lessons from mitochondria on thriving under stress." 12pm in HSEB Alumni Hall!

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U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry @uofubiochem.bsky.social · Jul 11

Biochemists from many different labs will be talking about their research, giving lab tours, and giving demos for the public - don't miss Summer Science Day tomorrow, Saturday July 12th from 10am-4pm!

GSLC Learn.Genetics @learngenetics.bsky.social · Jul 11

Summer Science Day is TOMORROW! Join us at the U of U to talk to scientists, tour labs, see demos, and listen to talks! Over 80 activities for all ages! See our action-packed schedule & directions here: gslc.utah.edu/summer-scien...

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GSLC Learn.Genetics @learngenetics.bsky.social · Jul 9

Almost fifty U of U researchers are giving over 80 demos, lab tours, workshops and talks for the public this Saturday, July 12th! Science-curious? We have something for everyone! 10am-4pm @utah.edu. Schedule and directions here: gslc.utah.edu/summer-scien...

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Luis Cedeño-Rosario, PhD @luisci22.bsky.social · Jul 2

Come join us at the @utah.edu for a Summer Science Day on Saturday, July 12th! It is going to be a lot of fun!!! 🧪 🔬 @rutterlab.bsky.social @uofubiochem.bsky.social

GSLC Learn.Genetics @learngenetics.bsky.social · Jul 1

You're trying to fill the summer days. What do we have that might be interesting for you and your kids? How about electron microscopes? Glowing fish?! Pig lungs??!! Come to Summer Science Day at the U on Saturday, July 12. Free and open to the public! gslc.utah.edu/summer-scien...

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GSLC Learn.Genetics @learngenetics.bsky.social · Jul 5

One week until Summer Science Day! Everyone is welcome to visit @UofUHealth for lab tours, public-friendly talks, demos, and workshops! Saturday July 12th from 10am-4pm. Check out our action-packed schedule here: gslc.utah.edu/summer-scien...

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