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Gerald Carlson, professor emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Roy J.
Nine undergraduate researchers presented lightning-style talks on Sept. 8th at the inaugural BBMB Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSRP) Showcase, co-hosted by Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium. We are excited to bring this new REU to exceptional biochemistry majors who want to accelerate and deepen their research experience over the summer. BSRP supports full-time summer research alongside development of science communication skills.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mark Hargrove, who has been named the next chair of the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Carole Horowitz was a beloved member of the BBMB community. Carole's husband of 52 years, Jack Horowitz, served as BBMB Department Chair from 1971-'74, and Carole and Jack established a scholarship for the Department's undergraduate students.
The 16th Annual Stupka Symposium will be held April 7, 2022 in the Molecular Biology Building! You can view the schedule, preview talks, meet the planning committee, and register at the Stupka Symposium website.
Reuben Peters, Distinguished Professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at Iowa State University, has been named a 2022 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
Walter Moss, assistant professor in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is the recipient of the Early Achievement in Research Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.
Don Beitz has been selected as a Fellow of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society! The Fellow of Sigma Xi distinction is awarded on a competitive basis to members who have been recognized by their peers.
