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Nipuna Weerasinghe
Nipuna Weerasinghe holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Arizona.
Articles by Nipuna Weerasinghe
Profile
Swapping stethoscope for pipette to understand diabetic retinopathy
May 1, 2024
MOSAIC scholar Emma M. Lessieur Contreras is inspired by the work of her ophthalmologist father.
Journal News
A tiny genetic tweak with big heart health implications
Jan. 2, 2024
Researchers have discovered that a gene mutation found among members of the Amish community could inform heart disease treatment.
Annual Meeting
Ando's pioneering journey: From physics to structural enzymology
Nov. 7, 2023
She’s the winner of the ASBMB’s 2024 Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award.
Health Observance
From genes to hope
Oct. 19, 2023
Today is Global Niemann–Pick Disease Awareness Day.
In Memoriam
In memoriam: John DeMoss
Oct. 2, 2023
He was a founding member of academic departments in Texas and California and served on the JBC editorial board.
Health Observance
Spotlight on CLOVES syndrome
Aug. 3, 2023
Inhibitors of the PIK/AKT/mTOR pathway hold promise for patients with the overgrowth disorder.
Journal News
From the journals: JLR
May 4, 2023
A clickable molecule to study S1P metabolism. How HDL subtypes are isolated can change their function. Seipin’s role in steroid synthesis. Read about these recent papers.
Annual Meeting
Airola seeks the secrets of lipid-modifying enzymes
Jan. 18, 2023
Michael Airola, a Journal of Lipid Research junior associate editor, will discuss his work during the JLR Spotlight Session at Discover BMB.