Contributors
Nipuna Weerasinghe
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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
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In Memoriam
In memoriam: Henry Michael Miziorko
June 3, 2024
His research at the University of Missouri–Kansas City focused on the biochemical and structural basis of enzyme function, particularly in the mevalonate pathway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Health Observance
From genes to hope
Oct. 19, 2023
Today is Global Niemann–Pick Disease Awareness Day.
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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.
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Health Observance
Spotlight on CLOVES syndrome
Aug. 3, 2023
Inhibitors of the PIK/AKT/mTOR pathway hold promise for patients with the overgrowth disorder.
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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.
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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.