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Carmen Morcelle
Jan. 15, 2025
MOSAIC scholar Diego Pedroza got his start in high school chemistry, then moved to molecular biology, endocrinology and testing cancer drugs — “something that could truly make a difference.”
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Ali, Falade, Usman selected for mentoring program
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Ali, Falade, Usman selected for mentoring program

Jan. 13, 2025

Bashir Ali, Omolara Falade and Olalekan Usman have been selected to participate in the Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program for Biotechnology, which pairs ethnically diverse students and early career researchers with industry mentors.

How military forensic scientists use DNA to solve mysteries
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How military forensic scientists use DNA to solve mysteries

Jan. 10, 2025

Learn how two analysts at the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory use molecular biology and genetics to identify the remains of fallen troops.

A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication
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A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication

Jan. 7, 2025

Why now, more than ever, scientists must be able to explain what they do to non-scientists.

Of genes, chromosomes and oratorios
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Of genes, chromosomes and oratorios

Jan. 1, 2025

Jenny Graves has spent her life mapping genes and comparing genomes. Now she’s created a musical opus about evolution of life on this planet — bringing the same drive and experimentalism she brought to the study of marsupial chromosomes.

In memoriam: Margaret Fonda
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In memoriam: Margaret Fonda

Dec. 30, 2024

She taught biochemistry in a male-dominated department at a medical school and was an ASBMB member for more than 50 years.

Sung honored for research; Sliger, Young named astronaut scholars
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Sung honored for research; Sliger, Young named astronaut scholars

Dec. 23, 2024

Patrick Sung receives the 2024 Basser Global Prize from the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine. A foundation created by Mercury 7 astronauts awards scholarships to Shelby Sliger and Tara Young.

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‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’

Ann West, chair of the ASBMB Public Affairs Advisory Committee, sits down with Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Institutes of Health.
‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’

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Pernas named fellow; Heitman and Wu elected to NAM
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Pernas named fellow; Heitman and Wu elected to NAM

Dec. 16, 2024

Lena Pernas is named a fellow by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Joseph Heitman and Hao Wu are inducted into the National Academy of Medicine.

Awards for Maquat and Gohil; Sobrado named biochem chair
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Awards for Maquat and Gohil; Sobrado named biochem chair

Dec. 9, 2024

Vishal Gohil is honored for work with copper. Lynn Maquat receives two awards for RNA research. Pablo Sobrado is named endowed chair of biochemistry.

What seems dead may not be dead
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What seems dead may not be dead

Dec. 4, 2024

Vincent Tagliabracci will receive the Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago.

'You can't afford to be 15 years behind the parasite'
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'You can't afford to be 15 years behind the parasite'

Dec. 3, 2024

David Fidock will receive the Alice and C.C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago.

Elucidating how chemotherapy induces neurotoxicity
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Elucidating how chemotherapy induces neurotoxicity

Dec. 2, 2024

Andre Nussenzweig will receive the Bert and Natalie Vallee Award at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 12–15 in Chicago.

ASBMB committees welcome new members
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ASBMB committees welcome new members

Nov. 29, 2024

Committee members serve terms of two to five years, and a number of new members have joined. We also thank those whose terms have ended.

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