ASBMB Breakthroughs
The ASBMB Breakthroughs webinar series offers a window into the cutting-edge biochemistry and molecular biology research driving discovery.
Each month, this series highlights groundbreaking research, pioneering methodologies, and emerging trends redefining the boundaries of science.
Join us to explore the breakthroughs that are shaping the future of research.
Upcoming webinars
June 18 — Virology
Ileana Cristea, Princeton University
July 9 — Cell signaling
Raymond Blind, Vanderbilt University
Aug. 13 — Post-translational modification
Phil Cole, Harvard University
Sept. 10 — Lipid metabolism
Ze Zheng, Medical College of Wisconsin; Versiti Blood Research Institute
On-demand breakthroughs
Biosynthesis and regulation of plant phenolic compounds
Delve into the biosynthesis and regulation of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids in maize and other plants with Erich Grotewold, professor of plant biology at Michigan State University.
Evolution of metallo-β-lactamases: A journey from the test tube to the bacterial periplasm
Alejandro Vila of the University of Rosario presents his research on the evolutionary traits of clinical MBL variants under conditions that mimic their natural bacterial environment.
Lipidomics, shotgun lipidomics and functional lipidomics for Alzheimer’s research
Xianlin Han of the University of Texas Health Science Center presents his research on the use of shotgun lipidomics in biological and biomedical contexts.
Modulating kinase signaling in disease: Translating basic science into clinical testing
Paul Shapiro of the University of Maryland presents his research into mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK), their regulation of substrates, and approaches to modulate MAPK functions in disease.