Black history in the making: A postdoc research talk series (Part II)

An ASBMB Maximizing Access Committee and National Black Postdoctoral Association collaboration in observance of Black History Month

Feb. 23, 2023 | Duration: 55 mins.

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology MAC strives to increase the presence, visibility, access and support of historically excluded and marginalized groups. In recognition of Black History Month and the significant role Black scientists have in advancing biomedical research, the MAC partnered with the NBPA to highlight the research of Black postdocs in a virtual research talk series that covers a range of BMB topics. Each of the two events features three speakers.

Learn about the innovative research that BMB postdocs are doing.

Speakers

Allison Augustus-Wallace

Allison Augustus-Wallace (Moderator)
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Chinyere Agbaegbu Iweka

Chinyere Agbaegbu Iweka
Stanford University
Research talk: The immunometabolic response to stroke injury in aging

Kristyn Carter

Kristyn Carter
Yale University
Research talk: Unraveling the chronic inflammatory nature of diabetic skin wound healing

Meron Ghidey

Meron Ghidey
Baylor College of Medicine
Research talk: Cuz it’s high in cholesterol: DNA-binding protein SAFB1 suppresses lipid biosynthesis in triple negative breast cancer

Who should watch

  • Faculty on hiring committees
  • Biotech/industry and government recruiters
  • Faculty, postdocs and students
  • Anyone interested in learning cutting-edge BMB research