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A tardigrade protein helped reduce radiation damage in mice

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Humans undergoing similar radiation for cancer treatment often suffer painful side effects

Tiny tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Researchers found that a protein made by tiny creatures called tardigrades can protect mouse and human cells from radiation damage. The findings hold promise for reducing the harmful side effects of radiation therapy to treat cancer.
Andrean Simons-Burnett lab

Simons-Burnett lab win R01 grant

Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Mike Liman and his committee following his thesis defense

Mike Liman successfully defends thesis

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 13, 11:00am to Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion! This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science. Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, March 10, 2025 11:00am to Monday, February 2, 2026 11:00am
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion! This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science. Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Edward H. Egelman

Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility
This event is open to the public. Using Cryo-EM to Understand Evolution Edward H. Egelman, PhD Harrison Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics University of Virginia Egelman Lab | https://egelmanlab.org/
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