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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.

Simons-Burnett lab win R01 grant
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Inflammation and EGFR crosstalk in HNSCC Therapy

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Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, January 13, 11:00am to Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00pm
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
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.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Edward H. Egelman
Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
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/