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Each year the Department of Biological Chemistry produces a newsletter that features faculty and trainee news and awards, highlights of our research and educational activities, and a message from the Chair. We welcome you to view our most recent editions below or to visit our newsletter archive for an overview of many years of departmental history and progress.
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Read about the work of our creative members, our annual retreat held at a new location, and some of the year's special events and activities.
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Read about trainee achievements and recognition, undergraduate mentoring honors, and faculty engaged in scientific outreach.
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Read about new department members, consulting opportunities for students, and a seminar series focused on CRISPR and genome editing.
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Read about department research during the pandemic, community engagement events, and a graduate class on membrane and lipid biology.
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Read about our endowed lectureships, the 2019 department retreat, and an anniversary celebration for PIBS.
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Read about incoming Chair Dr. Phyllis Hanson, a symposium celebrating the stellar career of Dr. Jerry Menon, and faculty research highlights.
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