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Department News
Ruthann Nichols, PhD, retires from active faculty status
Congratulations and best wishes to Ruthann Nichols, PhD, Associate Professor Emerita of Biological Chemistry.
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Immunotherapy saves woman with stage 4 colon cancer
A Michigan Medicine expert describes immunotherapy as “the future of cancer treatment” for those who qualify.
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10 tips for cancer patients heading into their first infusion treatment
Cancer survivors who received treatment at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center and infusion nurses demystify the experience by providing 10 helpful things to know ahead of time.
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When the patient becomes the student
Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Michigan Medicine research tracks academic trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten and identifies developmental risks and how to best promote resilience
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Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
Learn about the latest advances in treatment for chronic total occlusion, a life-threatening condition that deprives the heart of oxygen. A team of cardiovascular surgeons perform advanced, minimally invasive surgery to help David Schneider get his life back on track.
Department News
Sculpture by researcher Jean-Marc Fontaine, PhD, on display
A sculpture by researcher Jean-Marc Fontaine is in the Michigan Medicine Employee Art Exhibition.
Department News
Winners of the 2023 Biological Chemistry Trainee Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Trainee Awards! The awardees were recognized at the Biological Chemistry Department Retreat at the Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center in September.
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The Cheng lab publishes a research article in Nature Immunology
The Cheng lab published a research article in Nature Immunology.
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How bacteria surf cargo through the cell
The University of Michigan researchers found some bacteria ship cellular cargo by “surfing” along proteins called ParA/MinD ATPases
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Overuse of social media and devices top parent concerns as kids head back to school
Overall, emotional health and technology use dominated this year’s top 10 list of parent concerns about health-related issues for kids in the U.S.– surpassing childhood obesity, which parents rated the number one children’s health issue a decade ago.
Department News
Welcome to our incoming graduate students!
Nineteen new students are joining the Department of Biological Chemistry in 2023–24.
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Addressing food insecurity during and after pregnancy
Experts take charge in addressing food insecurity among pregnant mothers in Michigan.
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Perspective by Anibal Tornes Blanco and team at Científico Latino published in Cell
The perspective "Insights and Strategies for Improving Equity in Graduate School Admissions" by U-M Biological Chemistry PhD student Anibal Tornes Blanco and team members at Científico Latino has been published in Cell.
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Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
A Michigan Medicine explains a dangerous TikTok trend about Borax