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Robert McKenna, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and director of the Center for Structural Biology, studies adeno-associated virus, or AAV, to understand its molecular mechanisms, modulate the virus, and improve targeted gene therapy treatments. McKenna, who has been a faculty member at UF…
Congratulations to Anna Rushin, a Biomedical Sciences graduate student in the cancer certificate program! AAW at the University of Florida established the Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship and Emerging Scholar Awards to honor outstanding female graduate students. AAW presents one fellowship and the remaining fellowship finalists are automatically considered for the AAW…
Over the years, Dr. Purich has taught thousands of undergrad students at UF. His guidance and support have been invaluable to our students, faculty and Staff. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration! Image Gallery…
We are excited to announce that several of our dedicated students will be presenting their doctoral and master’s thesis defenses this month, showcasing their hard work and groundbreaking research. Please join in us congratulating them! Doctoral Defenses Feb.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Florida College of Medicine is pleased to announce a new graduate certificate in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This 11-credit certificate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology, and how they…
Matthew Merritt, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, recently published research in the journal Cells Report Medicine that describes a novel method for detecting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD.
Congratulation to Dr. Rob McKenna & Dr. Mario Mietzsch! Their paper titled “The Structure of Spiroplasma Virus 4: Exploring the Capsid Diversity of the Microviridae” has been selected as an Editor’s Choice Article in Viruses. Learn more at MDPI.
The Glycobiology Significant Achievement Award was established in 2016 by Oxford University Press (publisher of Glycobiology) and the Society for Glycobiology for new and mid-career scientists that have made a key discovery during their early careers with the potential to have a substantial impact on the glycoscience community. This Award is presented at the…
Jose Abisambra, M.S., Ph.D., and Ramon Sun, Ph.D., have been named to new associate director positions at the McKnight Brain Institute. Abisambra, deputy director of the Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center, will serve as associate director for research programs, and Sun, director of the Center for Advanced Spatial Biomolecule Research, will serve…
Dr. Lauren Douma discusses the role of the circadian clock in regulating our daily rhythms and its impact on our health, particularly blood pressure. She emphasizes the importance of aligning our lifestyle with our circadian rhythms to optimize health and well-being, and provides practical strategies to maintain this harmony.
