Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series

2009-2010

February 08, 2010
Michael Caterina, PhD
"Heat-gated TRPV ion channels: "V" is for versatile"
 Johns Hopkins University

February 02, 2010
Sylvain Doré, PhD
"Use of preclinical stroke models to address efficacy and mechanisms of action
of neuroprotective agents"
Johns Hopkins University

February 01, 2010
Petr Kalab, PhD
"The role of RanGTP gradient in mitotic spindle assembly and nuclear envelope formation"
National Cancer Institute

January 25, 2010
William W. Wright, PhD
"A model of how mammalian spermatogenic cells regulate the environment
in which they develop"
Johns Hopkins University

January 11, 2010
Valeria Culotta, PhD
"Living with oxygen: tales of superoxide dismutase"
Johns Hopkins University

January 4, 2010
Michael J. Matunis, PhD
"Regulation of SUMOylation and Control of Chromosome Segregation"
Johns Hopkins University

December 14,2009
Sonya Zabludoff, PhD
"Discovery and Development of Checkpoint Kinase Inhibitors"
AstraZeneca, R&D Boston
Faculty Host: William Wright

December 07,2009
David W. Andrews, PhD
"Screening for Genes: Image Based Live Cell Screening Reveals New Insights into Membrane Biogenesis"
McMaster University

November 30,2009
Karen Vasquez, PhD
"DNA Structure, mutations, and cancer"
University of Texas
Faculty Host: Paul Miller

November 23, 2009
Moise Bendayan, PhD
"Leptin Secretion: Exocrine-Endocrine Axis along the Gastro-Intestinal System"
University of Montreal

November 16, 2009
Kathy Zoon, PhD
"NIAID Intramural Research Program & Human Interferons Structure and Function"
Johns Hopkins University

November 9, 2009
Joe Gall, PhD
"The Cajal Body and snRNP Biogenesis"
Johns Hopkins University

November 2, 2009
Akhil Vaidya, PhD
"The Unusual Mitochondria of Malaria Parasites"
Drexel University

October 19, 2009
Daniel DiMaio, M.D., PhD
"From a viral oncoprotein to an artificial transmembrane
activator of the erythropoietin receptor"
Yale University
Faculty Host: Daniela Drummond-Barbosa

October 12, 2009
Martine Culty, PhD
"Signaling cross-talks in testicular gonocyte development"
McGill University

September 28, 2009
Robert Casero, PhD
"Targeting Aberrant Gene Silencing with Polyamine Analogues as a Strategy for Cancer Therapy"
Johns Hopkins University

September 14, 2009
Rachel D. Green, PhD
"Quality control during protein synthesis"
Johns Hopkins University

Upcoming Seminars

Februrary 22, 2010
Dan Finley, PhD
Harvard University
Faculty Host: Students/Postdocs

March 15, 2010
Joh Lorch, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
Faculty Host: Students/Postdocs

March 29, 2010
Pam Silver, PhD
Harvard University
Host: Students/Postdocs

May 5, 2010
Scott H. Kaufmann
Mayo Clinic
Faculty Host: Bill Wright