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Diana Vasyliuk Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Diana! On February 25, 2022. Diana Vasyliuk successfully defended her thesis, “Structural characterization of the yeast SAGA complex”. Diana is a trainee in Dr. CalvinYip’s Lab.
Abigail Chapman awarded SH Zbarsky Scholarship
Our students have chosen Abigail Chapman to be our newest Zbarsky recipient. The SH Zbarsky Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The scholarship has been endowed by the friends and colleagues of Dr. SH Zbarsky in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Biochemistry and UBC. […]
Charles Li Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Charles! On July 5th, 2021 Haoran Charles Li successfully defended his thesis, “Investigating molecular clustering of Rv1747 in M.smegmatis”. Charles was a trainee in Dr. Joerg Gsponer’s Lab.
Rose Zhou – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Rose! On June 4th, 2021 Rose Zhou successfully defended her thesis, “Investigating the in vitro and in vivo anti-resorptive effects of herbal-and TCM-based extracts on Cathepsin K activity.” Rose was a trainee in Dr. Dieter Bromme’s Lab.
Xinying Wang – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Amy! On May 20th, 2021 Amy Wang successfully defended her thesis, “Exploring the evolution of a viral internal ribosome entry site”. Amy have been a trainee in Dr. Eric Jan’s Lab.
Rachel Jun – Defended MSc Thesis
Congratulations Rachel! On April 19, 2021 Hee Jin Rachel Jun successfully defended her thesis, “Exploring the role of mutations in the signal peptides of VIM-2, NDM-1, and IMP-1 in the development of advantageous phenotypes in Escherichia coli.” Rachel have been training in Dr. Nobuhiko Tokuriki’s Lab.
Happy Holidays
‘Tis the season to wish one another joy, love, and peace from a social distance. Happy holidays and have a wonderful New Year! Biochemistry and Molecular Biology office will be closed from noon Thursday, December 24, 2020 and will re-open Monday, January 4, 2021.
Fabian Garces – Doctoral Exam
“Biochemical Analysis of ABCA4 Mutations Responsible for Stargardt Disease”, by Fabian Garces, Doctoral Candidate, Molday Lab Virtual Exam, closed to examining committee only: Thursday, December, 10 at 10:00 am.
November Convocation – November 25, 2020
Fall graduation 2020 for UBC, Vancouver will be a virtual ceremony. Pre-show celebration begins at 2:30 pm. Ceremony begins at 3:00 pm. Congratulations to our students!!! Grad students obtaining their degrees this fall: Linda Dumalo, MSc Jasmine Li-Brubacher, MSc John Andrew Alexander, PhD Brian James Caffrey, PhD Nathanael Caveney, PhD Chloe Gerak, PhD Kathleen Kolehmainen, […]