“Targeted Biomaterials: Applications in Hemostasis, Immunomodulation and Gene Delivery”, by Suzie Pun, Professor, Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington. Monday, February 16, 2015 @ 3:00 pm, LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
BMBDG Seminar – Suzie Pun
BMBDG Seminar- Andreas Martin
“Constructed to Deconstruct: ATP-fueled Molecular Machines for Protein Degradation”, Dr. Andreas Martin, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley. Monday, February 23, 2015 @ 3:00 pm, LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
CPS & BMB Joint Seminar – John E Burke
“Defining the molecular basis of phosphoinositide kinases regulation, and their role in disease using an integrated biophysical approach,” by John E. Burke, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria. Thursday, February 5, 2015 @ 12:30 pm, LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
Lipid phosphoinositides are essential regulators of many cellular processes, including growth, proliferation, membrane trafficking, and cytokinesis. The enzymes that modify these species are frequently misregulated in numerous human diseases. This is emphasised by the fact that one of the most frequently mutated genes in human cancer is the gene for phosphoinositide 3 kinase alpha (PIK3CA). I will discuss our work examining the regulation of phosphoinositide 3 kinases and phosphatidylinositol 4 kinases , and the molecular basis of how disease linked mutations modify their regulation. A specific focus will be on our synergy of X-ray crystallography, Hydrogen deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS), and functional biochemical assays to probe enzyme structure, dynamics, and function. These enzymes all act on membrane surfaces, and I will also focus on our development of novel biophysical tools to examine membrane signalling complexes in their native lipid environment.
Spence Macdonald – Completed MSc Thesis
Congratulations Spence! In December, Spence successfully defended his MSc thesis, ”A metagenomic search for glycoside phosphorylases using a phosphate dependent 2, 4-dinitrophenyl glycoside colorimetirc assay ” Spence studied in Dr. Withers’ lab.
Genevieve Desjardins – Doctoral Exam
Thesis title, “Structural characterization of DNA binding and auto-inhibition in the Ets1 transcription factor” by Genevieve Desjardins. Revised: Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 12:30 pm in Room 1510, Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
BMBDG Seminar – Peter Stirling
“DNA:RNA hybrids and genome instability”, by Peter Stirling, Assistant Professor, BC Cancer Agency, Terry Fox Lab, UBC. Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 3:00 pm, LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
BMBDG Seminar – Steve Hahn
“Mechanisms of RNA polymerase II transcription initiation and activation”, by Steve Hahn, Division of Basic Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 @ 4:00 pm, LSC #3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall.
Why PhD and MSc program in BIMB, UBC?
We offer a stimulating environment to prepare you for a scientific research career. For incoming September 2015 candidates, we have two $7,500 Entrance Scholarship Awards to be awarded to the top 2 applicants.
HUPO 2015 UBC BMB Undergrad Travel Award
Biochemistry, UBC will sponsor one Canadian undergrad travel award to the 14th Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) Congress in 2015. The travel award will consist of a maximum amount of $2,000 CAD to help offset travel, accommodation and registration fees.
Why Biochemistry at UBC? How about retreats.
Our academic retreats are events for you to present your research, show off a poster, then relax and mingle with colleagues from other labs.