Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics

The new Minnesota Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility received three new high-powered magnets that will further biomedical research at the University of Minnesota. These magnets will help advance research done to fight HIV, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. For more information check out AHC or a News Story.

Paul Siliciano (Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies) recognized for effort to improve accessibility for students with disabilities.

David D. Thomas (William F. Dietrich Professor), received a MERIT (Method to Extend Research In Time) award from the National Institute of Aging for his proposal, “Site-Directed Oxidative Modification of Muscle Protein Structural Dynamics.” Instead of the standard five-year award, this grant will be renewed for 10 years. This is the highest award an investigator can receive based on a R01 research grant. Thomas received a previous NIH MERIT award from 1993-2003 for “Molecular Dynamics of Muscle Contraction.”

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