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Dr. M. Joanne Lemieux the new FOMD Vice-Dean of Research (basic)
Dr. M. Joanne Lemieux from the Biochemistry Department has been named as the Vice-Dean of Research (basic) for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. 5 year appointment beginning July 1st, 2025
Dr. Richard Fahlman starts as the new chair of the Biochemistry Department
Starting July 1, 2025, Dr. Richard Fahlman assumes the role of interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry.
2025 Biochemistry Undergraduate Convocation Reception
Congratulations 2025 Grads! Biochemistry Undergraduate students celebrated their recent graduation with a department reception. June 11, 2025
Exploring brain and cell type proteomic changes in progressive multiple sclerosis using mass spectrometry
Henry Wang, MSc Thesis Defense Seminar. Wednesday, June 4th at 1:00 pm. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
Structural Elements of DWORF Required for SERCA Activation and Avoiding Inhibition
Justin Gregory, MSc Thesis Defense Seminar. Thursday, May 29th at 9:00 am. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
Protein Degradation Pathways and Their Modulation: N-terminal Dependent Mechanisms and the Role of Bortezomib in Proteostasis
Lina Alhourani, PhD Thesis Defense Seminar. Thursday, May 22nd at 10:30 am. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
Mechanistic Insights into Protease Function and Inhibition in Infectious Diseases
Jimmy Lu, PhD Thesis Defense Seminar. Tuesday, May 6th at 1:30 pm. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
SLAM - a Type XI Secretion System for bacterial lipoprotein surface display & secretion
Dr. Trevor Moraes, Department of Biochemistry Visiting Speaker. Tuesday, May 6th at 9:30 am. ECHA 2-190
Laura Enekegho is the recipient of a GSA Service Award
UofA Biochemistry Biochemistry Graduate Student wins a GSA Service Award.
Working On It: A behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian lab making the ingredients for next-generation medicines
UofA Biochemistry alumnus featured in Toronto Star article By Dominique Ritter. Cool new jobs in the innovation economy
The Journey of the HIV-1 Capsid: From Assembly to Nuclear Entry
Dr. Peijun Zhang, Lectures in Biochemistry Visiting Speaker. Wednesday, February 12th at 12:00 pm. MSB 628
Structure and mechanism of SLC4 family anion transporters
Dr. Peter Tieleman, Visiting Speaker. Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 am. ECHA 2-430
Pulling at Heart Strings: M'Lynn Fisher PhD Defense Seminar
M'Lynn Fisher, PhD Thesis Defense Seminar. Monday, February 10th at 1:00 pm. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
AI in Biochemistry - Faculty Recruitment Candidate聽Talk
Lazar Atanackovic, Faculty Recruitment Candidate Talk. Wednesday, February 5th at 3:00 pm. Oborowsky Seminar Hall (1-040 Li-Ka Shing)
Congratulations to the Biochemistry Graduate Students who convocated in Fall 2024!
Biochemistry graduate students graduated with their MSc and PhD November 27th, 2024
Identification of protease cleavage sites using chemical and enzymatic N-terminomics
Erik Gomez Cardona, PhD Thesis Defense Seminar. December 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)
UAlberta's iGEM ReneWool team WINS GOLD!
天涯社区's iGem team, ReneWool, has won a Gold Medal for their project aimed at reducing textile waste.
Dr. Richard Fahlman was awarded an Insights Grant for his work "Investigating the dark side of multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders"
Dr. David Stuart awarded the McCalla Professorship for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Dr. David Stuart is recognized for Faculty Excellence in 2024 as the FOMD recipient of the McCalla Professorship Award.
Characterizing protein modifications and interactions in viral infections
Shu Luo, PhD Thesis Defense Seminar. September 19, 2024 at 10:00 am. Oborowsky Degener Seminar Hall (1-040 LKS)