Bell lab awarded $1.2 million R01 grant
Steve Bell’s lab has been awarded a $1.2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the molecular basis of the 3-dimensional organization of chromosomes.
Congratulations to MCB Adjunct Professor Malcolm Winkler for two outstanding achievements
Congratulations to MCB Adjunct Professor Malcolm Winkler for two outstanding achievements. First, Dr. Winkler has co-authored an American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Press book “Bacterial Pathogenesis”. Dr. Winkler has also been awarded a $3.3 million R35 grant from the NIH-National Institute of General Medical Sciences for his research on peptidoglycan synthesis in Streptococcus pneumoniae. For further details see story for news.
Stephen Bell published in the scientific-journal Cell
The labs of Stephen Bell and Rachel Y. Samson have published a new manuscript in the journal Cell. The article, entitled "Physical and Functional Compartmentalization of Archaeal Chromosomes”, reveals hitherto unrecognized similarities between the organization of archaeal chromosomes and those of humans. The paper also describes the identification of a novel chromosome-organizing protein termed “Coalescin (ClsN)".
Welcome 2019 Cohort!
We strive to create a welcoming and collegial environment for our students. We welcome the 2019 Cohort group!
Dr.Susanne Ressl received a 2019 Trustees Teaching Award
"Susanne excelled in her first teaching role. She earned gratitude for getting the MLS degree program off to an excellent start, and her contributions go far beyond the normal call of duty." - Dr. Jim Drummond
IU Researchers New Tool Invention Reveals Activity in Real-Time
Michael VanNieuwenhze, a Standiford H. Cox Professor of Chemistry at IU Bloomington, is among the Indiana University researchers that collaborated on the study and invention of a new tool that highlights real-time tracking of structured activity from bacterial cell walls.
Antonio Cembellin Prieto from Cheng Kao's Lab Honored 1st Place at the 2018 IUURC
1st Place was awared to Antonio Cembellín Prieto (a senior at Indiana University-Bloomington) at the 24th Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference. This research competiton is offered to all IU campuses and has a 3 phase review process of a large pool of applicants each year. Cembellín is an Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant (Dr. Cheng Kao's Lab), a record breaking IU Tennis player, and majoring in Biotechnology.
Adam Zlotnick featured in the Indianapolis Business Journal
Adam Zlotnick's research is showcased leading into the next-level of innovation by the Indianapolis Business Journal. The IBJ acknowledged Zlotnick as an "influential serial entrepreneur”. The researchers interviewed for this article varied from Indiana higher education institutions, expertise, but all with the common ground of highlighting the importance of continuous research. The IBJ article identifies the connection between science and entrepreneurial advancement.
Matt Bochman's Cancer Awareness & Support -Real Men Wear Pink
Matt Bochman is participating in the American Cancer Society - Real Men Wear Pink campaign to support the fight against breast cancer. Here's how you can help Matt Bochman reach his goal and learn more about the nationwide initative.
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