Event Details
Event Title Biochemistry and Biophysics Alumni Research Day
Location G202 Molecular Biomedical Research Building
Sponsor Biochemistry and Biophysics
Date/Time 05/16/2013 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
For more information, contact the event administrator: Amanda Chang ahc@med.unc.edu
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In conjuction with the Carolina Biosciences Alumni Reunion occurring May 16-18, 2013, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is hosting an Alumni Research Day on Thursday, May 16th featuring talks, posters, and panel discussions from our alumni and current students. 

Current and former members of Biochemistry and Biophysics are invited and encouraged to participate in our research day. Attendance is free, but registering in advance will ensure that you have a seat for the talks and are included in the attendees for the lunch reception. 


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Meet and Greet
10:30 – 11:00am

Department Overview by Chair and Introduction
11:00 – 11:15am

Distinguished Alumnus Presentation: “The Seasons of Scientists’ Lives”
Lee Limbird (MD/PhD, 1973)
11:15 – 11:45am

Speaker Introduction
11:45 – 11:50am

“Monoubiquitination as a mechanism for the regulation of Ras signaling”
Rachel Baker (current student, Campbell/Dohlman labs)
11:50 – 12:10pm

Lunch and Poster Session
12:10 – 1:50pm

Speaker Introduction
1:50 – 1:55pm

“T Cell Receptor Like Antibody Fragments for Type 1 Diabetes Imaging and Therapy”
Keith Miller (current student, Collins lab)
1:55 – 2:15pm

Speaker Introduction
2:15 – 2:20pm

Distinguished Alumnus Presentation: “Visualizing DNA Repair Enzymes Encountering Free Radical DNA Lesions”
Sylvie Doublie (PhD, 1993)
2:20 – 2:50pm

Break
2:50 – 3:00pm

Panel Discussion with Alumni
3:00 – 4:00pm

To learn more about the campus-wide event, go to: Carolina Biosciences Alumni Reunion for more information. There, you can also register for other reunion events (including participating in a 5k race on May 18th that will benefit local scientific outreach activities).