Join the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics for an alumni symposium celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Ph.D. in Biochemistry awarded at the University of Minnesota. Hear about the impact the University had on our featured speakers, and their impact on the University.
May 14-15
2-470 Phillips-Wangensteen Building | Minneapolis Campus
1 - 5:30 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 14
Centennial Symposium | 1 - 5:30 p.m. | |
Welcome & Department HistoryDavid Bernlohr, John S. Anderson, Howard Towle | 1 p.m. | |
Dr. Hung-Ying Kao (Ph.D., 1995)Thesis title: Identification of Prp40, a Novel Essential Yeast Splicing Factor Associated With the U1 snRNP | 1:35 p.m. | |
Dr. Amy Rocklin (Ph.D., 2000)Thesis title: Structural and Mechanistic Studies of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Oxidase | 2:10 p.m. | |
Dr. Venkateswarlu Pothapragada (Ph.D., 1962)Thesis title: Studies on Fluoride Metabolism and Transport | 2:45 p.m. | |
Dr. Brad Wallar (Ph.D., 2000)Thesis title: Probing The Interactions Between Component B and The Hydroxylase Of Methane Monooxygenase | 3:50 p.m. | |
Dr. Rebecca Moen (Ph.D., 2013)Thesis title: Site-directed Modifications of Myosin | 4:25 p.m. | |
Dr. Melanie Simpson (Ph.D., 1997)Thesis title: Biochemical and Physiological Analysis of the Adipocyte Lipid-binding Protein | 5 p.m. | |
Banquet & Awards Ceremony*by invitation only | 6 - 9 p.m. Campus Club | |
Friday, May 15
Breakfast | 9 - 10 a.m. NMR Conference Room, G-205 Mayo |
Poster Session | 9 - 11 a.m. NMR Center, G-205 Mayo |
Student Presentations | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. NMR Conference Room, G-205 Mayo |
Campus Tours | 12 p.m. Minneapolis and St. Paul |
Morris Blish received the first Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota in 1915. Read Blish's thesis: On the chemical constitution of the proteins of wheat flour and its relation to baking strength