Faculty

	Meet Matt Gill One of the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development’s newest faculty members talks about studying aging and transitioning to the U.
	Meet Xiao Dong With an eye to understanding human aging, this new faculty member cites the breadth of research in GCD as a draw.
	A look to the past with an eye toward the future The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program enters a new era with a leadership transition, new educational offerings and growing demand for graduates.
	A New Head for the DBC Hiroshi Nakato steps into role as Developmental Biology Center head after years of service by David Zarkower. David Zarkower was there from the beginning. When the Developmental Biology Center.
	New grant explores how cells regulate recycling It’s perhaps the ultimate in resilience to conditions. In times of plenty, cells tap the outside world for the energy and materials they need to live and grow. But when resources are scarce, they turn.
	Fine-tuning the quest to understand protein function—and malfunction Sometimes the best way to figure out how something works is to break it. In the case of a protein, that often takes the form of altering genes so the proteins they encode have extra amino acids in.
	Hoping for a breakdown Researchers seek to identify proteins that break down a widely prescribed drug, with wide-reaching implications, from wastewater treatment plants to the pharmaceutical industry.
	Seeking Faculty for CBS Dean's Undergrad Research Opportunities Program In response to the overwhelming interest in our CBS Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities program, the College plans to offer additional opportunities for both fall 2021 and spring 2022.
	A Q&A with Laurie Parker The College’s new associate dean for undergraduate education shares her thoughts on opportunities to enhance the student experience, how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
	News Release \| With a $4.3 million NASA grant, U of M faculty member to lead efforts aimed at disentangling the origins of protein translation From a University of Minnesota News Release \| May 13, 2021 Credit: NASA With support from a $4.3 million National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grant, the University of Minnesota will be.