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Research
At the College of Biological Sciences we learn biology by doing biology, and our faculty are on the cutting edge of research and discovery in the field. Here you will find a collection of news, features and opportunities concerning research at CBS.
Fatty acid metabolism in breast and prostate cancer – more than de novo lipogenesis
The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics invites you to attend a seminar with Dr. Andrew Hoy from the University of Sydney Physiology, School of Medical Sciences Sydney, Australia on Friday, July 28, 2017. Dr. Hoy will present on fatty acid metabolism in breast and prostate cancer – more than de novo lipogenesis. Disability accommodations will be provided upon request. Please call the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biophysics, Minneapolis. 612-625-6100.
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Realizing the Future: Genome Engineering 2017 Conference
The Genome Writers Guild invites you to attend the Realizing the Future: Genome Engineering 2017 conference July 13-15 at McNamara Alumni Center. Attendees can go to sessions led by numerous scientists in the genome editing field, attend poster sessions and hear from plenary speaker David Brin during the course of the conference. CBS faculty members Eric Hendrickson and Dan Voytas are among the program's speakers.
Become a Member at Cedar Creek!
Stay connected to Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve and support research, education and outreach.
Be part of the incredible legacy at Cedar Creek by becoming a member.
Winter Is Salting Our Lakes
Study finds freshwater lakes in North America become less “fresh” due to inputs of road salts.
New Biacore S200 SPR Resource Available on Campus
The Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development has a new Biacore S200 machine. The ITDD conducts SPR studies for projects funded by collaborating PIs or will train new users to operate the BiacoreS200.
Dr. Carolyn Kinglsey will conduct new user training.
Mushrooms: The Pharmaceuticals of the Future
BTI researcher Francois Gaascht dedicated his career to natural product discovery and the search for new drug therapies.
Pennycress, Pollinators and Paris
CBS graduate student Jason Thomas receives Fulbright Scholarship to study plant sciences in France.
From the fields of St. Paul campus, Jason Thomas’ next plant venture will take him across the Atlantic to further explore the plant sciences.
2017 Foundations of Biology Poster Sessions
Hear about the hands-on research experiences of CBS undergraduates at the spring 2017 Biology 3004 poster sessions. Students will talk about their research and findings from group projects done in the course. The poster sessions this spring include:
UNOLS Great Lakes Chief Scientist Training Cruises
New to planning shipboard field work? Wondering how to request research vessel time, or specific pieces of equipment? Need samples or data to initiate a research project? If so, take part in the “2017 UNOLS Great Lakes Chief Scientist Training Cruise.” This cruise and pre-cruise information workshop will instruct early career marine scientists (including Ph.D. students, post docs and first or second year faculty members) on how to effectively plan for, acquire, and utilize time at sea for multi-disciplinary research and education.
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