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Molecular and Cellular Biology at Ohio University

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Ohio University offers interdisciplinary graduate study in molecular and cell biology through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  The Departments of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Environmental and Plant Biology contribute dynamic faculty and access to world-class research facilities to provide students with the broadest scientific educational opportunities. 

The program offers the Ph.D. in a broad range of areas in molecular and cellular biology catered to student and faculty interests. M.S degrees with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology are available in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Environmental and Plant Biology. MCB graduate students are eligible to earn a graduate certificate in Bioinformatics during their study at Ohio University.  A core curriculum has been developed with course offerings in MCB, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Plant Biology, and Computer Science.

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                                                                                                    Dr. Robert Colvin, Director 
                                                                                                    Letter to prospective students 

EVENTS...

MCB SEMINAR:
Jian Li will present, "PCNA is efficiently loaded on the DNA recombination intermediate to modulate DNA polymerase δ, η, and ζ activities"
Tuesday, April 23, 4:35pm - 5:35pm  
Porter Hall 104

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Allan Turner, Stony Brook University, will present,  "Advances in Crocodyliform Phylogeny.  Taxon Sampling and Outgroup Choice:  Towards a Consensus on Crocodylian Relationships. 
Monday, April 15 12:00 pm
Grosvenor West 128

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY:
Scott McLuckey, Purdue University,  "TBA"
Monday, April22, 4:10 - 5:10 pm
Walter Hall Room 145

DIABETES RESEARCH SEMINAR:
Dr. Mawadda Al-Naeeli, PhD, Biological Sciences, TBA
May 17, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
TBA

Environmental & PLANT BIOLOGY:
Friday, 
Porter Hall 104

NEUROLUNCH:
TBA
Tuesday, 11:50 am
Life Sciences Building 201

ECOLUNCH:
Paul Converse,  will present "Population genetics of the Diamondback Terrapin in Chesapeake Bay"
Wednesday, April 24 at 12:55 pm
Irvine 159

BIOINFORMATICS JOURNAL CLUB:
"Systematic discovery of nonobvious human disease models through orthologous phenotypes"
Discussion leader: Robert Schmidt
www.ohio.edu/bioinformatics/journal-club
Tuesday, April 23, 1:30- 2:30
Stocker Center 103

BIOINFORMATICS LECTURE SERIES:
John Sanford, Cornell University, "Comprehensive Numerical Simulation as a Tool for Understanding Dynamic Genetic Systems"
Tuesday, April 2, 1:30pm
Stocker Center 103

SCIENCE CAFE:
See you in the Fall
Wednesday, 5:00 pm
Baker Center Front Room

The first fifty attendees get free coffee/tea/hot chocolate!  

RESEARCH NEWS...


Bacterium uses natural “thermometer” to trigger diarrheal disease, scientists find
How does the bacterium Shigella—the cause of a deadly diarrheal disease—detect that it’s in a human host? Ohio University scientists have found that a biological “RNA thermometer” monitors whether the environment is right for the bacterium to produce the factors it needs to survive within the body, according to a study published May 21 in the journal PLOS ONE.
 
The Heart of the Matter: Adam Jara balances heart research with clinical training in unique program
As Adam Jara was planning for a career in laboratory research, he had the opportunity to work with a general surgeon who allowed him to observe procedures such as gall bladder removals and hernia repairs. Jara recalls that the doctor encouraged him to pursue medical school, arguing that practicing medicine is a direct way to positively impact the life of a human being.
 
Lara Householder explores how the quality - not the quantity - of fat tissue in the body may harm health
In the last two decades, scientists have learned that fat isn't simply a passive storage system for excess energy, but that fat tissue can become dysfunctional when people are obese, explains Lara Householder, a graduate student in nutrition.
 
Innovation Awards honor eight regional inventors, entrepreneurs
The Innovation Awards, a regional celebration of entrepreneurship and creative innovation, honored eight individuals last night for their advances in business and technology.
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Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701-2979
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