Using Cryo-EM & Crystal Structures, Pei Zhou, PhD, and Team Study the Inner Workings of NPR1
By solving cryoEM and crystal structures of the plant protein NPR1 and its complex with the transcription factor TGA3, the Duke team led by Drs. Pei Zhou and Xinnian Dong could provide a possible boon for agriculture.
Upon His Retirement, Paul Modrich Reflects on His Career
Paul Modrich came to Duke in 1976—when Durham had a small-town feel, the smell of curing tobacco filled the air, and southern accents were the norm.
In Celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Duke Biochemistry recognizes the many contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.
Carly Sciandra Named Peer Mentoring Fellow
Carly Sciandra will join the second cohort of Duke PhD Peer Mentoring Fellows who provide mentorship and small group facilitation to incoming PhD students.
Terry Oas, PhD, Receives Teaching Award
Congratulations to Terry Oas for receiving The Gordon G. Hammes Faculty Teaching Award.
Erica Washington Selected for Next Gen Leadership Program
As part of the Next Generation Leaders Program, Erica will be part of a talented cohort of postdoctoral scientists who will be mentored in their academic faculty careers.
Gus Lowry Receives NSF Fellowship
Biochemistry PhD student Gus Lowry was awarded a prestigious three-year Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Biochemistry PhDs Help Expand Underrepresented Minority Interest in STEM
Biochemistry PhD students tutor at the Emil K Center in Durham to get students excited about STEM subjects.
Peer to Peer Teaching Helps Dr. Brian Coggins Keep His Biochem Undergrads on Track
by Wendy Goldstein
An effective teacher pivots when necessary. That’s just what Assistant Research Professor in Biochemistry, Dr.