11:30 am-12:30 pm
Lecture
- Dr. Qianqiao (Heather) Liu (Stadtmueller Lab): 2024 Biochemistry Trust of Urbana Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies
“Structure and Function of the Bmp Proteins: A Multi-SBP Strategy for Nucleoside Uptake in Lyme Disease Pathogen”
- Dr. Haoqian (Lainey) Liang (van der Donk Lab): 2024 Anne A. Johnson Work Award
“Where the Natural Product Discovery Has Taken Me”
- Jessica Palalay (Sanfilippo Lab): 2024 Colin A. Wraight Memorial Award in Biochemistry for an Outstanding Paper
“Shear force enhances adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by counteracting pilus-driven surface departure”
Award Presentations
Biochemistry Trust of Urbana for Excellence in Graduate Studies
Colin A. Wraight Memorial Award in Biochemistry for an Outstanding Paper
Anne A. Johnson Work Award for Excellence in Biochemistry
Robert L. Switzer Award for Excellence in Teaching
Graduate Student Research Fellowships in Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry Graduate Student Travel Grants
External Fellowships
Recognition of Doctor of Philosophy Degree Conferrals
Special Undergraduate Awards
12:30 – 1:30 pm Buffet Lunch in CLSL-B Atrium