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It takes a clear vision and strategy to lead a research institute: find out what Prof. Marta Miączyńska, the Director of the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, Poland, is planning for the next few years. From making IIMCB a world-class center of excellence in RNA and cell biology, to working with partners at EU-LIFE and beyond to develop best practices, this FEBS Network post shows what focus, hard work, and an international outlook can achieve: https://lnkd.in/ekU_bF6C

Excited to share my certificate from the Primer Design Course! 🧬💡 Learned invaluable skills in designing efficient primers for PCR experiments. Ready to apply this knowledge to drive impactful research and innovation in molecular biology. 🧠 ✨️ #PrimerDesign #PCR #MolecularBiology #ResearchSkills #research #medicalstudent #medicalresearch

#hiringlaert PhD candidate, 3-year contract in the field of structural biology and microbiology, Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (CSIC): An enthusiastic and motivated PhD candidate is required to join the p “Study of Phage-Inducible Chromosomal Islands (PICI) and their helper phages inter-relationship, key in virulence and bacterial adaptation." Tasks to be performed: - Molecular biology techniques for cloning and mutagenesis - Heterologous protein expression and purification in Escherichia coli - Structural biology techniques for protein and DNA 3D reconstruction (crystallography, X-ray diffraction and electro-microscopy) - Biochemistry assays for protein/DNA characterization (SEC-MALS, BLitZ, footprinting…) In vivo characterization of Mobile Genetic Elements https://lnkd.in/gzw_YhaK

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ron Viola, Distinguished University Professor Emeriti (h-index 40) in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo, on two new outstanding achievements!   Dr. Viola has secured collaborative funding on a project led by Professor Bob Blumenthal in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology through The University of Toledo Research Innovation Grant awarded by UToledo Research & Sponsored Programs Office. This award, totaling $45,000, is a testament to the promising nature of their research in biochemistry, as noted by the reviewers, and its potential to attract further external funding.   Additionally, Dr. Viola’s significant contribution as a coauthor to the manuscript titled "AI is a Viable Alternative to High Throughput Screening: a 318-Target Study", published in Nature Portfolio, Scientific Reports (14, Article number: 7526. 2024), marks a landmark accomplishment. His lab's involvement in two of the 318 target projects within this extensive study, involving around 600 co-authors, underscores the significance of their work. Article: bit.ly/3VXUHot   Summarized from Atomwise's press release, it is noted: "The manuscript details the results of the AIMS (Artificial Intelligence Molecular Screen) initiative, establishing the AtomNet AI Platform as a credible alternative to high-throughput screening (HTS) and utilizes a virtual chemical library of more than 15 quadrillion compounds. This study, conducted through collaborations with over 250 academic labs across 30 countries, represents the largest and most comprehensive virtual HTS campaign reported to date" and is, yet another example of the impact AI will have on the pace of scientific advancement in the years to come. Full press release: bit.ly/49C81St   Amazing work Ron and team!   #EmpoweringExcellence #UToledoNSM #UToledoRocketScience #UToledo #ChemistryToledo

Deadline: June 21st, 2024 Welcome to the International Max Planck Research School for Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (IMPRS-IEM) – a joint international PhD program of the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg. #EPIGENETICS #METABOLISM #BIOPHYSICS #CELLBIOLOGY #BIOCHEMISTRY #PROTEOMICS #BIOINFORMATICS #FUNCTIONALGENOMICS

#hiringalert Postdoctoral Associate, Rutgers University: The laboratory is dedicated to exploring the molecular mechanisms of antiphage immunity in bacteria and archaea, explicitly focusing on understanding the function and process of CRISPR-associated nucleotide signalling. Additionally, the lab strives to create innovative instruments for the rapid and precise detection of nucleic acids and the identification of human ailments, utilizing the knowledge acquired from our foundational investigations. The approach is multidisciplinary, merging the fields of biochemistry, cellular biology, microbiology, bioengineering, and structural biology https://lnkd.in/gpijSJ43

I am incredibly proud of Mohamed Elaswad, Ph.D., my first Ph.D. graduate from the lab! Congratulations on a great dissertation seminar and highly productive Ph.D. - we are already missing you in many ways at Central Michigan University, but we know you will do great things at Van Andel Institute! This is also a great time to share Mohamed Elaswad, Ph.D.'s most recent paper in American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)'s Molecular Biology of the Cell, part of the special issue on Biomolecular Condensates, https://lnkd.in/eHpJDSbR. The work from Mohamed and coauthors reveals roles for the CCT chaperonin and actin in coordinately regulating the ER and phase transitions of RNA-binding proteins during oogenesis. These same regulators control translation of maternal mRNAs which is critical for oocyte quality.

#Hiringlaert Postdoctoral Research Associate: Understanding the molecular mechanisms of ATP-dependent AAA+ proteolytic machines in both bacterial systems and human mitochondria, exploring how these complexes form and achieve substrate specificity through cryo-EM and cryo-ET structural biology, biochemical assays, mass spectrometry, and cellular assays.

Have you ever heard of TNA, the artificial building block of life? If you're a high school life science or college biology teacher, you've probably taught your students that DNA is the blueprint of life. But did you know that TNA, although structurally different from DNA and RNA, is more stable and has the potential for various applications? Researchers at the University of Chicago have made groundbreaking discoveries in this field, pushing the boundaries of what could be possible in medicine and therapy. Check out this post to learn more about TNA and its potential impact on the future of science. Also, check out the following posts, https://lnkd.in/e6mUyVqv and https://lnkd.in/e38s7c95 #TNA #artificialbuildingblockoflife #lifescience #biology #research #medicine #therapy #science #education

Bursaries to support sharing and networking in organoid research! #Organoids24 Don't let financial barriers prevent you from attending our 2024 Organoids: Advances and Applications conference.  Our bursary scheme provides up to 50% off the conference registration fee, enabling you to participate in discussion with leading researchers working across organ systems, and specialising in complementary methods. Join a multidisciplinary community for: ✅ Knowledge exchange and sparking new thinking across many disciplines. ✅ Feedback on your own research from leaders and peers. ✅ New connections to expand your professional network.  Discussion will focus on these key areas: 🔵 Engineering complexity 🔵 Complex interfaces 🔵 Tissue morphogenesis 🔵 Tissue scale imaging 🔵 Large scale profiling 🔵 Computational modelling Multiple opportunities to contribute your own research to the conference programme are available. We particularly welcome abstract submissions from bursary applicants, enabling you to participate fully and support the field of organoid modelling. 📎 Find out more about the conference and applying for a bursary on our website: bit.ly/3NUcng2  #Organoids #OrganoidResearch #OrganoidModels #DiseaseModelling #CancerResearch #SingleCell  #Genomics #Bioinformatics #ComputationalSkills #ResearchMeetings #Bursaries #FinancialSupport #ScientificConferences  #AcademicChatter #PhDchat #PhDlife