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December 10, 2007
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Biochemistry well represented in major systems biology
The November 2007 issue of Genome Technology lists NIH major systems biology-related grants awarded to Wisconsin academic and industry-based projects.
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December 4, 2007
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Waistline growth on high-carb diets linked to liver gene
Biochemistry professor James Ntambi reports that a gene in the liver, called SCD-1, is what causes mice to gain weight on a diet laden with carbohydrates.
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November 20, 2007
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UW-Madison team takes bronze medal in the 2007 iGEM Competition
An Interdisciplinary team has earned the bronze medal in the International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition held at MIT on November 3-4.
Madison's inaugural team consisted of three undergraduate students: Nathan Klapoetke (Electrical Engineering), David Peterson (Genetics), and Sean McMaster (Biochemistry).
For information on joining the 2008 team contact Aseem Ansari, Franco Cerrina (Electrical Engineering), Mike Sussman, or Doug Weibel.
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October 29, 2007
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AAAS Honors Professor Craig
Five University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty and staff members are
among the 471 scientists, engineers, educators and communicators who
have been selected as fellows by the American Association for the
Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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August 22, 2007
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$5.2M Grant Extends UW-Madison's Bioinformatics Training Program Five Years
The Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine training program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week said it has won a $5.2 million grant from the National Library of Medicine to extend the program five years.
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August 17, 2007
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Hector F. DeLuca recipient of the CALS Distinguished Service Award
On of the highest honors bestowed on individuals by the UW College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences
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August 17, 2007
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Perry Frey Honored for Career Leadership
In recognition of his career achievements, the American Chemical
Society's Division of Biological Chemistry is hosting a symposium in
Frey's honor on Wednesday, Aug. 22, during the society's annual meeting
in Boston.
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July 6, 2007
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Several Biochemistry faculty are among the members of a new major bioenergy initiative
The award, in the neighborhood of $125 million over five years, establishes the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC),
where scientists and engineers will conduct basic research toward a
suite of new technologies to help convert cellulosic plant biomass -
cornstalks, wood chips and perennial native grasses - to sources of
energy for everything from cars to electrical power plants.
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July 5, 2007
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Chris Wiese wins NSF award
Chris Wiese has been awarded a five-year NSF CAREER grant, which is
awarded to early career faculty for creative projects that integrate
research and teaching.
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June 8, 2007
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Ron Raines honored by American Peptide Society
The American Peptide Society has given biochemistry professor Ron
Raines its biennial "Makineni Lectureship" award.
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June 7, 2007
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Marvin Wickens is the winner of the 2007 RNA Society Service Award
The RNA Society Service Award is given in appreciation of outstanding service to the RNA community.
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May 29, 2007
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Graduate Mentoring Award: Ian Lewis
The Graduate Mentoring Award honors a Biochemistry student who
consistently provides quality guidance and scientific training in
mentoring undergraduate students in their research efforts.
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May 29, 2007
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Graduate Teaching Excellence Award: Ed Huttlin
This award is intended to recognize a Biochemistry graduate student who
has consistently shown evidence of quality, commitment, and innovation
in teaching.
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May 29, 2007
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Sigrid Leirmo Memorial Award in Biochemistry: Christopher Warren
The Sigrid Leirmo Award is given to a graduate student or postdoctoral student who best exemplifies the spirit of Sigrid Leirmo. Sigrid received her PhD degree in Biochemistry in 1989 and was a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Bacteriology when she died tragically in an accident in 1990.
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May 3, 2007
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Thomas Martin appointed Earl W. Sutherland Professor of Biochemistry
Professor Thomas Martin was recently selected to be the Earl W. Sutherland Professor of Biochemistry starting July 1, 2007.
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May 2, 2007
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Laura Kiessling elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Laura Kiessling is among 72 new fellows
admitted to the 144-year old academy in recognition of their
distinguished achievements and ongoing contributions to original
research.
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April 27, 2007
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Reznikoff retirement reception on May 16
Professor
William Reznikoff (a.k.a. Bill and "Rez"), will be retiring from the
university after 37 years of service with the Department of
Biochemistry. His official retirement date is July 28. There will be a reception on May 16 at 3:30 in the Biochemistry Addition Atrium. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
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April 2, 2007
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CALS honors Biochem staffer
Cheryl Adams is being honored with College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Classified Staff Recognition Award.
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March 30, 2007
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Graduate program ranks in the top ten
UW-Madison's Biochemistry graduate program continues to rank in the top ten, according to the 2008 issue of America's Best Graduate Schools, published by U.S. News and World Report.
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March 29, 2007
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Professor Perry Frey receives Hilldale Award
Perry Frey, professor of biochemistry, is one of four UW-Madison faculty members to receive 2007 Hilldale Awards. The annual awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and service.
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March 26, 2007
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Targeting tumors the natural way
By mimicking Nature's way of distinguishing one type of cell from another, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists now report they can more effectively seek out and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
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March 16, 2007
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CALS honors Biochem staffer
Theresa Pillar is being honored with College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Classified Staff Recognition Award.
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March 16, 2007
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Faculty earns college award
Sam Butcher is the recipient of the UW-College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Pound Research Award.
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March 8, 2007
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ACS Chemical Biology journal honored
ACS Chemical Biology, edited by Laura Kiessling, has won the 2006 Award for Innovation in Journal Publishing from the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers, The association is the national trade association of the U.S. book publishing industry, including more than 300 major commercial publishers, small publishers, non-profits, university presses and scholarly societies.
The journal was also the runner-up for the R.R. Hawkins Award for the Outstanding Professional, Reference or Scholarly Work of 2006
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March 8, 2007
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UW spinoff company to receive MIT technology awards
The MIT Club of Wisconsin, a state association for alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is recognizing a University of Wisconsin-Madison based spinoff company..
The club will recognize Quintessence Biopharmaceuticals of Madison, a company that grew out of the advances of UW-Madison chemistry and biochemistry professors Laura Kiessling and Ron Raines. Quintessence is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on development of human therapeutics.
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March 1, 2007
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Richard Amasino receives Kellett Mid-Career Award
Six mid-career UW?Madison faculty have been recognized for their
research accomplishments through conferral of Kellett Mid-Career Awards.
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January 23, 2007
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CALS targets federal bioenergy initiative
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is leading efforts to bring a new federal bioenergy research and development center to Wisconsin, the college's dean told a group of bioscience industry leaders today.
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