undergraduate students from BBMB at Iowa State that participated in the sunset research program presenting their research as 3 min thesis presentations. Amazing to see how well they can synthesize the big picture and specific work in this short time.

Thanks for the shoutout, ASBMB ! The Iowa State University awards given to BBMB faculty Dr. Marit Nilsen-Hamilton and Dr. Eric Underbakke this year are well deserved. Congratulations! asbmb.org/asbmb-today/pe…

Congrats to our spring 2023 graduates achieving Mastery or Proficiency scores on the ASBMB certifying exam! This challenging exam assesses critical thinking and knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology. Daly, Isabel, & Kevin will be celebrated at our Fall Awards Brunch.

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Alan Culbertson is joining us as Assistant Professor! Read his bio here: instagram.com/p/Cw30v2otS5D We look forward to welcoming (back) Dr. Culbertson & our new Teaching Lab Coordinator Nick Crumpton at an ice cream social later this month.

13 biochemistry majors presented lightning-style talks Sept. 7th at our 2nd annual BBMB Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSRP) Showcase. Thank you to everyone who supported & attended! Next year: A π-minute-thesis (3:14, #πMT) with pie for refreshments. See you 9/5/2024!

Welcome to Nick Crumpton, Teaching Lab Coordinator! We are very appreciative of the expertise & energy he brings to our hands-on major. Read more: instagram.com/p/Cx88P16pu6L The Department welcomed Nick Crumpton & Al Culbertson (Assistant Prof.) at an ice cream social in Sept.

Congrats BBMB Awardees!⭐Marit Nilsen-Hamilton: University Professor⭐Eric Underbakke: James Huntington Ellis Excellence in Undergrad. Intro. Teaching⭐Claire Kruesel: Prof. & Scientific Outstanding New Professional⭐Meimei Xu: Regents Staff Excellence instagram.com/p/CyesdiFJZjK

I'm excited to share our findings on a metal-dependent specificity switch for #CRISPR-Cas12a! We profiled the specificity of Cas12a at four Mg2+ concentrations and observed striking differences in mismatch tolerance at lower, physiological conditions 1/n biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Throwback Thursday to October: 4 BBMB students presented at the 20th annual Borlaug Poster Competition. Congrats to Yiling and Braden on placing! See more: instagram.com/p/C2iJ0Byp0FR/…

Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium is April 4th! Visit their FundISU for fun insider updates and please share widely: fundisu.foundation.iastate.edu/project/41821

#ForeverTrueDay runs noon to noon April 3-4 & donations up to $10k will be matched. Please share & support our undergraduate researchers in the BBMB Summer UG Research Program (BSRP)! forevertrueday.com/giving-day/829… Iowa State University Foundation

Enjoyed hearing from Susan Marqusee and Simon Gilroy, Keynote Speakers for Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium, est. 2005 on April 4, 2024. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise!

Congrats to Undral, Elizabeth, Chloe, and Mac, who presented at the Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression at Student Innovation Center ! instagram.com/p/C6PcnI3JrYY/…

Congratulations to Dr. Gustavo MacIntosh on his appointment as LAS Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development! You can read more in the news section of our website (link in bio, or bbmb.iastate.edu/news).

Congrats to faculty Amy Andreotti, Dipa Sashital, and Yang Yang, who were honored last week at the Iowa State University -wide Awards Ceremony! Read more at instagram.com/p/DArHV2MSUKq/