Winter 2012 Seminars
Biochemistry Seminar Series 2011-2012: Winter 2012
Wednesdays @ 1pm in the Feltham room (SN-4015).
Titles and abstracts will be posted 3-4
weeks in advance of each seminar.
January 11
Dr. Michael Grant (
Abstract)
Aging, HIV and Cytomegalovirus: Old Virus Meets New Tricks
Professor,
Division of Biomedical Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
January 18 - This seminar has been CANCELLED.
Dwane (Brad) Tucker
M.Sc. student,
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. R. Bertolo),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
January 25
Dr. Gary Paterno (
Abstract)
MIER1 and Chromatin Remodeling: Molecule to Mouse
Professor,
Division of Biomedical Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
February 1
Dr. Ann Dorward (
Abstract)
From gene discovery to gene-environment interactions: the mouse as a tool for reproductive physiology research
Assistant Professor,
Division of Biomedical Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
February 8- This seminar has been CANCELLED.
Dr. Sheila Drover
Associate Professor,
Division of Biomedical Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
February 15
Dr. Simon Lamarre (
Abstract)
Formate provides new insights into folate-mediated one-carbon metabolism
Postdoctoral Fellow,
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. J. Brosnan),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
February 29
Dr. Edward Kendall (
Abstract)
Breast screening: pitfalls and potential solutions
Professor,
Discipline of Radiology,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
March 14
Tolulope Ige (
Abstract)
Mutagenesis of a Tropomycin Isoform from Atlantic Salmon
M.Sc. student,
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. D. Heeley),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
March 16 (Friday, 1:00pm in S.J. Carew Building (Engineering Building), EN-1054)*
Dr. John Bell
Viral Therapeutics for Treatment of Cancer
Professor
Department of Medicine and Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, & Immunology
Senior Scientist, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
University of Ottawa
* Please note the change in day and location from our regular seminars
March 21
Lalani Munasinghe (
Abstract)
Mucin-producing tissues are prioritized over other tissues for protein synthesis when dietary threonine is limiting
M.Sc. student,
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. R. Bertolo),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
March 28
Dr. Satoko Aoki (
Abstract)
The role of proline in the membrane re-entrant helix of caveolin-1
Research Associate,
Division of Biomedical Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
April 4
Greg Morrow (
Abstract)
Formate metabolism in vivo in folate-deficient rats
M.Sc. student,
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. J. Brosnan),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
April 11
Kayode Balogun
Effects of Perinatal and Post-Weaning Dietary Ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 PUFA on Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism
M.Sc. student
Department of Biochemistry – (Dr. S. Cheema)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
This seminar is for partial fulfilment of the M.Sc. to Ph.D. transfer examination requirements
April 25
Nicole Smith (
Abstract)
Molecular Regulation of Adipogenesis by CD24
M.Sc. student,
Department of Biochemistry – (Drs. S. Christian & S. Cheema),
Memorial University of Newfoundland
June 4
Dr. Ramesh K. Goyal (
Abstract)
From Concept to reality: Discovery of newer Antidiabetic compounds
Professor
SPP School of Pharmacy & Technology Management
NIMIM University, Mumbai, India