Congratulations to SACNAS for receiving the University of Utah 2023 Leadership in Inclusive Excellence Award, which was received by current SACNAS president Deirdre Mack and former president Faith Bowman.
Biochemistry Professor, Jared Rutter and Biochemistry research instructor, Kevin Hicks won the Innovation Impact Award, as part of the inaugural 2023 University of Utah Innovation Awards.
Tanya Espino-Sanchez , a first-generation graduate student, currently working on her PhD in Paul Sigala's lab, published a personal essay in eLife sharing her journey and challenges in academia.
Biochem faculty, Keren Hilgendorf has been named a 2023 Pew Scholar for her work elucidating how stem cells use an antenna-like appendages to integrate their molecular signals.
We are very sorry to note the passing of Marjorie Riches Gunn, a wonderful person and great friend to our University of Utah Department of Biochemistry. Marge had long-time ties...
After an outstanding career, our beloved distinguished professor, Dana Carroll, is retiring. On May 5th, from 1 to 5 PM, Dana's colleagues and friends celebrated his amazing achievements.
Dana Carroll, distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry is the 2023 recipient of the Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence in recognition of his pioneering work in genome editing.
“We’re discovering how nature has evolved to ‘drug’ its own proteins and pathways,” says Jared Rutter, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at University of Utah.
University of Utah biochemistry professor Justin English, speaks on dysregulation of G-protein coupled receptors and the vital role these receptors play in human health.
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Sigala, SACNAS Utah Advisor & Biochemistry faculty, for receiving the University of UTAH's 2022 Inclusive Excellence Faculty Award!
Janet Iwasa in Biochemistry and Ofer Rog in the School of Biological Sciences, team up to host a seminar and workshop called, "Re-Imagining a Cellular Space Occupied by Condensates."
24 Outstanding postdoctoral scholars will visit the University on Sept. 29-30 to share their exciting science during the 2-day Postdoctoral Rising Stars Symposium, which will feature the McCloskey Lecture by...
Keren Hilgendorf received a V Scholar Award from the V Foundation for her work on obesity-accelerated breast cancer. Stay tuned for her lab's exciting new discoveries. #VictoryOverCancer #CancerResearch
A University of Utah Health-led multi-institutional research center that studies the inner workings and vulnerabilities of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, recently received a five-year, $28 million...
Matthew Miller, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biochemistry at University of Utah Health, was named as a 2022 Pew Scholar for his exploration of the cellular machines that help accurately...
Warmest congratulations to Bil Clemons for his election to the US National Academy of Sciences! Bil was a Graduate Student in our department from 1995-2000, where he worked with Venki...
Whether University of Utah Health scientist Janet Iwasa, PhD, is bringing tiny molecules to life or sewing fantastical costumes, she is motivated by a challenge.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to three University of Utah Health scientists through its competitive High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) program.
University of Utah Biochemistry associate professor, Helena Safavi, along with scientists at Stanford and Copenhagen have created a modified form of human insulin based on venom from marine snails.
University of Utah Biochemistry associate professor, Helena Safavi, speaks on the importance of research into painkilling compounds in deep water cone snails.
Congratulations to PhD student Shai-Anne Nalder in Paul Sigala's lab, who received the prestigious National Science Foundation Award from the Graduate Research Fellowship Program!
Congratulations to Dr. Scott Summers, Department Chair and Professor of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology, who received the first "William J. Rutter Endowed Chair in Biochemistry".
