Biochemistry

Colorectal cancer treated with cholesterol inhibitor in U. of I. study

2025-06-23

University of Illinois researchers have successfully treated a common type of colorectal cancer tumor with a cholesterol inhibitor drug, demonstrating a promising treatment for the disease in animal experiments.The study,...

New study reveals critical regulatory role of protein BRD4 in colorectal cancer chemotherapy resistance

2025-06-18

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School of Molecular & Cellular Biology professor Lin-Feng Chen has published new research reporting an important factor driving chemoresistance for patients with colorectal cancer. The research was published in the journal...

Dr. Susan Martinis to deliver 2025 School of MCB convocation address

2025-04-14

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is honored to announce that Dr. Susan Martinis will deliver the convocation address at its 2025 ceremony.The School...

Congratulations to 2024 College of LAS Alumni Award Honoree Dr. Michelle Barton

2025-04-03

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Dr. Michelle (Shelley) Barton’s remarkable career in cancer research, leadership, and graduate education is a testament to resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to scientific advancement. As a researcher, she played a pivotal role in the discovery of TRIM24, a protein found in...

From academia to industry: Dr. Ben Warlick's career journey and advice for students

2025-04-02

Dr. Ben Warlick, a biochemistry alumnus from the Class of 2013, has built a well-rounded career in industry. We sat down with Warlick while he was on campus recently to share his advice with the School of MCB community on career development, transitioning from academia to...

To overcome antibiotic resistance, new research says to let it flow

2025-03-18

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Some notoriously difficult to treat infections may not be as resistant to antibiotics as has been thought, according to new research using a microfluidic device that more closely duplicates the fluid flow found in the body than standard cultures. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign...

Genome map of yerba mate reveals insights into caffeine biosynthesis, paves way for new varieties

2025-03-11

A recent biochemistry PhD graduate was part of the team of researchers to generate the first genome assembly of Yerba mate, a plant species and herbal tea native to South America. The resulting structural data, published in eLife, provides...

Fellowship recipient Dr. Haneui Bae explores liver dysfunctions in Myotonic Dystrophy

2025-03-02

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Shaped by a lifelong curiosity about the brain and a drive to make a tangible impact in medicine, Dr. Haneui Bae investigates the mechanisms and implications of liver dysfunctions in myotonic dystrophy. Recently, she received a two-year fellowship from the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation to support...

College of LAS recognizes two outstanding Biochemistry alumni

2025-02-25

Seven alumni of the University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, including two from the Department of Biochemistry, will be celebrated in April at the college’s 2025 alumni...

American Heart Association awards ‘Fola Adesanya a predoctoral fellowship

2025-02-18

Biochemistry PhD candidate ‘Fola Adesanya has been awarded a 2025 predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association to support his research into the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of heart defects seen...

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