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We say goodbye to Dr. Joi Weeks
Dr. Joi LaGrace Weeks passed away Monday, September 14 from complications related to breast cancer. After her diagnosis this summer, one month after successfully defending her PhD, she faced cancer as she did all of life’s challenges – with a sharp analytical mind, steadfast … Continue reading
New funding, who dis?
We are so excited to report that the NIH has entrusted us with precious federal dollars to support our work on understanding the features of IDH1 activity in health and disease. Stay tuned for a postdoc job posting….
New paper in Biochem J!
Check out our new paper establishing mechanisms of pH-regulated catalysis of IDH1! Some cool implications for cancer. https://portlandpress.com/biochemj/article/doi/10.1042/BCJ20200311/225945/An-acidic-residue-buried-in-the-dimer-interface-of?searchresult=1
Getting ready for safe science!
Dr. Sohl’s been busy getting the lab safe for limited return!
AMANDA, MS!
Congratulations to Amanda, honorary Sohlmate who successfully defended her MS! What a great day! We are so proud of you and know you have great science ahead of you!🥂🎓🎉🍾
We must actively fight to eliminate systemic racism
DR. JOI!
This is the face of a woman who has just been told she’s become DR. Joi Weeks! We are so proud of this talented scientist who did a truly extraordinary job defending her PhD today! We are honored to have … Continue reading
DR. DIEGO!
This is the face of a man who has just been told he’s become DR. Diego Avellaneda Matteo! We are so proud of this outstanding scientist who did a wonderful job defending his PhD today! We are honored to have … Continue reading
Congrats, new MARC Scholar!
We are so proud of Nalani for being selected for a prestigious MARC scholarship. Congratulations! We are looking forward to continued scientific discoveries with you!