Category Archives: Student success
What are we reading for our DEIA meeting?
Every two months we pick an article or webinar on the vast primary research in DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and access) scholarship. This week we’re checking out Reyes and Duran’s work, “Higher education scholars challenging deficit thinking: an analysis of … Continue reading
Welcome, new scientists!
We are excited to host undergraduate scientists Sean Alfaro-Cunningham (UCSD/SDSU CREATE Scholars) Grace Viljoen (SDSU STEM Pathways), and Melina Urquidez (SDSU MESA) to the lab this summer!
Check out our Letter in Science!
A collaboration with social and clinical psychologists Dustin Thoman, Ivan Hernandez, Jessi Smith, and Miguel Villodas has given me a chance to participate in and learn a lot about the scientific research behind a passion of mine — equitable access to … Continue reading
Check out our latest paper in Nature Comm!
Check out our latest work in Nature Communications! Here we show that distinct structural features in tumor-driving IDH1 mutants drive their unique catalytic profiles and lead to differences in an allosteric pocket that may impact inhibitor resistance. A great collaboration … 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
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!🥂🎓🎉🍾
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!