Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Med students honor outstanding educators

Students cite meditation, feedback and passion for teaching in nominating Hirschmann, Golden Apple awardees.

Jun 5, 2017

Dr. Oberley-Deegan receives Maurer Award

Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, Ph.D., received the Harold M. Maurer, M.D. & Beverly Maurer Scientific Achievement Award at the 15th Annual Tribute Spring Luncheon.

May 3, 2017

From left, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., Beverly Maurer, Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, Ph.D., and Dave Crouse, Ph.D., board president of the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures

Justin Mott, M.D., Ph.D.: Outstanding teacher

Dr. Mott will receive the Outstanding Teacher Award at Thursday’s annual faculty meeting.

Apr 18, 2017

Justin Mott, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC to honor seven outstanding faculty members

Chancellor Gold to deliver annual state-of-the-campus address at April 20 awards ceremony

Apr 13, 2017

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

New master’s track in biochemistry, molecular biology

Co-directors and designers of the track are assistant professors Laurey Steinke, Ph.D., and Melissa Teoh-Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Feb 24, 2017

From left, Melissa Teoh-Fitzgerald, Ph.D., and Laurey Steinke, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientist Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.

Dr. Jain’s research focus is on pancreatic cancer.

Jan 9, 2017

Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.

New Investigator R. Katherine Hyde, Ph.D.

Dr. Hyde works to identify new drug targets and treatments for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Jan 4, 2017

R. Katherine Hyde, Ph.D.

Spinoff company may aid research efforts

Partnership with the state may help advance David Oupicky, Ph.D.’s cancer-treatment research.

Oct 14, 2016

David Oupicky, Ph.D.

New faculty spotlight: Kishore Challagundla, Ph.D.

For Dr. Challagundla, research is about the chemistry between passion, imagination and love of science.

Aug 22, 2016

Kishore Challagundla, Ph.D.

Goal: Early detection of pancreatic cancer

Surinder Batra, Ph.D., seeking a marker that will enable earlier diagnosis.

Jul 29, 2016

Surinder Batra, Ph.D., Stokes-Shackleford Professor and chair of biochemistry and molecular biology