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- “Taming the diverse beasts within: Sexual dimorphism in piRNA-guided genome defense”March 31, 2023 — 3 p.m.Hutchison Hall, Room 316
- “Engineering models to control cell and tissue forces with light”April 3, 2023 — NoonHutchison Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium
- TBAApril 7, 2023 — 3 p.m.Hutchison Hall, Room 316
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Student Research
The ethics of dark tourism
Julia Granato crisscrossed Europe to study human bone collection and display sites. Now she’s pondering what it means to display and visit human remains.
Continue ReadingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Department of Biology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe it is our responsibility to redress inequities present in our department and to foster a community in which every member feels welcome, safe, and appreciated.
Spotlight On...
Eric Hillpot, Graduate Student
I use several biochemical and biophysical techniques to understand structurally and enzymatically how Sirtuin6 extends lifespan in mammals.