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    Celebrating RNA Day with Dr. Thoru Pederson

    Join us (the BMB) in celebrating RNA Day by learning more about the innovative bioengineering by the Pederson Lab.

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    Dr. Brian Kelch Receives the Education Service Award, 2024

    Dr. Brian Kelch received the Education Service Award in 2024! Learn more about his dedication to education in this blog post.

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May 2026

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    CANCELLED--RIPS, Cintia Horta, Redding Lab

    CANCELLED--RIPS, Cintia Horta, Redding Lab LRB816 May 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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    CANCELLED--Dr. Karen Mruk (East Carolina University)

    CANCELLED--Dr. Karen Mruk (East Carolina University) LRB 816 12:00
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    RIPS, Rogerio Silva, Thompson Lab

    RIPS, Rogerio Silva, Thompson Lab LRB816 3:30 pm
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    Dr. Francesca Massi

    Dr. Francesca Massi LRB 816 12:00
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    RIPS, Oscar Lam and Jagroop Kaur, Ryder and Schiffer Labs

    RIPS, Oscar Lam and Jagroop Kaur, Ryder and Schiffer Labs LRB816 May 15, 2026 3:30 pm
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    Dr. Lingjun Li (University of Wisconsin, Madison)

    Dr. Lingjun Li (University of Wisconsin, Madison) LRB 816 12:00 pm
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    BMB Celebration!

    BMB Celebration! LRB, 9th Floor Lobby 12:00
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    RIPS, Megan McNeil and Issa Yusuf, Massi and Xu labs

    RIPS, Megan McNeil and Issa Yusuf, Massi and Xu labs May 22, 2026 3:30 PM
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    Memorial Day Holiday All Day
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