Kevin was awarded Best Power at the 2019 Miller Symposium. Way to go!
Check out Leanna’s new RNA editing paper in Cell Chemical Biology here!
Dr. Beal was awarded funding to develop ADAR as a molecular tools for correcting MeCP2 mutations associated with Rett Syndrome.
Read more about it here!
The 4th annual CBP retreat was held in Lake Tahoe for the first time. We heard some great student science, and had engaging responsible conduct of research discussions. Thanks to our keynote speaker Dr. Ben Shen, for an inspiring talk!
We want to congratulate Scott for his graduation for completing his Ph.D. in Chemistry! We also want to wish him the best at his new position as a Post-Doctoral fellow in the Jaffrey lab at Cornell University! We hope you are already adapted to cold winters, good luck!
Erin is one of two trainees selected for the 2018-2019 cohort of the Chemical Biology Program training grant. During this fellowship she will complete a rotation in the Siegel lab.
Check out new papers from Scott and Tim!
Hu, T.; Suter, S. R.; Mumbleau, M. M.; Beal, P. A., TLR8 activation and inhibition by guanosine analogs in RNA: Importance of functional groups and chain length. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 2017.
DOI:10.1016/j.bmc.2017.11.020
Suter, S. R.; Ball-Jones, A.; Mumbleau, M. M.; Valenzuela, R.; Ibarra-Soza, J.; Owens, H.; Fisher, A. J.; Beal, P. A., “Controlling miRNA-like off-target effects of an siRNA with nucleobase modifications.” Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 2017.
DOI:10.1039/C7OB02654D