2019 Seminars

Basic to Biotech: The importance of research in biotechnological discovery

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Biochemistry and Biotechnology Program

1:00-1:45 pm
Dr. Karmella Haynes, Emory University
“Using engineered proteins to control genes in hard-to-treat cancer cells”

1:50-2:35 pm
Dr. Christian Harding, VaxNewMo
A simple platform for glycoengineering conjugate vaccines using E. coli as a host

2:40-3:10 pm
Coffee Break

3:10-3:55 pm
Dr. Kevin Moeller, Washington University in St. Louis
“Exploiting the synergy between electrochemistry and organic synthesis to address challenges on the chemistry/biology interface”

4:00-4:45 pm
Aimee Hood, Bayer Crop Science
“Communicating science to the public – an unexpected career turn”

4:45-5:15 pm
Meet the speakers

Friday, November 8, 2019
Benton Hall Room 103

Admission is free and all are welcome!

For directions, parking passes, or questions, please contact Leah Trimble at 314-516-6203 or trimblel@umsl.edu