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News and Announcements
New Assistant Professor
Matt Dean joined Molecular and Computational Biology in August 2009. He studies the evolution and function of reproductive genes.
MCB Article Published!
The Myron Goodman lab had a major research article published in Nature's
16 Jul issue (460: 359) resolving a long standing question on the role
of RecA in SOS mutagenesis.�� doi:10.1038/nature08178
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*** MCB 2009 RETREAT ***
The Molecular and Computational Biology 2009 Retreat will be held from
Friday evening, November 6th until Sunday, November 8th at Aliso Creek in
Laguna Beach.
Last year's retreat was a huge success and everyone is looking forward to another weekend full of science & fun!!!
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BISC Inter-Section Seminars�� -�� Fall 2009
A series of presentations highlighting ongoing research by your colleagues in
Molecular & Computational Biology, Neurobiology and Marine Environmental Biology as well as guest lecturers that span sectional interests.
Thur 27 August,�� 4:00 pm
Jed Fuhrman - MEB
Changing Perspectives on Marine Microbes
http://college.usc.edu/bisc/people/faculty_display.cfm?Person_ID=1003269
Hedco (HNB 107)
Wed 16 September,�� 4:00 pm
Susan Forsburg - MCB
Visualizing Genome Stability
http://college.usc.edu/bisc/people/faculty_display.cfm?Person_ID=1003257
Irani Hall(RRI 101)
Thur 29 October,�� 4:00 pm
David McKemy - NEUR
What can Peppers, Peppermint and Wasabi
Tell us about Pain?
http://www.usc.edu/programs/neuroscience/faculty/profile.php?fid=55��
Irani Hall (RRI 101)
Thur 19 November,�� 4:00 pm
Distinguished Guest Lecture
Elaine Ostrander
Genetics and the Shape of Dogs
http://www.genome.gov/12513335
Irani Hall (RRI 101)
Thur 3 December,�� 4:00 pm
Distinguished Guest Lecture
Virginia Armbrust
(tba)
http://www.usc.edu/programs/neuroscience/faculty/profile.php?fid=55��
Irani Hall (RRI 101)
Social catalysts will be provided!
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*MCB Graduate Student Association
http://sites.google.com/site/uscmcbgsa/