Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Wilson Probes Protein for Disease Clues
Mark Wilson
Scientists believe they have discovered a common link between such disparate diseases as Parkinson's disease and some types of cancer. Studying these links could lead to advances in combating these and other human diseases. UNL biochemist Mark Wilson studies a protein believed to play a critical role in causing mitochondrial abnormalities leading to Parkinson's and some cancers. He's expanding his research with a recent $1.35 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
Scientists now know that inheritable forms of Parkinson's disease develop from mutations in genes found in the mitochondria, the "cellular power plants" that perform a variety of functions within an organism's cells. For example, a genetic mutation that alters the DJ-1 protein disrupts the mitochondria's response to oxidative stress, an imbalance in molecular reactions that can damage cells and lead to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS. more...
Lectures
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, 4PMEntomology Seminar - "Dengue fever: a rising concern in the United States"
Julianne Matczyszyn, Entomology Graduate Student
SVCAA Candidate Washington at Public Reception
Gregory Washington
Gregory Washington, a finalist for the position of senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, is on campus Nov. 22-24 and will give a public presentation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Sheldon Museum of Art.
Washington is the interim dean for the College of Engineering at Ohio State University. He previously served as associate dean for research for the college of engineering and the interim director of the OSU Institute of Energy and Environment. He earned his bachelor's, master's and doctorate, all in mechanical engineering, at North Carolina State University. His core area of interest is in the area of dynamic systems, modeling and control of smart material systems. more...
Nominees Sought for 'Fulfilling the Dream' Award
UNL seeks nominations for the 2011 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award. The university remains committed to diversity and the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This award provides a platform to celebrate and recognize contemporary leaders who are role models both on and off-campus. Nominations are strongly encouraged and may be submitted by all members of the university and the community at large.
The award was established in 1997 to honor individuals who have contributed to the UNL community or the wider Lincoln community by their exemplary action in promoting the goals and vision of King. The awards are presented each January during ceremonies at the university's observance of the King holiday. The 2011 presentation will be Jan. 18. more...
Inside Job; Animal Kingdom Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Inside Job and Animal Kingdom. Inside Job will show through Nov. 25, while Animal Kingdom will screen through Dec. 2.
More information about each of the films and schedules, as well as online ticket purchasing, is available at the Ross website.
