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• Welcome New PhDs to the Centre for Programmable Biological Matter! - We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new PhD students, Yasmin, Etna, Greg, Will, Julia, and Aby who joined the Centre for Programmable Biological Matter on 1 October 2024. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey filled with discovery, innovation, and academic growth. We are confident that you will contribute significantly…
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• Bionano 2024: A Hub for Cutting-Edge Research and Collaboration - Bionano 2024 Speakers
• Lab Refurbishment Launch Celebrated on 4th September - Lab CG207 in the Chemistry Building
• We have revealed structures of human pseudouridine synthase 3 in a complex with tRNA - Figure caption Lin and Kleemann et al. explore the molecular mechanisms that drive the specificity of human PUS3 and show that the formation of its homodimer is ultimately necessary for the specific modification of tRNAs. (Artwork by Ting-Yu Lin) During my previous work at Malopolska Centrum Biotechnology in Jagiellonian University (Poland), I worked with Dr.…
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• CPBM Team Building Event - Durham, UK — Our dynamic and innovative research group, recently concluded a successful two-day team building event. The event aimed to foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and strengthen bonds among team members. Day 1: On-Campus Presentations and Team Building On the first day, Lab members gathered on campus for a series of engaging presentations. Diverse team members…
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• Jonathan’s Whirlwind Week in Japan: Symposiums, Seminars and Sushi. - Tokyo, Japan  – Jonathan embarked on a whirlwind week-long journey in Japan. His mission? To attend symposiums, deliver seminars and enjoy the Japanese culture once again! Travelling from Tokyo to Nara was the first stretch of his journey attending the pre- ISBC2924 symposium being held at the Todaiji Culture Centre, Nara. This event was held…
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• Durham/Norwich Collaboration - Jonathon Liston joined colleagues in Norwich during the second week of April to express and purify a series of mutants of the enzyme gyrase in part of an ongoing collaboration between the CPBM and the Ghilarov Lab at the John Innes Centre. The proteins are now with us in Durham for assays to be completed…
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• Congratulations to Dr. Zuza Pakosz-Stepien – A Journey to Excellence - In a momentous occasion, Zuza successfully earned her Ph.D. degree, marking the end of years of dedication, hard work and commitment. Behind every successful PhD stands a supportive network of peers and mentors. Heartfelt thanks go to Prof Jonathan Heddle for the time and support given to Zuza to achieve her success. Zuza returned to…
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• Team Heddle Enjoys Fun-Filled Afternoon: Lunch and Bowling! - In a delightful break from the usual work routine, the Heddle Lab team recently embarked on a memorable outing that combined good food, camaraderie, and a dash of friendly competition. The team started with a quick lunch at The Food Pit in Durham and then headed over to Lane 7 bowling alley. Some were seasoned…
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Events

• Bionano 2024 - 12 & 13 September 2024 Durham UniversityMain Lecture Theatre (MCS0001)Mathematics Building About the Workshop We are holding our fifth bi-annual BIONANO Meeting, but this time in the United Kingdom. This follows the previous highly successful meeting held in Germany in 2022. This year we will be meeting to discuss new ideas and share our progress…
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