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Scientists have linked neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, to changes in many genes involved in early brain development. However, more research is needed to understand how these gene variants influence the biological mechanisms that underlie these disorders. Anne Bang, PhD, director of Cell Biology at the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics, is part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians working to establish clearer connections between the implicated genes and their effects on brain function and mental health. Under the leadership of Jonathan Sebat, PhD, a professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Cellular & Molecular Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, the group was awarded a $12.7 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to create a new research center to support this work.?https://bit.ly/3BE0veP #neuropsychiatricdisorders #schizophrenia #autism #cellbiology #chemicalgenomics #mentalhealth

??Attention lipid researchers??: Tomorrow, October 11, at 12:00 P.M. PDT, marks the final opportunity to register and submit your poster abstracts for the 2024 ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ????????????. Don’t miss out on this engaging one-day event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. Join a distinguished lineup of leading scientists who are pushing the boundaries of research in this dynamic field. Register today to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8 #biology #biochemistry #lajolla #sandiego #torreypines #torreypinesmesa #phospholipids #sphingolipids #fattyacids #endocannabinoids #epilipidome #lipid #lipds #lipidresearch

Curious about earning your PhD in Biomedical Sciences? Join us for the Sanford Burnham Prebys Open House on October 24th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM over Zoom! Learn more about our institute and how we are committed to discovery, collaboration, and impact. ? ?? Explore Our PhD Program: Dive deep into our world-class research and learn about our interdisciplinary program. ? Meet Our Community: Connect with our faculty, current graduate students, and alumni to get insight on how a PhD can be a part of your scientific career journey. ?? Ask Questions: Get answers about the application process and timeline. ? Whether you're just starting to explore your options or if ready to apply, register today! ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/g_g2FJr6 ? #SanfordBurnhamPrebys #BiomedicalSciences #PhDProgram #PhD #OpenHouse #GraduateSchool #Research #FutureScientists

Alexandre Colas, PhD, was named as the 2024 Mentor of the Year at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Colas is the associate dean of admissions for the Sanford Burnham Prebys Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and associate professor in the institute’s Development, Aging and Regeneration Program. “It is evident that Colas has remarkable mentorship skills and a genuine commitment to fostering both the scientific and professional development of his postdocs and graduate students,” said postdoctoral associate and Postdoctoral Training Advisory Group representative Alicia Llorente Lope, PhD, during her presentation of the Mentor of the Year award.?Read more: https://bit.ly/3zQciWG

Reminder???: There is still time to register for the 2024 ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ????????????, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. Abstract proposals are due Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. PDT. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8

There's still time to register for the?2024 ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ????????????, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. This event will feature a distinguished lineup of experts in this dynamic field, and designed to provide comprehensive insights into a variety of critical topics, including phospholipids and sphingolipids, fatty acids, endocannabinoids and epilipidome. Abstract proposals are due Friday, October 4, 2024. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8

“When I reflect on the most fun I’ve had during my career as a scientist, it was during my postdoctoral fellowship,” said Ye Zheng, PhD, Becky and Ralph S. O'Connor Chair and professor in the NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis at the Salk Institute, during his keynote address at the ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????? at Sanford Burnham Prebys on September 19, 2024.? “As a postdoc, every time I woke up, I would think about my scientific projects and then go to lab to work with interesting people and do exciting experiments. I had few, if any, distractions. It’s a unique opportunity, and I hope you treasure it.” Zheng’s words of encouragement helped set the stage for a day filled with a variety of presentation formats to showcase the work of postdoctoral associates and graduate students at the institute.?Read more: https://bit.ly/3N9yi1L

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. Men have a one in two chance of being diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes; for women, the chance is one in three women. Risk increases with age. Join us for??? ???????????????????????? ??????????: ?????????? ?????? ????????????, a panel discussion and reception featuring our expert aging researchers, Peter Adams PhD and Xiao Tian, PhD, and Kay Yeung, MD, PhD, UC San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center. Register today:?https://bit.ly/3MYB7ml?#cancer #aging #lajolla #sandiego ?????? ?? ???????????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????????? ???? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ????????????.

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have developed a clearer picture of how crucial machinery in the human cell’s recycling process for obsolete and misshapen proteins—known as proteasomes—are formed.? “Proteasomes are absolutely essential for health,” said Jianhua Zhao, PhD, an assistant professor in the Cancer Metabolism and Microenvironment Program and senior author on the new study. “An estimated 80% of proteins within the cell are degraded by proteasomes to maintain a healthy balance as new proteins replace those that have fulfilled their function or became misfolded and potentially harmful.” Zhao and his team published results on September 18, 2024, in Nature Communications, that provide new details about stages in the process of proteasome assembly that had eluded investigators. Issues with proteasomes can contribute to certain cancers and are associated with age-related diseases, so a better understanding of how these prodigious protein degraders are made may lead to new treatments for many conditions.?Read more: https://bit.ly/4dkinIB

Join us for the?2024 ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ????????????, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. This event will feature a distinguished lineup of experts in this dynamic field, and designed to provide comprehensive insights into a variety of critical topics, including #phospholipids and #sphingolipids, #fattyacids, #endocannabinoids and #epilipidome. Abstract proposals are due Friday, October 4, 2024. Learn more:?https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8