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U-M Life Sciences Institute Newsletter — September 2016
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SPOTLIGHT

Journey to Nepal: a story of science & family

In addition to continuing his search for new antibiotics and medicinal molecules, LSI faculty member David H. Sherman also recently contributed to a water quality project around Mt. Everest. And he had an unusual research partner — his daughter Hannah. Read More
RESEARCH HEADLINES
Researchers 'solve' key Zika virus protein
LSI researchers have revealed the molecular structure of a protein produced by the Zika virus. The study adds new information that could help guide the design of a potential vaccine or antiviral drugs. Read More
Atomic-level snapshots provide a map for the development of anti-parasite drugs
A collaboration between researchers at the LSI and several institutions in Israel has revealed detailed structural infromation about the ribosome of a parasite responsible for an array of tropical diseases. Read More
LSI faculty member Alison Narayan named one of Chemical & Engineering News' Talented 12
Narayan, who joined the LSI faculty last year following a postdoctoral fellowship in the Sherman lab, is among the second annual class of early career chemists to be featured as "rising stars." Read More
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HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome, LSI Director Roger Cone!

On Sept. 1, Roger D. Cone, Ph.D., officially started in his new role as Mary Sue Coleman Director of the Life Sciences Institute. Many members from his lab at Vanderbilt University will be joining him at the LSI.

Zika research grabs headlines

Research led by faculty member Janet Smith's lab was highlighted by news outlets including the Chicago Tribune, Michigan Radio, the 21st show on Illinois Public Radio, and WDIV-TV. 

Campus Connections

Click image to view full size — The LSI has many research and educational connections across U-M: our jointly appointed faculty, students from a variety of departments working in our labs, campus-wide programs we support and administrate, and our core technology resources for investigators, among others. (Illustration by LSI Multimedia Designer Stephanie King.)

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