UMN Department of Medicinal Chemistry News & Events tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012-01-19:/cross025/myblog//15538 2013-04-16T13:13:35Z News and Events for Medicinal Chemistry Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en Summer Fellowships Awarded to Harki lab members tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.392437 2013-04-16T13:07:53Z 2013-04-16T13:13:35Z Two members of Dr. Dan Harki's research group were awarded fellowships for Summer 2013. Undergraduate Jacob Edwards received a Department of Chemistry Heisig/Gleysteen Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Pharm.D. II student Bo Hu received a College of Pharmacy Melendy/Peter's Summer Research... johns169 Two members of Dr. Dan Harki's research group were awarded fellowships for Summer 2013.

Undergraduate Jacob Edwards received a Department of Chemistry Heisig/Gleysteen Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Pharm.D. II student Bo Hu received a College of Pharmacy Melendy/Peter's Summer Research Scholarship.

]]> Gunda Georg - Kare11 news tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.387667 2013-03-06T16:35:55Z 2013-03-06T16:37:54Z ITDD Director Gunda Georg's work with Dr. Jim Maher at the Mayo Clinic is the subject of a Kare11 story published February 25, "Research Partnership Uncovers Cancer Clues."... johns169 ITDD Director Gunda Georg's work with Dr. Jim Maher at the Mayo Clinic is the subject of a Kare11 story published February 25, "Research Partnership Uncovers Cancer Clues."

]]> Dr. Gunda Georg - Star Tribune feature story tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.387653 2013-03-06T14:57:24Z 2013-03-06T16:32:46Z The Star Tribune featured the story "Long-promised Pill for men gets new approach" on the front page of its Sunday, March 3 Variety section. The story includes information and quotes from Dr. Georg, Department Head of Medicinal Chemistry, about her... johns169 The Star Tribune featured the story "Long-promised Pill for men gets new approach" on the front page of its Sunday, March 3 Variety section. The story includes information and quotes from Dr. Georg, Department Head of Medicinal Chemistry, about her current research targeting sperm motility.

]]> Dr. Gunda Georg awarded Volwiller Research Achievement Award tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.386603 2013-02-25T17:37:10Z 2013-02-25T17:40:45Z Professor Gunda Georg, Department Head of Medicinal Chemistry and Director of the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, was selected to receive the annual Volwiller Research Achievement Award. The award is sponsored by the Abbott Fund and was established as... johns169 Professor Gunda Georg, Department Head of Medicinal Chemistry and Director of the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, was selected to receive the annual Volwiller Research Achievement Award. The award is sponsored by the Abbott Fund and was established as the research prize in academic pharmacy. The award consists of a gold medal and a $12,500 cash prize. Dr. Georg will also be honored during the annual AACP meeting in Chicago in July.

]]> Dr. Peter Dosa - MN Partnership Grant tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.386602 2013-02-25T17:33:33Z 2013-02-25T17:36:32Z The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology & Medical Genomics has awarded $775,577 to Peter Dosa, Associate Program Director in the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, for his project "Novel Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glaucoma." Michael Fautsch of the... johns169 The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology & Medical Genomics has awarded $775,577 to Peter Dosa, Associate Program Director in the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, for his project "Novel Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glaucoma." Michael Fautsch of the Mayo Clinic will collaborate on the project.

]]> Dr. Gunda Georg - Male Contraceptive news coverage tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.385463 2013-02-14T22:26:10Z 2013-02-25T17:41:15Z Dr. Gunda Georg, Medicinal Chemistry Department Head and Director of the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, is quoted in a featured story on the College of Pharmacy home page. The February 12 posting discusses the history and development of... johns169 Dr. Gunda Georg, Medicinal Chemistry Department Head and Director of the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, is quoted in a featured story on the College of Pharmacy home page. The February 12 posting discusses the history and development of a male contraceptive pill.

Dr. Georg's research was also covered by the Minnesota Daily and HealthTalk.

]]> Teacher of the Semster, Fall 2012 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.384407 2013-02-06T17:58:09Z 2013-02-06T18:02:10Z The PharmD students have chosen their 2012 Professors of the Semester for Fall 2012. This semester, Professor David Ferguson was honored by the Twin Cities class of 2016.... johns169 The PharmD students have chosen their 2012 Professors of the Semester for Fall 2012. This semester, Professor David Ferguson was honored by the Twin Cities class of 2016.

]]> Dr. David Ferguson - HealthTalk story tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2013:/cross025/myblog//15538.381939 2013-01-09T14:26:08Z 2013-01-09T14:28:16Z Professor David Ferguson gave his expert perspective in the January 2 Academic Health Center HealthTalk story "Adderall use in the NFL is 'cheating'."... johns169 Professor David Ferguson gave his expert perspective in the January 2 Academic Health Center HealthTalk story "Adderall use in the NFL is 'cheating'."

]]> Dr. Peter Dosa - Discovery & Translation Grant tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.380722 2012-12-12T21:26:20Z 2012-12-12T21:31:21Z Peter Dosa, Associate Program Director in the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, received a $50,000 grant from the Office of Discovery and Translation for the project "Development of Novel Therapeutics for Glaucoma." The grant is in collaboration with Michael... johns169 Peter Dosa, Associate Program Director in the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery & Development, received a $50,000 grant from the Office of Discovery and Translation for the project "Development of Novel Therapeutics for Glaucoma." The grant is in collaboration with Michael Fautsch of the Mayo Clinic.

]]> Dr. Gunda Georg - SciBX story tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.378932 2012-12-04T18:35:40Z 2012-12-04T18:48:45Z ITDD Director Gunda Georg is quoted in the November 26 SciBX online article "Solving triptolide," which discusses her research with Dr. Ashok Saluja and the development of minnelide.... johns169 ITDD Director Gunda Georg is quoted in the November 26 SciBX online article "Solving triptolide," which discusses her research with Dr. Ashok Saluja and the development of minnelide.

]]> Dr. Carston (Rick) Wagner - new AAAS Fellow tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.375692 2012-11-30T17:58:53Z 2012-11-12T18:00:49Z Professor Carston Wagner was elected as a Fellow of the Association by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council.... johns169 Professor Carston Wagner was elected as a Fellow of the Association by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council.

]]> Ran Dai - 2012-13 Bighley Grad Fellowship tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.376894 2012-11-20T14:16:11Z 2012-11-20T14:18:59Z Graduate student Ran Dai from Professor Barry FInzel's lab has been awarded a College of Pharmacy Bighley Fellowship award for 2012-13.... johns169 Graduate student Ran Dai from Professor Barry FInzel's lab has been awarded a College of Pharmacy Bighley Fellowship award for 2012-13.

]]> Dr. Michael Walters - Role Model for Young Scientists tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.376823 2012-11-19T20:10:59Z 2012-11-19T20:17:32Z ITDD Lead & Probe Discovery Director Mike Walters was the November featured speaker at the Young Scientist Roundtable at Wayzata Central Middle School, a free program for students K-12 to learn more about science. He presented "From urea to lipitor:... johns169 ITDD Lead & Probe Discovery Director Mike Walters was the November featured speaker at the Young Scientist Roundtable at Wayzata Central Middle School, a free program for students K-12 to learn more about science. He presented "From urea to lipitor: The art and science of molecular construction."

]]> Nick Struntz - American Heart Association Fellowship tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.376761 2012-11-19T15:03:24Z 2012-11-19T15:08:32Z Nick Struntz, a fourth year grad student in the Harki lab, was awarded an American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship for his project "Development of photochemically regulated DNA decoys to control NF-κB activity." Beginning January 1, 2013, he will receive $52,000... johns169 Nick Struntz, a fourth year grad student in the Harki lab, was awarded an American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship for his project "Development of photochemically regulated DNA decoys to control NF-κB activity." Beginning January 1, 2013, he will receive $52,000 over two years.

]]> Amit Gangar - Dissertation Fellowship honor tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/cross025/myblog//15538.375691 2012-11-12T16:43:32Z 2012-11-13T16:29:13Z Med Chem grad student Amit Gangar in the Wagner lab was honored as one of the top fifteen of 137 University of Minnesota Dissertation Fellows for 2012-13. Of three fellows in the College of Pharmacy, he was selected to present... johns169 Med Chem grad student Amit Gangar in the Wagner lab was honored as one of the top fifteen of 137 University of Minnesota Dissertation Fellows for 2012-13. Of three fellows in the College of Pharmacy, he was selected to present his research on "Self-assembled nanostructures for the cellular delivery of small molecules, DNA and proteins for the treatment of cancer" in a November 6 seminar.

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