Hixson Lied Science Building Room G81, Creighton University - 2500 California Plaza - Omaha NE - 68178 - Special Events
Physics Seminar October 30, 2009
A Thermodynamic Approach to Control Gene Expression: Targeting of
DNA Intramolecular Structures with Complementary Strands
Dr. Luis A. Marky, PhD
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and
Eppley Institute for Cancer Research
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Antisense, antigene and siRNA strategies are currently used to control the expression of genes. To this end, our laboratory is currently mimicking the targeting of mRNA by targeting DNA hairpin loops with their partially complementary strands. We use a combination of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and UV melting techniques to investigate the reaction of a variety of DNA hairpin loops (single end loops, dumbbell, threeway junction with two loops and a hairpin with a long bulge) with single strands that are complementary to the bases in the loop and to one strand of their stem, forming duplex products with dangling ends, nicks or with a displaced strand. We determine standard thermodynamic profiles for the unfolding of the hairpin loop and duplex product of each reaction.
Physics Club: Life of Brian
Alumni Award Celebration
Please join us Thursday October 9th at 12:30 for a celebration as we announce the winner of the Alumni Scholarship. Cake and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
Physics Seminar October 16, 2009
Research Opportunities in Polymer Science and Technology: Computer Hardware
Dr. Augustus Ouano
It’s hard to overstate the importance of Polymers in the 21st century economy; in fact life would be very difficult, indeed impossible, without it. 50 years ago, advance technology was more an art than science. Now, technology cannot advance without using the tools that Chemistry and Physics offers. For example, a good understanding of the dissolution kinetics of polymers (Polymer Chain Dynamics) is crucial to micro and nano silicon technology (VLSIC). Hard disk drive capacity would have been limited to MBs rather than TBs without understanding the Physics of wear (Tribology). These areas offer many opportunities for Chemists and Physicists to do interesting and good research.
Physics Seminar October 9, 2009
"Hitting the Road on Mars: The Legacy of the 2004 Mars Exploration Rovers
and the next Missions to Mars"
and particularly, by our nearest planetary neighbor- Mars. From the early
Mariner and Viking missions, to the more recent voyages- Mars has been a
challenging destination. The 'Mars Exploration Rovers' landed on Mars in
January 2004, and have been successfully exploring for over 5 years. Come
hear the story of these ongoing rover missions, and about our next steps in
the robotic exploration of Mars.
Physics Seminar September 25, 2009
Understanding Power Laws of Flood Data to Unlock the Physics of Floods
Ricardo Mantilla, Ph.D. IIHR- Hydroscience & Engineering
College of Engineering
The University of Iowa
Physics Seminar September 18, 2009
On Friday September 18: Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle will hold an interactive session with students to talk about his tenure as engineer and switch to politics.
Follow this link for his biography: http://www.co.douglas.ne.us/omaha/mayor/about-the-mayor. I would encourage you to attend as this would be an excellent opportunity to get to know the personal story of a leader in the Omaha community. Please plan on attending and bring at least someone else to attend this seminar.
Physnic 2009
Safety Training
The Annual physics lab safety training will be held on Tuesday August 25th.
Anyone who works in a lab (or teaches in a lab) is required to go through this training each year. If you cannot be present at this training session, you are required to make arrangements to complete the training on your own before you may work in a lab. (Those working in computer-only labs do not need to complete this training.) If you have any question about whether you need training please check with me and/or your research supervisor.
A lunch will be served just prior to the training, to welcome everyone back to the start of another exciting semester. I hope to see many of you there!
Evening of Reflection 2009
The 2009 Evening of Reflection will be on Sunday, April 26th at the home of Jack Gabel (Map). The program will begin at 4:00 pm and includes dinner. Some of the events of the evening will include:
