At the A-RNA24 conference, Jameel was awarded a poster on using AI models and computational techniques to investigate and classify RNA-binding proteins with the aim of identifying potential inhibitors.
Read moreTemporary lab relocation!!
Due to the discovery of extensive asbestos during G08 renovations, the Kwan/Ataide lab along with all G08 research labs have temporarily moved to various locations on campus.
Read moreQuadruple congratulations to Sienna and Esther for Hons scholarships
Esther and Sienna were each awarded a Faculty of Science Hons and ANISE Pathway Scholarships totaling $10,000.
Read moreCongratulations to Sienna for being awarded a 2023 SydneyNano Taste of Research Award.
Many congratulations Sienna!
Sydney Nano's Taste of Research Awards ($2500) are awarded to high-calibre undergraduate coursework students to undertake research with leading academics in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology during the summer/winter break (https://www.sydney.edu.au/nano/education/scholarships.html#taste-of-research). These awards are very competitive with only four being awarded across the whole University. The award has allowed Sieena to investigate the control mechanism of hydrophobin assembly to build the next-generation coatings for medical implants.
Sydney Nano's Taste of Research Awards ($2500) are awarded to high-calibre undergraduate coursework students to undertake nanoscience research.
Read moreInventor Mentor Program
Ann was one of 12 researchers from USyd selected to participate in the inaugural Inventor Mentorship Program run by the Sydney Knowledge Hub.
Read moreCongratulations to Dr Jessica Zhong for the 2023 EMCR Infectious Diseases Drug Discovery Seed Grant
Jessica, a postdoc with Sandro, has been a close collaborator with the Kwan lab on the antimicrobial development project. Jessica has just been awarded $50k to work on our collaboration on PNAs.
Read moreCongratulations to Esther for being awarded a 2022 SydneyNano Taste of Research Award.
Esther has the Sydney Nano's Taste of Research Awards ($2500) to investigate whether modified RNAs have potential as stable RNA decoys for next-generation biotech tools and therapeutics. Many congratulations Esther!
Read moreCongratulations to Maddy for being awarded the 2022 ANSTO’s Neutron and Deuteration Impact Award
Maddy has won the 2022 ANSTO’s Neutron and Deuteration Impact Awards (https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/anstos-neutron-and-deuteration-impact-awards) for her work in the expression and purification of isotopically labelled proteins as part of the novel antimicrobial development project.
Read moreCongratulations to Maddy for being awarded The Greg Ralston Memorial Prize from the Sydney Protein Group (SPG)
The Greg Ralston Memorial Prize sponsored by The Sydney Protein Group is a $500 travel award for a BSc (Hons) student who plans to continue to a PhD. Well done Maddy and a great looking poster!
Read moreThe Kwan lab is one of three laboratories showcased at the International Science School (ISS) 2022 virtual lab tour
The Kwan lab was showcased at ISS 2022 which is an intensive program during the winter break for Year 11 and 12 students to experience STEM at university. A live-streamed lab tour featuring Ann, Tom, Esther, Feiyun, Lou, Aston and collaborator Sandro along with research techniques and facilities was showcased.
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