Through collaborative and multidisciplinary research, the BSI works to solve major biological challenges by developing new scientific methods and technologies.
The BSI is pleased to introduce 2011 as the start of the first research theme:The Eye and Vision
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Recent BSI Publication
A nucleotide phosphatase activity in the nucleotide binding domain of an orphan resistance protein from rice. Fenyk S, de San Eustaquio Campillo A, Pohl E, Hussey PJ, Cann MJ. J Biol Chem. 2011 Dec 8. [Epub ahead of print]
(18 Jan 2012)
Recent BSI Publication
Cyanobacterial metallochaperone inhibits deleterious side reactions of copper. Tottey S, Patterson C, Banci L, BertiniI, FelliI C, PavelkovaA, DaintyS J, PernilR, Waldron K J, Foster A W, Robinson N J, PNAS, 2011, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1117515109.
(18 Jan 2012)
Recent BSI Publication
Synthesis and molecular structure of a perfluorinated pyridyl carbanion. Colgin N, Tatum N J, Pohl E, Cobb S L, Sandford G, Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 133 (2012) 33-37.
(18 Jan 2012)
Durham International Research and Enterprise Fellowships
The closing date for Durham International Fellowships for Research and Enterprise is fast approaching. The closing date for Addison Wheeler and Junior Research Fellowships is is 20 January 2012, and the closing date for Senior Research Fellowships is 27 January 2012.
For further information on all of the fellowships, please visit the DIFeREns website.
(12 Dec 2011)
Latest BSI Newsletter
To read the latest BSI newsletter please click here. Articles include Fight for Sight: Improving the Success of Cataract Surgery; Structural Biology: A Platform for Copper Pumps; BSI-led Research Enters Alzheimer's Clinical Trial. To contribute an article or suggest a topic please contact admin.bsi@durham.ac.uk.
(28 Nov 2011)
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The BSI hosts a programme of events that cover the spectrum of the biophysical sciences, designed to stimulate discussion and collaboration and are open to anyone who would like to attend.
Wednesday 15 February 2012
How the Physical Sciences can Enhance Life Science Research
The Durham University Biophysical Sciences Institute is pleased to invite you to a half day symposium focusing on how the physical sciences can enhance life science research. The symposia will start with a series of presentations by invited speakers, internationally recognised for their application of biophysics, followed by a reception and poster session.
The half day symposium will be held in the Lindesfarne Centre, st Aidan's College.
Contact alex.probert@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Dragons' Den Networking Event
2 to 5pm, 7 March, Kingsley Barrett Room (CLC 407)
This event is for those interested in applying for Dragons' Den funding. It is aimed at those but have no specific project in mind as well as those who already have a fully formed project and project team lined up.
Contact alex.probert@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Thursday 19 April 2012
Exploring Trypanosoma brucei's lipid biosynthesis for drug targets
The seminar: Exploring Trypanosoma brucei's lipid biosynthesis for drug targets, will be presented by Dr Terry Smith (St-Andrews).
2pm, 19 April, Durham University, location to be confirmed.
- Final Programme 25th January (last modified: 25 January 2012)
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