Edison Biotechnology Institute

Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce that the Edison Biotechnology Institute has officially rebranded to the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging ! This transformation marks a new chapter in our journey, filled with innovation, growth, and endless possibilities.

Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and we can't wait to share all the amazing developments and opportunities that lie ahead. Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure together!

Stay tuned for updates and thank you for being a part of our community. Let's make the future brighter than ever!

Congratulations to EBI students who have received awards to fund their research projects through the Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF), the John J. Kopchick awards and a scholarship for the “I am an Entrepreneur Campaign.”

EBI’S PURF AWARD RECIPIENTS:
-Hailey Payne
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,469 Title: Creating and standardizing a skin explant model for studying solar damage and repair
-Tina Athans
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu $1,500 Title: Effect of Ultraviolent Induced Activation of Constitutive Nitric Oxide Synthase in Fibroblasts (Part 2)

EBI’S KOPCHICK AWARD RECIPIENTS:
-Evelyn Potter
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,500 Title: Analyzing the Effects of UVB Radiation on the Lipid Raft of the Endoplasmic Reticulum
-Jolie Bogart
Mentor, Dr. Edward List
$1,500 Title: Evaluating IGF-1 Expression during High Fat Feeding Beginning Early in Life
-Tina Athans
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,500 Title: Effect of Ultraviolet Induced Activation of Constitutive Nitric Oxide Synthase in Fibroblasts (Part 1)

EBI’S “I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR CAMPAIGN” SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT:
-Yuxi Zhou
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$500 “Zhou expects to graduate in 2022 with a Ph.D in chemistry and biochemistry, and she is eager to combine her knowledge
in the field of biochemistry with business expertise to create improvement and innovation in the field.”

15 undergraduate student, including 9 from the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) jointed EBI for summer research through HTC-EBI research program, PACE and Chemistry TA program. The whole-wall of NMR information with the little sunflower was prepared by Mara Kessler, a HTC student in Dr. Han's lab.