Fathima Nazeer, SUNY Potsdam professor will present DNA Damage and mRNA Maturation: What’s the Connection? at the next Clarkson University Science Café on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:15 pm.
Evidence from mammalian cells suggests links between DNA damage, mRNA maturation and tumorigenesis — the accumulation of genetic mutations within cells. Join Professor Fathima Nazeer (Chemistry, SUNY Potsdam) as she elucidates the interplay between the DNA damage response and mRNA maturation. Nazeer and her students study the roles that specific proteins play in regulating mRNA maturation as part of the cellular DNA damage response. They have found some unexpected interconnections between these two pathways, using relatively simple biochemical techniques. These findings are expected to increase the understanding of some of the molecular mechanisms that lead to tumorigenesis.
Traditionally, Science Cafés have brought together local university and college professors and townspeople in relaxed, informal settings, such as coffeehouses and pubs. For the health and safety of all, we will continue with a virtual platform (ZOOM) for the fall 2021 talks. The speaker will make a short presentation about a topic in his or her field and, as always, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
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The Science Café is sponsored by Clarkson University School of Arts & Sciences, Potsdam NY.