24th Annual Richard D. Katz Research Symposium
for Distinguished Majors

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Gilmer Hall 141 1:00-4:00pm

Kuhlmann, Mallory Lynn Wijnen, Herman (Biology)	1:00	Light-dependent Circadian Entrainment of Transcripts
Nakamura, Ayumi Green, Carla (Biology)	1:15	Molecular Analyses of BMAL2, a Circadian Rhythm Protein, Reveal Functional Domains Necessary for Transcriptional Activation
Duong, Sonny Green, Carla (Biology)	1:30	Relationship between Metabolism and Circadian Rhythms: Characterization of the Nocturnin Knockout Mouse
Dunbar, Kristen Hirsh, Jay (Biology)	1:45	Deletions in the Promoter Region of the Serotonin Transporter Gene in Drosophila melanogaster
Refreshments and Viewing of Posters	2:00
Agisim, Miriam Wormington, Michael (Biology)	2:15	Study of RNAi Mechanism during Developmental Regulation of Xenopus laevis
Aye, Myo Sabai Templeton, Dennis (Pathology)	2:30	Oxidative Regulation of Protein Kinases
Fashandi, Ahmad Mandell, James (Pathology)	2:45	Glial Cell Reactions to Axonal Degeneration in the Mouse Olfactory Bulb
Nelson, Lori Wilbur, Henry (Biology)	3:00	The Differential Response of Tree Species to Forest Disturbances
Refreshments and Viewing of Posters	3:15
*Presentation of Awards*	3:30

Posters from students involved in Independent Research, BIOL 491-498, will be on display from 12:00-4:00

AWARDS FOR THE BEST PRESENTATIONS, POSTER AND DISTINGUISHED MENTORS WILL BE PRESENTED.