Category: All Events

2010 Dr. Peter Burgers Receives Honorary Doctorate in Medicine

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On October 23, Dr. Peter Burgers received an honorary doctorate in Medicine from Umeå University, Sweden. In his tribute, the dean of Umeå School of Medicine Bengt Jårvholm praised Dr. Burgers’ internationally recognized scientific contributions to the fields of DNA replication and DNA damage response mechanisms, his strong support for international collaborations, and his valuable mentoring of faculty members at Umeå University. As part of the festivities, Peter gave a scientific lecture at the University, and a general lecture for the Umeå community entitled “Genomes at Risk: Search and Rescue Operations”. The ceremony was followed by a University-wide reception and banquet. Peter’s wife Bonnie and his son Mark attended the celebration. More photos..

2010 Welcome BBQ

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Our department held a “Welcome BBQ” for new postdocs, students, faculty and staff on September 10, 2010. Lots of food, good music and fun! More photos..

2009 Dr. Carl Frieden Receives a Second Century Award

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Dr. Carl Frieden, Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, has been selected to receive the 2009 Second Century Award from Washington University School of Medicine. This honor recognizes those whose long-term commitment and participation have made a significant difference to the university, enabling the School of Medicine to enter its second century with strength and confidence. More photos…