New portrait of Alan Williams unveiled
March 2024
A pioneer in the field of leukocyte membrane proteins, Alan Williams was elected Head of Department in 1991. The unveiling of the new photographic portrait was hosted by the current Head of Department Professor Matthew Freeman earlier this year, in the company of friends and family.
dCas9 roadblocks paving new ways for CRISPRi use
February 2024
In a study published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, the Proudfoot lab demonstrates how the use of dCas9 might affect transcriptional elongation and RNA processing, and how it can be harnessed to manipulate Pol II progression along the gene.
Dunn School celebrates Green Action Week
February 2024
Chris Tang elected Fellow of American Society of Microbiology
February 2024
It has been announced that Professor Chris Tang of the Dunn School has been elected to the Fellowship of the American Society of Microbiology, one of the largest and oldest professional societies.
Dr Anjali Hinch joins the Dunn School
January 2024
Dr Hinch’s team studies mechanisms of meiosis and germline mutagenesis, with a focus on their impacts on human health.
Upcoming Seminar
Dr Yonatan Grad seminar
12/04/2024 2:00 pm
Dr Yonatan Grad
Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Departmental Seminar series
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