June 06, 2025
QB3-Berkeley scientists peek in on algae at night to discover how these organisms prepare for another stressful day on the job. After a long day at work, we humans might recharge by sipping tea, soaking in a candle-lit bubble bath, and finally getting some shut eye. What do algae do to unwind? These tiny photosynthesizers…
April 17, 2025
When most people hear about a fishing expedition in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, they might picture researchers snorkeling through coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea or diving into crystal-clear cenotes, surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery. But nothing I had imagined—or Googled—before my first field trip came close to the reality we faced in our search for pupfishes.…
April 08, 2025
Cualquier persona que escuche que una expedición de pesca tendrá lugar en la Península de Yucatán, México, se imaginaría que cómo investigadores, estaríamos haciendo snorkel o buceando entre arrecifes de coral en las cálidas aguas del Caribe, o bien en hermosos cenotes con aguas turquesas, rodeados de paisajes idílicos. Sin embargo, cualquier cosa que pudiese…
March 31, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet with Suzanne Baker, head of Cellular and Tissue Imaging at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, ahead of her Professional in Residence at QB3-Berkeley on April 9th. Graduate students and postdocs can register here for Baker’s visit. We had a wonderful time chatting about science, hobbies, and…
March 04, 2025
Lee Bishop, the Biotech and Design Lead at the Lawrence Hall of Science, has built a career bridging the worlds of science, education, and communication. Ahead of his Professional in Residence on March 20th, he shares insights into his role, the challenges of designing educational experiences, and advice for those considering a similar career path.…
February 11, 2025
Scientists are leveraging the modular nature of polyketide synthases (PKSs), or biologically-based, multi-domain enzymes, to design molecules in a way that could revolutionize everything from pharmaceuticals to biofuels. In the world of chemistry, the smallest changes can have profound impacts. Altering even a single carbon atom in a molecule can completely change its function and…
January 29, 2025
Abe Anderson, PhD, is a Computational Biology Scientific Associate Director in Precision Medicine at Amgen. He is joining QB3-Berkeley’s Professional in Residence (PIR) program in February 2025 and will be leveraging his background to host a virtual program on career development; trainees are invited to register for this PIR program. Anderson spoke with graduate student…
January 16, 2025
How a small group of scientists has grown into a collaborative community For most graduate students, a 4:00 pm meeting on a Friday is the last place they would choose to be. But if you walk into 4163 VLSB, you’ll see a gathering of graduate students, postdocs, PIs, and other curious scientists listening intently to…