NMSU Molecular Biology Program

Congratulations to our research and teaching Assistance winners! Great job Jacob on research and Fatima on teaching!

As we approach Spring Commencement, let’s take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our graduates from the 23-24 academic year!
🎉Join us in congratulating Dr. Batool Al-Khatib for earning her doctorate in Molecular Biology & Interdisciplinary Life Sciences in December 2023. This milestone is a testament to her years of relentless effort and unwavering dedication.
🥼During her time at NMSU, Batool conducted research under the guidance of Dr. Rebecca Creamer, resulting in her dissertation titled “Immunolocalization and Cytopathic Effect of Beet Curly Top Virus and Groel Chaperon Protein of Endosymbionts in Vector Tissues and Hosts.” She also played a pivotal role as the primary technician for the MBIL program’s Sequencing Facility. 🥽
🎓Congratulations, Batool! We’re so proud of you, and we wish you nothing but continued success in your future endeavors! 👏

This week we introduce Fatima Muhammad, a PhD student in Molecular Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences and a member of the Mol. Bio GSO.
She has her first and second degrees in Biochemistry and is currently carrying out her research in Dr Yukl’s Lab. Her research focuses on the “Expression, Isolation, and Purification of Proteins” to determine their function. Her career goal is to become a Professor in the field of Protein Biochemistry by integrating traditional and molecular techniques.
She loves challenges - she sees failed experiments as a way to learn new approaches via troubleshooting. She also loves traveling, cooking, and hanging out with friends.
Find her on LinkedIn:https://lnkd.in/g-hwY4wA

Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2024! 🎉

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing graduate students who have been part of our program over the past (almost) 35 years. We wouldn’t be here today without every one of you. 🌟

To our past students: Thank you for your contributions, your achievements, and the impact you continue to make in your respective fields. Your legacy lives on through the knowledge you've shared and the trails you've blazed.

To our current students: You are the heart and soul of our program. Your hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm inspire us every single day. We're so proud to have you as part of our community, and we can't wait to see the incredible things you'll accomplish.

Here's to each and every one of you, past and present. Your dedication and passion fuel our program's success, and for that, we are endlessly grateful. Let's continue to learn, grow, and celebrate together! 👏

A special shoutout to our current graduate students: Anna, Alexa, Josiah, Jacob, Grace, Paul, Sahithi, Taylor, Timothy, Alicia, Adebisi, Fatima, and Naga!

Today's Member Monday profiles Alicia Marmolejo! She currently works in Dr. Sara Fuentes-Soriano’s lab on "The Invasion of Heterotheca subaxillaris (camphorweed) in the Middle East".

She is currently interested in the invasion genomics in the widespread putatively diploid North American camphorweed introduced in Israel.

She enjoys going to sporting events and gardening.

This week’s member Monday features Paul Oladimeji Gabriel.
A PhD student and a graduate assistant in Dr. Jennifer Randall’s lab. He once served as the vice president of the GSO.
His research currently focuses on the 'Gene expressions of pecans nutrient channels'. Likewise, he is investigating the microbiome diversity of pecan trees over time. He has a keen interest in advancing his career within the field of plant genetics and breeding. He enjoys spending his free time on the piano and listening to music.
To know more about Paul, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gVGNb7kt