Literature Reviews by PhD students, Michee van Rooyen and Jaqueline Meza.
School of Molecular Biosciences – College of Veterinary Medicine
February 2026
“Molecular Rearrangement of the Circadian Clock Via Splicing and its Role in Seasonal Adaptations,” presented by Dr. Sergio Hidalgo.
“Chromatin Context Shapes DNA Damage Formation and Nucleotide Excision Repair Dynamics in Caenorhabditis Elegans,” presented by Sydni Soloway, and “Mimicking the Oviductal Fluid Viscosity of In Vitro-Produced Bovine Embryos,” presented by Marika Van Slageren.
“Hair-bearing Human Skin Generated Entirely From Pluripotent Stem Cells,” presented by Mariah Jordan, and “A Selfish Supergene Causes Meiotic Drive Through Both Sexes in Drosophila,” presented by Adam Howard.
“The Road Through Research: Training, Challenges and Growth: Reflections from a PhD and Early Career Scientist,” presented by Dr. Moni Benedict, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan.
“Designing Effective Health Communication Interventions: Considering the Role of Science Literacy,” presented by Dr. Jessica Willoughby.