Edison Biotechnology Institute

Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce that the Edison Biotechnology Institute has officially rebranded to the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging ! This transformation marks a new chapter in our journey, filled with innovation, growth, and endless possibilities.

Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and we can't wait to share all the amazing developments and opportunities that lie ahead. Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure together!

Stay tuned for updates and thank you for being a part of our community. Let's make the future brighter than ever!

Dear Friends of the Edison Biotechnology Institute,

We wanted to share some important news with you. At of the end of November, the Edison Biotechnology Institute (EBI) has officially transitioned into a new chapter. The institute is being reconfigured/refreshed, and most of its funding has been transferred to the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) to reframe EBI into a new institute focused on aging research.

This new institute, currently led by Dr. Darlene Berryman, will carry forward the spirit of innovation and discovery that EBI has been known for. While the name of the new institute is still being finalized, its mission will center on advancing aging-related research and making meaningful contributions to the field.

We deeply appreciate the support, engagement, and friendship of everyone who has been part of EBI’s story. You’ve helped make it a special place. Thank you for being part of the EBI family!

Warm regards,
Shiyong Wu

Growth Hormone Conference draws researchers from around the world to Ohio University; keynote address by Dr. John Kopchick The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) held The Growth Hormone/Prolactin Family in Disease and Biology Conference at Ohio University from May 15-19.

https://ohiotoday.org/a-tale-of-two-titans-hawkins-kopchick/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=fac-staff%20list&utm_campaign=ohionews_050522_UCM

A tale of two titans - Ohio Today How the innovation, Bobcat connections and determination of Rick Hawkins and John Kopchick birthed a life-saving drug and record royalties.

Congratulations to the recipients of Ohio University's Fall Baker Awards! The recipients from EBI are Dr. Shiyong Wu, PI and Dr. Veronica Bahamondes Lorca, Co-I, whose award totals $11,805. Their project titled, "Role of Lipid Rafts in UVB-Induced Skin Inflammatory Responses and Carcinogenesis," was developed by Dr. Veronica Bahamondes Lorca. Congratulations on your Baker Award!

Congratulations to EBI students who have received awards to fund their research projects through the Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF), the John J. Kopchick awards and a scholarship for the “I am an Entrepreneur Campaign.”

EBI’S PURF AWARD RECIPIENTS:
-Hailey Payne
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,469 Title: Creating and standardizing a skin explant model for studying solar damage and repair
-Tina Athans
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu $1,500 Title: Effect of Ultraviolent Induced Activation of Constitutive Nitric Oxide Synthase in Fibroblasts (Part 2)

EBI’S KOPCHICK AWARD RECIPIENTS:
-Evelyn Potter
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,500 Title: Analyzing the Effects of UVB Radiation on the Lipid Raft of the Endoplasmic Reticulum
-Jolie Bogart
Mentor, Dr. Edward List
$1,500 Title: Evaluating IGF-1 Expression during High Fat Feeding Beginning Early in Life
-Tina Athans
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$1,500 Title: Effect of Ultraviolet Induced Activation of Constitutive Nitric Oxide Synthase in Fibroblasts (Part 1)

EBI’S “I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR CAMPAIGN” SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT:
-Yuxi Zhou
Mentor, Dr. Shiyong Wu
$500 “Zhou expects to graduate in 2022 with a Ph.D in chemistry and biochemistry, and she is eager to combine her knowledge
in the field of biochemistry with business expertise to create improvement and innovation in the field.”

15 undergraduate student, including 9 from the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) jointed EBI for summer research through HTC-EBI research program, PACE and Chemistry TA program. The whole-wall of NMR information with the little sunflower was prepared by Mara Kessler, a HTC student in Dr. Han's lab.

Congratulations to Dr. John Kopchick (Distinguished Professor and Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, EBI and HCOM) and his group for TWO outstanding papers ranked as the top 10 percent of articles published in the journal Endocrinology in 2019-2020 as assessed by rate of citation!

The title for one of the papers is “Adipocyte-specific GH receptor null (AdGHRKO) mice have enhanced insulin sensitivity with reduced liver triglycerides”. The other is “GH “knockout” mice have increased subcutaneous adipose tissue with decreased fibrosis and enhanced insulin sensitivity.” Dr. Edward List (Associate Investigator at EBI) is the first author for both articles. We are very delighted to see that their exceptional research work reaches a global audience of influential researchers, with peer recognition, visibility, and readership impact!

Endocrinology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by The Endocrine Society. It is the Society's oldest journal and was established in 1917. It covers research on all aspects of endocrinology, including growth factors, steroids, the thyroid, and physiology.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Virtual Student Expo this year! Below are the winners from EBI:

-Lindsey Bachmann (EBI, Dr. Xiaozhuo Chen) EBI Joint 1st Place
-Prateek Kulkarni (EBI, Dr. John Kopchick) EBI Joint 1st Place
-Prateek Kulkarni (EBI, Dr. John Kopchick) TransSci & MedG1 1st Place
-Prateek Kulkarni (EBI, Dr. John Kopchick) University Libraries 3rd Place
-Yuxi Zhou (EBI, Dr. Shiyong Wu) TransSci & MedG2 1st Place
-Patricia Mora-Criollo (EBI, Dr. John Kopchick) TransSci & MedG2 2nd Place
-Nicole Stone (EBI, Dr. Yunsheng Li) TransSci & MedUG2 1st Place
-Derek Buckley (EBI Front Office Student) EmergingComm Tech1 2nd Place

All 2021 Virtual Student Expo winners and presentations can be found here:

Student Expo | Ohio University We are very thankful to University Libraries for co-sponsoring the event through funding t-shirts for participants and creating access to videos through Ohio Open Library!

Thanks to everyone who participates in the 2021 Student Expo. We want to share some wonderful posters and videos posted on Twitter. Please check them out!

Jackson Krejsa is from Dr. John Kopchick's lab and his poster link:https://twitter.com/krejsa_jackson/status/1380203246116016137?s=20

Patricia Mora-Criollo is from Dr. John Kopchick's lab and her Twitter link: https://twitter.com/patriciamora_ou/status/1380200848479842311?s=20

Lindsey Bachmann is from Dr. Xiaozhuo Chen's lab and her poster link: https://twitter.com/linzbach02/status/1380207562277199875?s=20

Jingwen Song is from Dr. Xiaozhuo Chen's lab and her poster link:https://twitter.com/1140817938Song/status/1380187836117311490?s=20

Nicole Stone is from Dr. Yunsheng Li's lab and her poster link:https://twitter.com/nic_stoneee/status/1380189951304871945?s=20

Patricia on Twitter “Chagas disease kills millions of people worldwide. My research focuses on new alternative ways to tackle this devastating disease! https://t.co/kFs3fEqapg , , , ,, ”