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Biomedical Science and Biochemistry Seminar Series
Seminars from the RSB Division of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry.
21
Nov
2024
1pm 21 November 2024
Richard K Haynes, Senior Principal Research Fellow, Rural Health Research Institute, Charles Sturt University
Over 50 years ago, the active principle 青蒿素 qīng hāo sū or artemisinin was isolated in pure crystal-line form from the leaves of the Chinese traditional herb 青蒿 qīng hāo - Artemisia annua - by Chinese groups working under the remarkable Project 523 during the latter stages of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
BSB Seminar Series: The Antimalarial Peroxide Artemisinin and Derivatives: Mechanism of Action - The "Heme Activation" Hypothesis vs. Oxidant Properties
Over 50 years ago, the active principle 青蒿素 qīng hāo sū or artemisinin was isolated in pure crystal-line form from the leaves of the Chinese traditional herb 青蒿 qīng hāo - Artemisia annua - by Chinese groups working under the remarkable Project 523 during the latter stages of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. . More information here: https://biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/bsb-seminar-series-antimalarial-peroxide-artemisinin-and-derivatives-mechanism
2024-11-21 02:00:00Z
2024-11-21 02:00:00Z
Please note: this seminar will be held in the Eucalyptus Seminar Rm and via Zoom, details are included below.
Eucalyptus Seminar Room, S205,
Level 2, RN Robertson Bldg (46)
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://anu.zoom.us/j/88695849855?pwd=iA0boLxaiIbPiOk8aK5bm5F2Q9coPK.1
Webinar ID: 886 9584 9855
Passcode: 810334
Canberra time: please check your local time & date if you are watching from elsewhere.
13
Feb
2025
BSB Seminar Series
TBA. More information here: https://biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/bsb-seminar-series-0
2025-02-13 02:00:00Z
2025-02-13 02:00:00Z
Please note: this seminar will be held in the Eucalyptus Seminar Rm and via Zoom, details are included below.
Eucalyptus Seminar Room, S205,
Level 2, RN Robertson Bldg (46)
Please click the link below to join the webinar: TBA
Webinar ID: TBA
Passcode: TBA
Canberra time: please check your local time & date if you are watching from elsewhere.
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