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Biomedical Science and Biochemistry Seminar Series
Seminars from the RSB Division of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry.
01
Aug
2024
1–2pm 1 August 2024
Yie Chang Lin, PhD Candidate, Corry Group
Ion channels are the molecular gatekeepers of our cells, activating in response to diverse stimuli to facilitate the movement of ions and solutes across biological membranes.
BSB PhD Exit Seminar: Investigating Lipid Modulation of Ion Channels Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Ion channels are the molecular gatekeepers of our cells, activating in response to diverse stimuli to facilitate the movement of ions and solutes across biological membranes. . More information here: https://biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/bsb-phd-exit-seminar-investigating-lipid-modulation-ion-channels-using-molecular
2024-08-01 03:00:00 to 2024-08-01 04:00:00Z
2024-08-01 03:00:00 to 2024-08-01 04:00:00Z
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/81332621203?pwd=8cRbY6C96sZvliUwC6PIAgGQQfUFoN.1
Webinar ID: 813 3262 1203
Passcode: 600315
Canberra time: please check your local time & date if you are watching from elsewhere.
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