BMI Weekly Newsletter 

October 25, 2021 

News: 

• Important session for first and second year graduate students.   

Welcome to Grad School: Just starting your stint in graduate school?  On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM, you can listen to Graduate School Dean Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich who will provide an overview of services and share what you can expect as a master's or Ph.D. student. You will also hear presentations from the Academic Success Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and Campus Health Center. Registration: https://gradslate.wayne.edu/register/pds-welcome 

• Shared message from Professor and Emeritus, Dr. Barry P. Rosen: 

Serge Vinogradov, Professor in the former department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Member of the WSU Academy of Scholars, passed away on November 24, 2020, from COVID-19. 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/serge-vinogradov-obituary?id=12811850 

VINOGRADOV--Serge N. Passed on November 24, 2020, from COVID-19 in St. Paul, MN. Lifelong reader of The New York Times; son of Russian refugees from 1917 Revolution; emigre to the U.S. from Beirut. Tenured professor of Biochemistry at Wayne State University for over 50 years; a consistent supporter of women in academics. Co-author on his final scientific paper just four months before his death. Exemplified a "life well-lived," combining his love of science with generosity and kindness to those around him and frequent gastronomic trips to Europe. Beloved father of Sophia Vinogradov of St. Paul, MN and Nina Dobbs of Westport, CT; loving grandfather of Camille, Nicholas, and Nathan.   

Published by New York Times on Dec. 26, 2020 

• Wayne State University will lift its international travel ban and will begin to fund faculty travel again. 

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Events This Week:  

• BMI Journal Club: Monday, October 25, 2021, 12:30 – 1:20 pm, Room 2268 Scott Hall 

Presented by: IMM PhD Student, Michael Pawlitz 

Title: “The epigenetic regulator JMJD2 controls the development and function of epidermal Langerhans cells.” 

Mentor: Dr. Qing-Sheng Mi 

• BMI Seminar: Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 11:30 am – 12:25 pm, Zoom ONLY

Speaker: John F. Trant, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Canada 

Title: “Non-canonical amino acids and topological creativity, guided by computational design, stabilize therapeutic and diagnostic peptides for prostate cancer detection, autoimmune disease treatment, and antiviral therapies.” 

Zoom Link: https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/97550177666?pwd=UDkxYjN4WXhmd2FPQXRhc0hJN2ppZz09  

Meeting ID: 975 5017 7666 

Passcode: 340996 

Host: Dr. Brian Edwards bedwards@med.wayne.edu   

**Luncheon between the speaker and BMI students will be held in room 7370 Scott Hall, following the      seminar. 

Upcoming Events: 

• Next BMI Journal Club: Monday, November 1, 2021, 12:30 – 1:20 pm, Room 2268 Scott Hall 

Presented by: IMM PhD Student, Jonathan Panzer 

Title: “Placental Microbiome Inconsistencies and Influences” 

Mentor: Dr. Kevin Theis  

• No Seminar scheduled for November 2, 2021. 

• Next BMI faculty meeting is Thursday, November 4, 11:30am - 12:30pm, 7364 Scott Hall. 

Return to Campus:  

• All students, faculty and staff who intend to be on campus for any day during the fall and/or winter semesters are required to have their flu shot Vaccine mandates - Wayne State University 

Proof of vaccination may be submitted online. Individuals may also apply online for a waiver of the requirement (PDF) based on legitimate health or religious reasons. These requests will be reviewed by the Campus Health Committee. 

Members of the Wayne State community can receive their flu shot from the Campus Health Center (CHC) at no out-of-pocket cost. If their insurance does not cover the flu shot or if they are uninsured, they will not receive a bill. 

• From the Office of President Wilson: A number of resources with contact numbers to support, guide and assist you while on campus.   https://i.wayne.edu/view/6139026798d32?utm_source=link&utm_medium=email-6139026798d32&utm_campaign=Welcome+to+a+new+academic+year&utm_content=Read+this+email+on+the+Web and additional resources https://wayne.edu/safety  

• For Latest Updates and Information: Warrior Safe is Warrior Strong - School of Medicine - Wayne State University 

• Coronavirus campus updates: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/messages  

• Everyone must complete the Campus Daily Screener Campus Daily Screener - Wayne State University  

before coming to campus. All visitors and guests must complete the Guest Campus Screener Guest Campus Screener - Wayne State University.  

◦ Mask Mandate Extended:  Campus Health Committee will continue to require masks inside all  

campus buildings.  For real-time updates on campus requirement click on the coronavirus website. 

• Campus Health Center (CHC) – The COVID-19 Vaccine:  

The COVID-19 Vaccine - Campus Health Center (wayne.edu)  

• Information on the COVID-19 Vaccines: Vaccines for COVID-19 | CDC 

• To schedule a vaccine appointment, click on link: https://health.wayne.edu/covid-vaccine-appointment/