Research in Liu laboratory is focused on the discovery of cellular mechanism that control cell proliferation and identify novel anti-cancer reagents and anti-neurodegenerative agents. We study cell signaling pathways that are critical for cancer cell proliferation and Parkinson's diseases.
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Cell signaling, systems biology, anti-cancer drug development
BCHM 5770 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry I
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Fall 2018
Analysis of topics in biochemistry including DNA structure and replication, RNA synthesis and processing, protein synthesis, enzyme function and mechanism, and protein structure and dynamics. Intended as a comprehensive treatment of areas central to modern biochemistry for entering graduate students. Lectures concurrent with BCHM 5771 covering the same topics except for the requirement of a written research proposal. Formerly CHEM 5770.
BCHM 5771 - Advanced General Biochemistry 1
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Fall 2018
Lect. In-depth analysis of DNA structure and replication, RNA synthesis and processing, protein synthesis, enzyme function and mechanism, protein structure, protein dynamics, and physical chemistry of macromolecules. Intended as a comprehensive treatment of areas central to modern biochemistry for entering graduate students. Formerly CHEM 5771.
BCHM 5776 - Scientific Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research
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Fall 2018
Lect. Advanced discussion of topics in scientific ethics, including requirements for responsible conduct of research, case histories of fraud, research misconduct, ethical misconduct and development of professional values and ethical standards. Same as MCDB 5776.
BCHM 5780 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry II
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Spring 2020
Analysis of topics in biochemistry including protein structure, methods of structure determination and prediction, protein folding, and protein dynamics. Intended as a comprehensive treatment of areas central to modern biochemistry for entering graduate students. Lectures concurrent with CHEM 5781, covering the same topics except for the requirement of a written research proposal. Formerly CHEM 5780.
BCHM 5781 - Advanced General Biochemistry 2
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Spring 2020
Lect. Detailed consideration of contemporary topics in biochemistry, including protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary), methods of structure determination and prediction, protein folding (kinetics, thermodynamics, denaturation, and renaturation), and protein dynamics (internal motions and methods of analysis). Formerly CHEM 5781.
BCHM 5801 - Advanced Signal Transduction and Cell Cycle Regulation
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Spring 2018
Lect. Advanced discussion of current research and literature in signal transduction, including ligands, receptors, and intracellular signaling pathways, as well as control on transcription, chromatin structure, DNA replication, mitosis, and cell cycle progression. Recommended prerequisites: CHEM 5771 and CHEM 5781 and MCDB 5210 or MCDB 5220. Formerly CHEM 5801.
BCHM 5821 - Special Topics in Signaling and Cell Regulation
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Lect. Reviews and evaluates literature on subjects of current interest in signal transduction transcription, cell cycle progression, and cell regulation. Primarily for graduate level presentation of special topics by students, faculty, and research staff. May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours. Department consent required. Formerly CHEM 5821.
CHEM 6901 - Research in Chemistry
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020
May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours.
