NEWS Walvoort group
We proudly present the latest news, achievements and events from our lab.
Michela gave a project pitch at the virtual MCGS symposium
Michela delivered a virtual project pitch about how she tackled the challenges of EPS isolation at the 2020 Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycobiology Symposium, November 20, 2020. [...]
Liubov presented a poster at the Society for Glycobiology conference
Liubov presented a poster on the unusual beta-hairpin structure recognition of EarP at the annual Society for Glycobiology Virtual Conference, 9-12 November 2020. Read more about this project [...]
Vincent delivered a pitch at the annual CRCG PhD Day
Vincent delivered a pitch at the annual Cancer Research Center Groningen (CRGC) PhD Day, which was held online, about his interdisciplinary project on the generation of PDK-1 probes. [...]
Marthe gave a lecture at the KNG
Marthe gave a lecture about 'Modern Glycobiology' for the Koninklijk Natuurkundig Genootschap, in the Forum in Groningen. https://www.kng-groningen.nl/1836-dr-marthe-walvoort/
Liubov entered the national FameLab competition
On September 10 2020, Liubov participated in the national final of the FameLab competition. Watch her impressive contribution here!
Stella entered the Jong KNCV Spotlight competition
Stella submitted a 1-minute pitch about her research on new ways to make complex carbohydrates. Watch her contribution here - in Dutch!
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