“The present state of science funding is dismal. Fewer grants are being awarded today than in 1998 and the buying power of the NIH and NSF has been steadily declining, failing to keep pace with inflation. If America is to remain globally competitive, we must re-commit to funding scientific re-search. To this end, the American So-ciety for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), which represents over 12,000 biomedical researchers, invites young scientists to travel to Washington, D.C. and advocate for science funding. Last week I partici-pated in the 2014 Spring “Hill Day” and met with the offices of 10 con-gressional representatives, including a face-to-face meeting with Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS). As graduate students and postdocs—not lobbyists—we have a unique perspective on the im-portance of scientific research. Thus, in the meetings I was often tasked with describing the mission of our De-partment and explaining why our re-

search is valuable, even if it doesn’t produce an immediate economic im-pact. As scientists, we rely on NIH and NSF funding to survive, and it is our job to fight for funding by explaining to elected officials (and society at large) why basic research matters. The next ASBMB Hill Day is slated for late Fall 2014, and I strongly encourage gradu-ate students and postdocs to apply!”

- Liam M. Longo

Biomedical Sciences Department Newsletter

Florida State University College of Medicine

“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the world and that they dwell therein.” - Zora Neale Hurston

April, 2014

Advocating for Science Funding at ASBMB Hill Day

Deanna Tremblay (Meckes Lab) Deanna was recognized as one of the Capital

City’s top 20 under 40 young professionals by the Tallahassee Network of Young Profession-als. She was awarded the Golden ACE award.

Lataisia Jones (Bhide Lab) Lataisia was awarded this years Wilson-

Auzeene Graduate Assistantship for Minori-ties. This assistantship carries a $5,000 sti-pend, plus tuition waivers for the academic year!

Liam Longo (Blaber Lab) Liam was competitively selected to partici-

pate in the ASBMB Hill Day in Washington, DC. Liam served as an advocate for scientific research and education while meeting with congressional representatives during his DC visit.

Kelly McKnight (Wang Lab) Kelly successfully completed her Dissertation

Defense earlier last month. Be sure to con-gratulate Kelly on completing her doctoral work!

Natasha Rich (Lee Lab) Natasha is an undergrad. who recently re-

ceived the 2014 Mentored Research and Cre-ative Endeavor Award for her proposed re-search project with the Lee lab. MRCE

awarded $1,000.

Congratulations Scholars!

Deanna Tremblay

Kelly McKnight

Liam Longo

Lataisia Jones

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4/10: Janel Rodriguez (Horabin Lab)

Seminars:

4/9: Hao Wang (Stefanovic Lab)

4/14: Dr. Bernhard Luscher (Germany)

4/23: Dr. Walter Tschinkel (FSU BIO)

4/30: Dr. Matthew Pipkin (Scripps Fl.)

Visiting Faculty Candidates:

4/7—4/9 Dr. Nikolaos Makris

4/21—4/23 Dr. Yuan Wang

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