When:
Friday, February 13, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Baldwin Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Linda Jackson
(312) 503-5229
bmg-admin@northwestern.edu
Group: Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Journal Club
Category: Lectures & Meetings
The BMG Journal Club is an opportunity for the department to come together and have in-depth discussions about the current literature and the overall implications of new studies, enhancing everyone’s knowledge of the field at large and about each other’s research interests within the department; providing possible opportunities to collaborate as well. This is also an opportunity to practice vital presentation skills in front of a friendly audience.
Presenters:
Allegra Minor
PhD Candidate- Eichner Lab
Article title: "Cx43 enhances response to BRAF/MEK inhibitors by reducing DNA repair capacity."
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-60971-3
Bryce Van Bree
Research Technician - Eichner Lab
Article title: "Critical role for a high-plasticity cell state in lung cancer" by Chan et al. 2026.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09985-x