Susie P. Gonzalez

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Chemistry Symposium to Feature Lecture by Trinity Alumnus

March 7, 2003 – Chemistry research will be in the spotlight on Friday, March 28, during the McGavock Symposium at Trinity University. An alumnus of Trinity, Michael B. Jarstfer, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will deliver a lecture titled “Telomerase Makes the End for Cancer and Immortality.” In addition to his work with the enzyme telomerase, Professor Jarstfer researches enzyme function, drug discovery, and biotechnology in his lab in the UNC School of Pharmacy. He is a professor of medicinal chemistry and natural products. Professor Jarstfer graduated from Trinity in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. He also earned a doctorate from the University of Utah and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His lecture will be presented at 4 p.m. in the Science Lecture Hall. Prior to his lecture, graduating senior students will present posters highlighting their chemistry research while at Trinity. The poster session will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Thomas Semmes Chemistry Hall on the fourth floor of the Moody Engineering Building. The outstanding senior student also will be recognized during the seminar. The McGavock Program is supported by an endowment from the estate of Dr. and Mrs. William Crews McGavock and by donations from chemistry and biochemistry alumni. Dr. McGavock was a physical chemist, and he and his wife Ina Beth were both members of the Trinity faculty for more than 30 years. Dr. McGavock was instrumental in establishing the tradition of faculty and student research in the chemistry department. For more information, contact the chemistry department at (210) 999-7316.

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Last updated on March 11, 2003 by the Office of Public Relations