Contributors

Lydia Smith

Lydia Smith

Lydia Smith has a B.S. in molecular cell biology and a minor in chemistry, which she received from California State University, Long Beach. She is continuing on to receive her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology at the University of Utah and is a volunteer contributor for ASBMB Today. 

Articles by Lydia Smith

In memoriam: Herbert Cheung
In Memoriam

In memoriam: Herbert Cheung

July 8, 2024
He was a biochemist who specialized in the use of fluorescence technology and had been a member of the ASBMB since 1972.
In memoriam: William Weis
In Memoriam

In memoriam: William Weis

March 11, 2024
He was the former chair of structural biology at Stanford Medicine and a "pioneer of molecular imaging."
From the journals: JLR
Journal News

From the journals: JLR

March 7, 2024
What activates T cells in psoriasis? Lysosomal acid lipase in liver disease. A controlled diet targets heart disease risk. Read about these recent papers.
Today is International 15q Day
Health Observance

Today is International 15q Day

Nov. 15, 2023
Take some time to read up on the three conditions that constitute this class of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Spotlight on hematologic cancer
Health Observance

Spotlight on hematologic cancer

Sept. 1, 2023
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.
At the intersection of genetics and neurological health
Health Observance

At the intersection of genetics and neurological health

Aug. 1, 2023
In observance of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, take a closer look at the definition, types and treatments for this degenerative neuromuscular condition.
‘Keep on doing the steps’
Annual Meeting

Keep on doing the steps

March 8, 2023
JBC Herbert Tabor Early Career Investigator Award winner Roshan Kumar will present his research on the toxicity of hydrogen sulfide at Discover BMB.