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Nipuna Weerasinghe

Nipuna Weerasinghe

Nipuna Weerasinghe holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Arizona.

Articles by Nipuna Weerasinghe

'Don’t be afraid to take a different path'
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'Don’t be afraid to take a different path'

Sept. 11, 2024
In 2016, MOSAIC scholar Rebecca Ann Faulkner paused her career for four years to focus on her family, a decision she believes made her a more effective and empathetic scientist.
In memoriam: Henry Michael Miziorko
In Memoriam

In memoriam: Henry Michael Miziorko

June 3, 2024
His research at the University of Missouri–Kansas City focused on the biochemical and structural basis of enzyme function, particularly in the mevalonate pathway.
Swapping stethoscope for pipette to understand diabetic retinopathy
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Swapping stethoscope for pipette to understand diabetic retinopathy

May 1, 2024
MOSAIC scholar Emma M. Lessieur Contreras is inspired by the work of her ophthalmologist father.
A tiny genetic tweak with big heart health implications
Journal News

A tiny genetic tweak with big heart health implications

Jan. 2, 2024
Researchers have discovered that a gene mutation found among members of the Amish community could inform heart disease treatment.
Ando's pioneering journey: From physics to structural enzymology
Annual Meeting

Ando's pioneering journey: From physics to structural enzymology

Nov. 7, 2023
She’s the winner of the ASBMB’s 2024 Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award.
From genes to hope
Health Observance

From genes to hope

Oct. 19, 2023
Today is Global Niemann–Pick Disease Awareness Day.
In memoriam: John DeMoss
In Memoriam

In memoriam: John DeMoss

Oct. 2, 2023
He was a founding member of academic departments in Texas and California and served on the JBC editorial board.
Spotlight on CLOVES syndrome
Health Observance

Spotlight on CLOVES syndrome

Aug. 3, 2023
Inhibitors of the PIK/AKT/mTOR pathway hold promise for patients with the overgrowth disorder.
From the journals: JLR
Journal News

From the journals: JLR

May 4, 2023
A clickable molecule to study S1P metabolism. How HDL subtypes are isolated can change their function. Seipin’s role in steroid synthesis. Read about these recent papers.
Airola seeks the secrets of lipid-modifying enzymes
Annual Meeting

Airola seeks the secrets of lipid-modifying enzymes

Jan. 18, 2023
Michael Airola, a Journal of Lipid Research junior associate editor, will discuss his work during the JLR Spotlight Session at Discover BMB.