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DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \n\nThe McKeague Lab leverages nucleic acids to devel
 op innovative biosensing tools and therapeutic strategies. Nucleic acids c
 an be enzymatically or chemically synthesized and are particularly excepti
 onal biomacromolecules due to their programmability and versatility. As su
 ch\, our work spans infection\, blood diseases\, and molecular monitoring 
 in complex matrices. Over the past six years at ɬ�﷬\, we have developed
  gene-sensing and gene-targeting oligonucleotides\, designed via predictiv
 e base-pairing interactions\, with chemical modification for improved func
 tion. We also work with DNA and RNA aptamers that fold into functional 3D 
 conformations and recognize a diversity protein and small molecule targets
 . This presentation will cover one biosensor and one therapeutics “choose 
 your own adventure”. Be sure to bring a phone or other device that can rea
 d QR codes and make use of “Slido”.\n\n \n\nBio:\n\nAssistant Professor Ma
 ureen McKeague obtained a PhD in Chemistry (2012) at Carleton University w
 orking with Prof. Maria DeRosa. Her research applied DNA nanotechnology to
  detect food toxins. She wanted to apply her interest in nucleic acids to 
 synthetic biology\, so she moved to the Smolke Lab at Stanford University 
 from 2012-2016 for an NSERC postdoctoral fellowship award. She then transi
 tioned to ETH Zurich in Switzerland for 2 years as a senior researcher wor
 king in Prof. Shana Sturla’s lab. Here\, she studied alkylating DNA damage
 . She joined ɬ�﷬ as a unique joint appointee in both the Dep
 artment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and the Department of Chemistry. 
 She is the Vice-President of the International Society on Aptamers\, an As
 sociate Editor for the Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids journal\, and on th
 e Editorial Advisory Board of ACS’ Chemical Research in Toxicology. She is
  currently a Canada Research Chair.\n
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LOCATION:OM 10\, Maass Chemistry Building\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A 0B8\, 
 801 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
SUMMARY:Chemical Society Seminar: Maureen McKeague- Biosensing and Therapeu
 tic Development with DNA and RNA
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