November 12, 2025
Matt Lang
Vanderbilt University
Single-molecule Studies of Cellulose Biosynthesis and Degradation Machinery
IQB News and Announcements
PDB's Brinda Vallat featured in an article published by Rutgers Today
An article from Rutgers Today titled "Integrative modeling transforms how scientists understand molecular machines, with Rutgers researchers leading the global effort" highlights new initiatives from Brinda and the RCSB PDB. Read the full article here.
Congratulations Sang-Hyuk Lee and Collaborators
Scientists Witness Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Form Cell Walls for First Time Read about new work in Science Advances from Sang-Hyuk Lee and collaborators
Congratulations to Nora for the IQB Student Leadership Award
Graduate student Nora Jaber has been selected for the 2025 IQB Student Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements. Read more here.
Congratulations to Dr. Judit Pénzes and Dr. Jason Kaelber
Cryo-EM-based discovery of a pathogenic parvovirus causing epidemic mortality by black wasting disease in farmed beetles, was highlighted on science.org for the novel approach the authors used in order to identify an infectious organism, directly using high resolution Cryo-EM. https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/cryo-em-rescue. Full Article: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(24)00885-7
Congratulations to IQB Faculty Members Shishir Chundawat, Sagar Khare, and Debashish Bhattacharya!
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the 5-year Schmidt VIFF-funded Sargassum project. Led by José Avalos from Princeton University, along with Shishir Chundawat from Rutgers University and Loretta Roberson from the Marine Biological Laboratory, this initiative focuses on addressing environmental and economic challenges posed by excessive seaweed in coastal communities. More details available from Princeton and Schmidt Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Sagar Khare Promoted to Full Professor
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our community. Dr. Sagar Khare has been promoted to the position of Full Professor. This promotion reflects Dr. Khare's exceptional dedication, scholarly contributions, and leadership in our institution. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Khare has exemplified excellence in research, teaching, and service, enriching our academic environment. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Khare on this well-deserved achievement. His promotion not only underscores his expertise but also strengthens our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.