The UNL Department of Biochemistry is dedicated to cutting-edge research and excellence in undergraduate and graduate student education and training.
Lincoln, NE
Joined June 2017
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Nebraska Biochem retweeted
CABBI researchers harnessed an unusual fatty acid pathway in engineered oilseed, creating a powerful synthetic biology toolkit to produce high-value oil. This provides a scalable bio-based source for industrial lubricants, supporting the #bioeconomy.
📰science.org/doi/10.1126/scia…
ALT DOE science slide for the CABBI study, "Polyketide Synthase-like Functionality Acquired by Plant Fatty Acid Elongase."
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Congratulations to the CAS homecoming royalty finalists!
✨️ Eswar Ramamurthy, biochemistry
✨️ Carson Reznicek, data science
✨️ Halle Settles, psychology
Election by the student body is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Winners will be crowned Oct. 3 at halftime of the Nebraska-Maryland football game.
@unl_math @unl_biochem
ALT Homecoming royalty finalists
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
.@UNOmaha’s second annual OMA x AI Conference brought together more than 375 leaders from education, industry, and government to explore AI’s impact on the workforce, innovation, and society. Find out more: unomaha.edu/news/2026/07/uno…
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
UNL PSI was represented by the Cahoon Lab at East Campus Discovery Days on July 11. Soy ink art, oil pressing, Lab-to-Sky biofuels, and red soybeans were demonstrated to the public.
ALT Soy ink art with children at East Campus Discovery Days.
ALT Oil extraction demonstration.
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ALT Members of the Cahoon Lab.
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Obituary | Carol L. Hegel: go.unl.edu/yc0p #Nebraska #UNL #LNK @UNL_ALEC @UNL_Biochem @UNL_IANR @unlcas
ALT Color portrait of Carol L. Hegel on a black campus background. (Courtesy)
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Congratulations to @UNL_PSI director Ed Cahoon @ecahoon2 for election to the US National Academy of Sciences. @UNL_Biochem @UNLresearch
We are thrilled to announce the election of 120 members and 25 international members to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continued achievements in original research.
Congratulations to our new #NASmembers and welcome to the Academy! 🎊
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Farewell reception today for PSI Assoc Director Rebecca Roston @Rebecca_Roston. Wishing her great success at Michigan State U @MSUDOEPlantLab @UNL_Biochem @UNLresearch @UNL_AgResearch
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Nicole Buan, biochemistry, was among specialists invited from all 50 states to participate in a March 25 national symposium identifying strategies to strengthen the country's biotech sector. go.unl.edu/zydn #Nebraska #UNL @UNL_IANR @unlcas
ALT Nicole Buan, professor of biochemistry, poses in a lab. She is wearing a red sweater with a red Nebraska N pin. A young man in a white labcoat can be seen in the background. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
The Department of Biochemistry and Roston lab are pleased to invite you to the dissertation defense of Cailin Smith, this Thursday, April 9th at 1:30 PM in Beadle E228. @UNL_Biochem @BiotechUNL @UNLsbs @unlagrohort @CropsUNL @UNLresearch @UNL_AgResearch @Rebecca_Roston
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
I'm thrilled to share our latest review in @AnnuReviews written with @cailinsmith13!
Lipids are the architects of cellular identity. We dive into the "how" and "where" of plant membrane specialization.
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1146/annurev-arpl…
@UNL_PSI @UNLresearch
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Not to be missed! @Rebecca_Roston will present next @CropsUNL seminar on April 13, 12 pm, E228 Beadle. @UNL_Biochem @unlagrohort @UNL_PlantPath @UNLsbs @UNL_BSE @UNLresearch @UNL_AgResearch
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
CABBI's Ed Cahoon of @UNLPSI received the 2026 Supelco @aocs Research Award for outstanding original research, for his work in plant lipid biotechnology. 🙌
Cahoon develops improved plant-based oils for food, feed & industrial uses, including biofuels.
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ALT Scientist wearing a lab coat holds two containers of soybeans in his lab.
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
More than 150 human diseases — including Lou Gehrig's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's — are linked to mitochondrial failure, and @UNL_Biochem's Oleh Khalimonchuk is working to decode why. go.unl.edu/zu90 #Nebraska #UNL @UNL_IANR @unlcas @UNLresearch
ALT Oleh Khalimonchuk, Willa Cather Professor of biochemistry, poses in his lab. (Liz McCue/University Communication and Marketing)
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Being part of the university's Volunteer Ambassadors program led Eleanor (biochemistry, Spanish) to impactful opportunities with Bryan Health’s intensive care unit and Matt Talbot Kitchen.
go.unl.edu/hv53 #experientiallearning
@unl_biochem @unlmodlang @involvedunl
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Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Congrats to @UNL_McNair alum Daisy Guiza Beltran who earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2025. She was advised by Dr. Limei Zhang. So proud of you Dr. Guiza Beltran! 👏🎓🎉
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
Sign up for webinar "Plant Synthetic Biology: circuits, access and acceptance"
Jenny Molloy on tools for access to plant synthetic biology, Rachel A. Ankeny on concepts and framing in synthetic biology and Adil Khan on synthetic gene circuits.
Nebraska Biochem retweeted
One week into 2026 & we’re excited for what’s ahead!
Have a new project, questions about workflows, or samples you’re ready to test? The Center for Biotechnology team is here support you. Don’t hesitate to contact our team!
biotech.unl.edu/
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