Research Interests

My overarching interest is in how proteins are regulated, and in particular that they are not simply turned on or off by single signals, but are modulated in response to multiple inputs to meet the needs of the cell at the time. In my work, I am studying how different signals, such as post-translational modifications, ligands, and association with other biological macromolecules including DNA, change the structure and dynamics of proteins of the glucocorticoid receptor, a steroid activated transcription factor that is one of the primary targets in the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas.

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College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Kristina Thiel, PhD promotional image

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Kristina Thiel, PhD

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:30am
College of Pharmacy Building

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by: 

Kristina Thiel, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.

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BMB Research Workshop

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Spring 2026, these will occur in 2117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Jan. 20: CANCELED

Jan. 27: Lori Wallrath, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Feb. 3...

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. David Kast

Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

This event is open to the public.

Organelle Dynamics in Metabolism and Immunity

David Kast, PhD
WashU Medicine

Faculty Host: Kris DeMali, PhD

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