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BioNTech founders receive science award
The founders of German biotechnology company BioNTech, Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin, have been honored with a prestigious scientific award named after Turkish Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar.
WLF prize laureate: Science takes curiosity and a stubborn streak
At the 2026 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai, structural biologist Wolfgang Baumeister, a 2026 Canada Gairdner International Award winner, spoke to CGTN about how technology, timing and international collaboration help drive scientific breakthroughs.
Purple Line Small Business Grants: Apply by November 7
The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the third round of 2026 Purple Line Small Business Grant Program awards.
This $39 lifetime AI workspace could replace several productivity apps
Hive AI offers a workspace combining documents, visual boards, and AI-powered features to help you organize ideas and move projects forward.
Open HD 100 race tests GOP strength in coastal Broward without Chip LaMarca
Republicans hold a clear registration advantage, but the open-seat race will test how much of Chip LaMarca’s strength belongs only to him.
This tech-forward health name is compounding even as its market shrinks
Veteran investor Drew Cupps's highest-conviction idea for the next 12 months.
I skip the marathon for a 32-mile walk around Manhattan
I've never run a marathon, but I've walked the perimeter of Manhattan, about 32 miles, three times. I'm looking forward to doing it again.
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' review: The real mystery of this musical is why
The award-winning West End production is now Off-Broadway.
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Schneider Joins HCA Florida Healthcare - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida Broward Cardiology announce the addition of Kevin M. Schneider, D.O., an interventional cardiologist, to the physician team. Dr. Schneider is a board-certified in […]
Arkansas football takes clear step backward versus Missouri
The Razorbacks lay an egg after a week off
Zaccharie Risacher Praised by Mavericks Teammate Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher was praised by his new teammate Kyrie Irving following a strong start to his season.Risacher, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, fell out of favor with the Hawks and was traded to the Mavericks this summer.So far, it’s proven to be […] The post Zaccharie Risacher Praised by Mavericks Teammate Kyrie Irving appeared first on HEAVY.
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
High early voting turnout sets stage for competitive Texas midterm races
High early voting turnout in Texas is building toward a consequential Election Day as candidates make their final pitches statewide.
Howard County issues health alert after 33,000-gallon sewage spill in Savage
Howard County issued a precautionary health alert after a 33,000-gallon sewage spill in Savage on Friday.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Science Spooktacular Returns to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for Halloween
WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.
Malik Nabers Is Giants’ Only True Star Through Seven Weeks
Malik Nabers leads the Giants' midseason awards with 509 yards in four games, proving he is the team's top asset despite injuries and QB changes.
Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury , but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. the Spurs. Rudy […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Several Guardians Should Be Contention for Major MLB Awards
The Cleveland Guardians have candidates for both Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award.
California tribes awarded $60.5M for housing, climate projects
California tribes will receive $60.5 million in state grants for housing and climate projects, with the bulk of the funding directed toward the upfront costs of developing affordable housing. The California Strategic Growth Council approved the awards Oct. 28 for 40 projects representing 36 tribes. They include the first awards through the Tribal Pre-Development Housing […]
Howard Stern Wack Pack member claims ICE tried to take her in: ‘They’re very racist’
She said she was scared but 'held her own.'
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as members of the task force travel to Florida to push forward DNA analysis.
$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health
A-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.
TCU Star Xavier Edmonds Receives Preseason Recognition From CBS Sports
The Horned Frogs forward lands on the Top 100 list after a breakout year, positioning the veteran leader as a vital anchor for TCU’s Big 12 campaign.
What to Watch For in Bengals-Titans
Cincinnati faces a shorthanded Tennessee defense missing Jeffery Simmons, as the Bengals' elite pass rush looks to rattle Cam Ward while Ja’Marr Chase pursues a historic milestone.
Cincinnati Reds Facing MLB Free Agency Decision on Taylor Ward
The Cincinnati Reds have a decision to make in MLB free agency.
Ward and Smith: Tariff Refunds
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• TARIFF REFUNDS: What Your Business Could Still Recover by Kelly Reid In February 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorize the President to impose tariffs. That decision opened the door to refunds of IEEPA duties, including the broad “reciprocal” tariffs introduced in […]
Six Brewers Make 2026 MLB All-October Team
Fresh off their first World Series title, Milwaukee’s rising stars swept monthly awards and secured six roster spots after a historic postseason run fueled by William Contreras.
Potter County farm becomes Audubon’s first Pennsylvanian Bird-Friendly Maple partner
Sticky Bucket Maple of Potter County has become the first Audubon Society Bird-Friendly Maple partner in Pennsylvania, reflecting a longstanding dedication to sustainability, conservation, and land stewardship.
MN Wild Recall Familiar Forward Ahead of Road Trip
The Minnesota Wild made a roster move before heading east, recalling familiar forward Mason Shaw from Iowa for the second time this month.
Morgan Rogers explains Chelsea wondergoal after 'massive' Manchester United victory
Forward set Blues on their way with superb solo effort
College football’s top Cowboys draft targets in Week 9
What CFB game are you most looking forward to?
Tamara Tunie wins first Emmy after nearly 40 years in television, dedicates award to her 92-year-old mother
The “Beyond the Gates” star celebrated her return to daytime television while honoring the Black actresses who paved the way.
Kyle Tucker Earns Major MLB Honor After Dodgers Postseason Redemption
Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker earned a notable award after a disastrous regular season for his sensational October.
Data centers turn sleepy utility races into political battlegrounds
Democrats are using voter anger over rising power bills and data center growth to try and undercut Republican control of obscure but influential utility boards.
Misericordia opens LEAP Center, uniting exercise science labs with athlete training
FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Kingston, Back Mountain, Scranton, Moosic, Pittston, Avoca, Edwardsville, Hilldale, Wyoming, Laflin, Yatesville, Pittston, Dupont, Sugar Notch, Korn Krest, Warrior Run and Larksville.
Mike Borgonzi Reveals if Cam Ward Inspired Jeffery Simmons Trade
After shipping Jeffery Simmons to Chicago for a massive draft haul, Mike Borgonzi addresses rumors regarding the roster's future and Cam Ward’s inconsistent performance under center.
Christopher Lloyd recalls John Belushi ‘flying backwards’ into a piano in ‘Goin’ South’
Christopher Lloyd recounted his experience watching ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum John Belushi put his all into physical stunts during the making of ‘Goin’ South’ in 1978.
Saturday Sports: WNBA Finals; injuries in the NBA; Milwaukee Brewers' World Series title
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the WNBA Finals game seven, a recent surge in injuries in the NBA and the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series title.
Mapping Jackson’s environmental health: Community Noise Lab tracks illegal dumping and mosquito risks across wards
JANS – Since 2025, the Community Noise Lab – founded and led by Jackson native Dr. Erica Walker – has systematically tracked and cataloged illegal dumping
Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans
Newly created PACs are spending millions to attack Republican incumbents in Alaska and Ohio from the right and to promote longshot conservative challengers.
Deal on, African superstar is ready to join Liverpool
An exciting African superstar is now ready to join Liverpool.Julian Ward is now starting to settle into his role as the club's new sporting director. It's a job that he is no stranger to. Not only has...
Great Plains Health leader recognized at Nebraska Hospital Association convention
Owens was honored Oct. 21 during the Nebraska Hospital Association’s annual convention and awards luncheon in La Vista, according to a news release from Great Plains Health.
Great Plains Health leader recognized at Nebraska Hospital Association convention
Owens was honored Oct. 21 during the Nebraska Hospital Association’s annual convention and awards luncheon in La Vista, according to a news release from Great Plains Health.
Great Plains Health leader recognized at Nebraska Hospital Association convention
Owens was honored Oct. 21 during the Nebraska Hospital Association’s annual convention and awards luncheon in La Vista, according to a news release from Great Plains Health.
Tamara Tunie earns Daytime Emmy lead actress honor in triumphant return to soaps
Tamara Tunie of “Beyond the Gates” has won lead actress honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards. She made her return to the soap opera genre after 17 years away.
Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 winners, 'Kelly Clarkson,' 'General Hospital'
The biggest night of daytime television has arrived. The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards, which took place Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Yaxel Lendeborg Shuts Down Media Training Question
The Golden State Warriors have a special rookie after drafting Yaxel Lendeborg and already seeing major results. Lendeborg has been Golden State’s second best player behind Stephen Curry. Pundits view Yaxel as having a realistic chance to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award due to hit hot start, overall talent, and role in […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Shuts Down Media Training Question appeared first on HEAVY.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the organization, and won't re-sign. The post Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Tamara Tunie wins Daytime Emmy lead actress honor in a triumphant return to soaps
Tamara Tunie of “Beyond the Gates” has won lead actress honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Decades after their first wins, Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland win at Daytime Emmys
Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland have swept the supporting acting categories at the Daytime Emmys | KNX News 1070 AM
McDonald's dealt legal setback as judge allows McRib meat lawsuit to proceed
A federal judge dealt McDonald's a legal setback, allowing a lawsuit accusing the fast-food giant of misleading customers about the meat in its McRib sandwich to move forward.
Celtics Make 2 Contract Moves Before Looming Deadline
The Boston Celtics are still pointing toward the future, and made two decisions on young players Friday just before a key deadline. The post Celtics Make 2 Contract Moves Before Looming Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers make final decision on Ziaire Williams for Friday's game
Will forward Ziaire Williams return to game action for the Lakers on Friday versus the Warriors?
See all the winners at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards
From the first potential Daytime Emmys for ‘Beyond the Gates’ to major competition in the talk show and culinary series categories, here are all the winners at the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
Spotlight on the News: Inside MI Forward Network & Oakland Forward politics
On Sunday, November 1, Spotlight on the News will interview Ronna Romney-McDaniel, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Forward Network and Kermit Williams, Political Director of Oakland Forward.
Halle Berry's ex-husband Olivier Martinez awarded primary custody of their 13-year-old son
A judge has granted Halle Berry's ex-husband Olivier Martinez primary custody of their 13-year-old son, Maceo, amid the former couple's custody battle.
Luka Doncic Returns for Warriors Matchup, Lakers Sit Forward Again
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. The post Luka Doncic Returns for Warriors Matchup, Lakers Sit Forward Again appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Rivian rallies on strong EV sales
Rivian shares surged Friday after its latest results boosted optimism that the long-struggling electric-vehicle maker is headed toward better times. The Irvine-based manufacturer announced Thursday that it posted $2.15 billion
Apple Stores reportedly got a memo about iPhone Duo screen cracks.
MacRumors says that the instructions for technicians are straightforward, but “the fact that Apple issued an internal memo suggests the issue is widespread enough to warrant official guidance.” Apple confirmed this week there is an “issue” affecting a “small number” of iPhone Duo units. iFixit told The Verge that cracks might be happening due to the flexible screen pushing up against a part of the hinge. [Link: Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue | https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/30/apple-alerts-stores-to-iphone-duo-display-cracking/ | MacRumors]
2026 Daytime Emmy Awards Winners List (Live Updates)
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards are airing live on Friday, Oct. 30, honoring the best in soap operas, daytime talk shows and more. See the complete list of nominees and winners as they’re announced during the ceremony.
Ward 8’s Kingdom Pharmacy: Where science and community come ...
Kingdom Pharmacy in Congress Heights now offers free blood pressure screenings during business hours, targeting heart health disparities affecting Ward 8 reside...
Why we love a good Halloween scare: the science behind the thrill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Why do so many of us love a good scare — from haunted houses and horror movies to roller coasters that make our hearts race? According to FIU psychology researcher Matthew Sutherland, the answer lies deep in the brain, where our alarm, control and reward systems work together to […]
People on the Move: Central Valley leaders recognized, appointed and awarded
Fresno and Central Valley People on the Move news includes leadership appointments, health care recognition, community grants and business updates.
Sanford Health does “Backwards Halloween”
Halloween can look a little different for kids spending the holiday in the hospital, but staff at Sanford Health in Bismarck are making sure their little patients still get to celebrate.
Broward County's Supervisor of Elections warns about political flyer showing his face
With Election Day just days away, Broward County’s Supervisor of Elections is warning voters about a flyer featuring his own face.
Without Dylan Larkin, Red Wings Depth Forward Becomes Detroit Sports Longest Tenured Athlete
Martin Scorsese blames Seth Rogen for his ‘Cleopatra’ movie being ‘ruined’: ‘It was gonna be really wild’
Martin Scorsese said that his ‘Cleopatra’ movie was moving forward until a Seth Rogen project ‘blew up’ a studio: ‘It was gonna be really wild.’
2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science
Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.
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