A remarkable achievement recognized at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium听
Phu Nguyen, a senior undergraduate student in the Strahl Lab, has recently added another accolade to his name by winning the Outstanding Presentation Award at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Rice University. This symposium, renowned as one of the longest-running and most prestigious undergraduate research conferences in the United States, attracts hundreds of students from around the world.听
Nguyen was honored with the Travel Award, which covered all related expenses for attending the symposium. There, he delivered a 12-minute oral presentation titled “A SETD2-CDK1-Lamin axis maintains nuclear lamina integrity and genome stability” to an audience comprising faculty and students in the BioSciences division. His presentation was selected by graduate students and professors at Rice University for the Outstanding Presentation Award, recognizing his excellence in research and clarity of delivery.听
Since joining the Strahl Lab in the Spring of 2022, Nguyen has been conducting research on the non-catalytic function of SETD2, a well-known histone methyltransferase. His work, which focuses on the interaction between SETD2, lamin proteins, and CDK1 to maintain nuclear morphology and genome stability, has been highly regarded.听
Nguyen has also been the recipient of the SURF Summer Research Award and the Chancellor鈥檚 Award in Biology. His success is a testament to his dedication and the exceptional mentorship provided by Dr. Abid Khan and Dr. Brian Strahl, who have played pivotal roles in guiding and supporting his research endeavors.听
Colleagues in the Strahl Lab expressed admiration for the incredible job done by Dr. Strahl and Dr. Khan in mentoring听Nguyen, emphasizing that their support has been instrumental in his achievements.听
The Strahl Lab continues to shine as a beacon of excellence, nurturing young researchers and contributing significantly to the scientific community.听