The McLaughlin Lab is starting to learn a new structural biology method- cryo-EM! Dr. McLaughlin recently attended an in-person sample preparation workshop at the new Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure at Brookhaven National Lab (LBMS BNL). The workshop gave hand-on training to each of the 12 participants. Vassar ACCAS funds generously supported Dr. McLaughlin’s attendance. Dr. Read more about Cryo-EM Training at Brookhaven National Lab[…]
For Black History Month, Dr. McLaughlin was one of three faculty engaged in the sciences who shared their academic journeys to STEM and their current work with students during a panel hosted by the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College (AAAVC), the Jeh Vincent Johnson ALANA Cultural Center, and the Office of Advancement. Read more Read more about Vassar STEM Connection Panel[…]
Dr. McLaughlin visited the Fordham University Chemistry department on the beautiful Rose Hill campus to give a seminar about the lab’s research in antibiotic resistance.
In May 2022, for the first time the US National Committee for Crystallography (USNC/Cr) created a subcommittee dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Dr. McLaughlin was appointed as chair. The USNC/Cr subcommittee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focuses on current issues related to cultivating a crystallographic-research community that is diverse and inclusive of Read more about May 2022: Dr. McLaughlin Becomes USNC/Cr DEI Chair[…]
Lonely science, ASBMB Today article (direct link): https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/opinions/031722/lonely-science https://twitter.com/biophyskrys/status/1505990307938283524?s=20&t=kw1_3dFgf2IDH0VQseXS-g
Exciting news: Dr. Krystle McLaughlin is a recipient of a 2022 Cottrell Scholar Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement! She will receive $100, 000 to support the research lab and teaching development. From RCSA Press Release: “These exceptional teacher-scholars are chosen not just for their research and educational programs but for their potential to Read more about Dr. McLaughlin Receives Cottrell Scholar Award![…]
The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) featured our editorial on developing a macromolecular crystallography focused CURE, as part of a series with Black educators and structural scientists, highlighting educational materials that focus on retention of underrepresented groups in the sciences.
Check out our new paper published in Structural Dynamics on creating undergraduate labs centered on protein crystallography!
In 2019, I was interviewed by Gregory Mone as contributor for the new kids science book he was writing with Bill Nye! It was recently published, and was a NYT bestseller!
Dr. McLaughlin included as a “Rising Star” on Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” list!