Maria vs Malaria - AR Adaptation

04 Nov 2023 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu, Saif Eldeen Ragab, Swati Agrawal | doi:10.25334/Y0D3-QX42

This case study focuses on a specific enzyme Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in the malarial parasite as a target for treating malaria. Students will be able to view selected molecular views from the story in 3D using Augmented Reality.

The Molecular CaseNet Pipeline for Authoring, Piloting, and Evaluating Molecular Case Studies

31 Oct 2023 | Contributor(s): Alexandra Pettit, Elizabeth Pollock, Kristen Procko, Kasandra Riley, Didem Vardar-Ulu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/9G7Y-8E04

This poster provides an overview of the pipeline for authoring, piloting, and reviewing molecular case studies for publication in Molecular CaseNet.

Collaborative case writing and field testing with Molecular CaseNet brings together discipline specific expertise for innovative pedagogical tools in the classroom

15 Jul 2022 | Contributor(s): Swati Agrawal, Didem Vardar-Ulu, Serena Yu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/HZGX-MF51

Molecular case studies (MCS) use an interesting story as a hook , followed by exploration of biochemistry of one or more molecules of interest.  They can be useful in teaching about macromolecule structure and function and also for improving biomolecular visualization and analysis in...

Ungrading to Decentered Grading Lightning Talk 2021 - YouTube

06 Dec 2021 | Contributor(s): Andrea Huntoon, Brie Tripp, Derek Sollberger, Didem Vardar-Ulu, John Howard Starnes, Laura Reed, Melanie Lenahan, Stacey Kiser | doi:10.25334/SH7G-TF37

BIOME 2021 Ungrading Working Group Lightning Talk

Students Authoring Molecular Case Studies

22 Jul 2021 | Contributor(s): Elizabeth Pollock, Kasandra Riley (She/Her), Didem Vardar-Ulu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/M0P7-DQ22

Poster on using case studies to help students develop their skills in reading primary literature and identifying authentic scientific problems by authoring their own case studies. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

COVID-19: Molecular Basis Infection Revisited One Year into the Pandemic

09 Jun 2021 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu | doi:10.25334/Y1QK-8G33

This adaptation was written in Spring 2021 exactly one year after the original case and includes explorations of the emerging mutations within the spike protein

Happy Blue Baby

09 Jun 2021 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu | doi:10.25334/0T61-9383

This case, about a specific mutant of hemoglobin, focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of why an infant turned blue soon after birth and how the cyanosis resolved on its own in a few months.

Molecular CaseNet - Students Writing Cases - YouTube

03 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu, Elizabeth Pollock, Kasandra Riley (She/Her), Nik Tsotakos, Swati Agrawal, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/DXWJ-R020

Biome Institute 2020, Summary Video

COVID-19: Molecular Basis of Infection-ADAPTATION

17 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu | doi:10.25334/QZ6S-2Q56

This case was written in Spring 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on understanding the structure and interaction of the SARS-Cov-2 viral spike protein that facilitates infection in human cells.

Molecular Basis of Sickle Cell Disease

15 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s): Didem Vardar-Ulu | doi:10.25334/98HE-H615

This multi part case on hemoglobin structure as it relates to oxygen binding and sickle cell disease focuses on utilizing bioinformatics and molecular visualization tools to learn about the sickle cell disease, its cause, symptoms and possible cures.