The UNT Office of Research and Innovation has announced thier next Research on Tap event: this month's topic is "Fantastic Fungi and Magic Mushrooms" with Dr. Liz Skellam, professor of chemistry at the University of North Texas. In this talk, Dr. Skellam will introduce the fantastic contributions of fungi to the world around us and to the fermentation industry specifically; the 'dark side' of fungi and the use of 'drugs from bugs' (such as penicillin and psilocybin).

Join the UNT Office of Research and Innovation at Armadillo Ale Works on February 17 at 7pm for this exciting presentation with Dr. Skellam.

Dr. Skellam's lab in the BioDiscovery Research Institute focuses on natural product biosynthetic pathway elucidation and engineering to generate and develop novel biocatalysts and bioactive molecules with potential use for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, food, and cosmetic industries. To learn more about UNT Chemistry's programs and faculty, go to chemistry.unt.edu, or visit the BioDiscovery Institute's website for information and news on their exciting interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Research on Tap is a monthly speaker series bringing UNT researchers to the Armadillo Ale Works' taproom to give micro-talks on timely and interesting topics. Come here about exciting research and stick around for beverages and lively discussion with collaegues and friends. Disability accomodations are available. A recording of the talk will be available following the event. Find more information here.