Science, and all that jazz

Kanishk Jain, a new faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota, balances his academic career with a deep passion for jazz music. By day, he's a dedicated researcher in enzymology and epigenetics, studying how histone modifications regulate gene expression. Outside of the lab, Jain is an accomplished jazz clarinet and saxophone player, a lover of houseplants, and an enthusiast of fountain pens. His diverse interests help him stay grounded amid the challenges of scientific research. Jain is eager to foster a supportive environment for his future lab members while pursuing his research in structural biology and biochemistry. Read full story on cbs.umn.edu.