The 2014 Biochemistry Mutants Back row (from left): Adrian Vissa, Yulong Sun, April Pawluk, David Williams, Marko Drobac, Dustin Little, Karen Fung Front row: Sian Patterson, Kristina Han, Trevor Moraes, Rony Levin, Tomas Gverzdys

The 2014 Biochemistry Mutants
Back row (from left): Adrian Vissa, Yulong Sun, April Pawluk, David Williams, Marko Drobac, Dustin Little, Karen Fung
Front row: Sian Patterson, Kristina Han, Trevor Moraes, Rony Levin, Tomas Gverzdys
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Challenged by the Department of Immunology to a softball game, 12 intrepid biochemistry faculty and students heeded the call, ably captained by PhD student Tomas Gverzdys. Despite extensive trash-talking by the well-practiced immunologists, the inexperienced but well-tolerized biochemistry team showed heart and determination, losing a squeaker to their opponents in the final inning. Notably the biochemists turned the only two double plays of this Fall Classic!

The rivalry quickly ended over convivial beer and munchies at O’Gradys. And YES, there will be a re-match next Fall. Tomas is already scouting incoming grad students for untapped baseball prowess. So, if you wish to bask in glory next year, let him know!