Events
Apr
16
CANCELLED - BMG Seminar: Elaine Fuchs, PhDBMG Seminar: Elaine Fuchs, PhD
Chicago - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Elaine Fuchs, PhD Professor, Mammalian Cell Biology and Development; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Rockefeller University
Apr
20
CANCELLED - BMG Guest Seminar Speaker: Michelle Longworth, PhDBMG Guest Seminar Speaker: Michelle Longworth, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics presents: Michelle Longworth, PhD Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research College of Medicine Title: Surprising New Roles for Genome Organizing Proteins OUTSIDE of the Nucleus Abstract: Condensin complexes are known for their essential functions in organizing the genome throughout the cell cycle, however, their extra-nuclear functions remain elusive. Our lab has now identified several, novel roles for extra-nuclear Condensins, including the repression of LINE-1 retrotransposition and regulation of mitochondrial activities. These new roles have important implications for immune signaling and cellular metabolism, and may contribute to the ability of Condensins to prevent genome instability in cancers.
Apr
22
CANCELLED - BMG Guest Seminar Speaker: Andrew Emili, PhD BMG Guest Seminar Speaker: Andrew Emili, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics presents: Andrew Emili, PhD Founding Director, Center for Network Systems Biology Professor, Departments of Biology and Biochemistry Boston University (School of Medicine) Title: "Exploring the Landscape of Protein Macromolecular Interaction Networks in Health and Disease" Abstract: Cellular processes depend on a myriad of dynamic physical associations between proteins. Despite progress in model systems, knowledge of the macromolecular networks in human cells and tissues remains incomplete and few large-scale experimental studies in native patho/physiological contexts have been reported to date. To close this important gap, my group is developing and applying systematic global approaches to isolate, identify and characterize macromolecular assemblies relevant to human health and disease. The comprehensiveness, centrality and modularity of these probabilistic interaction maps, which encompass core biological systems and specialized adaptations, facilitates mechanistic understanding of the fundamental molecular basis of human pathobiology.
Apr
23
CANCELLED - BMG Seminar: Grant Barish, MDBMG Seminar: Grant Barish, MD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grant Barish, MD Assistant Professor, Endocrinology Northwestern Univeristy, Feinberg School of Medicine
Apr
24
CANCELLED - BMG Journal ClubBMG Journal Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The BMG Journal Club is an opportunity for the department to come together and have in-depth discussions about the current literature and the overall implications of new studies, enhancing everyone’s knowledge of the field at large and about each other’s research interests within the department; providing possible opportunities to collaborate as well. This is also an opportunity to practice vital presentation skills in front of a friendly audience. Pizza and soda will be served.
Apr
30
CANCELLED - BMG Seminar: Rafael Cassellas, PhDBMG Seminar: Rafael Cassellas, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rafael Cassellas, PhD Adjunct Investigator, Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics Chief, Laboratory of Molecular Immunogenetics, NIAMS Head, Lymphocyte Nuclear Biology Group National Cancer Institute
May
07
BMG Seminar: Joseph Costello, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Joseph Costello, PhD Professor in Residence, Department of Neurological Surgery Karen Osney Brownstein Endowed Chair in Molecular Neuro-Oncology University of California, San Francisco
May
08
BMG Journal Club
Chicago - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The BMG Journal Club is an opportunity for the department to come together and have in-depth discussions about the current literature and the overall implications of new studies, enhancing everyone’s knowledge of the field at large and about each other’s research interests within the department; providing possible opportunities to collaborate as well. This is also an opportunity to practice vital presentation skills in front of a friendly audience. Pizza and soda will be served.
May
14
BMG Seminar: Martin Kampmann, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Martin Kampmann, PhD Associate Professor, Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences University of California, San Francisco