Education & Seminars
Our members are active member of the Feinberg community, speaking at and participating in a number of educational events around campus on a variety of epigentics-related topics.
Use the tabs below to browse listings of upcoming genetics-related seminars and events. For a schedule of additional Northwestern University and Feinberg School of Medicine events, visit the Feinberg Medical School Event Calendar or PlanIt Purple.
Nov
21
SQE Forum on Biochemistry, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (BEaM)
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The BEaM Forum is a data group where Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics members present ongoing work being conducted. It is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work from colleagues, and to make new connections and foster new collaborations within the Institute.
Our forum will normally be held every other week from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Presenters will give a 20-minute talk with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. We welcome presentation from students, techs, postdocs, and PIs. Presenting work-in-progress is always encouraged!
Cookies and coffee provided.
Presenters:
Yueming Liu, PhD Candidate, Division of Biostatistics: "Evaluating Ancestry Adjustment in Multi-Ancestry Epigenome-Wide Analysis"
Jason Brickner, Professor, Molecular Biosciences: "Exportin-1 Functions as an Adaptor between Transcription Factors and the Nuclear Pore Complex to Regulate Transcription"
Feb
06
SQE Forum on Biochemistry, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (BEaM)
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The BEaM Forum is a data group where Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics members present ongoing work being conducted. It is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work from colleagues, and to make new connections and foster new collaborations within the Institute.
Our forum will normally be held every other week from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Presenters will give a 20-minute talk with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. We welcome presentation from students, techs, postdocs, and PIs. Presenting work-in-progress is always encouraged!
Cookies and coffee provided.
Presenter:
Evra Ho, Lab Technician, Mendillo Lab, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics: "Systematic Chemical-Genetic Profiling as a Path to Expand Precision Medicine in Cancer"
Nov
13
BMG Seminar: Christopher R. Vakoc, MD, PhD, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Christopher R. Vakoc, MD, PhD
Alan and Edith Seligson Professor of Cancer Research
Cancer Center Deputy Director of Research
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Presentation:
Cancer Dependency Identification and Mechanisms
Host: Dr. Lu Wang, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Dec
04
BMG Seminar: Karen H Miga, PhD, UCSC
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Karen H Miga, PhD
Associate Professor, Biomolecular Engineering Department, UCSC
Director, UC Santa Cruz Sequencing Technology Center
Associate Director, UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute
University of California, Santa Cruz
Presentation:
Centromere Genomics in the Pangenome Era
Abstract:
Centromeric satellite arrays are essential for chromosome stability, yet their architecture and evolution have remained largely unresolved. With complete telomere-to-telomere assemblies now available, we analyzed 470 phased haplotypes from the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, representing globally diverse, highly accurate genomes. A large fraction of newly resolved sequence lies in constitutive heterochromatin, where suppressed recombination creates megabase-scale linkage disequilibrium. These centromere-spanning haplotypes (cenhaps) encompass satellite arrays, segmental duplications, and genes linked to human traits. Cenhaps preserve deep evolutionary signals, with many lineages coalescing over a million years ago and showing Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression. We developed the first centromeric pangenome data structure to standardize variant calling and enable genetic and epigenetic analyses across these regions. This framework reveals rare recombination, local mutation rates, selection signals, and disease associations within archaic cenhaps. Together, these results establish cenhaps as a powerful system for exploring human genome evolution and diversity.
Host: Dr. Daniel Foltz, Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Dec
11
BMG Seminar: Matthew G. Oser MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Matthew G. Oser MD, PhD
Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Molecular and Cellular Oncology
Assistant Professor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Harvard Medical School
Presentation:
New Therapeutic Strategies for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Host: Dr. Lu Wang, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Nov
11
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Nov
11
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Bercin Cenik, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TurboCas: A method for locus-specific labeling of genomic regions and isolating their associated protein interactome
Description: The regulation of gene expression is a complex process that requires the concerted action of transcription factors and chromatin binding proteins. Because this process is both unique to a given locus and varied in response to changing cellular conditions, dynamically mapping the chromatin binding activity at individual promoters and other regulatory loci is crucial to understanding how cis-regulatory elements control gene expression. Earlier methods could only characterize the static binding activity of a single given protein. However, the recent emergence of proximity labeling, a technique for interrogating protein-protein interactions, and the advances brought about by CRISPR technology have enabled the development of new methods that can dynamically map the chromatin binding and secondary association of multiple proteins at given loci. In this study we describe TurboCas, a method that leverages the latest generation of proximity labeling enzymes, miniTurbo, in combination with catalytically dead Cas9 to label chromatin-binding proteins efficiently, dynamically and in a site-specific manner. We demonstrate the use of TurboCas to identify proteins binding the promoter of the heat shock responsive FOS gene. We go on to cross-validate our hits through an independent platform using RNA polymerase II and Cyclin T1 immunoprecipitation. Using these two methodologies, we identify both canonical regulators of heat shock response and members of previously uncharacterized novel pathways as general heat shock regulators. TurboCas represents a significant improvement over previous locus-targeted proximity labelling methods, with the potential not only to deepen our understanding of regulatory pathways in cellular stress response, but more broadly to advance the transcriptional regulation and chromatin biology fields.
Nov
12
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Hannah Mubarak - Dr. Huiping Liu Lab
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Machine Learning Accelerated Antibody Ranking and Extracellular Vesicle Engineering for Antiviral and Anticancer Immunotherapeutics"
Nov
12
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Aravind Iyer, PhD
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"Discovering new biochemistry from biological conflicts"
Aravind Iyer, PhD
Senior Investigator Protein and Genome Evolution Research Group
National Library of Medicine
https://irp.nih.gov/pi/aravind-iyer
Wednesday, November 12th
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson Querry Auditorium 1-230
Simpson & Kimberly Querrey Biomedical Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Dr. Vipul Shukla
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Nov
13
Boren Awards Information Meeting Featuring Michael Saffle, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Come hear Project administrator Michael Saffle discuss Boren options!
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Nov
14
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Dominic Fullenkamp
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Advancing hiPSC Models of Genetic Cardiomyopathy
Key Highlights:
*Engineered heart tissues (EHTs)
*Arrhythmia modeling
*Use of flexible electronics in EHT characterization
Nov
14
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Selma Metaane
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Nov
18
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Nov
18
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Samuel Weinberg, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Beyond ATP: Mitochondrial Signaling as a Master Regulator of Treg Function
Description: Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are essential for maintaining immune tolerance and preventing autoimmunity, yet their suppressive activity within tumor microenvironments enables cancer immune evasion. While mitochondrial metabolism has long been recognized as a defining feature of Tregs, the causal mechanisms linking specific metabolic pathways to suppressive function have remained unclear. Our work reveals that distinct mitochondrial signals—including redox balance and TCA cycle metabolites—independently control different aspects of Treg regulatory function, providing new insights into how cellular metabolism dictates immunologic outcomes and offering potential strategies to selectively modulate Treg activity in disease.
Nov
19
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Yun Liu Research Technician
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Foxf1 drives capillary endothelial cell fate during lung development"
Yun Liu
Research Technician, Vila Ellis Lab
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
12:00-1:00pm
Simpson Querrey Auditorium 1-230
Simpson & Kimberly Querrey Biomedical Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Nov
19
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM featuring Carine Nemr
Online - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
This session will feature Dr. Carine Nemr, an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry. She will discuss how she utilizes iClickers to enhance classroom engagement in her chemistry courses.
Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
Nov
20
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Nov
21
Oncology Nursing Conference
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
On Friday, November 21, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host the 28th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference – Emerging Therapies in Oncology Care. This year’s conference will be held in person. This highly visible and successful conference attracts more than 250 oncology nurses from the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest to discuss the latest topics of interest in oncology nursing.
Nov
21
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Alfred George, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Genetics and Pathophysiology of Calmodulinopathy
Nov
21
Pallido-Tegmental Endocannabinoids Orchestrate Dopamine-based Action Selection
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dr. Miguel A. Lujan Ph.D.
Nov
21
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Preeti Garai
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Nov
24
Lurie Cancer Center Research-in-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Outcomes of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer in Smokers vs. Non-Smokers
Michelle Kwan, Medical Student
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Loss of Mrgprd+ sensory nerves delays wound healing by suppressing keratinocyte migration and exacerbating inflammatory states in immune cells
Lisa Maccio-Maretto, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lunch will be served
Nov
25
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
01
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Dec
02
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
02
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Grayce Mores DGP Candidate
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Characterization of Virulence Factors in Shanghai Fever Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Description: My research focuses on understanding why certain Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) strains cause Shanghai Fever (SF), a rare but often fatal infection in previously healthy children. Unlike typical PA infections, we hypothesize that these strains originate in the gut and rapidly spread to sepsis. Using a murine sepsis model, we’ve found that Shanghai Fever isolates are significantly more virulent than samples from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We hypothesize SF strains may express type III secretion system effectors like ExoU and ExoS at unusually high levels, and have developed a modified quantitative Western blot assay to measure PA secretion.
Dec
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Dec
05
New and Early Career Faculty Institute
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Date: Dec. 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch provided
Location: Louis Room, Norris Center, Evanston
Join us for the New and Early Career Faculty Institute — a dynamic half-day experience designed to equip new and early career faculty with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive at Northwestern. This event also offers a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues and become familiar with key resources across the university.
The morning kicks off with Communicating Course Expectations for Student Success: The Power of Transparency, a session that invites instructors to reflect on the possible “hidden curriculum” within their courses and explore evidence-driven strategies to increase clarity, foster connection, and support student achievement.
Faculty may choose between Navigating Promotion on the Tenure Track or Navigating Promotion on the Teaching/Clinical/NTE Track, where a panel of experienced faculty will share general tips including how to find information about expectations and obtain feedback, access resources available to junior faculty, establish your academic identity, and cultivate mentoring relationships.
Cap off the morning by getting to know colleagues from across campus over lunch. In addition, meet representatives from key University-wide resources for research and teaching who will be on hand for a Resource Fair.
Full time new and early career faculty will receive an invitation to attend this special program. If you have questions, please contact Joan Marie Johnson, Senior Director for Faculty, at faculty@northwestern.edu.
Dec
05
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Jing Jin, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - A Master Role of Symmetric Arginine Dimethylation in Lupus Autoantibody Response
Dec
05
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Mahmoud Shoman
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Dec
09
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
09
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Osamudiamen Ebohon Graduate Research Assistant
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Peptidoglycan Release by Borrelia burgdorferi: Driver of Pathogenesis and Biomarker in Lyme Disease
Description: Unlike most Gram-negative bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi cannot recycle its peptidoglycan (PG) during growth, leading to the continuous release of unique and inflammatory cell-wall fragments. We exploited this fundamental property to both understand Lyme disease pathogenesis and attempt to develop a novel biomarker-based diagnostic. To this end, we generated monoclonal antibodies targeting B. burgdorferi PG and created a lytic transglycosylase mutant defective in PG release. Our combined approaches shed new light on host-pathogen interactions necessary to establish infection and may lead to a new diagnostic PG-based platform that accurately identifies an active infection, weeks before the current method used in the clinic.
Dec
11
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Dec
15
Course Delivery Lab
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Experiment with dynamic, evidence-informed instruction in this lab designed for instructors—at any career stage—who want to invigorate courses with fresh ideas for active, collaborative, and experiential learning, and apply easy-to-implement formative assessment techniques.
Lunch provided!
Dec
16
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
17
Clinical Research Course
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, all clinical cancer researchers and trainees are invited to join us for an educational event providing valuable insite into opportunities, resources and expectations for investigators developing and conducting clinical trials.
Dec
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Dec
18
OKRA National Forum: Nano-AMPs: The future of UTI management?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, December 18th, to hear from Laura Schwartz, PhD (Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University) as she discusses “Nano-AMPs: The future of UTI management?”
Registration is required.
Jan
06
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Jan
07
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
08
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Jan
09
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Jan
21
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
OKRA National Forum: Decoding diet and microbiome drivers of heterogeneous kidney immunobiology
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, January 22nd, to hear from Leah Guthrie, PhD (University of California, Berkeley) as she discusses “Decoding diet and microbiome drivers of heterogeneous kidney immunobiology”
Registration is required.
Jan
22
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Feb
04
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Feb
05
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Feb
12
OKRA National Forum: Renal adaptations to exercise and the implications for cardiorenal health
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, February 12th, to hear from Sophia Sears, PhD (University of Lousville) as she discusses “Renal adaptations to exercise and the implications for cardiorenal health”
Registration is required.
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Nov
11
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Nov
11
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Bercin Cenik, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TurboCas: A method for locus-specific labeling of genomic regions and isolating their associated protein interactome
Description: The regulation of gene expression is a complex process that requires the concerted action of transcription factors and chromatin binding proteins. Because this process is both unique to a given locus and varied in response to changing cellular conditions, dynamically mapping the chromatin binding activity at individual promoters and other regulatory loci is crucial to understanding how cis-regulatory elements control gene expression. Earlier methods could only characterize the static binding activity of a single given protein. However, the recent emergence of proximity labeling, a technique for interrogating protein-protein interactions, and the advances brought about by CRISPR technology have enabled the development of new methods that can dynamically map the chromatin binding and secondary association of multiple proteins at given loci. In this study we describe TurboCas, a method that leverages the latest generation of proximity labeling enzymes, miniTurbo, in combination with catalytically dead Cas9 to label chromatin-binding proteins efficiently, dynamically and in a site-specific manner. We demonstrate the use of TurboCas to identify proteins binding the promoter of the heat shock responsive FOS gene. We go on to cross-validate our hits through an independent platform using RNA polymerase II and Cyclin T1 immunoprecipitation. Using these two methodologies, we identify both canonical regulators of heat shock response and members of previously uncharacterized novel pathways as general heat shock regulators. TurboCas represents a significant improvement over previous locus-targeted proximity labelling methods, with the potential not only to deepen our understanding of regulatory pathways in cellular stress response, but more broadly to advance the transcriptional regulation and chromatin biology fields.
Nov
12
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Hannah Mubarak - Dr. Huiping Liu Lab
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Machine Learning Accelerated Antibody Ranking and Extracellular Vesicle Engineering for Antiviral and Anticancer Immunotherapeutics"
Nov
12
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Aravind Iyer, PhD
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"Discovering new biochemistry from biological conflicts"
Aravind Iyer, PhD
Senior Investigator Protein and Genome Evolution Research Group
National Library of Medicine
https://irp.nih.gov/pi/aravind-iyer
Wednesday, November 12th
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson Querry Auditorium 1-230
Simpson & Kimberly Querrey Biomedical Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Dr. Vipul Shukla
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Nov
13
BMG Seminar: Christopher R. Vakoc, MD, PhD, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Christopher R. Vakoc, MD, PhD
Alan and Edith Seligson Professor of Cancer Research
Cancer Center Deputy Director of Research
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Presentation:
Cancer Dependency Identification and Mechanisms
Host: Dr. Lu Wang, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Nov
13
Boren Awards Information Meeting Featuring Michael Saffle, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Come hear Project administrator Michael Saffle discuss Boren options!
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Nov
14
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Dominic Fullenkamp
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Advancing hiPSC Models of Genetic Cardiomyopathy
Key Highlights:
*Engineered heart tissues (EHTs)
*Arrhythmia modeling
*Use of flexible electronics in EHT characterization
Nov
14
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Selma Metaane
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Nov
18
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Nov
18
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Samuel Weinberg, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Beyond ATP: Mitochondrial Signaling as a Master Regulator of Treg Function
Description: Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are essential for maintaining immune tolerance and preventing autoimmunity, yet their suppressive activity within tumor microenvironments enables cancer immune evasion. While mitochondrial metabolism has long been recognized as a defining feature of Tregs, the causal mechanisms linking specific metabolic pathways to suppressive function have remained unclear. Our work reveals that distinct mitochondrial signals—including redox balance and TCA cycle metabolites—independently control different aspects of Treg regulatory function, providing new insights into how cellular metabolism dictates immunologic outcomes and offering potential strategies to selectively modulate Treg activity in disease.
Nov
19
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Yun Liu Research Technician
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Foxf1 drives capillary endothelial cell fate during lung development"
Yun Liu
Research Technician, Vila Ellis Lab
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
12:00-1:00pm
Simpson Querrey Auditorium 1-230
Simpson & Kimberly Querrey Biomedical Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Nov
19
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM featuring Carine Nemr
Online - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
This session will feature Dr. Carine Nemr, an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry. She will discuss how she utilizes iClickers to enhance classroom engagement in her chemistry courses.
Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
Nov
20
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Nov
21
Oncology Nursing Conference
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
On Friday, November 21, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host the 28th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference – Emerging Therapies in Oncology Care. This year’s conference will be held in person. This highly visible and successful conference attracts more than 250 oncology nurses from the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest to discuss the latest topics of interest in oncology nursing.
Nov
21
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Alfred George, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Genetics and Pathophysiology of Calmodulinopathy
Nov
21
Pallido-Tegmental Endocannabinoids Orchestrate Dopamine-based Action Selection
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dr. Miguel A. Lujan Ph.D.
Nov
21
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Preeti Garai
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Nov
24
Lurie Cancer Center Research-in-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Outcomes of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer in Smokers vs. Non-Smokers
Michelle Kwan, Medical Student
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Loss of Mrgprd+ sensory nerves delays wound healing by suppressing keratinocyte migration and exacerbating inflammatory states in immune cells
Lisa Maccio-Maretto, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lunch will be served
Nov
25
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
01
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Dec
02
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
02
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Grayce Mores DGP Candidate
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Characterization of Virulence Factors in Shanghai Fever Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Description: My research focuses on understanding why certain Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) strains cause Shanghai Fever (SF), a rare but often fatal infection in previously healthy children. Unlike typical PA infections, we hypothesize that these strains originate in the gut and rapidly spread to sepsis. Using a murine sepsis model, we’ve found that Shanghai Fever isolates are significantly more virulent than samples from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We hypothesize SF strains may express type III secretion system effectors like ExoU and ExoS at unusually high levels, and have developed a modified quantitative Western blot assay to measure PA secretion.
Dec
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Dec
04
BMG Seminar: Karen H Miga, PhD, UCSC
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Karen H Miga, PhD
Associate Professor, Biomolecular Engineering Department, UCSC
Director, UC Santa Cruz Sequencing Technology Center
Associate Director, UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute
University of California, Santa Cruz
Presentation:
Centromere Genomics in the Pangenome Era
Abstract:
Centromeric satellite arrays are essential for chromosome stability, yet their architecture and evolution have remained largely unresolved. With complete telomere-to-telomere assemblies now available, we analyzed 470 phased haplotypes from the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium, representing globally diverse, highly accurate genomes. A large fraction of newly resolved sequence lies in constitutive heterochromatin, where suppressed recombination creates megabase-scale linkage disequilibrium. These centromere-spanning haplotypes (cenhaps) encompass satellite arrays, segmental duplications, and genes linked to human traits. Cenhaps preserve deep evolutionary signals, with many lineages coalescing over a million years ago and showing Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression. We developed the first centromeric pangenome data structure to standardize variant calling and enable genetic and epigenetic analyses across these regions. This framework reveals rare recombination, local mutation rates, selection signals, and disease associations within archaic cenhaps. Together, these results establish cenhaps as a powerful system for exploring human genome evolution and diversity.
Host: Dr. Daniel Foltz, Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Dec
05
New and Early Career Faculty Institute
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Date: Dec. 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch provided
Location: Louis Room, Norris Center, Evanston
Join us for the New and Early Career Faculty Institute — a dynamic half-day experience designed to equip new and early career faculty with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive at Northwestern. This event also offers a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues and become familiar with key resources across the university.
The morning kicks off with Communicating Course Expectations for Student Success: The Power of Transparency, a session that invites instructors to reflect on the possible “hidden curriculum” within their courses and explore evidence-driven strategies to increase clarity, foster connection, and support student achievement.
Faculty may choose between Navigating Promotion on the Tenure Track or Navigating Promotion on the Teaching/Clinical/NTE Track, where a panel of experienced faculty will share general tips including how to find information about expectations and obtain feedback, access resources available to junior faculty, establish your academic identity, and cultivate mentoring relationships.
Cap off the morning by getting to know colleagues from across campus over lunch. In addition, meet representatives from key University-wide resources for research and teaching who will be on hand for a Resource Fair.
Full time new and early career faculty will receive an invitation to attend this special program. If you have questions, please contact Joan Marie Johnson, Senior Director for Faculty, at faculty@northwestern.edu.
Dec
05
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Jing Jin, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - A Master Role of Symmetric Arginine Dimethylation in Lupus Autoantibody Response
Dec
05
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Mahmoud Shoman
Description: Bacteriology Journal Club is a forum for the presentation of original research-in-progress and for scholarly discussion of recently published papers in bacteriology
Dec
09
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
09
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Osamudiamen Ebohon Graduate Research Assistant
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Peptidoglycan Release by Borrelia burgdorferi: Driver of Pathogenesis and Biomarker in Lyme Disease
Description: Unlike most Gram-negative bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi cannot recycle its peptidoglycan (PG) during growth, leading to the continuous release of unique and inflammatory cell-wall fragments. We exploited this fundamental property to both understand Lyme disease pathogenesis and attempt to develop a novel biomarker-based diagnostic. To this end, we generated monoclonal antibodies targeting B. burgdorferi PG and created a lytic transglycosylase mutant defective in PG release. Our combined approaches shed new light on host-pathogen interactions necessary to establish infection and may lead to a new diagnostic PG-based platform that accurately identifies an active infection, weeks before the current method used in the clinic.
Dec
11
BMG Seminar: Matthew G. Oser MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Matthew G. Oser MD, PhD
Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Molecular and Cellular Oncology
Assistant Professor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Harvard Medical School
Presentation:
New Therapeutic Strategies for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Host: Dr. Lu Wang, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Refreshments will be served.
Dec
11
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Dec
15
Course Delivery Lab
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Experiment with dynamic, evidence-informed instruction in this lab designed for instructors—at any career stage—who want to invigorate courses with fresh ideas for active, collaborative, and experiential learning, and apply easy-to-implement formative assessment techniques.
Lunch provided!
Dec
16
Mellon Mays Office Hours
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumna and current doctoral candidate Monique Newton for insights about this unrivaled opportunity to prepare for doctoral study in the humanities and/or qualitative social sciences!
Dec
17
Clinical Research Course
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, all clinical cancer researchers and trainees are invited to join us for an educational event providing valuable insite into opportunities, resources and expectations for investigators developing and conducting clinical trials.
Dec
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Dec
18
OKRA National Forum: Nano-AMPs: The future of UTI management?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, December 18th, to hear from Laura Schwartz, PhD (Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University) as she discusses “Nano-AMPs: The future of UTI management?”
Registration is required.
Jan
06
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Jan
07
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
08
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Jan
09
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
The Boren Fellowship funds graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Campus Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/16/26 @ 12:00 noon
National Deadline for Boren Fellowship -- 1/21/26
National Deadline for Boren Scholarship -- 1/28/26
Jan
21
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
OKRA National Forum: Decoding diet and microbiome drivers of heterogeneous kidney immunobiology
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, January 22nd, to hear from Leah Guthrie, PhD (University of California, Berkeley) as she discusses “Decoding diet and microbiome drivers of heterogeneous kidney immunobiology”
Registration is required.
Jan
22
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Feb
04
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every first and third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Simpson Querry Auditorium, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Feb
05
Immunology Journal Club
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion of impactful and high-quality papers that will foster meaningful learning and discussion for all participants.
Feb
12
OKRA National Forum: Renal adaptations to exercise and the implications for cardiorenal health
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Northwestern O'Brien Kidney Resource Center invites you to participate in the upcoming O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) webinar series, designed to foster networking and learning.
Join us on Thursday, February 12th, to hear from Sophia Sears, PhD (University of Lousville) as she discusses “Renal adaptations to exercise and the implications for cardiorenal health”
Registration is required.