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.
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May
20
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Amy Ceas
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"p53 maintains lineage fidelity during lung capillary injury-repair in neonatal hyperoxia"
Amy Ceas
Research Technician, The Vila Ellis Lab
Neuroscience Conference Room
Ward 5-230
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
May
20
M-I Seminar Series: Karen Ottemann, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Flagellar motors incorporate parts of type 4 pili to fine tune bacterial motility responses
Topic: Bacterial flagellar motors are complex nanomachies that vary in composition between microbes, with several boasting belts, cages and rings. The gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori has one of the most powerful and largest motors, containing multiple proteins that are largely unknown. In this work, we identified the proteins of the H. pylori flagellar cage, and determined surprisingly that they are orthologs of type 4 pili proteins PilO, PilN and PilM. Contrary to previous predictions, the cage proteins do not enhance flagellar function but instead regulate it, promoting bacteria to stop motility under particular settings. I’ll describe our path to identify the PilO, PilN and PilM cage and what we currently know about their function.
Speaker: Karen Ottemann, PhD, Professor, University of California-Santa Cruz
Host: Nicholas Cianciotto, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
20
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences Seminar Series: "The Enemy Within - How the immune system detects DNA as danger" with Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Zhijian “James” Chen, PhD
George L. MacGregor Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Professor, Department of Molecular Biology
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, TX
Host: Shi-Yuan Cheng, PhD
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30 P.M.
Reception to follow in the Ryan Family Atrium at 4:30 P.M.
May
21
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
22
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
23
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Emily Zaniker-Gomez - Dr. Francesca Duncan Lab
Chicago - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Title of Presentation:
"Molecular and Biomechanical Mechanisms Underlying Ovulation"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
May
23
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Colin Lemire
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk Title - Retinal Perivascular Macrophages
May
23
Brain circuits for visual context processing in health and disease
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jordan Hamm.
Associate Professor, Georgia State University.
Visual processing in the cerebral cortex is strongly modulated by context. For example, neural activity as early as primary visual cortex (V1) is increased to stimuli that deviate from contextual patterns, a phenomenon termed “deviance detection.” Critically, visual deviance detection, and its EEG biomarker mismatch negativity, is diminished in people with schizophrenia, suggesting altered predictive processing in cortical systems which could underlie core perceptual and cognitive features of the disease.
Columbia University, Postdoctoral, 2018, Biology
University of Georgia, Ph.D., 2013, Neuroscience
University of Georgia, M.S., 2010, Psychology
University of Georgia, B.A., 2008, Philosophy
May
27
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Andrés Gutiérrez
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"The Role of Intussusceptive Angiogenesis in Lung Capillary Development"
Andrés Gutiérrez
Postdoctoral Fellow, The Vila Ellis Lab
Baldwin Auditorium
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
May
27
M-I Seminar Series: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Journey to the Nucleus: Revisiting HIV's Post-Nuclear Entry Pathways
Topic: HIV integrates in active chromatin sites to release high levels of viral progeny or remains discreet within hosts. It requires the reverse transcription of RNA to DNA within a capsid shell, previously thought to uncoat post-fusion. Contrary to textbooks, recent evidence, including ours, shows uncoating and reverse transcription occur within the infected cell's nucleus, challenging traditional views and indicating a nuclear remodeling phase. Remarkably, HIV-1 exploits liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to form membraneless organelles (HIV-1-MLOs) that support canonical nuclear reverse transcription and viral integration. I will discuss the in vivo detection of these structures, their composition, and their role in shielding the viral genome from the hostile cellular environment. Our findings open new research avenues on LLPS's role in HIV and potential as an antiretroviral target, prompting future studies to explore its comprehensive impact on infection.
Speaker: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD, Professor, Institut Pastetur
Host: Mojgan Naghavi, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
27
Lurie Cancer Center Research-in-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Metabolic Shift Toward the de novo Serine Pathway in Non-transformed Breast Cells Drives Epigenetic Plasticity, Oxidative DNA Damage, and Pro-tumorigenic Changes Associated with Aging
Mariana Bustamante, PhD
Khan Lab
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
SCLC Exhibits Facile Subtype Switching After NEUROD1 Loss
Alex Buhimschi, MD-PhD Student
Abazeed Lab
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
*Lunch is provided
May
28
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
29
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
30
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Anna Pfenniger, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Role of Endothelin-1 Signaling in the Development and Progression of Atrial Fibrillation
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
02
Dept of Pharmacology Seminar Series: Ryan Flynn MD, PhD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk title: Cell surface glycoRNA biology.
Abstract: Glycans modify lipids and proteins to mediate inter- and intramolecular interactions across all domains of life. RNA is not thought to be a major target of glycosylation. Here, we challenge this view with evidence that mammals use RNA as a third scaffold for glycosylation. Using chemical and biochemical approaches, we found that conserved small noncoding RNAs bear sialylated glycans. These ‘‘glycoRNAs’’ were present in multiple cell types and mammalian species, in cultured cells, and in vivo. GlycoRNA assembly depends on canonical N-glycan biosynthetic machinery and results in structures enriched in sialic acid and fucose. Analysis of living cells revealed that the majority of glycoRNAs were present on the cell surface and can interact with anti-dsRNA antibodies and members of the Siglec receptor family. New chemical tools and insights into the molecular nature of glycoRNAs will be presented. Specifically, details surrounding the observation that RNA binding proteins are common members of cell surface proteomes will be explored, the genetic basis of this clustering discussed, and the functional relevance of glycoRNA-csRBP clusters on growth factor signaling will be highlighted.
Speaker: Ryan Flynn, MD, PhD; Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University; Principal Investigator, Boston Children's Hospital.
Jun
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
04
Searle Center Community Celebration
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mark your calendars! This open-house style event promises to be a vibrant and engaging afternoon where you'll get an exclusive look at our new strategic plan and priorities.
Come enjoy delicious food and drinks, connect with our community, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We can't wait to see you there!
Jun
04
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
05
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Jun
06
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Milagros Romay, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Region-Specific Gene Expression and Sex Inform About Disease Susceptibility in the Aorta
Jun
06
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
10
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
11
Pain & Palliative Care Conference
Chicago - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 the 19th Annual Pain & Palliative Care Conference will bring together physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chaplains, and healthcare professionals to share research and clinical best practices to advance the field of palliative care and improve care for patients with serious illnesses and their loved ones.
Jun
11
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Hana Kubo - Dr. Monica M. Laronda Lab
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Title of Presentation:
"Unlocking the Granular Details: Creating Granulosa-Like Cells and Profiling Follicle Activation"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Jun
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
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/
Jun
11
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
12
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Cristina Vaca - Dr. Richard T. D'Aquila Lab
Chicago - 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Title of Presentation:
"The Impacts of Neddylation on HIV Proviral Expression and Infectivity"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Jun
13
Special Seminar: Dr. Marc Kirschner, Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDB SPECIAL SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
"Rethinking the Wnt pathway"
Marc Kirschner, PhD,
Professor of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
John Franklin Enders Harvard University Professor
https://www.kirschnerlab.org/marc-kirschner
Friday, June 13, 2025
4:00–5:00 PM
Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, McGaw 2-320
240 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Volodya Gelfand, PhD, Professor
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, Stephen Walter Ranson Professor & Chair
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Calendar invites with event details are disseminated in advance. 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/
Jun
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
17
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Dr. James Ferrell
Chicago - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"tittle"
Dr. James Ferrell
Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology and of Biochemistry
https://biochemistry.stanford.edu/people/james-ferrell/
Tuesday 17th, 2025
2:30–3:30 PM
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Ertugrul Özbudak, PhD
Professor
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
https://labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/ozbudak/
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/
Jun
18
Lurie Cancer Center Symposium & Scientific Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The 17th Annual Lurie Cancer Center Symposium will feature presentations from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from our labs. A keynote lecture will be given by Kay Macleod, PhD, of the University of Chicago.
The Scientific Poster Session, which will take place immediately following the symposium, will feature the work of students and postdoctoral fellows from the laboratories of Lurie Cancer Center members on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Jun
18
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
24
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
25
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jul
09
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
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/
Jul
11
Oncology Review Symposium
Chicago - 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Join us in person Friday, July 11 for the 2025 Lurie Cancer Center Oncology Review, which provides medical, radiation and surgical oncologists, nurses, scientists and allied healthcare professionals with a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research and clinical data in the field of oncology. This review covers multiple oncology and hematology disease types, and each topic is presented by an expert in the respective field.
May
20
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Horizons in Pathology - Innovations in Multiplexed Tissue Imaging for Discovery and Diagnostics
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Horizons in Pathology - Innovations in Multiplexed Tissue Imaging for Discover and Diagnosis
Sandro Santagata, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
May
20
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Amy Ceas
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"p53 maintains lineage fidelity during lung capillary injury-repair in neonatal hyperoxia"
Amy Ceas
Research Technician, The Vila Ellis Lab
Neuroscience Conference Room
Ward 5-230
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
May
20
M-I Seminar Series: Karen Ottemann, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Flagellar motors incorporate parts of type 4 pili to fine tune bacterial motility responses
Topic: Bacterial flagellar motors are complex nanomachies that vary in composition between microbes, with several boasting belts, cages and rings. The gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori has one of the most powerful and largest motors, containing multiple proteins that are largely unknown. In this work, we identified the proteins of the H. pylori flagellar cage, and determined surprisingly that they are orthologs of type 4 pili proteins PilO, PilN and PilM. Contrary to previous predictions, the cage proteins do not enhance flagellar function but instead regulate it, promoting bacteria to stop motility under particular settings. I’ll describe our path to identify the PilO, PilN and PilM cage and what we currently know about their function.
Speaker: Karen Ottemann, PhD, Professor, University of California-Santa Cruz
Host: Nicholas Cianciotto, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
20
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Horizons in Pathology - Innovations in Multiplexed Tissue Imaging for Discovery and Diagnostics
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Horizons in Pathology - Innovations in Multiplexed Tissue Imaging for Discover and Diagnosis
Sandro Santagata, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
May
20
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences Seminar Series: "The Enemy Within - How the immune system detects DNA as danger" with Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Zhijian “James” Chen, PhD
George L. MacGregor Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Professor, Department of Molecular Biology
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, TX
Host: Shi-Yuan Cheng, PhD
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30 P.M.
Reception to follow in the Ryan Family Atrium at 4:30 P.M.
May
21
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
22
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
23
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Emily Zaniker-Gomez - Dr. Francesca Duncan Lab
Chicago - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Title of Presentation:
"Molecular and Biomechanical Mechanisms Underlying Ovulation"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
May
23
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Colin Lemire
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk Title - Retinal Perivascular Macrophages
May
23
Brain circuits for visual context processing in health and disease
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jordan Hamm.
Associate Professor, Georgia State University.
Visual processing in the cerebral cortex is strongly modulated by context. For example, neural activity as early as primary visual cortex (V1) is increased to stimuli that deviate from contextual patterns, a phenomenon termed “deviance detection.” Critically, visual deviance detection, and its EEG biomarker mismatch negativity, is diminished in people with schizophrenia, suggesting altered predictive processing in cortical systems which could underlie core perceptual and cognitive features of the disease.
Columbia University, Postdoctoral, 2018, Biology
University of Georgia, Ph.D., 2013, Neuroscience
University of Georgia, M.S., 2010, Psychology
University of Georgia, B.A., 2008, Philosophy
May
27
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Andrés Gutiérrez
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"The Role of Intussusceptive Angiogenesis in Lung Capillary Development"
Andrés Gutiérrez
Postdoctoral Fellow, The Vila Ellis Lab
Baldwin Auditorium
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
May
27
M-I Seminar Series: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Journey to the Nucleus: Revisiting HIV's Post-Nuclear Entry Pathways
Topic: HIV integrates in active chromatin sites to release high levels of viral progeny or remains discreet within hosts. It requires the reverse transcription of RNA to DNA within a capsid shell, previously thought to uncoat post-fusion. Contrary to textbooks, recent evidence, including ours, shows uncoating and reverse transcription occur within the infected cell's nucleus, challenging traditional views and indicating a nuclear remodeling phase. Remarkably, HIV-1 exploits liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to form membraneless organelles (HIV-1-MLOs) that support canonical nuclear reverse transcription and viral integration. I will discuss the in vivo detection of these structures, their composition, and their role in shielding the viral genome from the hostile cellular environment. Our findings open new research avenues on LLPS's role in HIV and potential as an antiretroviral target, prompting future studies to explore its comprehensive impact on infection.
Speaker: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD, Professor, Institut Pastetur
Host: Mojgan Naghavi, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
27
Lurie Cancer Center Research-in-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Metabolic Shift Toward the de novo Serine Pathway in Non-transformed Breast Cells Drives Epigenetic Plasticity, Oxidative DNA Damage, and Pro-tumorigenic Changes Associated with Aging
Mariana Bustamante, PhD
Khan Lab
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
SCLC Exhibits Facile Subtype Switching After NEUROD1 Loss
Alex Buhimschi, MD-PhD Student
Abazeed Lab
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
*Lunch is provided
May
28
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
29
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
30
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Anna Pfenniger, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Role of Endothelin-1 Signaling in the Development and Progression of Atrial Fibrillation
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
02
Dept of Pharmacology Seminar Series: Ryan Flynn MD, PhD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk title: Cell surface glycoRNA biology.
Abstract: Glycans modify lipids and proteins to mediate inter- and intramolecular interactions across all domains of life. RNA is not thought to be a major target of glycosylation. Here, we challenge this view with evidence that mammals use RNA as a third scaffold for glycosylation. Using chemical and biochemical approaches, we found that conserved small noncoding RNAs bear sialylated glycans. These ‘‘glycoRNAs’’ were present in multiple cell types and mammalian species, in cultured cells, and in vivo. GlycoRNA assembly depends on canonical N-glycan biosynthetic machinery and results in structures enriched in sialic acid and fucose. Analysis of living cells revealed that the majority of glycoRNAs were present on the cell surface and can interact with anti-dsRNA antibodies and members of the Siglec receptor family. New chemical tools and insights into the molecular nature of glycoRNAs will be presented. Specifically, details surrounding the observation that RNA binding proteins are common members of cell surface proteomes will be explored, the genetic basis of this clustering discussed, and the functional relevance of glycoRNA-csRBP clusters on growth factor signaling will be highlighted.
Speaker: Ryan Flynn, MD, PhD; Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University; Principal Investigator, Boston Children's Hospital.
Jun
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
04
Searle Center Community Celebration
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mark your calendars! This open-house style event promises to be a vibrant and engaging afternoon where you'll get an exclusive look at our new strategic plan and priorities.
Come enjoy delicious food and drinks, connect with our community, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We can't wait to see you there!
Jun
04
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
05
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Jun
06
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Milagros Romay, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Region-Specific Gene Expression and Sex Inform About Disease Susceptibility in the Aorta
Jun
06
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
10
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
11
Pain & Palliative Care Conference
Chicago - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 the 19th Annual Pain & Palliative Care Conference will bring together physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chaplains, and healthcare professionals to share research and clinical best practices to advance the field of palliative care and improve care for patients with serious illnesses and their loved ones.
Jun
11
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Hana Kubo - Dr. Monica M. Laronda Lab
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Title of Presentation:
"Unlocking the Granular Details: Creating Granulosa-Like Cells and Profiling Follicle Activation"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Jun
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
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/
Jun
11
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
12
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Cristina Vaca - Dr. Richard T. D'Aquila Lab
Chicago - 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Title of Presentation:
"The Impacts of Neddylation on HIV Proviral Expression and Infectivity"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Jun
13
Special Seminar: Dr. Marc Kirschner, Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDB SPECIAL SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
"Rethinking the Wnt pathway"
Marc Kirschner, PhD,
Professor of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
John Franklin Enders Harvard University Professor
https://www.kirschnerlab.org/marc-kirschner
Friday, June 13, 2025
4:00–5:00 PM
Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, McGaw 2-320
240 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Volodya Gelfand, PhD, Professor
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, Stephen Walter Ranson Professor & Chair
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Calendar invites with event details are disseminated in advance. 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/
Jun
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
17
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Dr. James Ferrell
Chicago - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"tittle"
Dr. James Ferrell
Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology and of Biochemistry
https://biochemistry.stanford.edu/people/james-ferrell/
Tuesday 17th, 2025
2:30–3:30 PM
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Ertugrul Özbudak, PhD
Professor
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
https://labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/ozbudak/
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/
Jun
18
Lurie Cancer Center Symposium & Scientific Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The 17th Annual Lurie Cancer Center Symposium will feature presentations from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from our labs. A keynote lecture will be given by Kay Macleod, PhD, of the University of Chicago.
The Scientific Poster Session, which will take place immediately following the symposium, will feature the work of students and postdoctoral fellows from the laboratories of Lurie Cancer Center members on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Jun
18
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
24
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, 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
Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/
Jun
25
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jul
09
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
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/
Jul
11
Oncology Review Symposium
Chicago - 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Join us in person Friday, July 11 for the 2025 Lurie Cancer Center Oncology Review, which provides medical, radiation and surgical oncologists, nurses, scientists and allied healthcare professionals with a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research and clinical data in the field of oncology. This review covers multiple oncology and hematology disease types, and each topic is presented by an expert in the respective field.