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.
Dec
18
BMG Seminar: Lindsay Pino, PhD, Talus Bio
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Lindsay Pino, PhD
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
Talus Bioscience, Inc.
Presentation:
Profiling the regulome with high-throughput proteomics to enable small-molecule therapeutics
Abstract:
Transcription factors, cofactors, and chromatin regulators orchestrate gene expression yet remain poorly measured in their native chromatin context and historically difficult to drug. To address these challenges, we developed regulome profiling, a functional proteomics approach that quantifies protein–DNA binding activity in live cells using high-throughput mass spectrometry. This assay measures regulator activity directly, generating proteome-wide maps of DNA engagement that can be compared across perturbations, cell types, and chemical treatments.
Because of its flexibility and high-dimensional output, regulome profiling delivers actionable biological insight across diverse contexts. In deorphanization, we uncover off-target DNA-binding effects of anthracyclines, uncovering new mechanisms of action not previously associated with this drug class. In toxicity studies, regulome signatures reveal early regulatory disruptions preceding transcriptomic or phenotypic changes. In drug discovery, these activity maps expose tractable intervention points directly within disease-relevant cell contexts, seeding a pipeline of small-molecule therapeutics against transcription factors including brachyury (TBXT) and androgen receptor variants.
To accelerate these drug discovery efforts, we built an AI model on top of this unique data, called Strategian. Strategian triages billions of compounds by predicted impact on transcription-factor activity and selectivity, feeding prioritized candidates back into regulome profiling for experimental validation. This closed-loop, two-week iteration connects small-molecule chemistry to chromatin regulatory biology, transforming transcriptional control into a measurable and druggable system.
Host: Dr. Ali Shilatifard, Chairman, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; Director, Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics
Refreshments will be served.
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"
Dec
18
BMG Seminar: Lindsay Pino, PhD, Talus Bio
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Lindsay Pino, PhD
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
Talus Bioscience, Inc.
Presentation:
Profiling the regulome with high-throughput proteomics to enable small-molecule therapeutics
Abstract:
Transcription factors, cofactors, and chromatin regulators orchestrate gene expression yet remain poorly measured in their native chromatin context and historically difficult to drug. To address these challenges, we developed regulome profiling, a functional proteomics approach that quantifies protein–DNA binding activity in live cells using high-throughput mass spectrometry. This assay measures regulator activity directly, generating proteome-wide maps of DNA engagement that can be compared across perturbations, cell types, and chemical treatments.
Because of its flexibility and high-dimensional output, regulome profiling delivers actionable biological insight across diverse contexts. In deorphanization, we uncover off-target DNA-binding effects of anthracyclines, uncovering new mechanisms of action not previously associated with this drug class. In toxicity studies, regulome signatures reveal early regulatory disruptions preceding transcriptomic or phenotypic changes. In drug discovery, these activity maps expose tractable intervention points directly within disease-relevant cell contexts, seeding a pipeline of small-molecule therapeutics against transcription factors including brachyury (TBXT) and androgen receptor variants.
To accelerate these drug discovery efforts, we built an AI model on top of this unique data, called Strategian. Strategian triages billions of compounds by predicted impact on transcription-factor activity and selectivity, feeding prioritized candidates back into regulome profiling for experimental validation. This closed-loop, two-week iteration connects small-molecule chemistry to chromatin regulatory biology, transforming transcriptional control into a measurable and druggable system.
Host: Dr. Ali Shilatifard, Chairman, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; Director, Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics
Refreshments will be served.
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
15
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Kate DeMeulenaere - Dr. Murali Prakriya Lab
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Microglia Reactivity and Neuroinflammation-driven Behaviors are Regulated by Orai1 Calcium Channels"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Dec
16
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Rebecca Trimble PhD Candidate
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: The role of BB0323 in the localization of FtsZ in Borrelia burgdorferi'.
Description: The causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, has a complex cell cycle that involves the coordinated production of multiple zones of peptidoglycan synthesis that are spatially and temporally regulated through unknown processes. We’ve identified a protein of unknown function that appears to function as a negative regulator of both divisome assembly and zonal peptidoglycan synthesis. Our findings provide new insights into the complex cell cycle of B. burgdorferi and hint at a novel mechanism in which the site of cytokinesis is determined by the unusual architecture of the peptidoglycan cell wall.
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 - Yuval Scher, Postdoc
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Leveraging Twin Information for Inference of Gene Regulatory Networks"
Yuval Scher
Postdoc, Goyal Lab
Wednesday, December 17th, 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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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.
Dec
19
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Rajni Sharma, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Inhibition of Lactate Monocarboxylate Transporter (MCT4) Promotes Adaptive Kidney Repair following Ischemic AKI
Dec
19
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Daniel Amusin
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
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Jan
07
2025-2026 Student-Led Nanocourse
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Vitro, In Focus:
Re-imagining How We Study Cancer
1:00pm-1:45pm: Patient Voices: The Human Impact of Cancer Research, Moderated by Atique Ahmed, PhD, Northwestern University
2:00pm-2:45pm: What's Missing from the Dish?, Samuel Weinberg, MD, PhD, Northwestern University
2:45pm-3:30pm: Modeling Biliary Morphogenesis & Tumorigenesis in 3D, Andrea McClatchey, PhD, Harvard Medical School
3:30pm-4:15pm: Modeling Ovarian Cancer Metastatis in the Unique Peritoneal Microenvironment, Sharon Stack, PhD, University of Notre Dame
4:15pm-5:00pm: Bridging Stress Biology & Cancer Metabolism, Rebecca Riggins, PhD, Georgetown University
5:00pm-5:45pm: Targeting Cancer Plasticity with Engineering & AI Approaches, Yogesh Goyal, PhD, Northwestern University
*Reception to follow 6:00pm-7:30pm
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
08
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Jan
09
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Francisco
Description: 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
Jan
09
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 3:00 PM - 4:00 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
16
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Addie Hayes & Ronnie Lee Fulton
Description: 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
Jan
20
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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.
Jan
23
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Grayce Mores
Description: 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
Jan
30
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Josh Mayoral & Rebecca Trimble
Description: 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
Feb
03
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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
06
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Claudia Rivera
Description: 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
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.
Feb
17
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Feb
17
Shrove Tuesday UK Scholarship Tea
Off-Campus - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All your questions about NU's UK nomination process answered
Feb
18
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Feb
19
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.
Mar
02
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Mar
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Mar
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.
Mar
13
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Mar
18
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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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
15
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Kate DeMeulenaere - Dr. Murali Prakriya Lab
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Microglia Reactivity and Neuroinflammation-driven Behaviors are Regulated by Orai1 Calcium Channels"
This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.
Dec
16
Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Rebecca Trimble PhD Candidate
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: The role of BB0323 in the localization of FtsZ in Borrelia burgdorferi'.
Description: The causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, has a complex cell cycle that involves the coordinated production of multiple zones of peptidoglycan synthesis that are spatially and temporally regulated through unknown processes. We’ve identified a protein of unknown function that appears to function as a negative regulator of both divisome assembly and zonal peptidoglycan synthesis. Our findings provide new insights into the complex cell cycle of B. burgdorferi and hint at a novel mechanism in which the site of cytokinesis is determined by the unusual architecture of the peptidoglycan cell wall.
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 - Yuval Scher, Postdoc
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Leveraging Twin Information for Inference of Gene Regulatory Networks"
Yuval Scher
Postdoc, Goyal Lab
Wednesday, December 17th, 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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Dec
18
BMG Seminar: Lindsay Pino, PhD, Talus Bio
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Lindsay Pino, PhD
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
Talus Bioscience, Inc.
Presentation:
Profiling the regulome with high-throughput proteomics to enable small-molecule therapeutics
Abstract:
Transcription factors, cofactors, and chromatin regulators orchestrate gene expression yet remain poorly measured in their native chromatin context and historically difficult to drug. To address these challenges, we developed regulome profiling, a functional proteomics approach that quantifies protein–DNA binding activity in live cells using high-throughput mass spectrometry. This assay measures regulator activity directly, generating proteome-wide maps of DNA engagement that can be compared across perturbations, cell types, and chemical treatments.
Because of its flexibility and high-dimensional output, regulome profiling delivers actionable biological insight across diverse contexts. In deorphanization, we uncover off-target DNA-binding effects of anthracyclines, uncovering new mechanisms of action not previously associated with this drug class. In toxicity studies, regulome signatures reveal early regulatory disruptions preceding transcriptomic or phenotypic changes. In drug discovery, these activity maps expose tractable intervention points directly within disease-relevant cell contexts, seeding a pipeline of small-molecule therapeutics against transcription factors including brachyury (TBXT) and androgen receptor variants.
To accelerate these drug discovery efforts, we built an AI model on top of this unique data, called Strategian. Strategian triages billions of compounds by predicted impact on transcription-factor activity and selectivity, feeding prioritized candidates back into regulome profiling for experimental validation. This closed-loop, two-week iteration connects small-molecule chemistry to chromatin regulatory biology, transforming transcriptional control into a measurable and druggable system.
Host: Dr. Ali Shilatifard, Chairman, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; Director, Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics
Refreshments will be served.
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.
Dec
19
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Rajni Sharma, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Inhibition of Lactate Monocarboxylate Transporter (MCT4) Promotes Adaptive Kidney Repair following Ischemic AKI
Dec
19
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Daniel Amusin
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
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Jan
07
2025-2026 Student-Led Nanocourse
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Vitro, In Focus:
Re-imagining How We Study Cancer
1:00pm-1:45pm: Patient Voices: The Human Impact of Cancer Research, Moderated by Atique Ahmed, PhD, Northwestern University
2:00pm-2:45pm: What's Missing from the Dish?, Samuel Weinberg, MD, PhD, Northwestern University
2:45pm-3:30pm: Modeling Biliary Morphogenesis & Tumorigenesis in 3D, Andrea McClatchey, PhD, Harvard Medical School
3:30pm-4:15pm: Modeling Ovarian Cancer Metastatis in the Unique Peritoneal Microenvironment, Sharon Stack, PhD, University of Notre Dame
4:15pm-5:00pm: Bridging Stress Biology & Cancer Metabolism, Rebecca Riggins, PhD, Georgetown University
5:00pm-5:45pm: Targeting Cancer Plasticity with Engineering & AI Approaches, Yogesh Goyal, PhD, Northwestern University
*Reception to follow 6:00pm-7:30pm
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
08
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Jan
09
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Francisco
Description: 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
Jan
09
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 3:00 PM - 4:00 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
16
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Addie Hayes & Ronnie Lee Fulton
Description: 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
Jan
20
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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.
Jan
23
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Grayce Mores
Description: 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
Jan
30
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Josh Mayoral & Rebecca Trimble
Description: 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
Feb
03
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
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
06
Bacterial Journal Club
Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Speaker: Claudia Rivera
Description: 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
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.
Feb
17
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Feb
17
Shrove Tuesday UK Scholarship Tea
Off-Campus - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All your questions about NU's UK nomination process answered
Feb
18
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Feb
19
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.
Mar
02
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Mar
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq
Mar
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.
Mar
13
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2026
Mar
18
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://forms.office.com/r/5X7DWBqXUq