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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.

Sep

19

SQE Lectureship Series: "Regulation of Transcription by Coactivator Complexes and Chromatin Readers from the BET Family" with Rafal Donczew, PhD

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:

Rafal Donczew, PhD

Assistant Professor, Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Research Program
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Cancer 

"Regulation of transcription by coactivator complexes and chromatin readers from the BET family" 

Abstract:

The accurate regulation of transcription is critical for gene expression. Perturbations in transcriptional regulation underlie the emergence and progression of human diseases. Despite rapid advances in understanding how basic transcriptional machinery operates at the level of individual genes, it remains elusive how transcriptional programs are regulated genome-wide through the coordinated action of chromatin dynamics, sequence-specific transcription factors, and transcription coactivators.

Our lab studies conserved mechanisms of transcription in the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast). Yeast has been a driving force behind major findings in molecular biology and remains a powerful model to tackle lingering yet fundamental questions. Our current focus is understanding the roles of coactivator complexes and chromatin readers from the bromodomain and extra-terminal domain (BET) family in transcriptional regulation. BET proteins are important for the transcription of most genes in healthy cells and for sustaining aberrant transcriptional programs that underlie many human diseases. Although BET proteins have been implicated in all steps of gene transcription, from shaping the chromatin environment at enhancers and promoters to processing nascent RNA, the complex roles of BET proteins remain poorly understood. Our recent findings illustrate that the primary role of BET proteins is serving as a hub for interactions with multiple regulatory factors, including coactivator complexes, and highlight a surprisingly small contribution of the bromodomains to genome-wide transcription and BET protein chromatin occupancy. Our results expand current understanding of the complex biology of BET proteins and suggest the mechanisms by which cells can bypass bromodomain inhibition in pathological states.

 

 

 

 

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Oct

20

SQE Distinguished Lectureship Series: Ronald A. DePinho, MD

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:

Ronald A. DePinho, MD

Professor, Department of Cancer Biology
Past President, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Harry Graves Burkart III Distinguished University Chair
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

"TBD"

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Oct

24

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.

 

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Nov

03

SQE Lectureship Series with Ernst Lengyel, MD/PhD

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:

Ernst Lengyel, MD/PhD

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Chicago Medicine

 

 

 

 

 

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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"

 

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Aug

26

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Chuan Zhi Foo - Dr. ​​Jaime Garc​ía-Añoveros Lab

Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Epigenetic, transcriptional and post-transcriptional differences between developing cochlear inner and outer hair cells"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.

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Aug

27

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Estefany Rios Guzman - Dr. Judd F. Hultquist Lab

Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Clinical, Epidemiological, and Molecular Implications of RSV Genetic Diversity"

 

For more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu. 

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Aug

29

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Jiexi Chen - Dr. Karla Satchell Lab

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Glycan-dependent Host Binding Mechanisms of MARTX Toxins in V. vulnificus"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

03

CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Mariaelena Valentino, PhD.

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series

"Capillary codes: Cracking the Molecular Identity of Brain Vasculature"

Mariaelena Valentino, PhD.
Postdoctoral fellow, Arispe Lab 

Wednesday, September 3rd
12:00–1:00 PM

Searle Seminar Room Lurie 1-161
Robert H Lurie Medical Research 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

Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/

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Sep

04

Annual Cell & Developmental Biology Retreat - Day 1

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please secure this time for the annual Cell & Developmental Biology departmental retreat.

Additional details will follow.

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Sep

05

Annual Cell & Developmental Biology Retreat - Day 2

Chicago - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Please secure this time for the annual Cell & Developmental Biology departmental retreat.

Additional details will follow.

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Sep

05

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Esther Liu - Dr. Jennie Lin Lab

Chicago - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Title of Presentation: 

"Investigation of Risk Variant Apolipoprotein L1 in Kidney Organoids and Macrophages"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu. 

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Sep

09

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first and second year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

09

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Teng-Leong Chew PhD

Chicago - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

"Visualizing life across biological length scales through the emerging microscopy technologies at HHMI Janelia"

Teng-Leong Chew, PhD.
Director of Advanced Imaging
HHMI’s Advanced Imaging Center at Janelia
https://www.janelia.org/people/teng-leong-chew

Tuesday, September 9th 
1:30–2:30 PM

Lurie Biomedical Research Building
Searle Seminar Room - Lurie 1-161
303 E Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611

Host: Dr. Constadina Arvanitis,
Research Associate Professor,
Cell and Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=30305

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/

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Sep

10

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Leanne Jones PhD

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

"Mechanisms Driving Aging and Rejuvenation of the Intestine"

Leanne Jones, PhD, 
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Anatomy Director, Bakar Aging Research Institute
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/dana.jones

Wednesday, September 10th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611

Host: Dr. Luisa Iruela-Arispe
Stephen Walter Ranson  
Professor and Chair 
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology 
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790

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/

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Sep

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.

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Sep

12

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

17

CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Cassandra McDaniel

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series

"Regulation of cell fate determination by her7 and Notch signaling in the developing zebrafish pectoral fin"

Cassandra McDaniel
PhD Student, Ozbudak Lab

Wednesday, September 17th
12:00–1:00 PM

Gray Seminar Room Lurie 1-165
Robert H Lurie Medical Research 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

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Sep

19

FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Ana Mompeon Campos, PhD

Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Talk title - Underlying Mechanisms in Vascular Anomalies Induced by Mutations in RASA1

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Sep

19

Fall Chicago Cytoskeleton Meeting

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Chicago Cytoskeleton is a forum for cytoskeletal researchers from the greater Chicago area to meet, hear great talks, exchange ideas, and socialize. For additional information, please visit: https://chicagocytoskeleton.net/

Friday, September 19, 2025, 3:00 - 7:30 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611

The session typically features a couple of trainee flash talks and faculty lectures by experts in cytoskeleton research.

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Sep

23

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

25

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.

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Sep

26

H Foundation Basic Science Symposium: Immunometabolism and Synthetic Immunology in Cancer

Chicago - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

On Friday, September 26, the Basic Science Programs of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host a one-day symposium entitled "Immunometabolism and Synthetic Immunology in Cancer."

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Sep

26

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

26

Bacterial Journal Club

Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Speaker: Claudia Nieves Rivera 

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

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Oct

01

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

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Oct

08

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series  - Auinash Kalsotra, PhD

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

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Wednesday, October 8th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, 
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/

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Oct

08

New Faculty Mixer

Evanston - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us for a casual mixer where you’ll connect with peers and last year’s new faculty cohort in our welcoming gathering spaces.

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Oct

15

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

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Oct

16

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.

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Oct

18

Foro Comunitario Sobre Cáncer de Seno

Online - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Acompáñenos para escuchar presentaciones educativas acerca del cáncer de mama, seguidas de una discusión interactiva con un panel de expertos que contestarán sus preguntas acerca de tratamientos, cirugías, así como también las emociones y desafíos que enfrentan las sobrevivientes de cáncer. Infórmese acerca de los recursos y programas que existen en su comunidad.

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Oct

21

Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Jueqi Chen, Ph.D

Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Title: Organelle remodeling during bacterial and viral infections

Description: Our lab investigates how bacterial and viral infections remodel host cell organelles, influencing outcomes such as pathogen survival or host defense mechanisms including inflammasome activation. By elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these processes, we aim to uncover new strategies for therapeutic intervention against infectious diseases.

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Oct

23

2025 Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium

Off-Campus - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 27th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium will be held in person in Chicago, October 23-26, 2025.

Referred to as the most valuable breast cancer meeting worldwide for the practicing clinician, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium will provide 3.5 days of presentations and interactive Q&A sessions in downtown Chicago this October.

For 27 years, this multidisciplinary CME program has provided the latest information regarding cutting-edge technology and approaches in the management of breast cancer from leading national and international medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists.This year's symposium will include a superb line-up of internationally recognized faculty who will not only present the latest research findings, but will also be available for real-time interaction following their presentations. The symposium will focus on the close cooperation required for effective multidisciplinary management of patients with breast cancer.

This in-person symposium will offer:

3.5 days of in-person presentations and Q&A with over 30 international breast cancer experts

Exhibit hall with pharmaceutical companies

Online access to presentation slides in PDF format (through November 21)

Continuing education credits & MOC available

Catered breakfast, lunch, break refreshments, and a reception.

*Please note this year's symposium will take place fully in person in Chicago.

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Oct

30

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.

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Oct

31

FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Ellis Kim, MD

Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Talk title - Dissecting Metabolically-Driven Myeloid Activation in HFpEF

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Nov

05

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

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Nov

06

Lung Cancer Awareness Townhall

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we invite patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals to join us for a conversation about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Attendees will hear from medical professionals regarding risk factors, disparities in lung cancer diagnoses, treatment and outcomes, ways to improve lung health, and patient resources will be provided.

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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 

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Aravind Iyer, PhD 
Senior Investigator Protein and Genome Evolution Research Group
National Library of Medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/staff/aravind/

Wednesday, November 12th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, 
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/

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Nov

19

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

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Nov

20

Immunology Journal Club

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Aug

26

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Chuan Zhi Foo - Dr. ​​Jaime Garc​ía-Añoveros Lab

Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Epigenetic, transcriptional and post-transcriptional differences between developing cochlear inner and outer hair cells"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.

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Aug

27

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Estefany Rios Guzman - Dr. Judd F. Hultquist Lab

Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Clinical, Epidemiological, and Molecular Implications of RSV Genetic Diversity"

 

For more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu. 

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Aug

29

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Jiexi Chen - Dr. Karla Satchell Lab

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Title of Presentation: 

"Glycan-dependent Host Binding Mechanisms of MARTX Toxins in V. vulnificus"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

03

CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Mariaelena Valentino, PhD.

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series

"Capillary codes: Cracking the Molecular Identity of Brain Vasculature"

Mariaelena Valentino, PhD.
Postdoctoral fellow, Arispe Lab 

Wednesday, September 3rd
12:00–1:00 PM

Searle Seminar Room Lurie 1-161
Robert H Lurie Medical Research 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

Visit our department website to learn about how we are expanding the limits of scientific inquiry: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/

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Sep

04

Annual Cell & Developmental Biology Retreat - Day 1

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please secure this time for the annual Cell & Developmental Biology departmental retreat.

Additional details will follow.

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Sep

05

Annual Cell & Developmental Biology Retreat - Day 2

Chicago - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Please secure this time for the annual Cell & Developmental Biology departmental retreat.

Additional details will follow.

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Sep

05

DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Esther Liu - Dr. Jennie Lin Lab

Chicago - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Title of Presentation: 

"Investigation of Risk Variant Apolipoprotein L1 in Kidney Organoids and Macrophages"

 

This is a hybrid event. For Zoom access or more information, email rachael.hill@northwestern.edu. 

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Sep

09

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first and second year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

09

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Teng-Leong Chew PhD

Chicago - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

"Visualizing life across biological length scales through the emerging microscopy technologies at HHMI Janelia"

Teng-Leong Chew, PhD.
Director of Advanced Imaging
HHMI’s Advanced Imaging Center at Janelia
https://www.janelia.org/people/teng-leong-chew

Tuesday, September 9th 
1:30–2:30 PM

Lurie Biomedical Research Building
Searle Seminar Room - Lurie 1-161
303 E Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611

Host: Dr. Constadina Arvanitis,
Research Associate Professor,
Cell and Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=30305

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/

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Sep

10

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series - Leanne Jones PhD

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

"Mechanisms Driving Aging and Rejuvenation of the Intestine"

Leanne Jones, PhD, 
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Anatomy Director, Bakar Aging Research Institute
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/dana.jones

Wednesday, September 10th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611

Host: Dr. Luisa Iruela-Arispe
Stephen Walter Ranson  
Professor and Chair 
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology 
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790

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/

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Sep

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.

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Sep

12

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

17

CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Cassandra McDaniel

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series

"Regulation of cell fate determination by her7 and Notch signaling in the developing zebrafish pectoral fin"

Cassandra McDaniel
PhD Student, Ozbudak Lab

Wednesday, September 17th
12:00–1:00 PM

Gray Seminar Room Lurie 1-165
Robert H Lurie Medical Research 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

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Sep

19

FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Ana Mompeon Campos, PhD

Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Talk title - Underlying Mechanisms in Vascular Anomalies Induced by Mutations in RASA1

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Sep

19

Fall Chicago Cytoskeleton Meeting

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Chicago Cytoskeleton is a forum for cytoskeletal researchers from the greater Chicago area to meet, hear great talks, exchange ideas, and socialize. For additional information, please visit: https://chicagocytoskeleton.net/

Friday, September 19, 2025, 3:00 - 7:30 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611

The session typically features a couple of trainee flash talks and faculty lectures by experts in cytoskeleton research.

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Sep

23

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

25

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.

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Sep

26

H Foundation Basic Science Symposium: Immunometabolism and Synthetic Immunology in Cancer

Chicago - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

On Friday, September 26, the Basic Science Programs of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host a one-day symposium entitled "Immunometabolism and Synthetic Immunology in Cancer."

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Sep

26

Graduate School Tuition Support STEM Fellowships Info Session

No Location - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join this info session to receive the most current information about tuition support fellowships for STEM graduate studies. NSF-GRFP, NDSEG, and Hertz will be discussed, but other sources of STEM funding will be described. This session is open to undergraduate seniors, first- and second-year graduate students. This session will be held on Zoom.  Please click the link to register.  For questions, please email LaTanya V. Williams, Associate Director for STEM, Office of Fellowships at latanya.williams@northwestern.edu.

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Sep

26

Bacterial Journal Club

Chicago - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Speaker: Claudia Nieves Rivera 

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

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Oct

01

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

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Oct

08

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series  - Auinash Kalsotra, PhD

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series 

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Wednesday, October 8th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, 
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/

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Oct

08

New Faculty Mixer

Evanston - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us for a casual mixer where you’ll connect with peers and last year’s new faculty cohort in our welcoming gathering spaces.

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Oct

15

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

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Oct

16

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.

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Oct

18

Foro Comunitario Sobre Cáncer de Seno

Online - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Acompáñenos para escuchar presentaciones educativas acerca del cáncer de mama, seguidas de una discusión interactiva con un panel de expertos que contestarán sus preguntas acerca de tratamientos, cirugías, así como también las emociones y desafíos que enfrentan las sobrevivientes de cáncer. Infórmese acerca de los recursos y programas que existen en su comunidad.

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Oct

21

Microbiology-Immunology Seminar Series: Jueqi Chen, Ph.D

Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Title: Organelle remodeling during bacterial and viral infections

Description: Our lab investigates how bacterial and viral infections remodel host cell organelles, influencing outcomes such as pathogen survival or host defense mechanisms including inflammasome activation. By elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these processes, we aim to uncover new strategies for therapeutic intervention against infectious diseases.

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Oct

23

2025 Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium

Off-Campus - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 27th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium will be held in person in Chicago, October 23-26, 2025.

Referred to as the most valuable breast cancer meeting worldwide for the practicing clinician, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium will provide 3.5 days of presentations and interactive Q&A sessions in downtown Chicago this October.

For 27 years, this multidisciplinary CME program has provided the latest information regarding cutting-edge technology and approaches in the management of breast cancer from leading national and international medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists.This year's symposium will include a superb line-up of internationally recognized faculty who will not only present the latest research findings, but will also be available for real-time interaction following their presentations. The symposium will focus on the close cooperation required for effective multidisciplinary management of patients with breast cancer.

This in-person symposium will offer:

3.5 days of in-person presentations and Q&A with over 30 international breast cancer experts

Exhibit hall with pharmaceutical companies

Online access to presentation slides in PDF format (through November 21)

Continuing education credits & MOC available

Catered breakfast, lunch, break refreshments, and a reception.

*Please note this year's symposium will take place fully in person in Chicago.

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Oct

30

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.

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Oct

31

FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Ellis Kim, MD

Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Talk title - Dissecting Metabolically-Driven Myeloid Activation in HFpEF

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Nov

05

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

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Nov

06

Lung Cancer Awareness Townhall

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we invite patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals to join us for a conversation about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Attendees will hear from medical professionals regarding risk factors, disparities in lung cancer diagnoses, treatment and outcomes, ways to improve lung health, and patient resources will be provided.

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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 

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Aravind Iyer, PhD 
Senior Investigator Protein and Genome Evolution Research Group
National Library of Medicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/staff/aravind/

Wednesday, November 12th 
12:00–1:00 PM

Simpson Querrey Auditorium, 
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/

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Nov

19

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

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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.

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