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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Nov
07
BMG Seminar: Xianghong (Jasmine) Zhou, PhD, UCLA
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Xianghong (Jasmine) Zhou, PhD
Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA
Presentation:
"Liquid Biopsies for Precision Oncology and Health Monitoring”
Abstract:
Liquid biopsies are new diagnostic approaches to profile molecular features of solid tumors and tissue pathogenesis by blood, saliva, urine, and other body fluids. Such approaches offer non-invasive options in early cancer detection, tumor sampling, continuous monitoring, and designing personalized therapeutic options. Therefore, liquid biopsies can potentially transform the field of clinical oncology. Cell-free DNA analysis from a simple blood draw recently received enormous attention for its promise in these applications. In this talk, we will discuss several novel computational and experimental technologies that use cell-free DNA for the detection and monitoring of cancer and other diseases.
Host: Dr. Yaping Liu, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Nov
14
BMG Seminar: Kavitha Sarma, PhD, UPenn, Wistar Institute
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Kavitha Sarma, PhD
Associate Professor
Gene Expression and Regulation Program
Wistar Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Presentation:
"Genome regulation through R-loops”
Abstract:
R-loops are co-transcriptional three stranded nucleic acid structures that accumulate on chromatin in neurological diseases and cancers and that contribute to genome instability. Using a proximity-dependent labeling system, we identified distinct classes of proteins that regulate R-loops in vivo through different mechanisms. I will present our recent work on the R-loop resolution function of the activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP), which is frequently mutated in autism spectrum disorders and overexpressed in some cancers. Through our work on ADNP, we interrogate how R-loop accumulation, and interactions with other transcriptional repressors affect genome organization and the impact on neurodifferentiation.
Host: Dr. Shannon Lauberth, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Nov
05
M-I Seminar Series: Integrating EBV into Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Genetics
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Integrating EBV into Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Genetics.
Topic:
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a group of morphologically similar but genetically distinct aggressive lymphomas. DLBCL subtypes have been identified based on gene expression and, more recently recurrent driver mutations have identified subtypes with distinct prognoses and susceptibilities to target therapies. However, these important genetic landscape efforts have been agnostic to EBV status. We have reanalyzed these studies and identified specific DLBCL subtypes which are EBV associated and the EBV latency genes expressed in these tumors. In parallel we are using in vitro and animal models to define how specific driver mutations and EBV latency oncogenes collaborate to transform B lymphocytes. Our preliminary data suggests that LMP2A expression, while not essential for B cell transformation, is associated with antigen-induced signaling dependence and susceptibility to BTK inhibitors. We expect that full defining the interactions between EBV oncogenes and DLBCL driver mutations will reveal additional synthetic lethalities and therapeutic opportunities.
Speaker: Eric Johannsen, MD, Professor, University of Wisconsin
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
05
Lung Cancer Awareness Townhall
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals are invited to join us for a conversation about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.
Hear from medical experts about risk factors; disparities in lung cancer diagnoses, treatment and outcomes; and ways to improve lung health. Patient resources will be provided.
This event is co-sponsored by the Canning Thoracic Institute
Nov
05
Truman Scholarship Election Day Kickoff (Zoom and in-person)
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Vote in the morning then stop by and join us for a step-by-step introduction to the Truman Scholarship process! If you are in Evanston, join us in the Office of Fellowships conference room @ 1940 Sheridan Rd. If you are far afield, join the Zoom meeting @ https://northwestern.zoom.us/my/ejlpardoe
Nov
06
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.
Nov
07
Sparkshop: Supporting First-Generation College Student Success
Online - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, November 7 | 10 am CDT
Honor the week of National First-Generation College Celebration Day with a 30-minute online presentation sharing strengths-based approaches for instructors to support first-generation college student success.
Part of the Searle Center's Getting to Know Our Student Series, this efficient, engaging Sparkshop centers student experience and evidence-based practices to harness common assets and overcome common obstacles so all students can thrive at Northwestern.
For instructors who would like to deepen their engagement, each Sparkshop comes with a comprehensive Learning & Teaching Guide to enhance instructor knowledge of effective techniques as well as an invitation for a one-on-one consultation with Searle Center educational developers.
For questions, please contact Laura Ferdinand at laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu.
Nov
07
DAAD RISE Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering offers funded summer research internships at top German universities and research institutions! Open to students in STEM and Engineering fields. Current Sophomores and Juniors are eligible. Students apply to 3 opportunities that best match their area of interest. German language ability desirable, but not required.
Nov
08
Understanding somatosensory and viscerosensory alterations in autism spectrum disorder | Lauren Orefice, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Lauren Orefice.
Lauren Orefice is an American neuroscientist and assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital and in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School.
Abstract: The Orefice lab studies somatosensory and viscerosensory systems, with a focus on understanding how sensory circuits are altered in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, and surprisingly, the majority of autistic individuals experience sensory abnormalities and gastrointestinal problems but the neural circuit disruptions underlying these issues are not well understood. We identified that peripheral somatosensory neurons, outside the brain, are dysfunctional in multiple mouse models for ASD and contribute to the development of some of the major, core symptoms of ASD in mice. We are studying the development and function of peripheral sensory neurons that innervate the skin and gastrointestinal tract, and how this information is represented in the central nervous system. The Orefice lab also studies how peripheral sensory neuron dysfunction affects brain development and behaviors related to ASD, including for tactile over-reactivity and gastrointestinal problems. I will present ongoing work that has identified a role for colon-innervating dorsal root ganglia neurons in autism-associated gastrointestinal problems
Nov
08
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM: Tapping into Learner Motivation in Introductory Courses
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a 60-minute in-person scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
Our featured scholar for fall is Erika Nadile, Assistant Director of STEM Education at the Searle Center, who will discuss her forthcoming article in American Biology Teacher. We will delve into curious questions such as:
✦ What hidden factors may be causing motivated students to lose confidence and leave STEM fields, even in active learning environments?
✦ How can understanding intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy transform our approach to teaching and retaining underrepresented students in STEM?
✦ What innovative strategies can we implement to monitor and boost student motivation throughout the semester, ensuring inclusive excellence for all?
Open to instructors at all stages of their careers, as well as graduate students and postdocs, for whom participation can be a step towards earning their Associate Level CIRTL certificate.
Nov
11
Toshio Narahashi Annual Lecture: Nancy Carrasco, MD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk Title: "The tale of the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS): From cloning to structure"
Guest Speaker: Nancy Carrasco, M.D., Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Joe C. Davis Chair in Biomedical Science. The
Abstract: The Na+/I- symporter (NIS) is the key plasma membrane protein that actively transports iodide into the thyroid gland, the first step in the biosynthesis of the thyroid hormones, of which iodide is an essential constituent. NIS is also the molecule at the center of the highly successful treatment for thyroid cancer based on radioiodide, administered post-thyroidectomy. In this lecture, I will discuss my extremely exciting journey investigating NIS with my group, from isolating the cDNA that encodes the protein in the 1990's and subsequently characterizing it at the molecular level to determining its 3-D structure, just recently, by Cryo-EM—a fascinating undertaking that has opened up new and unexpected worlds of discovery.
Speaker Bio: Carrasco has conducted research in the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular physiology, molecular endocrinology, and cancer. She cloned the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS), a breakthrough in thyroid pathophysiology with ramifications for many other fields, including structure/function of transport proteins, molecular endocrinology, gene transfer studies, cancer, and public health (she has served on the Environmental Protection Agency's science advisory board).
Nov
12
M-I Seminar Series: Flying Under the Radar: How Salmonella Evolves to Persist in Humans
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Flying Under the Radar: How Salmonella Evolves to Persist in Humans
Topic:
Many clinically important bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella enterica, are able to establish persistent infections in humans. These persistent bacteria can evade the host immune system and killing by antibiotics, and provide a reservoir of disease for infection of healthy individuals. From the largest retrospective study of Salmonella to date, I collected and whole genome sequenced all S. enterica isolates obtained from patients presenting with persistent salmonellosis in order to determine within host evolution of this important bacterial pathogen.
Speaker: Alexandra Grote, MD, PhD, Dept. of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division, Northwestern University
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
12
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences: Engineered bacteria for cancer therapy | Dr. Tal Danino | Tuesday, November 12th | 3:30 pm
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dr. Tal Danino
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
PI of Synthetic Biomedical Systems Laboratory & Member, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center & Data Science Institute
Columbia University
New York City, New York
Host: Arthur Prindle
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30 pm - Reception to follow at 4:30pm
Nov
13
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series Presents Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD,
Associate Professor, Genetics and of Computer Science
Yale School of Medicine
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/smita-krishnaswamy/
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Yogesh Goyal, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=51952
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
Nov
13
UK Grad School Online Info Session
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore the Advantages of a Graduate Degree in the UK!
Join admissions advisors from top universities in all four nations of the United Kingdom to learn more about searching for a program, applications and deadlines, funding options, and more! Regional Managers from University of St Andrews – Scotland, Queen’s University Belfast – Northern Ireland, Cardiff University – Wales, and Imperial College London – England will be on hand to provide general information about UK graduate degrees, answer questions, and tell you more about each of their universities.
Nov
13
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.
Nov
15
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Christoph Kuppe, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Application of Spatial-Multiomics in Heart and Kidney Disease
Nov
15
DAAD RISE Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering offers funded summer research internships at top German universities and research institutions! Open to students in STEM and Engineering fields. Current Sophomores and Juniors are eligible. Students apply to 3 opportunities that best match their area of interest. German language ability desirable, but not required.
Nov
19
M-I Seminar Series: Ann Jerse, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Ann Jerse, PhD, Professor, Iniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Host: Hank Seifert, Phd, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
20
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Luisa Iruela-Arispe
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Preaenter:
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Ph.D
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Nov
20
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.
Nov
22
Oncology Nursing Conference
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
On Friday, November 22, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host the 27th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference – Bridging the Gap: Uniting Generations in Oncology. This year’s conference will be held in person. This highly visible and successful conference attracts more than 250 oncology nurses from the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest to discuss the latest topics of interest in oncology nursing.
Nov
22
FCVRRI Research in Progress - Asmaa Youssif, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk Title - Angiopoietin-1 in Retinal Disease
Nov
25
Lurie Cancer Center Research-In-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Deploying Inducible and Reversible Degron Systems to Characterize Mediator Complex
Ozlem Neyisci, M.Sc.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Leveraging Social Support for Tobacco Cessation: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study
Raymond Ruiz, PhD
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lunch will be provided
Nov
26
M-I Seminar Series: Thirty Years of STAT4 Play
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Thirty Years of STAT4 Play
Speaker: Mark Kaplan, PhD, Indiana University
Topic:
Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT) proteins are critical mediators of cytokine-induced responses. STAT4, activated by IL-12, IL-23, and type I interferons, is required for the development of immunity to intracellular pathogens and type I inflammatory diseases. While we have a detailed understanding of how STAT4 promotes Th1 cells development, how STAT4 functions in other cell types is not well documented. This seminar will review STAT4 biology and present developing concepts for future study.
Host: M-I Dept. Immunology Postdocs and Graduate Students (Faculty: Booki Min, PhD)
Nov
27
Boren Awards Information Session
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 fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Dec
02
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
02
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Dec
03
Department of Pharmacology & Lurie Cancer Center | Vinoid Balachandran, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Vinod P. Balachandran, MD, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeon, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Areas of Expertise: Pancreatic Cancer; Benign, Premalignant, and Malignant Diseases of the Pancreas, Bile Duct, Gallbladder, and Liver.
Balchandran was the 2023 FNIH Trailblazer Prize for Clinician-Scientists.
Dec
03
M-I Seminar Series: Vibrio cholerae Inflammation Driven Intestinal Colonization
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Vibrio cholerae Inflammation Driven Intestinal Colonization
Speaker: Jori Orion MIlls, DGP Graduate Student, Satchell Lab
Topic:
Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium responsible for the disease cholera. The establishment and persistence of V. cholerae infection are assisted by the Multifunctional-Autoprocessing Repeats-in-Toxin (MARTX). The MARTX toxin actin crosslinking domain (ACD) triggers proinflammatory host signaling. I have explored a conserved cellular response to actin damage and implicating reactive oxygen species and IRE1 and this host response promotes colonization.
Host:
Karla Satchell, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology-Immunology
Dec
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.
Dec
05
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
05
Cell & Developmental Biology Year-End Celebration
No Location - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please secure this time for the departmental year-end holiday celebration. Additional details will follow.
Dec
06
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Li Qian, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Programming and Reprogramming: What Does it Take to Make a Cardiomyocyte
Dec
06
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Linda Wilbrecht, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Linda Wilbrech. Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley
Wilbrecht earned her Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University with Fernando Nottebohm | and did postdoctoral training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Dec
09
CANCELLED - CANCELED Department of Pharmacology Seminar | Sudha Chakrapani, PhD | New date TBA
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk info TBA
Guest Speaker: Sudha Chakrapani, PhD; Joseph T. Wearn, MD University Professor in Medicine; Director, Cryo-Electron Microscopy Core; Director, Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology; Case Western Reserve University.
Dec
10
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
10
M-I Seminar Series: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Tales from the Dark Side
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Tales from the Dark Side
Topic:
Approximately 5% of all human cancers are attributed to infections by Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs). The HPV E6 and E7 proteins are the major carcinogenic drivers, and they function by subverting key signaling pathways including those governed by the p53, PTPN14, and retinoblastoma (Rb) tumor suppressor proteins. This lecture will focus on long non-coding RNAs as potential regulators of the viral life cycle and modulators of the oncogenic activities of the HPV E6 and E7 proteins
Speaker: Karl Munger, PhD, Professor and Chair, Tufts University
Host: M-I Dept. Virology Students and Postdocs/Arushi Vats, PhD, Coordinating Host
Dec
11
Cell & Developmental Biology Town Hall
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please secure this time for a departmental town hall. Additional details will follow.
Dec
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.
Dec
12
Course Design Institute: Generative AI Edition
Online - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December 12 & 13
Interested in (re)designing a course to integrate more inclusive and engaging practices? Want to jumpstart building your course for winter or spring quarter?
Whether you’re enthusiastic, skeptical, or curious about using generative AI tools as course building partners, we invite you to join colleagues, Searle Center educational developers, and Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies learning engineers this December for the Course Design Institute: Generative AI Edition!
Participants will experiment with using generative AI tools to craft meaningful learning outcomes, create authentic assessments aligned to those outcomes, sequence activities accordingly, and finally, construct Canvas-ready modules.
Just like the annual Summer Course Design Institute, the Generative AI Edition will guide instructors step-by-step in developing a course where they can have confidence that all enrolled students will have the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes—no matter how rigorous or ambitious.
Dec
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.
Jan
07
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
Jan
07
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 fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
07
M-I Seminar Series: Benjamin E. Gewurz, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker:
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
08
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.
Jan
10
Boren Awards Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
14
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
Jan
14
M-I Seminar Series: D. Branch Moody, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: D. Branch Moody, MD, Professor, Harvard University
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
15
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.
Jan
21
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
Jan
21
Moving Beyond CTECs: Using Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Student evaluations can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom: they can provide insights on students’ experiences and understanding, help students reflect on their own learning, and provide instructors insight on assessments and other teaching methods. Traditional end of term evaluations like CTECs may not serve these diverse objectives. In this workshop, we will discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching. Join us for an interactive online workshop where we explore several strategies for obtaining constructive feedback from students and peers. Workshop highlights include:
- Diverse Feedback Methods: We will begin with traditional course evaluations and then move to other methods that you can use to gather meaningful insights on your teaching.
- Real-time Feedback Techniques: Learn simple strategies for obtaining feedback from students in real time during class, allowing you to make instant adjustments to your teaching.
- Peer Observations: Explore peer observation techniques to help you gain perspectives on your teaching from other supportive colleagues.
- Small Group Analysis: Discover the benefits of Small Group Analysis, a service offered by the Searle Center, where students in your class provide targeted feedback during the quarter to help you refine your teaching approach.
If you have any questions, contact Veronica Womack (veronica.womack@northwestern.edu)
Jan
21
M-I Seminar Series: Szu-Yu Kuan
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Szu-Yu Kuan, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Chyung-Ru Wang
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
22
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Vipul Shukla
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Vipul Shukla, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=53574
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
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.
Jan
28
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
Jan
28
M-I Seminar Series: Erin Green, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Erin Green, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
29
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.
Nov
12
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Exploiting Mitotic Defects for Cancer Therapy
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Exploiting Mitotic Defects for Cancer Therapy
Beth Weaver, PhD
Professor
Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology
Department of Oncology/McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Nov
19
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Decoding the Human Genome by Multi-Omics in Cell-Free DNA and Single-Cells
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Decoding the Human Genome by Multi-Omics in Cell-Free DNA and Single-Cells
Yaping Liu, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Dec
03
Lurie Cancer Center John Hart Lecture: RNA Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar Presents:
RNA Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer
Vinod Balachandran, MD
Member, David M. Rubenstein Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Assistant Attending Surgeon
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dec
10
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: The Potential of Precision Medicine for Rheumatic Disease
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
The Potential of Precision Medicine for Rheumatic Disease
Harris Perlman, PhD
Chief of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine
Mabel Green Myers Professor of Medicine
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Nov
05
M-I Seminar Series: Integrating EBV into Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Genetics
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Integrating EBV into Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Genetics.
Topic:
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a group of morphologically similar but genetically distinct aggressive lymphomas. DLBCL subtypes have been identified based on gene expression and, more recently recurrent driver mutations have identified subtypes with distinct prognoses and susceptibilities to target therapies. However, these important genetic landscape efforts have been agnostic to EBV status. We have reanalyzed these studies and identified specific DLBCL subtypes which are EBV associated and the EBV latency genes expressed in these tumors. In parallel we are using in vitro and animal models to define how specific driver mutations and EBV latency oncogenes collaborate to transform B lymphocytes. Our preliminary data suggests that LMP2A expression, while not essential for B cell transformation, is associated with antigen-induced signaling dependence and susceptibility to BTK inhibitors. We expect that full defining the interactions between EBV oncogenes and DLBCL driver mutations will reveal additional synthetic lethalities and therapeutic opportunities.
Speaker: Eric Johannsen, MD, Professor, University of Wisconsin
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
05
Lung Cancer Awareness Townhall
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals are invited to join us for a conversation about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.
Hear from medical experts about risk factors; disparities in lung cancer diagnoses, treatment and outcomes; and ways to improve lung health. Patient resources will be provided.
This event is co-sponsored by the Canning Thoracic Institute
Nov
05
Truman Scholarship Election Day Kickoff (Zoom and in-person)
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Vote in the morning then stop by and join us for a step-by-step introduction to the Truman Scholarship process! If you are in Evanston, join us in the Office of Fellowships conference room @ 1940 Sheridan Rd. If you are far afield, join the Zoom meeting @ https://northwestern.zoom.us/my/ejlpardoe
Nov
06
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.
Nov
07
BMG Seminar: Xianghong (Jasmine) Zhou, PhD, UCLA
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Xianghong (Jasmine) Zhou, PhD
Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA
Presentation:
"Liquid Biopsies for Precision Oncology and Health Monitoring”
Abstract:
Liquid biopsies are new diagnostic approaches to profile molecular features of solid tumors and tissue pathogenesis by blood, saliva, urine, and other body fluids. Such approaches offer non-invasive options in early cancer detection, tumor sampling, continuous monitoring, and designing personalized therapeutic options. Therefore, liquid biopsies can potentially transform the field of clinical oncology. Cell-free DNA analysis from a simple blood draw recently received enormous attention for its promise in these applications. In this talk, we will discuss several novel computational and experimental technologies that use cell-free DNA for the detection and monitoring of cancer and other diseases.
Host: Dr. Yaping Liu, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Nov
07
Sparkshop: Supporting First-Generation College Student Success
Online - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, November 7 | 10 am CDT
Honor the week of National First-Generation College Celebration Day with a 30-minute online presentation sharing strengths-based approaches for instructors to support first-generation college student success.
Part of the Searle Center's Getting to Know Our Student Series, this efficient, engaging Sparkshop centers student experience and evidence-based practices to harness common assets and overcome common obstacles so all students can thrive at Northwestern.
For instructors who would like to deepen their engagement, each Sparkshop comes with a comprehensive Learning & Teaching Guide to enhance instructor knowledge of effective techniques as well as an invitation for a one-on-one consultation with Searle Center educational developers.
For questions, please contact Laura Ferdinand at laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu.
Nov
07
DAAD RISE Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering offers funded summer research internships at top German universities and research institutions! Open to students in STEM and Engineering fields. Current Sophomores and Juniors are eligible. Students apply to 3 opportunities that best match their area of interest. German language ability desirable, but not required.
Nov
08
Understanding somatosensory and viscerosensory alterations in autism spectrum disorder | Lauren Orefice, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Lauren Orefice.
Lauren Orefice is an American neuroscientist and assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital and in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School.
Abstract: The Orefice lab studies somatosensory and viscerosensory systems, with a focus on understanding how sensory circuits are altered in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, and surprisingly, the majority of autistic individuals experience sensory abnormalities and gastrointestinal problems but the neural circuit disruptions underlying these issues are not well understood. We identified that peripheral somatosensory neurons, outside the brain, are dysfunctional in multiple mouse models for ASD and contribute to the development of some of the major, core symptoms of ASD in mice. We are studying the development and function of peripheral sensory neurons that innervate the skin and gastrointestinal tract, and how this information is represented in the central nervous system. The Orefice lab also studies how peripheral sensory neuron dysfunction affects brain development and behaviors related to ASD, including for tactile over-reactivity and gastrointestinal problems. I will present ongoing work that has identified a role for colon-innervating dorsal root ganglia neurons in autism-associated gastrointestinal problems
Nov
08
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM: Tapping into Learner Motivation in Introductory Courses
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a 60-minute in-person scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
Our featured scholar for fall is Erika Nadile, Assistant Director of STEM Education at the Searle Center, who will discuss her forthcoming article in American Biology Teacher. We will delve into curious questions such as:
✦ What hidden factors may be causing motivated students to lose confidence and leave STEM fields, even in active learning environments?
✦ How can understanding intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy transform our approach to teaching and retaining underrepresented students in STEM?
✦ What innovative strategies can we implement to monitor and boost student motivation throughout the semester, ensuring inclusive excellence for all?
Open to instructors at all stages of their careers, as well as graduate students and postdocs, for whom participation can be a step towards earning their Associate Level CIRTL certificate.
Nov
11
Toshio Narahashi Annual Lecture: Nancy Carrasco, MD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk Title: "The tale of the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS): From cloning to structure"
Guest Speaker: Nancy Carrasco, M.D., Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Joe C. Davis Chair in Biomedical Science. The
Abstract: The Na+/I- symporter (NIS) is the key plasma membrane protein that actively transports iodide into the thyroid gland, the first step in the biosynthesis of the thyroid hormones, of which iodide is an essential constituent. NIS is also the molecule at the center of the highly successful treatment for thyroid cancer based on radioiodide, administered post-thyroidectomy. In this lecture, I will discuss my extremely exciting journey investigating NIS with my group, from isolating the cDNA that encodes the protein in the 1990's and subsequently characterizing it at the molecular level to determining its 3-D structure, just recently, by Cryo-EM—a fascinating undertaking that has opened up new and unexpected worlds of discovery.
Speaker Bio: Carrasco has conducted research in the fields of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular physiology, molecular endocrinology, and cancer. She cloned the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS), a breakthrough in thyroid pathophysiology with ramifications for many other fields, including structure/function of transport proteins, molecular endocrinology, gene transfer studies, cancer, and public health (she has served on the Environmental Protection Agency's science advisory board).
Nov
12
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Exploiting Mitotic Defects for Cancer Therapy
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Exploiting Mitotic Defects for Cancer Therapy
Beth Weaver, PhD
Professor
Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology
Department of Oncology/McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Nov
12
M-I Seminar Series: Flying Under the Radar: How Salmonella Evolves to Persist in Humans
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Flying Under the Radar: How Salmonella Evolves to Persist in Humans
Topic:
Many clinically important bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella enterica, are able to establish persistent infections in humans. These persistent bacteria can evade the host immune system and killing by antibiotics, and provide a reservoir of disease for infection of healthy individuals. From the largest retrospective study of Salmonella to date, I collected and whole genome sequenced all S. enterica isolates obtained from patients presenting with persistent salmonellosis in order to determine within host evolution of this important bacterial pathogen.
Speaker: Alexandra Grote, MD, PhD, Dept. of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division, Northwestern University
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
12
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences: Engineered bacteria for cancer therapy | Dr. Tal Danino | Tuesday, November 12th | 3:30 pm
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dr. Tal Danino
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
PI of Synthetic Biomedical Systems Laboratory & Member, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center & Data Science Institute
Columbia University
New York City, New York
Host: Arthur Prindle
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30 pm - Reception to follow at 4:30pm
Nov
13
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series Presents Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Smita Krishnaswamy, PhD,
Associate Professor, Genetics and of Computer Science
Yale School of Medicine
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/smita-krishnaswamy/
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Yogesh Goyal, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=51952
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
Nov
13
UK Grad School Online Info Session
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore the Advantages of a Graduate Degree in the UK!
Join admissions advisors from top universities in all four nations of the United Kingdom to learn more about searching for a program, applications and deadlines, funding options, and more! Regional Managers from University of St Andrews – Scotland, Queen’s University Belfast – Northern Ireland, Cardiff University – Wales, and Imperial College London – England will be on hand to provide general information about UK graduate degrees, answer questions, and tell you more about each of their universities.
Nov
13
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.
Nov
14
BMG Seminar: Kavitha Sarma, PhD, UPenn, Wistar Institute
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Kavitha Sarma, PhD
Associate Professor
Gene Expression and Regulation Program
Wistar Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Presentation:
"Genome regulation through R-loops”
Abstract:
R-loops are co-transcriptional three stranded nucleic acid structures that accumulate on chromatin in neurological diseases and cancers and that contribute to genome instability. Using a proximity-dependent labeling system, we identified distinct classes of proteins that regulate R-loops in vivo through different mechanisms. I will present our recent work on the R-loop resolution function of the activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP), which is frequently mutated in autism spectrum disorders and overexpressed in some cancers. Through our work on ADNP, we interrogate how R-loop accumulation, and interactions with other transcriptional repressors affect genome organization and the impact on neurodifferentiation.
Host: Dr. Shannon Lauberth, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Nov
15
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Christoph Kuppe, MD, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Application of Spatial-Multiomics in Heart and Kidney Disease
Nov
15
DAAD RISE Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering offers funded summer research internships at top German universities and research institutions! Open to students in STEM and Engineering fields. Current Sophomores and Juniors are eligible. Students apply to 3 opportunities that best match their area of interest. German language ability desirable, but not required.
Nov
19
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Decoding the Human Genome by Multi-Omics in Cell-Free DNA and Single-Cells
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Decoding the Human Genome by Multi-Omics in Cell-Free DNA and Single-Cells
Yaping Liu, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Nov
19
M-I Seminar Series: Ann Jerse, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Ann Jerse, PhD, Professor, Iniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Host: Hank Seifert, Phd, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Nov
20
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Luisa Iruela-Arispe
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Preaenter:
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Ph.D
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Nov
20
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.
Nov
22
Oncology Nursing Conference
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
On Friday, November 22, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University will host the 27th Annual Oncology Nursing Conference – Bridging the Gap: Uniting Generations in Oncology. This year’s conference will be held in person. This highly visible and successful conference attracts more than 250 oncology nurses from the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest to discuss the latest topics of interest in oncology nursing.
Nov
22
FCVRRI Research in Progress - Asmaa Youssif, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk Title - Angiopoietin-1 in Retinal Disease
Nov
25
Lurie Cancer Center Research-In-Progress Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Deploying Inducible and Reversible Degron Systems to Characterize Mediator Complex
Ozlem Neyisci, M.Sc.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Leveraging Social Support for Tobacco Cessation: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study
Raymond Ruiz, PhD
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lunch will be provided
Nov
26
M-I Seminar Series: Thirty Years of STAT4 Play
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Thirty Years of STAT4 Play
Speaker: Mark Kaplan, PhD, Indiana University
Topic:
Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT) proteins are critical mediators of cytokine-induced responses. STAT4, activated by IL-12, IL-23, and type I interferons, is required for the development of immunity to intracellular pathogens and type I inflammatory diseases. While we have a detailed understanding of how STAT4 promotes Th1 cells development, how STAT4 functions in other cell types is not well documented. This seminar will review STAT4 biology and present developing concepts for future study.
Host: M-I Dept. Immunology Postdocs and Graduate Students (Faculty: Booki Min, PhD)
Nov
27
Boren Awards Information Session
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 fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Dec
02
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
02
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Dec
03
Department of Pharmacology & Lurie Cancer Center | Vinoid Balachandran, MD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Vinod P. Balachandran, MD, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeon, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Areas of Expertise: Pancreatic Cancer; Benign, Premalignant, and Malignant Diseases of the Pancreas, Bile Duct, Gallbladder, and Liver.
Balchandran was the 2023 FNIH Trailblazer Prize for Clinician-Scientists.
Dec
03
Lurie Cancer Center John Hart Lecture: RNA Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar Presents:
RNA Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer
Vinod Balachandran, MD
Member, David M. Rubenstein Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Assistant Attending Surgeon
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dec
03
M-I Seminar Series: Vibrio cholerae Inflammation Driven Intestinal Colonization
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Vibrio cholerae Inflammation Driven Intestinal Colonization
Speaker: Jori Orion MIlls, DGP Graduate Student, Satchell Lab
Topic:
Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium responsible for the disease cholera. The establishment and persistence of V. cholerae infection are assisted by the Multifunctional-Autoprocessing Repeats-in-Toxin (MARTX). The MARTX toxin actin crosslinking domain (ACD) triggers proinflammatory host signaling. I have explored a conserved cellular response to actin damage and implicating reactive oxygen species and IRE1 and this host response promotes colonization.
Host:
Karla Satchell, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology-Immunology
Dec
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.
Dec
05
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
05
Cell & Developmental Biology Year-End Celebration
No Location - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please secure this time for the departmental year-end holiday celebration. Additional details will follow.
Dec
06
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Li Qian, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Programming and Reprogramming: What Does it Take to Make a Cardiomyocyte
Dec
06
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Linda Wilbrecht, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Linda Wilbrech. Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley
Wilbrecht earned her Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University with Fernando Nottebohm | and did postdoctoral training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Dec
09
CANCELLED - CANCELED Department of Pharmacology Seminar | Sudha Chakrapani, PhD | New date TBA
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Talk info TBA
Guest Speaker: Sudha Chakrapani, PhD; Joseph T. Wearn, MD University Professor in Medicine; Director, Cryo-Electron Microscopy Core; Director, Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology; Case Western Reserve University.
Dec
10
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: The Potential of Precision Medicine for Rheumatic Disease
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
The Potential of Precision Medicine for Rheumatic Disease
Harris Perlman, PhD
Chief of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine
Mabel Green Myers Professor of Medicine
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Dec
10
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late mateials accepted.
Dec
10
M-I Seminar Series: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Tales from the Dark Side
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Tales from the Dark Side
Topic:
Approximately 5% of all human cancers are attributed to infections by Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs). The HPV E6 and E7 proteins are the major carcinogenic drivers, and they function by subverting key signaling pathways including those governed by the p53, PTPN14, and retinoblastoma (Rb) tumor suppressor proteins. This lecture will focus on long non-coding RNAs as potential regulators of the viral life cycle and modulators of the oncogenic activities of the HPV E6 and E7 proteins
Speaker: Karl Munger, PhD, Professor and Chair, Tufts University
Host: M-I Dept. Virology Students and Postdocs/Arushi Vats, PhD, Coordinating Host
Dec
11
Cell & Developmental Biology Town Hall
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please secure this time for a departmental town hall. Additional details will follow.
Dec
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.
Dec
12
Course Design Institute: Generative AI Edition
Online - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
December 12 & 13
Interested in (re)designing a course to integrate more inclusive and engaging practices? Want to jumpstart building your course for winter or spring quarter?
Whether you’re enthusiastic, skeptical, or curious about using generative AI tools as course building partners, we invite you to join colleagues, Searle Center educational developers, and Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies learning engineers this December for the Course Design Institute: Generative AI Edition!
Participants will experiment with using generative AI tools to craft meaningful learning outcomes, create authentic assessments aligned to those outcomes, sequence activities accordingly, and finally, construct Canvas-ready modules.
Just like the annual Summer Course Design Institute, the Generative AI Edition will guide instructors step-by-step in developing a course where they can have confidence that all enrolled students will have the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes—no matter how rigorous or ambitious.
Dec
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.
Jan
07
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
Jan
07
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 fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
07
M-I Seminar Series: Benjamin E. Gewurz, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker:
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
08
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.
Jan
10
Boren Awards Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund 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.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
14
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
Jan
14
M-I Seminar Series: D. Branch Moody, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: D. Branch Moody, MD, Professor, Harvard University
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
15
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.
Jan
21
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
Jan
21
Moving Beyond CTECs: Using Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Student evaluations can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom: they can provide insights on students’ experiences and understanding, help students reflect on their own learning, and provide instructors insight on assessments and other teaching methods. Traditional end of term evaluations like CTECs may not serve these diverse objectives. In this workshop, we will discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching. Join us for an interactive online workshop where we explore several strategies for obtaining constructive feedback from students and peers. Workshop highlights include:
- Diverse Feedback Methods: We will begin with traditional course evaluations and then move to other methods that you can use to gather meaningful insights on your teaching.
- Real-time Feedback Techniques: Learn simple strategies for obtaining feedback from students in real time during class, allowing you to make instant adjustments to your teaching.
- Peer Observations: Explore peer observation techniques to help you gain perspectives on your teaching from other supportive colleagues.
- Small Group Analysis: Discover the benefits of Small Group Analysis, a service offered by the Searle Center, where students in your class provide targeted feedback during the quarter to help you refine your teaching approach.
If you have any questions, contact Veronica Womack (veronica.womack@northwestern.edu)
Jan
21
M-I Seminar Series: Szu-Yu Kuan
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Szu-Yu Kuan, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Chyung-Ru Wang
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
22
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Vipul Shukla
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Vipul Shukla, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=53574
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
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.
Jan
28
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
Jan
28
M-I Seminar Series: Erin Green, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Erin Green, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
29
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.