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.
Apr
11
SQE Forum on Biochemistry, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (BEaM)
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 1:00-2:00 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!
Pizza and soda provided.
Presenters:
Pranathi Vadlamani, Graduate Student, Foltz Lab, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Presentation: "Determining the consequences and requirements of centromere deposition"
Mushtaq Nengroo, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ben-Sahra/Mendillo Lab, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Presentation: "Citric acid cycle regulates cellular nucleotide synthesis metabolism"
Apr
21
SQE Lectureship Series: "Dissecting the Influence of the Nuclear Lamina on Heterochromatin Function and Nuclear Integrity" with Abigail Buchwalter, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:
Abigail Buchwalter, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Research Institute
University of California at San Francisco
"Dissecting the Influence of the Nuclear Lamina on Heterochromatin Function and Nuclear Integrity"
Abstract:
The nuclear lamina is a filamentous protein meshwork that underlies the inner nuclear membrane of almost all eukaryotic nuclei. This structure scaffolds heterochromatin at the nuclear periphery and enhances nuclear rigidity. Mechanistic dissection of these key functions has been limited by functional redundancies between lamin isoforms and lamin-associated nuclear membrane proteins.
Here, we remove three nuclear lamins and lamin B receptor (LBR) in mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) and show that heterochromatin marked by the H3K9me2 modification detaches from the nuclear periphery. Mutant mESCs sustain naïve pluripotency and maintain H3K9me2 across the genome but cannot repress H3K9me2-marked genes or transposons. Further, mutant cells fail to differentiate into epiblast-like cells (EpiLCs), a transition that requires the expansion of H3K9me2 across the genome. Mutant EpiLCs can silence naïve pluripotency genes and activate epiblast-stage genes. However, H3K9me2 cannot repress markers of alternative fates, including primitive endoderm. We conclude that the lamins and LBR control the spatial position, dynamic remodeling, and repressive capacity of H3K9me2-marked heterochromatin to shape cell fate decisions.
While an intact lamina is thought to maintain nuclear integrity, we were surprised to find that lamin-null mESCs do not undergo nuclear rupture. However, displacement of heterochromatin from the nuclear periphery by removal of both the lamins and LBR induces frequent nuclear ruptures, indicating that the peripheral heterochromatin layer contributes to nuclear robustness. Surprisingly, stem cells retain pluripotency and viability in spite of frequent nuclear rupture. We have identified separation-of-function mutants of LBR that can rescue differentiation capacity but not nuclear rupture. In ongoing experiments, we are using this system to explore the sensing and repair of nuclear rupture in pluripotency.
Apr
23
SQE Lectureship Series: "Dissect the Silencing and Pathogenic Mechanisms of Retrotransposons in Tissue Regeneration" with Yejing Ge, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:
Yejing Ge, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Cancer Biology
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
"Dissect the Silencing and Pathogenic Mechanisms of Retrotransposons in Tissue Regeneration"
Abstract:
Transposons are interspersed genomic repeats that constitute over 40% of the mammalian genome. While some transposons are co-opted for host benefits, others, if aberrantly reactivated, may lead to mutations, inflammations, and genome instability. Elevated transposon activities are widely observed in cancer and aging, though the extent to which they functionally contribute to disease is unclear, and their molecular trigger remains poorly defined.
Using a genetic mouse model lacking the histone methyltransferase SETDB1 in skin stem cells, we saw surge of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs, a type of retrotransposon) and assembly of virus-like particles. This led to stem cell exhaustion and hair loss, which can be reversed by antiviral drugs. Intriguingly, while ERVs were activated across the SETDB1-deficient skin, different subsets of stem cells responded in distinct ways. Epidermis and upper hair follicle (which form the skin barrier) mounted antiviral responses, whereas transient amplifying cells (involved in hair regeneration) experienced antiviral-independent replication stress. Both responses contributed to skin pathology. This compartmentalized response may confer evolutionary advantages, as barrier-interfacing progenitors can effectively mount antiviral attack, while hair-forming precursors are spared from the battle and prioritize tissue regeneration.
To dissect the physiological role of SETDB1, we saw its protein levels correlate with adult stem cell activation during the hair cycle. Genome wide DNA methylation assay revealed interesting differences: while loss of DNMT1 led to global hypomethylation as expected, SETDB1 deletion caused selective demethylation at the reactivated ERVs. Meanwhile, 5-hydroxymethylation accumulated at these sites. Importantly, deletion of TET enzymes (on top of SETDB1 loss) reversed ERV reactivation, indicating that TET-mediated DNA hydroxymethylation is essential for ERV induction. Therefore, SETDB1 likely prevents TET activity at ERVs while allowing normal TET action at lineage-specific genes, thereby ensuring proper lineage progression. As TET-mediated DNA demethylation and ERV induction trigger replication stress, we speculate this chromatin checkpoint may minimize defective precursor cells from contributing to tissue regeneration.
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May
05
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
Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Chicago Medicine
"TBD"
Abstract:
May
09
SQE Forum on Biochemistry, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (BEaM)
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 1:00-2:00 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!
Pizza and soda provided.
Presenters:
Jonathan Gurkan, PhD Candidate, Singer Lab, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Presentation: "Metabolic regulation of regulatory T cells through fatty acid metabolism during viral pneumonia"
Ariana Kupai, Postdoctoral Fellow, Peek Lab, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
Presentation: "Contribution of the clock-hypoxia signaling axis to characteristics of LKB1- NSCLC"
Apr
03
BMG Seminar: Katerina Politi, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Katerina Politi, PhD
Professor
Department of Pathology
Yale School of Medicine
Presentation:
"New insights into lung cancer biology”
Abstract:
In the lecture I will discuss recent advances in our understanding of lung cancer biology, with a focus on oncogene-driven lung adenocarcinomas, in particular those driven by mutant EGFR. I will talk about how studies of the biology of these tumors have informed therapeutic approaches to treat these tumors and our understanding of drug resistance and mechanisms of drug tolerance.
Host: Dr. Lillian Eichner, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Apr
17
BMG Seminar: Tiffany Schmidt, PhD, Northwestern University
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Tiffany Schmidt, PhD
Martin and Patricia Koldyke Outstanding Teaching Professor, Associate Professor
Department of Neurobiology
Director, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
Director, Neurobiology MS Program
Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
Host: Dr. Iris Titos Vivancos, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Apr
24
BMG Seminar: Brian J. Altman, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Brian J. Altman, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Genetics
Chair of Translational Science, URCC NCORP Research Base
Assistant Director of Education and Career Development, Wilmot Cancer Institute
University of Rochester Medical Center
Presentation:
"BMAL1 and circadian rhythms support epithelial identity and innate immune signaling in lung cancer"
Abstract:
Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) exhibit a disrupted molecular circadian clock, and associated alterations in circadian gene expression indicate a poor prognosis. In healthy cells, circadian rhythms arise from an internal ‘molecular clock’ that produces 24-hour cycles to coordinate biological processes across cells and tissues and are controlled by the essential transcription factor complex CLOCK-BMAL1. We found thatBMAL1 is downregulated in human NSCLCs (indicative of circadian disruption) and low BMAL1 is an indicator of poor prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the most common subtype of NSCLC. However, it remained unclear how clock disruption occurs in LUAD and what these cancers gain from this disturbance. A potential cause for BMAL1 suppression is the upregulation of MYC-family oncoproteins, which are amplified50% of LUADs. We found that MYC interferes with the molecular clock by suppressing BMAL1 expression in vivo in lung and in vitro in an organoid model of alveolar type 2 (ATII) cells, the cells that give rise to lung adenocarcinoma and normally participate in lung regeneration and immune signaling. Our data suggest that a main consequence of MYC suppression of BMAL1 in ATII cells and cancer cells is loss of epithelial identity, and that BMAL1 positively regulates epithelial cell identity. Since ATII cells normally communicate with the immune system, one of the potential outcomes of a loss of circadian rhythms and epithelial identity in lung cancer cells is a loss of immune signaling, leading to an immunologically cold tumor. We found that human LUAD tumors with lower BMAL1 also bear lower transcriptional signatures of innate immune activity. To test this in an in vivo model, we performed single cell RNA-sequencing on tumors formed from LUAD cancer cells ±BMAL1, and found that the infiltrating myeloid (innate immune) cells in tumors without cancer cell BMAL1lacked signatures of an active inflammatory (anti-tumor) immune response and instead expressed a strong angiogenesis signature (bringing in new blood vessels to the tumor), which is pro-tumorigenic. This raised the interesting possibility that circadian changes in the tumor microenvironment itself may lead to changes in rhythms in tumor-infiltrating immune cells, potentially turning these immune cells to a more pro-tumorigenic phenotype. Indeed, we found that tumor-associated macrophages showed evidence of disordered and disrupted rhythms and deleting BMAL1 specifically in tumor-associated macrophages enhanced tumor growth. Together, these data suggest that tumors with fully synchronized, or coupled rhythms, may be less aggressive and have a more favorable immune phenotype, while those where cancer cells and immune cells are desynchronized, or decoupled, may instead be more aggressive and have a more immunosuppressive and pro-tumor immune population.
Host: Dr. Ariana Kupai, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Peek Lab
Mar
31
Department of Pharmacology Seminar Series | Michael Lodato, PhD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title: "Single-cell analysis of the causes and consequences of somatic mutation in the human brain."
Abstract: The genome is under constant pressure from environmental and endogenous mutagens. As a result, somatic cells, including postmitotic neurons of the human brain, gain somatic mutations throughout life. We used single-cell genomics to study the rates, causes, and consequences of somatic mutations in human neurons during neurotypical aging and in neurodegenerative diseases, identifying DNA damage and repair pathways involved in generating somatic mutations and classes of genes that show both high mutations rates and transcriptional dysregulation in aging, suggesting a functional link.
Speaker: Michael Lodato, PhD; Assistant Professor; Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology, Program in Genome Integrity; Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Apr
01
2025 Spring Supporting Student Success Practicum (SSSP)
Online -
The Supporting Student Success Practicum is an online series of sessions designed to deepen understanding of the multiple factors contributing to students’ holistic success. Together, we will explore strategies for co-creating clear expectations, leveraging resources to support equitable access, and designing assessments that align with diverse student motivations and strengths. The practicum includes live sessions on redefining, creating, facilitating, and assessing student success, complemented by a keynote, learning labs, faculty panel, and individual consultations. Can’t attend all the sessions? Register anyway and get access to recordings!
This iteration begins on Tuesday, April 1 and ends on Thursday, April 24.
Apr
01
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Kemal Keseroglu, PhD Research Assistant Professor, Özbudak Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Tissue self-organization tunes the period of somite segmentation"
Kemal Keseroglu, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, Özbudak Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
01
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Apr
01
How Are We (Re)defining Student Success?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
01
M-I Seminar Series: Nicholas Wallace, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Targeting HPV Oncogene-Induced Alterations in Cervical Cancer
Topic: Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause over 90% of cervical cancers, which kill someone every 90 seconds. These tumors are initiated and maintained by HPV oncogene-induced alterations in cell signaling. This seminar will describe our efforts to characterize these changes and leverage them to identify less toxic ways of threating cervical cancers.
Speaker: Nicholas Wallace, PhD, Professor, Kansas State University
Host: Laimonis Laimins, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
02
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.
Apr
03
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
03
April in the Isles: Scotland
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
There's nothing more Scottish than tweed, and it's National Tweed Day! Don your best Clo Mor, brew a pot of tea, and log onto Zoom as 2024 Findlay Fellow Hannah Christensen and 2021 Marshall Scholar Claire Petersen spill the tea on the graduate degrees they gained north of Hadrian's Wall!
Apr
04
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Victoria Bautch, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Mechanisms of Vascular Resilience
Apr
04
Molecular Ballet: Decoding Biochemical Signaling Dynamics in the Brain
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Yao Chen.
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
2009, PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology, Harvard University
2002, BA Honors, Natural Sciences, Cambridge University
Apr
05
Cancer Connections
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You Have Cancer, What’s Next? The Patient and Caregivers’ Role in Managing Their Health
This program will provide insights into navigating the next steps of the cancer journey, offer guidance on sharing your diagnosis with your inner circle, help you prepare for visits with your care team, and share support resources available to both patients and caregivers.
Apr
07
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
07
Neil King PhD | Department of Pharmacology Seminar Series
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title: "AI-enabled design of novel self-assembling protein nanomaterials".
Abstract: New AI-based tools for protein design are revolutionizing the field. Dr. King will discuss how his group is applying these methods to design novel self-assembling proteins. Like naturally occurring protein assemblies, these materials provide unparalleled homogeneity, addressability, and functionality. However, unlike naturally occurring assemblies, protein design offers a route to tailoring the structure and function of self-assembling proteins with atomic-level accuracy. Dr. King will describe his group's current efforts in this space, which focus on developing methods to move beyond strict symmetry and design increasingly asymmetric and complex protein assemblies. Applications in nanoparticle vaccine design, including the development of the world's first computationally designed protein medicine, will be discussed.
Speaker: Neil King, PhD; Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Washington.
Apr
08
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Jocelyn Salvador, Graduate Student Researcher, Arispe Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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Jocelyn Salvador
Graduate Student Researcher, Arispe Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
08
M-I Seminar Series: James Moon, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: “Shaping of Immune Tolerance in the Periphery by Regulatory T cells”
Topic: This seminar describes my lab's investigation of T cell tolerance to self and commensal bacterial antigens. I will focus on recent studies of peripheral regulatory T cell development in the context of acute injury in lung and gut tissues, and then transition into investigations of molecular mimicry as a mechanism of epitope spreading from microbial to self antigens in Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis. These topics are of particular interest to immunologists and rheumatologists, but may also be of general interest to a broader audience including researchers in the fields of microbiology and infectious disease.
Speaker: James Moon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
Host: Book Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
08
Cocoa & Consultations with the Searle Center
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Graduate Students make invaluable contributions to the future of education, and the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching is here to support you at every step of your teaching journey.
In celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we are hosting a special hot chocolate bar in TGS Commons where you'll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our knowledgeable, friendly educational developers.
>> Explore evidence-backed strategies to enhance teaching and learning.
>> Discover a wealth of resources and programming tailored to you.
>> Receive guidance in designing courses, creating course materials, and developing your teaching portfolio.
Drop by for a chat or stay to work on your teaching materials—we’ll wrap up with a raffle of our favorite books on learning and teaching!
Allergy-friendly options available. All graduate students welcome.
Please contact laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu with questions.
Apr
08
Meet Fulbright English Teacher in Spain
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet NU grad and current Fulbrighter to Spain, Anika Velasco! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in sevnty-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. Northwestern Campus Deadline: Tues., Sept. 2, 2025
Apr
08
How Are We Creating an Environment for Student Success?
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
08
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences Seminar Series: "The Causes and Consequences of Plasticity During Tumor Progression" | Dana Pe'er, PhD
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dana Pe’er, PhD
Alan and Sandra Gerry Endowed Chair, Computational and Systems Biology Program
Investigator, Howard Hughes Institute
Sloan Kettering Institute
Host: Yogesh Goyal, PhD
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Reception to follow at 4:30 pm.
Apr
09
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series: Isha Jain, PhD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB EXPERTS-IN-THE-FIELD SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
Turning the Oxygen and Vitamin Dials
Isha Jain, PhD,
Associate Professor,
Biochemistry and Biophysics
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/isha.jain
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=58359
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
Apr
09
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.
Apr
10
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
10
Meet Fulbright English Teachers in Taiwan & Cambodia
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Meet NU grads and current Fulbrighters to Taiwan & Cambodia! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants 9ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in sevnty-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. Northwestern Campus Deadline: Tues., Sept. 2, 2025
Apr
10
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
10
Knight-Hennessy Scholars - meet program representative!
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet program representative Brenda Ramirez! Take Stanford graduate school to a new level. Join Knight-Hennessy Scholars, a community of change-makers. Be shaped by their diverse perspectives. Moved by their courage. Inspired by their passion for contributing to the greater good. You’re invited to join a K-H Scholars Admissions Officer at an upcoming virtual information session to learn about Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, a multidisciplinary and multicultural graduate program that provides students with three years of financial support and leadership development opportunities.
Apr
10
Learning Lab: Create an Accessible Canvas Site in 7 Easy Steps
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
10
April in the Isles: Wildcat Rhodes Show
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Log on to Zoom and hear from Northwestern's Rhodes Scholars about living and learning among Oxford's dreaming spires!
Apr
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series: Julie Brill PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CDB EXPERTS-IN-THE-FIELD SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
Julie Brill, PhD.
Senior Scientist in the Cell & Systems Biology, Professor of Molecular Genetics
University of Toronto - The Hospital for Sick Children
https://www.sickkids.ca/en/staff/b/julie-brill/
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00–11:00 AM
Gray Seminar Room, Lurie 1-165
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Heike Folsch, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=20272
Apr
11
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
11
Local and Diffuse Glutamate Redefines Postsynaptic Signaling
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jacques Wadiche.
Professor, Department of Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research Areas: Neurotransmitter and neurotrophin receptors, cell signaling, learning, memory, synaptic plasticity, ion channels, and synaptic function.
Jacques Wadiche earned his B.A. in Neurobiology and Physiology from Northwestern University and joined the faculty at UAB as an Assistant Professor in 2006.
Apr
14
Lurie Cancer Center Core Technologies & Applications Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dissecting Immune Responses at the Fluidic, Cellular, and Tissue Levels
Surya Pandey, PhD
Operations Director, Immunotherapy Assessment Core (IAC)
Research Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hem/Onc)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
*Lunch will be provided
Apr
15
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-K.M. Rifat Faysal, PhD, Postdoctoral, Hope Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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K.M. Rifat Faysal, PhD
Postdoctoral, Hope Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
15
How Are We Facilitating Student Success?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
15
April in the Isles: UK Q&A
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Grab your lunch, then drop into the Zoom room or bring it and your questions to the 1940 Sheridan conference room as you consider whether and when a UK grad degree might be right for you!
Apr
15
M-I Seminar Series: Bakare Awakoaiye
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Bakare Awakoaiye, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Pablo Penalopza-MacMaster, PhD
Host: Pablo Penaloza-MacMaster, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
16
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
16
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Apr
16
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.
Apr
17
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
17
Learning Lab: Creating Rubrics x AI for Student Success
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
18
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Shayna Bradford, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Targeting Failed-Repair in Acute Kidney Injury
Apr
21
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
22
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Josephine Kim, Huang Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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Josephine Kim
, Huang Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
22
M-I Seminar Series: Camila Coelho, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Human monoclonal antibodies targeting A35 protect from death against mpox
Topic: The surge of mpox in non-endemic areas, along with the emergence of novel mpox (MPXV) strains in Africa, highlights an urgent need for effective therapeutics. We and others showed that A35, a critical protein for MPXV spread in human cells, is a prime target for neutralizing antibodies, but no human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting A35 have been characterized. Here, we isolated three human mAbs, EV35-2, -6, and -7, from an adult recovering from mpox. These antibodies exhibit high-affinity binding to A35 of MPXV clades Ib and IIb and the ortholog in Vaccinia virus (VACV), and effectively block viral spread in vitro. All mAbs conferred protection from death in a lethal VACV challenge, with EV35-6 and EV35-7 protecting in an MPXV model. These findings identify MPXV A35 as a key antigenic target and A35 mAbs as promising next-generation therapeutic candidates against mpox and other Orthopoxviruses.
Speaker: Camila Coelho, PhD
Host: Pablo Penaloza-MacMaster, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
22
How Are We Assessing Student Success?
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
23
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.
Apr
23
April in the Isles: UK Q&A
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brew yourself a "cuppa" then log on or drop by with your questions about when, where, why, and how you might continue your academic career "across the pond."
Apr
24
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
24
Reflecting on Your First Year Teaching at Northwestern Luncheon
Evanston - 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
The Searle Center will host a lunch for faculty in their first year at Northwestern to share and reflect on learning and teaching within the Northwestern context. What questions have emerged? What lessons will you apply to next year? What are you celebrating? Are you prepared for Dillo Day?
The lunch will feature Searle Distinguished Fellows who can offer perspective and guidance in navigating successfully as an instructor at Northwestern.
Apr
24
Faculty Panel on Student Success: Reflections and Illustrations
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
24
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series-Dr. Noriko Saitoh
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"A Super-Enhancer: Association with lncRNA and Rearrangement in Breast Cancer"
Dr. Noriko Saitoh,
Chief, Division of Cancer Biology The Cancer Institute of JFCR
Gray Seminar Room, Lurie 1-165
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
Apr
24
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
25
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Apr
25
Chicago Cytoskeleton Meeting, plenary lectures by Dr. Sue Biggins, and Dr. Chip Asbury
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Chicago Cytoskeleton featuring plenary Lectures by:
Dr. Sue Buggins, Principal Investigator and Director of the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, WA
Dr. Chip Asbury, Professor Neurobiology & Biophysics, University of Washington, WA
April 25, 3:00 – 7:30 PM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Northwestern, Feinberg School of Medicine
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/
Apr
29
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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Name
Role , Gelfand Lab
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Apr
29
M-I Seminar Series: Jessica Queen, MD, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Fusobacterium nucleatum: an oral commensal turned gut oncomicrobe
Topic: There is growing evidence that microbiome dysbiosis contributes to the development, progression, and treatment responsiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC). Fusobacterium nucleatum is a member of the oropharyngeal microbiome and opportunistic pathogen that is strikingly enriched in mucosal and fecal samples from CRC patients. Currently, there is controversy as to whether F. nucleatum is a driver or passenger in colon tumorigenesis. Our translational work on F. nucleatum utilizes clinical samples, mouse models, and bioinformatics to address key open questions about F. nucleatum pathogenesis in the context of CRC.
Speaker:Jessica Queen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins
Host: Karla Satchell, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
29
Student Experiences in STEM
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Experiences in STEM is an evidence-driven reading circle focusing on students’ experiences, development, and their perceptions of commonly used learning practices and the classroom environment. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
Apr
29
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
30
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
30
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
02
CANCELLED - James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control: "Basal Ganglia and the Decision to Act" with Ann Graybiel, PhD
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
THIS LECTURE WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FALL
The Department of Neuroscience Presents:
The James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control: "Basal Ganglia and the Decision to Act"
Ann Graybiel, PhD
Institute Professor
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
Every day is replete with occasions when ‘doing or not doing’, ‘going or not going’ decision-making is required. A wealth of evidence suggests that the basal ganglia underpin these daily behaviors. Yet a critical gap remains in understanding mechanisms underlying the modulation of motivated actions, both under normal conditions and in the wake of movement disorders. The basal ganglia are critical for this modulation. The canonical direct-D1 ‘Go’ and indirect-D2 ‘No-Go’ basal ganglia pathways are universally considered essential for these functions. Strong evidence and advanced models show that the direct-D1 and indirect-D2 pathway activities must be balanced for normal control. When they are out of balance, neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders ensue, and pharmacologic and other treatments for Parkinson’s disease are largely based on these classical direct-indirect models of these circuits. Yet there is controversy about the degree to which the direct and indirect pathways act together or in opposition, as the classic models suggest. In our lab, we have found evidence strongly suggesting that extensions of these models are called for. By genetic engineering, we have delineated a pair of direct and indirect pathways that emerge from the striatum separately from the canonical pathways and that, unlike the classical pathways, target the dopamine-containing neurons of the substantia nigra pars compacta. They receive input from cortical areas related to the limbic system, in contrast to the sensorimotor inputs to the canonical direct and indirect pathways. This newly delineated parallel pathway architecture of the basal ganglia at once suggests the need for talking account of this dual system in clinical settings and suggests a model whereby evolution provided a way to have behavioral state modulate the coordination of movement control and motivated action.
About Dr. Graybiel
Ann M. Graybiel is an Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she and her laboratory are actively investigating neural circuits related to the basal ganglia and to a range of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work is centered on understanding the functions of circuits leading from mood-related parts of the frontal neocortex through the striatum to the dopamine-containing neurons of the midbrain. This work took its origin in her discovery of neurochemically distinct compartments in the striatum, which she named ‘striosomes’. These are now known to provide all or nearly all striatal input to the dopamine-containing neurons of the midbrain. These circuits strongly bias decision-making made under motivationally challenging conditions, as though inducing optimistic or pessimistic state changes. They can strongly modulate responses to stress and levels of engagement across age, and levels of reinforcement-based learning. Her group is now harnessing molecular and genetic markers in functional work of these and related circuits of the striatal matrix, with the goal of contributing to clinical medicine as well as to fundamental understanding of the brain.
About the James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control
In 2020, the late James C. Houk, PhD, and his wife Antoinette made a bequest to establish the Dr. James Houk Graduate Fellowship in Neuroscience. Their gift provides funding to outstanding graduate students studying neurophysiology at Northwestern and supports the annual James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control, presented by a renowned motor neuroscientist.
About James C. Houk, PhD
Dr. James C. Houk originally studied electrical engineering before receiving his PhD in physiology at Harvard University. As an assistant professor at Harvard, he studied Golgi tendon organs, muscle spindles and developed control models of muscle activation through neuronal circuits in the spinal cord.
Later, as an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Medical School, Houk began work on the central nervous system in behaving monkeys, work he continued at Northwestern University, after being recruited in 1978 as chair of the Department of Physiology (now Neuroscience). During this time, Houk also built a world-renowned systems neuroscience group within the department.
In 2001, after 23 years, Houk stepped down as chair to concentrate on multimodal approaches to studying how the nonlinear dynamics of microscopic modules in the brain give rise to its unique computational properties. He became particularly interested in the interplay between the basal ganglia, motor cortex and cerebellum.
May
06
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
May
06
M-I Seminar Series: Aliki Valdes
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: From models to mechanisms: understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence
Topic: Population-based genomics and systems biology studies have advanced our understanding of P. aeruginosa pathogenicity, identifying novel bacterial traits that contribute to disease progression. While mouse models are the gold standard to measure virulence, alternative systems like Galleria mellonella larvae and epithelial cell cultures offer practical advantages, though their ability to reflect mouse virulence is still being evaluated. We compared these three model systems to determine their reliability in assessing P. aeruginosa virulence. We then employed the epithelial cell model system to identify P. aeruginosa factors that contribute to strain-to-strain differences in cytotoxicity. We used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify accessory genomic elements (AGEs) associated with high levels of cytotoxicity. We are now testing some of these AGEs to determine whether they play a causal role in cytotoxicity. Our ultimate goal is to use high-throughput infection models to uncover specific genes and alleles that allow some P. aeruginosa strains to cause more severe infections than others.
Speaker: Aliki Valdes, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Alan Hauser, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
06
Getting to Know Our Neurodivergent Students
Online - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the Getting to Know Our Students Series, this 30-minute virtual presentation provides strengths-based approaches for supporting the academic success and well-being of neurodivergent students.
Registrants will receive a confirmation email and Outlook calendar invitation including the event link.
May
07
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
07
Chicago KUH FORWARD 4th Annual Symposium
Chicago - 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chicago KUH FORWARD Annual Symposium
The 4th Annual Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium includes a keynote presentation, panel discussion, and a joint scientific poster session and networking reception.
CALL FOR POSTERS: We invite scientific poster presentatations by graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and junior faculty who wish to showcase their benign kidney, benign urology, or benign hematology research.
This event is free but registration is required.
CLICK HERE FOR SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
May
07
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM
Evanston - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
May
07
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
07
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
09
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Rebekah Evans, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Rebekah Evans.
Assistant Professor
PhD in Neuroscience, George Mason University
May
12
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
13
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
13
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
May
13
M-I Seminar Series: Gisela Storz, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Gisela Storz, PhD, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Host: M.-N. Frances Yap, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
13
4th Annual Robert D. Goldman Lecture
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
4th Annual Robert D. Goldman Lecture
Cosponsored by Walter S. And Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program Lectures in Life Sciences and Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Featuring Keynote Lecture by:
Joan Brugge, PhD
Professor of Cell Biology
Director of the Ludwig Center
Harvard Medical School, MA
Robert D. Goldman, PhD
Robert D. Goldman, PhD, is the Stephen Walter Ranson Professor Emeritus of Cell and Developmental Biology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he served as chair of the department from 1981-2019.
Dr. Goldman earned his doctorate in biology from Princeton University, after which he trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Hammersmith Hospital in London and at the MRC Institute of Virology in Glasgow. He was appointed assistant professor of Biology at Case Western Reserve University in 1969 and moved to Carnegie Mellon University in 1977, prior to joining the faculty at Northwestern.
Dr. Goldman is a pioneer in the area of cytoskeletal research. He was among the first to recognize a new class of cytoskeletal filaments with diameters of ~10nm, between actin microfilaments and microtubules. These filaments, now referred to as intermediate filaments (IF) are now appreciated to comprise over 70 genes, mutations in which lead to at least 72 different human disorders. Dr. Goldman’s observations in the early 1980s that IF antibodies stained the nuclear rim foreshadowed the discovery that nuclear lamins are a nuclear form of IF, shifting much of his lab towards understanding the various functions of this essential protein family. His work over the years has helped us understand multiple human disorders including Hutchison-Gilford progeria and giant axonal neuropathy, devastating childhood diseases caused by defects in IF function.
Beyond his many discoveries at the lab bench, Dr. Goldman has also made key contributions to the community of science and science communication and education. He is founding director of the Science Journalism Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts which ran from 1990-2008, and was the first director of the MBL’s Whitman Center for Visiting Research. He served as director of the MBL Physiology Course, which spawned fundamental discoveries like the existence of cyclins and kinesins. In addition to being a member of numerous advisory and editorial boards he is also a past president of the American Society for Cell Biology. He has published more than 400 publications on IF, is the recipient of an NIH MERIT Award, and was elected Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Society for Cell Biology and the Finnish Society for Sciences and Letters.
May
14
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
May
14
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
15
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
16
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Arif Hamid, Ph.D
No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Arif Hamid.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience
University of Michigan University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience, Decision Biology, Neuroeconomics 2011 - 2016
University of Minnesota University of Minnesota BS, Neuroscience 2008 - 2010
May
19
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
20
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
May
20
M-I Seminar Series: Karen Ottemann, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Karen Ottemann, PhD, Professor, University of California-Santa Cruz
Host: Nicholas Cianciotto, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
21
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
22
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
23
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Jordan Hamm, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jordan Hamm.
Associate Professor, Georgia State University.
Columbia University, Postdoctoral, 2018, Biology
University of Georgia, Ph.D., 2013, Neuroscience
University of Georgia, M.S., 2010, Psychology
University of Georgia, B.A., 2008, Philosophy
May
27
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
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
May
27
M-I Seminar Series: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD, Professor, Institut Pastetur
Host: Mojgan Naghavi, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
28
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
29
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
04
Searle Center Community Celebration
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mark your calendars! This open-house style event promises to be a vibrant and engaging afternoon where you'll get an exclusive look at our new strategic plan and priorities.
Come enjoy delicious food and drinks, connect with our community, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We can't wait to see you there!
Jun
04
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
05
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Jun
06
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
10
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
11
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
13
Special Seminar: Dr. Marc Kirschner, Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDB SPECIAL SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
"Tracing cell pathophysiology through Normalized Raman imaging of intact tissue"
Marc Kirschner, PhD,
Professor of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
John Franklin Enders Harvard University Professor
https://www.kirschnerlab.org/marc-kirschner
Friday, June 13, 2025
4:00–5:00 PM
Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, McGaw 2-320
240 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Volodya Gelfand, PhD, Professor
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, Stephen Walter Ranson Professor & Chair
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Calendar invites with event details are disseminated in advance. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
18
Lurie Cancer Center Symposium & Scientific Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The 17th Annual Lurie Cancer Center Symposium will feature presentations from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from our labs. A keynote lecture will be given by Kay Macleod, PhD, of the University of Chicago.
The Scientific Poster Session, which will take place immediately following the symposium, will feature the work of students and postdoctoral fellows from the laboratories of Lurie Cancer Center members on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Jun
18
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
24
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
25
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Apr
08
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Creatine Mediated Thermogenesis Drives Time Restricted Feeding
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Creatine Mediated Thermogenesis Drives Time Restricted Feeding
Joe Bass, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Diabetes and Metabolism
Chief of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine
Charles F. Kettering Professor of Medicine
Professor, Medicine (Endocrinology)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Professor, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Mar
31
Department of Pharmacology Seminar Series | Michael Lodato, PhD
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title: "Single-cell analysis of the causes and consequences of somatic mutation in the human brain."
Abstract: The genome is under constant pressure from environmental and endogenous mutagens. As a result, somatic cells, including postmitotic neurons of the human brain, gain somatic mutations throughout life. We used single-cell genomics to study the rates, causes, and consequences of somatic mutations in human neurons during neurotypical aging and in neurodegenerative diseases, identifying DNA damage and repair pathways involved in generating somatic mutations and classes of genes that show both high mutations rates and transcriptional dysregulation in aging, suggesting a functional link.
Speaker: Michael Lodato, PhD; Assistant Professor; Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology, Program in Genome Integrity; Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Apr
01
2025 Spring Supporting Student Success Practicum (SSSP)
Online -
The Supporting Student Success Practicum is an online series of sessions designed to deepen understanding of the multiple factors contributing to students’ holistic success. Together, we will explore strategies for co-creating clear expectations, leveraging resources to support equitable access, and designing assessments that align with diverse student motivations and strengths. The practicum includes live sessions on redefining, creating, facilitating, and assessing student success, complemented by a keynote, learning labs, faculty panel, and individual consultations. Can’t attend all the sessions? Register anyway and get access to recordings!
This iteration begins on Tuesday, April 1 and ends on Thursday, April 24.
Apr
01
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Kemal Keseroglu, PhD Research Assistant Professor, Özbudak Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Tissue self-organization tunes the period of somite segmentation"
Kemal Keseroglu, PhD
Research Assistant Professor, Özbudak Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
01
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Apr
01
How Are We (Re)defining Student Success?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
01
M-I Seminar Series: Nicholas Wallace, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Targeting HPV Oncogene-Induced Alterations in Cervical Cancer
Topic: Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause over 90% of cervical cancers, which kill someone every 90 seconds. These tumors are initiated and maintained by HPV oncogene-induced alterations in cell signaling. This seminar will describe our efforts to characterize these changes and leverage them to identify less toxic ways of threating cervical cancers.
Speaker: Nicholas Wallace, PhD, Professor, Kansas State University
Host: Laimonis Laimins, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
02
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.
Apr
03
BMG Seminar: Katerina Politi, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Katerina Politi, PhD
Professor
Department of Pathology
Yale School of Medicine
Presentation:
"New insights into lung cancer biology”
Abstract:
In the lecture I will discuss recent advances in our understanding of lung cancer biology, with a focus on oncogene-driven lung adenocarcinomas, in particular those driven by mutant EGFR. I will talk about how studies of the biology of these tumors have informed therapeutic approaches to treat these tumors and our understanding of drug resistance and mechanisms of drug tolerance.
Host: Dr. Lillian Eichner, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Apr
03
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
03
April in the Isles: Scotland
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
There's nothing more Scottish than tweed, and it's National Tweed Day! Don your best Clo Mor, brew a pot of tea, and log onto Zoom as 2024 Findlay Fellow Hannah Christensen and 2021 Marshall Scholar Claire Petersen spill the tea on the graduate degrees they gained north of Hadrian's Wall!
Apr
04
FCVRRI Series Seminar - Victoria Bautch, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Mechanisms of Vascular Resilience
Apr
04
Molecular Ballet: Decoding Biochemical Signaling Dynamics in the Brain
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Yao Chen.
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
2009, PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology, Harvard University
2002, BA Honors, Natural Sciences, Cambridge University
Apr
05
Cancer Connections
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You Have Cancer, What’s Next? The Patient and Caregivers’ Role in Managing Their Health
This program will provide insights into navigating the next steps of the cancer journey, offer guidance on sharing your diagnosis with your inner circle, help you prepare for visits with your care team, and share support resources available to both patients and caregivers.
Apr
07
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
07
Neil King PhD | Department of Pharmacology Seminar Series
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title: "AI-enabled design of novel self-assembling protein nanomaterials".
Abstract: New AI-based tools for protein design are revolutionizing the field. Dr. King will discuss how his group is applying these methods to design novel self-assembling proteins. Like naturally occurring protein assemblies, these materials provide unparalleled homogeneity, addressability, and functionality. However, unlike naturally occurring assemblies, protein design offers a route to tailoring the structure and function of self-assembling proteins with atomic-level accuracy. Dr. King will describe his group's current efforts in this space, which focus on developing methods to move beyond strict symmetry and design increasingly asymmetric and complex protein assemblies. Applications in nanoparticle vaccine design, including the development of the world's first computationally designed protein medicine, will be discussed.
Speaker: Neil King, PhD; Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Washington.
Apr
08
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Jocelyn Salvador, Graduate Student Researcher, Arispe Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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Jocelyn Salvador
Graduate Student Researcher, Arispe Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
08
M-I Seminar Series: James Moon, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: “Shaping of Immune Tolerance in the Periphery by Regulatory T cells”
Topic: This seminar describes my lab's investigation of T cell tolerance to self and commensal bacterial antigens. I will focus on recent studies of peripheral regulatory T cell development in the context of acute injury in lung and gut tissues, and then transition into investigations of molecular mimicry as a mechanism of epitope spreading from microbial to self antigens in Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis. These topics are of particular interest to immunologists and rheumatologists, but may also be of general interest to a broader audience including researchers in the fields of microbiology and infectious disease.
Speaker: James Moon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
Host: Book Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
08
Cocoa & Consultations with the Searle Center
Evanston - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Graduate Students make invaluable contributions to the future of education, and the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching is here to support you at every step of your teaching journey.
In celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we are hosting a special hot chocolate bar in TGS Commons where you'll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our knowledgeable, friendly educational developers.
>> Explore evidence-backed strategies to enhance teaching and learning.
>> Discover a wealth of resources and programming tailored to you.
>> Receive guidance in designing courses, creating course materials, and developing your teaching portfolio.
Drop by for a chat or stay to work on your teaching materials—we’ll wrap up with a raffle of our favorite books on learning and teaching!
Allergy-friendly options available. All graduate students welcome.
Please contact laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu with questions.
Apr
08
Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar: Creatine Mediated Thermogenesis Drives Time Restricted Feeding
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Lurie Cancer Center Basic Research Seminar presents:
Creatine Mediated Thermogenesis Drives Time Restricted Feeding
Joe Bass, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Diabetes and Metabolism
Chief of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine
Charles F. Kettering Professor of Medicine
Professor, Medicine (Endocrinology)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Professor, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Apr
08
Meet Fulbright English Teacher in Spain
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet NU grad and current Fulbrighter to Spain, Anika Velasco! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in sevnty-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. Northwestern Campus Deadline: Tues., Sept. 2, 2025
Apr
08
How Are We Creating an Environment for Student Success?
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
08
Distinguished Lecturers in Life Sciences Seminar Series: "The Causes and Consequences of Plasticity During Tumor Progression" | Dana Pe'er, PhD
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dana Pe’er, PhD
Alan and Sandra Gerry Endowed Chair, Computational and Systems Biology Program
Investigator, Howard Hughes Institute
Sloan Kettering Institute
Host: Yogesh Goyal, PhD
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Reception to follow at 4:30 pm.
Apr
09
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series: Isha Jain, PhD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB EXPERTS-IN-THE-FIELD SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
Turning the Oxygen and Vitamin Dials
Isha Jain, PhD,
Associate Professor,
Biochemistry and Biophysics
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/isha.jain
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=58359
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
Apr
09
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.
Apr
10
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
10
Meet Fulbright English Teachers in Taiwan & Cambodia
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Meet NU grads and current Fulbrighters to Taiwan & Cambodia! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants 9ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in sevnty-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. Northwestern Campus Deadline: Tues., Sept. 2, 2025
Apr
10
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
10
Knight-Hennessy Scholars - meet program representative!
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet program representative Brenda Ramirez! Take Stanford graduate school to a new level. Join Knight-Hennessy Scholars, a community of change-makers. Be shaped by their diverse perspectives. Moved by their courage. Inspired by their passion for contributing to the greater good. You’re invited to join a K-H Scholars Admissions Officer at an upcoming virtual information session to learn about Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, a multidisciplinary and multicultural graduate program that provides students with three years of financial support and leadership development opportunities.
Apr
10
Learning Lab: Create an Accessible Canvas Site in 7 Easy Steps
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
10
April in the Isles: Wildcat Rhodes Show
Online - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Log on to Zoom and hear from Northwestern's Rhodes Scholars about living and learning among Oxford's dreaming spires!
Apr
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series: Julie Brill PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CDB EXPERTS-IN-THE-FIELD SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
Julie Brill, PhD.
Senior Scientist in the Cell & Systems Biology, Professor of Molecular Genetics
University of Toronto - The Hospital for Sick Children
https://www.sickkids.ca/en/staff/b/julie-brill/
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00–11:00 AM
Gray Seminar Room, Lurie 1-165
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Host: Heike Folsch, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=20272
Apr
11
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
11
Local and Diffuse Glutamate Redefines Postsynaptic Signaling
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jacques Wadiche.
Professor, Department of Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research Areas: Neurotransmitter and neurotrophin receptors, cell signaling, learning, memory, synaptic plasticity, ion channels, and synaptic function.
Jacques Wadiche earned his B.A. in Neurobiology and Physiology from Northwestern University and joined the faculty at UAB as an Assistant Professor in 2006.
Apr
14
Lurie Cancer Center Core Technologies & Applications Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dissecting Immune Responses at the Fluidic, Cellular, and Tissue Levels
Surya Pandey, PhD
Operations Director, Immunotherapy Assessment Core (IAC)
Research Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hem/Onc)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
*Lunch will be provided
Apr
15
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-K.M. Rifat Faysal, PhD, Postdoctoral, Hope Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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K.M. Rifat Faysal, PhD
Postdoctoral, Hope Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
15
How Are We Facilitating Student Success?
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
15
April in the Isles: UK Q&A
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Grab your lunch, then drop into the Zoom room or bring it and your questions to the 1940 Sheridan conference room as you consider whether and when a UK grad degree might be right for you!
Apr
15
M-I Seminar Series: Bakare Awakoaiye
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Bakare Awakoaiye, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Pablo Penalopza-MacMaster, PhD
Host: Pablo Penaloza-MacMaster, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
16
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
16
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Apr
16
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.
Apr
17
BMG Seminar: Tiffany Schmidt, PhD, Northwestern University
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Tiffany Schmidt, PhD
Martin and Patricia Koldyke Outstanding Teaching Professor, Associate Professor
Department of Neurobiology
Director, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
Director, Neurobiology MS Program
Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
Host: Dr. Iris Titos Vivancos, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Apr
17
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
17
Learning Lab: Creating Rubrics x AI for Student Success
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
18
FCVRRI Research in Progress Seminar - Shayna Bradford, PhD
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Targeting Failed-Repair in Acute Kidney Injury
Apr
21
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
22
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-Josephine Kim, Huang Lab
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
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Josephine Kim
, Huang Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
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
Apr
22
M-I Seminar Series: Camila Coelho, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Human monoclonal antibodies targeting A35 protect from death against mpox
Topic: The surge of mpox in non-endemic areas, along with the emergence of novel mpox (MPXV) strains in Africa, highlights an urgent need for effective therapeutics. We and others showed that A35, a critical protein for MPXV spread in human cells, is a prime target for neutralizing antibodies, but no human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting A35 have been characterized. Here, we isolated three human mAbs, EV35-2, -6, and -7, from an adult recovering from mpox. These antibodies exhibit high-affinity binding to A35 of MPXV clades Ib and IIb and the ortholog in Vaccinia virus (VACV), and effectively block viral spread in vitro. All mAbs conferred protection from death in a lethal VACV challenge, with EV35-6 and EV35-7 protecting in an MPXV model. These findings identify MPXV A35 as a key antigenic target and A35 mAbs as promising next-generation therapeutic candidates against mpox and other Orthopoxviruses.
Speaker: Camila Coelho, PhD
Host: Pablo Penaloza-MacMaster, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
22
How Are We Assessing Student Success?
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
23
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.
Apr
23
April in the Isles: UK Q&A
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brew yourself a "cuppa" then log on or drop by with your questions about when, where, why, and how you might continue your academic career "across the pond."
Apr
24
BMG Seminar: Brian J. Altman, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics presents:
Brian J. Altman, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Genetics
Chair of Translational Science, URCC NCORP Research Base
Assistant Director of Education and Career Development, Wilmot Cancer Institute
University of Rochester Medical Center
Presentation:
"BMAL1 and circadian rhythms support epithelial identity and innate immune signaling in lung cancer"
Abstract:
Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) exhibit a disrupted molecular circadian clock, and associated alterations in circadian gene expression indicate a poor prognosis. In healthy cells, circadian rhythms arise from an internal ‘molecular clock’ that produces 24-hour cycles to coordinate biological processes across cells and tissues and are controlled by the essential transcription factor complex CLOCK-BMAL1. We found thatBMAL1 is downregulated in human NSCLCs (indicative of circadian disruption) and low BMAL1 is an indicator of poor prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the most common subtype of NSCLC. However, it remained unclear how clock disruption occurs in LUAD and what these cancers gain from this disturbance. A potential cause for BMAL1 suppression is the upregulation of MYC-family oncoproteins, which are amplified50% of LUADs. We found that MYC interferes with the molecular clock by suppressing BMAL1 expression in vivo in lung and in vitro in an organoid model of alveolar type 2 (ATII) cells, the cells that give rise to lung adenocarcinoma and normally participate in lung regeneration and immune signaling. Our data suggest that a main consequence of MYC suppression of BMAL1 in ATII cells and cancer cells is loss of epithelial identity, and that BMAL1 positively regulates epithelial cell identity. Since ATII cells normally communicate with the immune system, one of the potential outcomes of a loss of circadian rhythms and epithelial identity in lung cancer cells is a loss of immune signaling, leading to an immunologically cold tumor. We found that human LUAD tumors with lower BMAL1 also bear lower transcriptional signatures of innate immune activity. To test this in an in vivo model, we performed single cell RNA-sequencing on tumors formed from LUAD cancer cells ±BMAL1, and found that the infiltrating myeloid (innate immune) cells in tumors without cancer cell BMAL1lacked signatures of an active inflammatory (anti-tumor) immune response and instead expressed a strong angiogenesis signature (bringing in new blood vessels to the tumor), which is pro-tumorigenic. This raised the interesting possibility that circadian changes in the tumor microenvironment itself may lead to changes in rhythms in tumor-infiltrating immune cells, potentially turning these immune cells to a more pro-tumorigenic phenotype. Indeed, we found that tumor-associated macrophages showed evidence of disordered and disrupted rhythms and deleting BMAL1 specifically in tumor-associated macrophages enhanced tumor growth. Together, these data suggest that tumors with fully synchronized, or coupled rhythms, may be less aggressive and have a more favorable immune phenotype, while those where cancer cells and immune cells are desynchronized, or decoupled, may instead be more aggressive and have a more immunosuppressive and pro-tumor immune population.
Host: Dr. Ariana Kupai, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Peek Lab
Apr
24
Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle (Principle 5: Cultivate a Welcoming & Inclusive Course Climate)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of April, the Searle Center is hosting an online reading circle from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting April 3rd.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Circle is intended to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching pedagogies and principles through engaged discussions with fellow educators. This quarter, we will highlight articles centering the fifth Northwestern Principle of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
- Thursday, Apr. 24 at 10:00-11:00am (CT)
To register for this virtual series please provide the following information. Please note that you can attend the reading circle on a drop-in basis, attending all four sessions is not necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Womack at veronica.womack@northwestern.edu.
Apr
24
Reflecting on Your First Year Teaching at Northwestern Luncheon
Evanston - 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
The Searle Center will host a lunch for faculty in their first year at Northwestern to share and reflect on learning and teaching within the Northwestern context. What questions have emerged? What lessons will you apply to next year? What are you celebrating? Are you prepared for Dillo Day?
The lunch will feature Searle Distinguished Fellows who can offer perspective and guidance in navigating successfully as an instructor at Northwestern.
Apr
24
Faculty Panel on Student Success: Reflections and Illustrations
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the 2025 University Practicum on Supporting Student Success, participants may attend any and all practicum events.
Apr
24
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series-Dr. Noriko Saitoh
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"A Super-Enhancer: Association with lncRNA and Rearrangement in Breast Cancer"
Dr. Noriko Saitoh,
Chief, Division of Cancer Biology The Cancer Institute of JFCR
Gray Seminar Room, Lurie 1-165
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
Apr
24
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
25
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Apr
25
Chicago Cytoskeleton Meeting, plenary lectures by Dr. Sue Biggins, and Dr. Chip Asbury
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Chicago Cytoskeleton featuring plenary Lectures by:
Dr. Sue Buggins, Principal Investigator and Director of the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, WA
Dr. Chip Asbury, Professor Neurobiology & Biophysics, University of Washington, WA
April 25, 3:00 – 7:30 PM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Northwestern, Feinberg School of Medicine
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/
Apr
29
CDB Trainee Seminar Series-
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
"Tittle"
Name
Role , Gelfand Lab
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
9am-10am
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Apr
29
M-I Seminar Series: Jessica Queen, MD, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: Fusobacterium nucleatum: an oral commensal turned gut oncomicrobe
Topic: There is growing evidence that microbiome dysbiosis contributes to the development, progression, and treatment responsiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC). Fusobacterium nucleatum is a member of the oropharyngeal microbiome and opportunistic pathogen that is strikingly enriched in mucosal and fecal samples from CRC patients. Currently, there is controversy as to whether F. nucleatum is a driver or passenger in colon tumorigenesis. Our translational work on F. nucleatum utilizes clinical samples, mouse models, and bioinformatics to address key open questions about F. nucleatum pathogenesis in the context of CRC.
Speaker:Jessica Queen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins
Host: Karla Satchell, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Apr
29
Student Experiences in STEM
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Experiences in STEM is an evidence-driven reading circle focusing on students’ experiences, development, and their perceptions of commonly used learning practices and the classroom environment. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
Apr
29
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
Apr
30
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Apr
30
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
02
CANCELLED - James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control: "Basal Ganglia and the Decision to Act" with Ann Graybiel, PhD
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
THIS LECTURE WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FALL
The Department of Neuroscience Presents:
The James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control: "Basal Ganglia and the Decision to Act"
Ann Graybiel, PhD
Institute Professor
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
Every day is replete with occasions when ‘doing or not doing’, ‘going or not going’ decision-making is required. A wealth of evidence suggests that the basal ganglia underpin these daily behaviors. Yet a critical gap remains in understanding mechanisms underlying the modulation of motivated actions, both under normal conditions and in the wake of movement disorders. The basal ganglia are critical for this modulation. The canonical direct-D1 ‘Go’ and indirect-D2 ‘No-Go’ basal ganglia pathways are universally considered essential for these functions. Strong evidence and advanced models show that the direct-D1 and indirect-D2 pathway activities must be balanced for normal control. When they are out of balance, neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders ensue, and pharmacologic and other treatments for Parkinson’s disease are largely based on these classical direct-indirect models of these circuits. Yet there is controversy about the degree to which the direct and indirect pathways act together or in opposition, as the classic models suggest. In our lab, we have found evidence strongly suggesting that extensions of these models are called for. By genetic engineering, we have delineated a pair of direct and indirect pathways that emerge from the striatum separately from the canonical pathways and that, unlike the classical pathways, target the dopamine-containing neurons of the substantia nigra pars compacta. They receive input from cortical areas related to the limbic system, in contrast to the sensorimotor inputs to the canonical direct and indirect pathways. This newly delineated parallel pathway architecture of the basal ganglia at once suggests the need for talking account of this dual system in clinical settings and suggests a model whereby evolution provided a way to have behavioral state modulate the coordination of movement control and motivated action.
About Dr. Graybiel
Ann M. Graybiel is an Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she and her laboratory are actively investigating neural circuits related to the basal ganglia and to a range of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work is centered on understanding the functions of circuits leading from mood-related parts of the frontal neocortex through the striatum to the dopamine-containing neurons of the midbrain. This work took its origin in her discovery of neurochemically distinct compartments in the striatum, which she named ‘striosomes’. These are now known to provide all or nearly all striatal input to the dopamine-containing neurons of the midbrain. These circuits strongly bias decision-making made under motivationally challenging conditions, as though inducing optimistic or pessimistic state changes. They can strongly modulate responses to stress and levels of engagement across age, and levels of reinforcement-based learning. Her group is now harnessing molecular and genetic markers in functional work of these and related circuits of the striatal matrix, with the goal of contributing to clinical medicine as well as to fundamental understanding of the brain.
About the James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control
In 2020, the late James C. Houk, PhD, and his wife Antoinette made a bequest to establish the Dr. James Houk Graduate Fellowship in Neuroscience. Their gift provides funding to outstanding graduate students studying neurophysiology at Northwestern and supports the annual James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control, presented by a renowned motor neuroscientist.
About James C. Houk, PhD
Dr. James C. Houk originally studied electrical engineering before receiving his PhD in physiology at Harvard University. As an assistant professor at Harvard, he studied Golgi tendon organs, muscle spindles and developed control models of muscle activation through neuronal circuits in the spinal cord.
Later, as an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Medical School, Houk began work on the central nervous system in behaving monkeys, work he continued at Northwestern University, after being recruited in 1978 as chair of the Department of Physiology (now Neuroscience). During this time, Houk also built a world-renowned systems neuroscience group within the department.
In 2001, after 23 years, Houk stepped down as chair to concentrate on multimodal approaches to studying how the nonlinear dynamics of microscopic modules in the brain give rise to its unique computational properties. He became particularly interested in the interplay between the basal ganglia, motor cortex and cerebellum.
May
06
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
May
06
M-I Seminar Series: Aliki Valdes
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: From models to mechanisms: understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence
Topic: Population-based genomics and systems biology studies have advanced our understanding of P. aeruginosa pathogenicity, identifying novel bacterial traits that contribute to disease progression. While mouse models are the gold standard to measure virulence, alternative systems like Galleria mellonella larvae and epithelial cell cultures offer practical advantages, though their ability to reflect mouse virulence is still being evaluated. We compared these three model systems to determine their reliability in assessing P. aeruginosa virulence. We then employed the epithelial cell model system to identify P. aeruginosa factors that contribute to strain-to-strain differences in cytotoxicity. We used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify accessory genomic elements (AGEs) associated with high levels of cytotoxicity. We are now testing some of these AGEs to determine whether they play a causal role in cytotoxicity. Our ultimate goal is to use high-throughput infection models to uncover specific genes and alleles that allow some P. aeruginosa strains to cause more severe infections than others.
Speaker: Aliki Valdes, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Alan Hauser, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
06
Getting to Know Our Neurodivergent Students
Online - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Part of the Getting to Know Our Students Series, this 30-minute virtual presentation provides strengths-based approaches for supporting the academic success and well-being of neurodivergent students.
Registrants will receive a confirmation email and Outlook calendar invitation including the event link.
May
07
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
07
Chicago KUH FORWARD 4th Annual Symposium
Chicago - 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Chicago KUH FORWARD Annual Symposium
The 4th Annual Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium includes a keynote presentation, panel discussion, and a joint scientific poster session and networking reception.
CALL FOR POSTERS: We invite scientific poster presentatations by graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and junior faculty who wish to showcase their benign kidney, benign urology, or benign hematology research.
This event is free but registration is required.
CLICK HERE FOR SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
May
07
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM
Evanston - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.
May
07
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
07
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
09
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Rebekah Evans, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Rebekah Evans.
Assistant Professor
PhD in Neuroscience, George Mason University
May
12
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
13
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Online - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
May
13
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
May
13
M-I Seminar Series: Gisela Storz, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Gisela Storz, PhD, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Host: M.-N. Frances Yap, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
13
4th Annual Robert D. Goldman Lecture
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
4th Annual Robert D. Goldman Lecture
Cosponsored by Walter S. And Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program Lectures in Life Sciences and Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Featuring Keynote Lecture by:
Joan Brugge, PhD
Professor of Cell Biology
Director of the Ludwig Center
Harvard Medical School, MA
Robert D. Goldman, PhD
Robert D. Goldman, PhD, is the Stephen Walter Ranson Professor Emeritus of Cell and Developmental Biology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he served as chair of the department from 1981-2019.
Dr. Goldman earned his doctorate in biology from Princeton University, after which he trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Hammersmith Hospital in London and at the MRC Institute of Virology in Glasgow. He was appointed assistant professor of Biology at Case Western Reserve University in 1969 and moved to Carnegie Mellon University in 1977, prior to joining the faculty at Northwestern.
Dr. Goldman is a pioneer in the area of cytoskeletal research. He was among the first to recognize a new class of cytoskeletal filaments with diameters of ~10nm, between actin microfilaments and microtubules. These filaments, now referred to as intermediate filaments (IF) are now appreciated to comprise over 70 genes, mutations in which lead to at least 72 different human disorders. Dr. Goldman’s observations in the early 1980s that IF antibodies stained the nuclear rim foreshadowed the discovery that nuclear lamins are a nuclear form of IF, shifting much of his lab towards understanding the various functions of this essential protein family. His work over the years has helped us understand multiple human disorders including Hutchison-Gilford progeria and giant axonal neuropathy, devastating childhood diseases caused by defects in IF function.
Beyond his many discoveries at the lab bench, Dr. Goldman has also made key contributions to the community of science and science communication and education. He is founding director of the Science Journalism Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts which ran from 1990-2008, and was the first director of the MBL’s Whitman Center for Visiting Research. He served as director of the MBL Physiology Course, which spawned fundamental discoveries like the existence of cyclins and kinesins. In addition to being a member of numerous advisory and editorial boards he is also a past president of the American Society for Cell Biology. He has published more than 400 publications on IF, is the recipient of an NIH MERIT Award, and was elected Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Society for Cell Biology and the Finnish Society for Sciences and Letters.
May
14
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
May
14
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
15
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
16
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Arif Hamid, Ph.D
No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Arif Hamid.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience
University of Michigan University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience, Decision Biology, Neuroeconomics 2011 - 2016
University of Minnesota University of Minnesota BS, Neuroscience 2008 - 2010
May
19
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Information Session
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instruction in seventy-five countries world-wide while serving as cultural ambassadors of the United States. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary schools to university-level language departments. Stop by the info session to meet the campus contact and learn more.
May
20
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
May
20
M-I Seminar Series: Karen Ottemann, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Karen Ottemann, PhD, Professor, University of California-Santa Cruz
Host: Nicholas Cianciotto, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
21
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
22
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
May
23
Neuroscience Seminar Series: Jordan Hamm, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Jordan Hamm.
Associate Professor, Georgia State University.
Columbia University, Postdoctoral, 2018, Biology
University of Georgia, Ph.D., 2013, Neuroscience
University of Georgia, M.S., 2010, Psychology
University of Georgia, B.A., 2008, Philosophy
May
27
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
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
May
27
M-I Seminar Series: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Francesca Di Nunzio, PhD, Professor, Institut Pastetur
Host: Mojgan Naghavi, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
May
28
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
May
29
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
01
2025 Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K
Off-Campus - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
On Sunday, June 1, Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Medicine will welcome cancer survivors and supporters to our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K!
Held on National Cancer Survivors Day, the community event is a one-of-kind opportunity for people who have faced or are facing cancer to connect and celebrate milestones with the families, friends, physicians, scientists, and care providers who support them every step of the way.
Highlights include a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K race along the lakefront, commemorative T-shirts, music and entertainment, inspiring speakers, activities for the family, and an opportunity to share a message on the Dedication Wall. The celebration in Chicago’s Grant Park is open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, regardless of where they were treated.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and available online through May 31. Register by May 2 to receive your T-shirt by mail before the event.
Advances in cancer prevention and treatment – based on life-changing research – give us all more reasons to celebrate. Participants are invited to create a personalized fundraising page to support Lurie Cancer Center’s innovative research and survivorship programs when they register. Fundraising is optional and no minimum donation is required.
Jun
03
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
04
Searle Center Community Celebration
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mark your calendars! This open-house style event promises to be a vibrant and engaging afternoon where you'll get an exclusive look at our new strategic plan and priorities.
Come enjoy delicious food and drinks, connect with our community, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. We can't wait to see you there!
Jun
04
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
05
Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious national award given to undergraduates who plan to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. You must be nominated by Northwestern to apply to the Goldwater. This session will highlight the internal application and nomination process. You will also learn about other prestigious fellowships that are of interest to Goldwater applicants.
Jun
06
Application Workshop -- Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awards
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in pursuing research, study, or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project.
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Jun
10
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
11
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
The department hosts guest lectures every second Wednesday from 12-1 PM.
Calendar invites are disseminated in advance with event details. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
11
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
13
Special Seminar: Dr. Marc Kirschner, Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School
Chicago - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDB SPECIAL SEMINAR PRESENTATION:
"Tracing cell pathophysiology through Normalized Raman imaging of intact tissue"
Marc Kirschner, PhD,
Professor of Systems Biology
Harvard Medical School
John Franklin Enders Harvard University Professor
https://www.kirschnerlab.org/marc-kirschner
Friday, June 13, 2025
4:00–5:00 PM
Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, McGaw 2-320
240 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Host:
Volodya Gelfand, PhD, Professor
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, Stephen Walter Ranson Professor & Chair
Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
Calendar invites with event details are disseminated in advance. Contact cdb@northwestern.edu for additional details or sign-up for our listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
17
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
18
Lurie Cancer Center Symposium & Scientific Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The 17th Annual Lurie Cancer Center Symposium will feature presentations from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from our labs. A keynote lecture will be given by Kay Macleod, PhD, of the University of Chicago.
The Scientific Poster Session, which will take place immediately following the symposium, will feature the work of students and postdoctoral fellows from the laboratories of Lurie Cancer Center members on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses.
Jun
18
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jun
24
CDB Trainee Seminar Series
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
The department meets every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM to enjoy a presentation from a research trainee (postbacc, pre-, post-doctoral fellow, etc). Meetings usually take place at Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123, with some exceptions.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jun
25
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.