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.
Feb
10
SQE Distinguished Lecturer Series: Shiv Grewal, PhD
Chicago - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics presents:
Shiv Grewal, PhD
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Center for Cancer Research, NCI
National Institutes of Health
"TBD"
Abstract:
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Jan
03
Benjamin Y. Winer, PhD; Plasma membrane abundance as a biophysical regulator of myeloid cell migration, phagocytosis, and its role in demyelination.
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Center for Human Immunobiology with the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Presents: Plasma membrane abundance as a biophysical regulator of myeloid cell migration, phagocytosis, and its role in demyelination.
Benjamin Y. Winer, PhD
Postdoctoral fellow in the
Immunology Department (MSKCC) and
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics (UCSF)
Host: Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
All members of the Northwestern Medicine community are welcome to attend.
Jan
06
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Adriana Landeros - Dileep Varma Lab
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Lamin A/C-Associated Proteins Are Required for Centromere Assembly"
Jan
07
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Emanuelle Grody
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series Presents:
Title TBA
Emanuelle Grody
Predoctoral Fellow, Goyal Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
07
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
07
M-I Seminar Series: Epigenetic Control of the Epstein-Barr Virus B cell Lytic Switch
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Epigenetic Control of the Epstein-Barr Virus B cell Lytic Switch
Speaker: Benjamin Gewurz, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Broad Institute
Topic:
Epstein-Barr virus infects 95% of adults worldwide, is associated with 200,000 cancers/year including Burkitt, Hodgkin and post-transplant lymphomas. EBV uses a biphasic lifecycle, in which it alternates between latency and lytic reactivation states to successfully colonize the B-cell compartment and to spread between hosts. EBV uses latency to evade immune detection in reservoir memory B-cells and in most tumors. Consequently, there is growing interest in lytic reactivation therapy, in which reactivation of EBV lytic gene expression sensitizes EBV-infected cancer cells to the antiviral ganciclovir and to antiviral immune responses. However, much remains to be learned about the epigenetic mechanisms that trigger the double stranded DNA viral genome to reactivate, in which expression of nearly 80 viral genes is rapidly de-repressed. We used human genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 screens to identify key epigenetic mechanisms at the heart of the EBV lytic switch, revealing key roles for viral non-coding RNAs and higher order EBV genome architecture.
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
08
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late materials accepted.
Jan
08
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
09
AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship Information Meeting
Online - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship (BIF), formerly known as the William J. Clinton Fellowship, is a 10-month (October-July) immersive bi-national volunteer service program with immense strategic importance in the US-India corridor. BIF places young professionals from the US and India with communities and organizations across India for mutual learning, capacity building, and leadership development–all towards the greater aim of driving social change.
Fellows work on projects closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and drive impact through service and fieldwork across diverse thematic areas, such as education, public health, livelihoods, social inclusion, climate change mitigation, LGBTQ+ rights, gender, arts, sports, CSR, and many others.
Learn More! Meet Current Fellows!
Attend a virtual Information Session with current fellows (and NU alum) on Thursday, January 9th at 8:00 pm CT.
TeamLease Foundation, Nandurbar, Maharashtra
TeamLease Foundation, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Utthan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Public Health Research Institute of India, Mysore, Karnataka
Program Benefits
Benefit from a fully funded Fellowship which includes a stipend, travel expenses, health insurance, and more
Get to know India through the lens of real-world projects that address critical social and developmental issues, directly contributing to community transformation
Participate in workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities like the Virtual Leadership Institute
Build lifelong friendships and become part of the strong Fellowship alumni community: a thriving network of professionals in the development sector.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
Be a U.S. or Indian citizen or a U.S. permanent resident
Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on October 1, 2025
Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) before the start of the program on October 1, 2025
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Questions?
Details on the Fellowship structure and application process can be found at https://aif.org/fellowship/. You can contact program staff at fellowship@aif.org or write to the Program Manager, Hari Sivasubramaniapandian, directly at hari.sivasubramaniapandian@aif.org.
Want help with your application?
Make an appointment with Amy Kehoe, Associate Director for Global Education in the NU Office of Fellowships. Undergraduates may schedule through ConnectNU; graduate students and alum, please email your availability amy.kehoe@northwestern.edu.
Jan
10
Boren Awards Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
13
Lurie Cancer Center Core Technologies & Applications Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Structural Biology Facility: Macromolecular Structure - Up Close and Personal
Pamela J. Focia, PhD
Structural Biology Facility Manager
Research Associate Professor
Department of Molecular Biosciences
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Pharmacology
Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University
*Lunch is provided
Jan
14
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Chandel Angad Singh
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Chandel Angad Singh
DGP Student, Ozbudak Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
14
M-I Seminar Series: Yuxuan "Phoenix" Miao, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Yuxuan "Phoenix" Miao, PhD,
Assistant Professor
The University of Chicago
Ben May Department of Cancer Research
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
15
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series Presents: Aryeh Warmflash , PhD, Rice University
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"Studying self-organization in mammalian development with pluripotent stem cells"
Aryeh Warmflash
Associate Professor of BioSciences
CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/aryeh-warmflash
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Citations:
Camacho-Aguilar, E. et al. Combinatorial interpretation of BMP and WNT controls the decision between primitive streak and extraembryonic fates. Cell Systems 15, 445-461.e4 (2024).
Liu, L. et al. Nodal is a short-range morphogen with activity that spreads through a relay mechanism in human gastruloids. Nat Commun 13, 497 (2022).
Fu, J., Warmflash, A. & Lutolf, M. P. Stem-cell-based embryo models for fundamental research and translation. Nature Materials 20, 132–144 (2021).
Host: Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790
alendar 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
Jan
15
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
17
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
Jan
21
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Danielle Rae Pi
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Danielle Rae Pi
Predoctoral Fellow, Arispe Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
21
Moving Beyond CTECs: Using Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Student evaluations can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom: they can provide insights on students’ experiences and understanding, help students reflect on their own learning, and provide instructors insight on assessments and other teaching methods. Traditional end of term evaluations like CTECs may not serve these diverse objectives. In this workshop, we will discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching. Join us for an interactive online workshop where we explore several strategies for obtaining constructive feedback from students and peers. Workshop highlights include:
- Diverse Feedback Methods: We will begin with traditional course evaluations and then move to other methods that you can use to gather meaningful insights on your teaching.
- Real-time Feedback Techniques: Learn simple strategies for obtaining feedback from students in real time during class, allowing you to make instant adjustments to your teaching.
- Peer Observations: Explore peer observation techniques to help you gain perspectives on your teaching from other supportive colleagues.
- Small Group Analysis: Discover the benefits of Small Group Analysis, a service offered by the Searle Center, where students in your class provide targeted feedback during the quarter to help you refine your teaching approach.
If you have any questions, contact Veronica Womack (veronica.womack@northwestern.edu)
Jan
21
M-I Seminar Series: The Role of Universal Stress Proteins in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: The Role of Universal Stress Proteins in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Speaker: Szu-Yu Kuan, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Dr. M.-N. Frances Yap
Topic:
Universal stress proteins (Usps) are widely distributed across bacteria, bacteriophages, archaea, metazoans, and plants but are absent in humans. The precise biochemical activities of these proteins remain poorly understood. The opportunistic human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus USA300 carries four annotated usp genes. Among them, I found that one, usp1656, is constitutively expressed throughout all growth phases. The usp1656 mutant exhibits extreme sensitivity to superoxide and shows reduced virulence. I will discuss the role and biochemical properties of Usp1656 in staphylococcal stress adaptation and nucleotide signaling.
Host: M.-N. Frances Yap, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
22
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Vipul Shukla
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Vipul Shukla, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=53574
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
24
Efficient and Equitable Grading and Feedback for STEM TAs
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Are you interested in gaining more skills around generating rubrics and grading schemes and how to apply existing grading standards efficiently and equitably? This workshop will focus on providing useful feedback to students by engaging TAs in how to interpret a rubric or key. The workshop facilitators will also cover methods for generating a key or rubric for a question, which can be useful for TAs to increase grading efficiency and ensure equitable grades are granted to student work. By the end of the workshop, participants will have explored practices for grading consistently, efficiently, and effectively in STEM courses, and should feel comfortable providing quality feedback.
Jan
28
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Lam Minh Uyen Phan
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Lam Minh Uyen Phan
Trainee, Huang Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
28
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
Jan
28
M-I Seminar Series: Erin Green, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Erin Green, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
29
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
31
FCVRRI Series Seminar - M. Benjamin Moore, MD, MSCI
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Early Experience from an Atrial Fibrillation Precision Medicine Clinic
Feb
04
2025 Supporting Student Success Practicum (SSSP) Pre-Practicum Keynote
Online -
This virtual event (open to Northwestern University faculty, staff, and students) kicks off the 2024-25 Supporting Student Success Practicum. Providing the following information as part of your registration will enable us to design a keynote that fosters meaningful engagement. Thank you!
When: January 2025 (Date TBD)
Where: Zoom
About the Speaker: Dr. Jillian Kinzie, co-editor of Radical Reimagining for Student Success in Higher Education
Feb
04
2025 Winter 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, February 4 and ends on Friday, February 28.
Feb
04
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Roxroy C Morgan
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Roxroy C Morgan
Postdoctoral Fellow, Shukla Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
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
Feb
04
M-I Seminar Series: Stefan Rothenburg, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Stefan Rothenburg, MD, PhD, Professor, University of California-Davis
Host: M-I Dept. Immunology Student and Postodocs, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology /Natalia Khalatyan, PhD, Coordinating Host
Feb
04
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Feb
05
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.
Feb
06
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 1: Social Identities)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
11
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
Feb
11
M-I Seminar Series: David A. Leib, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: David Leib, PhD, Professor, Dartmouth University
Host: Gregory A. Smith, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Feb
12
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.
Feb
13
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 2: Clear Standards & Expectations)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
18
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Pingdong Liang
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Pingdong Liang
Postdoctoral Fellow, He Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
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
Feb
18
M-I Seminar Series: Nicole Baumgarth, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Nicole Baumgarth, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Host: Bookie Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Feb
19
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members. Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Feb
19
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.
Feb
20
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
20
Strategies for Providing Feedback in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Evanston - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Interested in learning about and discussing evidence-based strategies for providing student feedback? During this workshop, facilitators Gerpha, a phd candidate in Anthropology, and John, a phd candidate in History, will share an overview from the literature of effective feedback and some best practices for its implementation. During the second half of the workshop, participants will engage with 2 strategies through activity-based examples they can apply toward the work they do with their respective students. We will end the session with time for reflection on main take-away points and potential next action steps.
Feb
20
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Feb
21
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Arianna Maffei, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Arianna Maffei
Arianna Maffei graduated in Biology from the University of Pavia (Italy) in 1997 and received a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Pavia in 2001. She was a postdoctoral scholar at Brandeis University from 2002 to 2008. In 2008, she joined the faculty of the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at Stony Brook and became Associate Professor in 2014
The release of ‘neuromodulatory’ signaling molecules – such as acetylcholine, serotonin, and norepinephrine - is ubiquitous across neural circuits in all species. In working to understand the role(s) that these molecules play, it has been common to ask what each molecule ‘does’, resulting in a narrative in which modulatory molecules serve as biological proxies for cognitive or computational concepts such as ‘surprise’, ‘arousal’, ‘attention’, and ‘uncertainty’. Using acetylcholine as an example, I describe a series of experiments – some complete, some in progress - designed to understand whether and how one might bridge the enormous gap from molecule to cognition/computation, in rhesus monkeys; a highly translationally-relevant species. Acetylcholine has been implicated in various cognitive processes; I will focus on ‘attention’, using altered processing of sensory data in the primary visual cortex as a model.
Feb
25
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
Feb
25
M-I Seminar Series: Kristina De Paris, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Kristina De Paris, PhD, Professor, University of North Carolina
Host: IMP Training Grant, Claire Johnson, Coordinating Host
Feb
26
Centering Identities in STEM
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Centering Identities in STEM is an evidence-driven reading circle highlighting the importance of equity, identity, and positionality in learning and teaching.
Feb
26
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.
Feb
27
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Mar
03
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
Mar
04
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
Mar
04
M-I Seminar Series: Ghia Kim
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Ghia Kim, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Bookie Min
Host: Bookie Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Mar
04
Fat/Shrove Tuesday UK Fellowships/Scholarships Kick Off!
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come for the sweet treats; stay for the scoop on British Scholarships!
Mar
05
CDB Faculty Meeting
No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Meeting.
All departmental faculty meeting on Wednesday, March 5, from 12 to 1 PM. Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information.
Mar
05
Sparkshop: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students
Online - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Sparkshop: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students
The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching is hosting an online session on Wednesday, March 5 at 12:00-12:30 PM (CT).
Efficient and engaging, Sparkshops are 20-minute presentations meant to spark curiosity around topics relevant to contemporary teaching contexts. The Getting to Know Our Students Series focuses on advancing instructor understanding of rising demographic groups in the Northwestern student body, outlining evidence-based practices to harness common assets and overcome common obstacles so all students can thrive at Northwestern.
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students provides instructors with insight and pedagogical tools for the classroom. This Sparkshop responds to the charge presented by the Gender Queer, Non-Binary, and Trans (GQNBT) Task Force and is informed by the Searle Center’s partnership with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.
For instructors who would like to deepen their engagement, each Sparkshop comes with a comprehensive Learning & Teaching Guide to enhance instructor knowledge of effective techniques as well as an invitation for a one-on-one consultation with Searle Center staff.
If you have any questions, contact Eun Sandoval-Lee (eun.sandoval-lee@northwestern.edu).
Mar
05
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.
Mar
07
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Keri Martinowich, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Keri Martinowich.
Lead Investigator, Lieber Institute for Brain Development; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
Mar
11
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
Mar
11
M-I Seminar Series: Y. Erin Chen, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Y. Erin Chen, PhD, Professor, MIT
Host: IMP Training Grant / Brandon Li Hancock, Coordinating Host
Mar
12
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
Mar
12
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.
Mar
14
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
Mar
14
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Meaghan Creed, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Meaghan Creed.
Meaghan is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Associate Professor of Psychiatry.
University of Toronto PhD, Pharmacology, NeurosciencePhD, 2008 - 2012
Mar
14
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Nicholas Cianciotto, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Cianciotto
Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and serves as a Principal Investigator. Formerly the Director of the Driskill Graduate Program at Feinberg School of Medicine, he now continues to direct the NIH-sponsored training grant in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis.
Mar
17
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
Mar
18
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
Mar
18
M-I Seminar Series: John G. Purdy, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: John G. Purdy, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Host: Derek Walsh, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Mar
19
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Yogesh Goyal
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Yogesh Goyal Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=51952
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Mar
19
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.
Mar
21
Neuroscience Seminar Series : Katharine Smith , Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Kate Smith,
Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver Department of Pharmacology
Education: Ph.D.- University College London, MSci- Imperial College London
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Jan
03
Benjamin Y. Winer, PhD; Plasma membrane abundance as a biophysical regulator of myeloid cell migration, phagocytosis, and its role in demyelination.
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Center for Human Immunobiology with the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Presents: Plasma membrane abundance as a biophysical regulator of myeloid cell migration, phagocytosis, and its role in demyelination.
Benjamin Y. Winer, PhD
Postdoctoral fellow in the
Immunology Department (MSKCC) and
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics (UCSF)
Host: Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
All members of the Northwestern Medicine community are welcome to attend.
Jan
06
DGP Student Thesis Seminar - Adriana Landeros - Dileep Varma Lab
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Title of Presentation:
"Lamin A/C-Associated Proteins Are Required for Centromere Assembly"
Jan
07
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Emanuelle Grody
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series Presents:
Title TBA
Emanuelle Grody
Predoctoral Fellow, Goyal Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
07
Boren Awards Information Meeting
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
07
M-I Seminar Series: Epigenetic Control of the Epstein-Barr Virus B cell Lytic Switch
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: Epigenetic Control of the Epstein-Barr Virus B cell Lytic Switch
Speaker: Benjamin Gewurz, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Broad Institute
Topic:
Epstein-Barr virus infects 95% of adults worldwide, is associated with 200,000 cancers/year including Burkitt, Hodgkin and post-transplant lymphomas. EBV uses a biphasic lifecycle, in which it alternates between latency and lytic reactivation states to successfully colonize the B-cell compartment and to spread between hosts. EBV uses latency to evade immune detection in reservoir memory B-cells and in most tumors. Consequently, there is growing interest in lytic reactivation therapy, in which reactivation of EBV lytic gene expression sensitizes EBV-infected cancer cells to the antiviral ganciclovir and to antiviral immune responses. However, much remains to be learned about the epigenetic mechanisms that trigger the double stranded DNA viral genome to reactivate, in which expression of nearly 80 viral genes is rapidly de-repressed. We used human genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 screens to identify key epigenetic mechanisms at the heart of the EBV lytic switch, revealing key roles for viral non-coding RNAs and higher order EBV genome architecture.
Host: Eva Gottwein, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
08
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship Information Session
Evanston - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship funds graduate students only. Their priorities fall into the following three categories: 1) Graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training) 2) Independent research or study projects which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. 3) Publications focusing on Armenian studies, Armenian history and Armenian literature of the nineteenth century or earlier. Northwestern University may select only three nominees for this competition.
Campus deadline: Monday, Jan 6th @ 12:00 noon.
This award requires an internal nomination process. To be considered for nomination, you must submit your preliminary materials by this date. No late materials accepted.
Jan
08
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
09
AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship Information Meeting
Online - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship (BIF), formerly known as the William J. Clinton Fellowship, is a 10-month (October-July) immersive bi-national volunteer service program with immense strategic importance in the US-India corridor. BIF places young professionals from the US and India with communities and organizations across India for mutual learning, capacity building, and leadership development–all towards the greater aim of driving social change.
Fellows work on projects closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and drive impact through service and fieldwork across diverse thematic areas, such as education, public health, livelihoods, social inclusion, climate change mitigation, LGBTQ+ rights, gender, arts, sports, CSR, and many others.
Learn More! Meet Current Fellows!
Attend a virtual Information Session with current fellows (and NU alum) on Thursday, January 9th at 8:00 pm CT.
TeamLease Foundation, Nandurbar, Maharashtra
TeamLease Foundation, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Utthan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Public Health Research Institute of India, Mysore, Karnataka
Program Benefits
Benefit from a fully funded Fellowship which includes a stipend, travel expenses, health insurance, and more
Get to know India through the lens of real-world projects that address critical social and developmental issues, directly contributing to community transformation
Participate in workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities like the Virtual Leadership Institute
Build lifelong friendships and become part of the strong Fellowship alumni community: a thriving network of professionals in the development sector.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
Be a U.S. or Indian citizen or a U.S. permanent resident
Be between the ages of 21 and 35 on October 1, 2025
Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) before the start of the program on October 1, 2025
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Questions?
Details on the Fellowship structure and application process can be found at https://aif.org/fellowship/. You can contact program staff at fellowship@aif.org or write to the Program Manager, Hari Sivasubramaniapandian, directly at hari.sivasubramaniapandian@aif.org.
Want help with your application?
Make an appointment with Amy Kehoe, Associate Director for Global Education in the NU Office of Fellowships. Undergraduates may schedule through ConnectNU; graduate students and alum, please email your availability amy.kehoe@northwestern.edu.
Jan
10
Boren Awards Information Session
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Boren Scholarship funds undergraduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad in countries out of the mainstream. At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more. The Boren Fellowship fund graduate students who pursue language-intensive study abroad or research in countries out of the mainstream At its core, Boren is a language program, thus competitive applicants will be serious students of a language not commonly taught in the United States. In addition, Boren funding comes from the US Government, thus they prize government service. All applicants must be thoughtful about how their career contributes to national security. Finally, Boren rewards long-duration study abroad. Most recipients will stay abroad for six months or more.
Boren Scholarship Campus Deadline: Jan 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Students interested in the Boren Scholarship must submit their materials by the campus deadline for consideration.
There is no campus dealdine for the Boren Fellowship, but all applicants are encouraged to schedule an application review meeting with Stephen Hill.
Jan
13
Lurie Cancer Center Core Technologies & Applications Seminar Series
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Structural Biology Facility: Macromolecular Structure - Up Close and Personal
Pamela J. Focia, PhD
Structural Biology Facility Manager
Research Associate Professor
Department of Molecular Biosciences
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Pharmacology
Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University
*Lunch is provided
Jan
14
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Chandel Angad Singh
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Chandel Angad Singh
DGP Student, Ozbudak Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
14
M-I Seminar Series: Yuxuan "Phoenix" Miao, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Yuxuan "Phoenix" Miao, PhD,
Assistant Professor
The University of Chicago
Ben May Department of Cancer Research
Host: Chyung-Ru Wang, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
15
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series Presents: Aryeh Warmflash , PhD, Rice University
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Experts-in-the-field Seminar Series
"Studying self-organization in mammalian development with pluripotent stem cells"
Aryeh Warmflash
Associate Professor of BioSciences
CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/aryeh-warmflash
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium, SQ 1-230
303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Citations:
Camacho-Aguilar, E. et al. Combinatorial interpretation of BMP and WNT controls the decision between primitive streak and extraembryonic fates. Cell Systems 15, 445-461.e4 (2024).
Liu, L. et al. Nodal is a short-range morphogen with activity that spreads through a relay mechanism in human gastruloids. Nat Commun 13, 497 (2022).
Fu, J., Warmflash, A. & Lutolf, M. P. Stem-cell-based embryo models for fundamental research and translation. Nature Materials 20, 132–144 (2021).
Host: Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=45790
alendar 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
Jan
15
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
17
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
Jan
21
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Danielle Rae Pi
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Danielle Rae Pi
Predoctoral Fellow, Arispe Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
21
Moving Beyond CTECs: Using Feedback to Improve Your Teaching
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Student evaluations can serve a variety of purposes in the classroom: they can provide insights on students’ experiences and understanding, help students reflect on their own learning, and provide instructors insight on assessments and other teaching methods. Traditional end of term evaluations like CTECs may not serve these diverse objectives. In this workshop, we will discuss the roles that evaluations can play, analyze the effectiveness of different types of student feedback in a variety of settings, and generate ideas about how to respond to and incorporate student evaluations into our teaching. Join us for an interactive online workshop where we explore several strategies for obtaining constructive feedback from students and peers. Workshop highlights include:
- Diverse Feedback Methods: We will begin with traditional course evaluations and then move to other methods that you can use to gather meaningful insights on your teaching.
- Real-time Feedback Techniques: Learn simple strategies for obtaining feedback from students in real time during class, allowing you to make instant adjustments to your teaching.
- Peer Observations: Explore peer observation techniques to help you gain perspectives on your teaching from other supportive colleagues.
- Small Group Analysis: Discover the benefits of Small Group Analysis, a service offered by the Searle Center, where students in your class provide targeted feedback during the quarter to help you refine your teaching approach.
If you have any questions, contact Veronica Womack (veronica.womack@northwestern.edu)
Jan
21
M-I Seminar Series: The Role of Universal Stress Proteins in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: The Role of Universal Stress Proteins in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Speaker: Szu-Yu Kuan, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Dr. M.-N. Frances Yap
Topic:
Universal stress proteins (Usps) are widely distributed across bacteria, bacteriophages, archaea, metazoans, and plants but are absent in humans. The precise biochemical activities of these proteins remain poorly understood. The opportunistic human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus USA300 carries four annotated usp genes. Among them, I found that one, usp1656, is constitutively expressed throughout all growth phases. The usp1656 mutant exhibits extreme sensitivity to superoxide and shows reduced virulence. I will discuss the role and biochemical properties of Usp1656 in staphylococcal stress adaptation and nucleotide signaling.
Host: M.-N. Frances Yap, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
22
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Vipul Shukla
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Vipul Shukla, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=53574
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
22
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
24
Efficient and Equitable Grading and Feedback for STEM TAs
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Are you interested in gaining more skills around generating rubrics and grading schemes and how to apply existing grading standards efficiently and equitably? This workshop will focus on providing useful feedback to students by engaging TAs in how to interpret a rubric or key. The workshop facilitators will also cover methods for generating a key or rubric for a question, which can be useful for TAs to increase grading efficiency and ensure equitable grades are granted to student work. By the end of the workshop, participants will have explored practices for grading consistently, efficiently, and effectively in STEM courses, and should feel comfortable providing quality feedback.
Jan
28
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Lam Minh Uyen Phan
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Lam Minh Uyen Phan
Trainee, Huang Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Jan
28
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
Jan
28
M-I Seminar Series: Erin Green, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Erin Green, PhD
Host: Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Jan
29
Immunology Discussion Club
Chicago - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Northwestern Immunology Discussion Club meets on Wednesday's from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and is led by Dr. Booki Min from Feinberg Department- Microbiology and Immunology and Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth- Williams from The Center for Human Immunology. We discuss papers that have been published recently and Research In Progress talks. Note- members are required to present at least 1 IDC and 1RIP per year.
Jan
31
FCVRRI Series Seminar - M. Benjamin Moore, MD, MSCI
Chicago - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk title - Early Experience from an Atrial Fibrillation Precision Medicine Clinic
Feb
04
2025 Supporting Student Success Practicum (SSSP) Pre-Practicum Keynote
Online -
This virtual event (open to Northwestern University faculty, staff, and students) kicks off the 2024-25 Supporting Student Success Practicum. Providing the following information as part of your registration will enable us to design a keynote that fosters meaningful engagement. Thank you!
When: January 2025 (Date TBD)
Where: Zoom
About the Speaker: Dr. Jillian Kinzie, co-editor of Radical Reimagining for Student Success in Higher Education
Feb
04
2025 Winter 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, February 4 and ends on Friday, February 28.
Feb
04
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Roxroy C Morgan
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Roxroy C Morgan
Postdoctoral Fellow, Shukla Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
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
Feb
04
M-I Seminar Series: Stefan Rothenburg, MD, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Stefan Rothenburg, MD, PhD, Professor, University of California-Davis
Host: M-I Dept. Immunology Student and Postodocs, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology /Natalia Khalatyan, PhD, Coordinating Host
Feb
04
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Evanston - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Feb
05
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.
Feb
06
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 1: Social Identities)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
11
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
Feb
11
M-I Seminar Series: David A. Leib, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: David Leib, PhD, Professor, Dartmouth University
Host: Gregory A. Smith, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Feb
12
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.
Feb
13
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 2: Clear Standards & Expectations)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
18
CDB Trainee Seminar Series - Pingdong Liang
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Trainee Seminar Series
Title TBA
Pingdong Liang
Postdoctoral Fellow, He Lab
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Baldwin Auditorium, Lurie 1-123
About the 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. The series is co-organized by Sui Huang, MD, PhD, and Lisandra Vila Ellis, MD.
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
Feb
18
M-I Seminar Series: Nicole Baumgarth, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Nicole Baumgarth, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Host: Bookie Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Feb
19
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members. Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Feb
19
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.
Feb
20
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Feb
20
Strategies for Providing Feedback in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Evanston - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Interested in learning about and discussing evidence-based strategies for providing student feedback? During this workshop, facilitators Gerpha, a phd candidate in Anthropology, and John, a phd candidate in History, will share an overview from the literature of effective feedback and some best practices for its implementation. During the second half of the workshop, participants will engage with 2 strategies through activity-based examples they can apply toward the work they do with their respective students. We will end the session with time for reflection on main take-away points and potential next action steps.
Feb
20
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meeting
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Campus Deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 2025
Feb
21
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Arianna Maffei, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Arianna Maffei
Arianna Maffei graduated in Biology from the University of Pavia (Italy) in 1997 and received a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Pavia in 2001. She was a postdoctoral scholar at Brandeis University from 2002 to 2008. In 2008, she joined the faculty of the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at Stony Brook and became Associate Professor in 2014
The release of ‘neuromodulatory’ signaling molecules – such as acetylcholine, serotonin, and norepinephrine - is ubiquitous across neural circuits in all species. In working to understand the role(s) that these molecules play, it has been common to ask what each molecule ‘does’, resulting in a narrative in which modulatory molecules serve as biological proxies for cognitive or computational concepts such as ‘surprise’, ‘arousal’, ‘attention’, and ‘uncertainty’. Using acetylcholine as an example, I describe a series of experiments – some complete, some in progress - designed to understand whether and how one might bridge the enormous gap from molecule to cognition/computation, in rhesus monkeys; a highly translationally-relevant species. Acetylcholine has been implicated in various cognitive processes; I will focus on ‘attention’, using altered processing of sensory data in the primary visual cortex as a model.
Feb
25
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
Feb
25
M-I Seminar Series: Kristina De Paris, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Kristina De Paris, PhD, Professor, University of North Carolina
Host: IMP Training Grant, Claire Johnson, Coordinating Host
Feb
26
Centering Identities in STEM
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Centering Identities in STEM is an evidence-driven reading circle highlighting the importance of equity, identity, and positionality in learning and teaching.
Feb
26
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.
Feb
27
Inclusive Teaching Reading Group (Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support)
Online - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of February, the Searle Center is hosting an inclusive teaching reading group online from 10:00-11:00am (CT) each Thursday starting February 6th.
The Inclusive Teaching Reading Group 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 first four Northwestern Principles of Inclusive Teaching. The discussions are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 1: Social Identities"
- Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 2: Clear Standards and Expectations"
- Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 3: Varied Ways to Demonstrate Learning"
- Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:00-11:00am (CT) on "Principle 4: Communicating Sources of Support"
Please note that you can attend the reading group 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.
Mar
03
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
Mar
04
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
Mar
04
M-I Seminar Series: Ghia Kim
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Ghia Kim, Driscoll Graduate Program, Lab of Bookie Min
Host: Bookie Min, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Mar
04
Fat/Shrove Tuesday UK Fellowships/Scholarships Kick Off!
Evanston - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come for the sweet treats; stay for the scoop on British Scholarships!
Mar
05
CDB Faculty Meeting
No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Meeting.
All departmental faculty meeting on Wednesday, March 5, from 12 to 1 PM. Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information.
Mar
05
Sparkshop: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students
Online - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Sparkshop: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students
The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching is hosting an online session on Wednesday, March 5 at 12:00-12:30 PM (CT).
Efficient and engaging, Sparkshops are 20-minute presentations meant to spark curiosity around topics relevant to contemporary teaching contexts. The Getting to Know Our Students Series focuses on advancing instructor understanding of rising demographic groups in the Northwestern student body, outlining evidence-based practices to harness common assets and overcome common obstacles so all students can thrive at Northwestern.
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Gender Expansive Students provides instructors with insight and pedagogical tools for the classroom. This Sparkshop responds to the charge presented by the Gender Queer, Non-Binary, and Trans (GQNBT) Task Force and is informed by the Searle Center’s partnership with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.
For instructors who would like to deepen their engagement, each Sparkshop comes with a comprehensive Learning & Teaching Guide to enhance instructor knowledge of effective techniques as well as an invitation for a one-on-one consultation with Searle Center staff.
If you have any questions, contact Eun Sandoval-Lee (eun.sandoval-lee@northwestern.edu).
Mar
05
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.
Mar
07
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Keri Martinowich, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Keri Martinowich.
Lead Investigator, Lieber Institute for Brain Development; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
Mar
11
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
Mar
11
M-I Seminar Series: Y. Erin Chen, PhD
Chicago - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: Y. Erin Chen, PhD, Professor, MIT
Host: IMP Training Grant / Brandon Li Hancock, Coordinating Host
Mar
12
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
Mar
12
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.
Mar
14
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
Mar
14
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Meaghan Creed, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Meaghan Creed.
Meaghan is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Associate Professor of Psychiatry.
University of Toronto PhD, Pharmacology, NeurosciencePhD, 2008 - 2012
Mar
14
Neuroscience Seminar Series | Nicholas Cianciotto, Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Cianciotto
Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and serves as a Principal Investigator. Formerly the Director of the Driskill Graduate Program at Feinberg School of Medicine, he now continues to direct the NIH-sponsored training grant in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis.
Mar
17
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM
Evanston - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies.
Mar
18
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
Mar
18
M-I Seminar Series: John G. Purdy, PhD
Chicago - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Title: TBA
Topic:
Speaker: John G. Purdy, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Host: Derek Walsh, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology-Immunology
Mar
19
CDB Faculty Seminar Series - Yogesh Goyal
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CDB Faculty Seminar Series
Presenter:
Yogesh Goyal Assistant Professor
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/faculty/profile.html?xid=51952
Cell & Developmental Biology Faculty Seminar Series
The department meets every third Wednesday from 12-1 PM to enjoy a lecture from one of our faculty members.
Calendar invites with the meeting location are disseminated in advance. Please contact cdb@northwestern.edu for more information or sign-up to our event listserv at https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cdb/about/listserv.html#listserv
Mar
19
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.
Mar
21
Neuroscience Seminar Series : Katharine Smith , Ph.D
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Department of Neuroscience Welcomes Dr. Kate Smith,
Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver Department of Pharmacology
Education: Ph.D.- University College London, MSci- Imperial College London