Rapidly evolving immune gene families in echinoderms Kate Buckley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Auburn University Twitter (X) Abstract Immune systems are responsible for mediating relationships between host cells and microbial life. This includes not only protection from harmful pathogens but also supporting the growth of a beneficial microbiota; the ability to differentiate among a vast…
Inter-organ communication: uncovering molecular mechanisms that mediate adipose tissue control of oogenesis Alissa Richmond Armstrong, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at University of South Carolina Twitter (X) Bio The Armstrong laboratory's overarching goal is to understand how communication with adipocytes coordinates the response of adult stem cell populations and their differentiating daughters to changes…
The causes and consequences of sexual selection Pavitra Muralidhar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Ecology & Evolution at University of Chicago Twitter (X) Abstract Sexual selection is a key evolutionary process that shapes patterns of genetic and phenotypic variation within populations and across taxa. I will discuss two projects that examine the causes and consequences of…
Genetics and Genomics Scholars, AgBioFews, and Global One Health Fellows from all cohorts are invited to participate in monthly workshops on Fridays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The topic for the November 17th workshop will be Promoting your Research, the Who, What, Where on all things grants, persuasive writing, and science communication/engagement. Meet us in Plant Science Building Seminar Room, Seminar Room…
Molecular mechanisms linking epigenetic changes to longevity Carlos Giovanni Silva-GarcÃa, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry at Brown University Website | Twitter Abstract The last century marked a success for public health, defined by achieving a dramatic increase in human life expectancy. However, aging can be accelerated by several factors and, by itself,…
Join us from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm on Monday November 27 before the GGA Seminar with Jack Wang, PhD., for a special Pizza Social! This is a great time to catch up with colleagues after the holiday weekend and to take a break from leftovers - on us! For headcount, RSVP for the Pizza Social…
Multiplex CRISPR-Editing of Wood for Sustainable Production of Biomaterials Jack Wang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director of Forest Biotechnology Group Website Abstract Wood is the most abundant carbon biomass on earth and the major source of sustainable green fibers and bioproducts. Globally, 315 gigatons of carbon are stored as wood, representing 57% of the biogenic…