Jointly modeling the effects of evolutionary processes on genomic variation Parul Johri, Assistant Professor of Biology and Genetics at UNC Chapel Hill Abstract Population genomic inference currently assumes that all segregating mutations are neutral and does not account for the effects of selection across the genome, which is problematic when modeling genomic variation in species…
Speciation and the Evolution of Mate Choice in Plants Robin Hopkins, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University Abstract Speciation results from the buildup of reproductive barriers that decrease gene flow between diverging lineages. Understanding the evolutionary forces underlying this accumulation of reproductive isolation (RI) is fundamental to explaining the formation of biodiversity.…
Transgenerational chromosome repair in the asexual bdelloid rotifer Adineta vaga Speaker: Antoine Houtain (Heil lab) Join us on Thursday, September 19 at 4 PM in Stephens Room (3503 Thomas Hall).
NHGRI: At the Forefont of Genomics Research Lisa Chadwick, Program Director Division of Genome Sciences Abstract The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) supports foundational research in genomics to accelerate the scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. Published in 2020, NHGRI’s Strategic Vision outlined four high priority areas that have informed the development…
Epi2me Data Analysis Workshop Please join us for an afternoon Data Analysis Workshop featuring Rob Harbert PhD, Field Bioinformatics Scientist. This workshop will aim to equip researchers with a comprehensive toolset to analyze their Nanopore sequencing data. Nanopore provides full-featured workflows, available on GitHub, and integrated into the EPI2ME Desktop Application to enable researchers to…
Join us at this CFEP and GGA-sponsored retreat to explore the exciting world of Quantitative & Computational Developmental Biology at NC State! Our program includes a poster session, short talks from attendees, and invited talks from new NC State faculty (Natalia Duque-Wilckins, Louis-Marie Bobay, and Neil McCarthy). Keynote speaker Karen Kasza, Associate Professor of Mechanical…
Mixed outcomes in recombination rates after domestication: Revisiting theory and data Speaker: Maddy Bursell (Rasmussen lab) Join us on Thursday, September 26 at 4 PM in Stephens Room (3503 Thomas Hall).
Join us for a monthly lunch bunch! Any and all graduate students are welcome. Topics will change monthly, but focused on graduate student experience, science, & research. Bring your lunch and chat with fellow grad students from 12 pm - 1 pm in Stephens Room, every last Friday of the month!
Fostering Discovery Through Patient-Led Initiatives in the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Cortney Gensemer, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina Abstract The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of poorly recognized connective tissue disorders, impacting approximately 1 in 500 individuals. Symptoms manifest across multiple body systems, often leading to compromised quality of life, persistent pain,…
Chalk talk/discussion: Population genomics of dimorphic development Speaker: Christina Zakas Join us on Thursday, October 3 at 4 PM in Stephens Room (3503 Thomas Hall).
Many new PIs say they weren’t fully prepared for the management and leadership responsibilities that come with the role. That's why this Friday, INTRINSyC will be hosting a panel of assistant professors that will be discussing their recent transition to PI-hood. We're happy to welcome Drs. Josh Strable, Amanda Cardoso, and Joseph Gage, who will…