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A phenomic and GWAS adventure studying the causes of genetic variation in amenability to regeneration and transformation in black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) Steve Strauss, University Distinguished Professor of Forest Biotechnology at Oregon State University Abstract Recalcitrance to transformation and associated regeneration of transgenic or gene-edited plants continue to present major obstacles to the use of…

Using Herbarium Specimens to Uncover Fungal Diversity, Disease Spread, and Potential Extinction Events Michael Bradshaw, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University Abstract Herbarium specimens provide critical insights into the evolution and spread of plant pathogens, with collections spanning centuries and housing fungal specimens up to 2,500 years old. This…

Using Experimental Evolution to Uncover Genetic Mechanisms of Bacterial Adaptation to Resource Fluctuations Megan Behringer, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Abstract TBD Join us on Monday, February 10 at 1:30 PM in Stephens Room (3503 Thomas Hall) and ZOOM for the Genetics and Genomics Seminar Series. No registration is required to attend…

Chromatin mechanisms and genome maintenance functions of histone code writers Brian Strahl, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Abstract Histone post-translational modifications (PTMs) play a central role in genome function. Studies show that a vast number of covalent modifications, such as acetylation, methylation, ubiquitylation and…

From household dust to medieval parchment - new avenues for forensic science genomics research Kelly Ann Meiklejohn, Associate Professor of Forensic Science at NC State University Abstract Biological materials such as blood, saliva, bone, teeth and hair are commonly associated with both human and wildlife forensic casework. In the majority of cases, the amount of…

“Genomics, eQTLs, and genome editing to understand osteoarthritis risk” Brian Diekman, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina Abstract TBD Join us on Monday, March 3 at 1:30 PM in Stephens Room (3503 Thomas Hall) and ZOOM for the Genetics and Genomics Seminar Series. No registration is required to attend In-Person  …

Statistical Genetics unifies selection, prediction, and biological discovery in plant breeding Felipe Ferrao, Research Scientist, University of Florida Abstract Statistical genetics is a field that employs statistical methodologies to elucidate the genetic basis of biological phenomena. This area holds significant importance in plant breeding practices, particularly in maximizing the genetic gains across generations, efficiently allocating…

The Cellular Landscape of Social Behavior: Insights from Single-Nucleus RNA Sequencing Zachary Johnson, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychiatric Disorders, Emory National Primate Research Center, Emory University Abstract Adaptively responding to the social environment is essential for survival, reproduction, and health in many species. Understanding how cell populations…