Genetics Seminar Series – Elizabeth Pollina, PhD
Elizabeth Pollina, PhD Assistant Professor Dept. of Developmental Biology WashU Medicine Talk Title: Dynamic Genome Control Mechanisms in Nervous System Longevity Abstract: A striking feature of the nervous system is its continual adaptation to environmental cues throughout life. Environmental stimuli trigger changes in neuronal activity that, in turn, induce transcriptional programs that drive adaptive modifications […]
Genetics Seminar Series – Lu Bai, PhD
Lu Bai, PhD Verne M. Willaman Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Penn State University Talk Title: Mechanism of Nucleosome Invasion and Chromatin Accessibility Abstract: Chromatin accessibility is a key regulator of gene expression. I will present our recent work on pioneer factors and nucleosome dynamics, which provides new insights into the mechanisms that shape […]
Genetics Seminar Series – Valeria Cavalli, PhD
Valeria Cavalli, PhD Robert E. and Louise F. Dunn Professor of Biomedical Research Department of Neuroscience WashU Medicine Talk Title: Glial modulation of sensory function and nerve repair Abstract: Host: Dr. Guoyan Zhao
Genetics Seminar Series – Shreffler Lecture, Connie Cepko, PhD
Connie Cepko, PhD Bullard Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience Department of Genetics Harvard Medical School Talk Title: How does the retina make so many cell types? Abstract: Host: Dr. Ting Wang