Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
“Effect of PGC1α expression on mitochondrial biogenesis and pathogenesis in Fragile X syndrome”
Vipendra Kumar
Visiting Research Scientist, Prof. Nien-Pei Tsai’s lab
Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois
Accommodations
For all IGB events, gender neutral bathrooms are available on floors 1 and 2 of the IGB gatehouse, open during the hours of 8am to12pm and 1pm to 5pm. A private lactation room for IGB-affiliated members is available by request, see the IGB reception desk for access. Baby changing stations are available in the restrooms on the concourse level. For specific needs, please contact facilities@igb.illinois.edu
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
612 Conference Center
Angad Mehta, PhD
Department of Chemistry; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Synthetic biology for evolutionary studies and human health"
Spice Box Cafe, 2nd Floor Bevier Hall, 905 S Goodwin Ave,. Urbana, IL 61801
The Lunchbox is an event series centered on food that consists of monthly seminars from U of I faculty, staff and community members that are paired with special meals prepared by chefs at Bevier Café. The Lunchbox highlights the scientific connections within food’s sentimental value while exploring the interconnectivity between science, food and culture. Through a universal appreciation for food, the program seeks to create an inclusive community that encompasses people from different cultural backgrounds.
This week's talk will feature Maria Kalaitzandonakes, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics.
Riggs Beer Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.
Speaker info:
Claire Murphy is currently a Microbiology Graduate Student.
The mission of the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is to educate undergraduate and graduate students as well as train postdoctoral fellows in the biological sciences with an emphasis on discovering the fundamental principles supporting life, at all scales, from microbes to humans. We accomplish this through the concerted efforts of the Instructional Program, PhD Programs, and the Departments of Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular & Integrative Physiology along with the Center for Biophysics & Quantitative Biology, which is housed in MCB, and the campuswide Neuroscience PhD Program.