Convening meetings, workshops, seminars, and public programs is a key part of the mission at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center promoting collaboration between campus-based faculty, ASRC faculty, theorists, and experimentalists across New York City.
The ASRC offers event and meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 100 guests for your next conference, reception, meeting, workshop, film shoot, or private event.
An Experimental Look at Hydrophobic Mismatch
Developing Models for Chromatin Folding and Function
Functional and pathological RNA-binding protein phase separation with atomistic detail
Cytoskeletal structural plasticity in force generation and mechanosensation
Prion Biology: At the Intersection of Protein Folding and its Cellular Environment
Using NMR and dynamics to move beyond ground state structures
Improved Physical Models Enable the Investigation of Molecular Recognition in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins at Atomistic Resolution
High throughput cryo-electron tomography: Visualizing molecular machines in cells at high resolution
Engineered Biomolecular Catalysts for Fuel Production
Molecular Machines that Make Membranes
The EphA2 receptor: interactions, structure, and function
Type III secretion machines: bacterial devices for protein injection into eukaryotic cells
Dissipative systems showing signs of life Speaker: Wilhelm Huck Radboud University Nijmegen Abstract Complex networks of chemical reactions together define how life works. We are familiar with the metabolic networks studied in biochemistry, and in recent decades many regularly recurring network motifs have been uncovered that are responsible for much of the functional behaviour in
This symposium brings together CUNY theorists and experimentalists in the expansive field of biophysics, giving us a chance to share recent research findings and discuss plans for future joint endeavors. We are pleased to welcome the three following keynote speakers: Qiang Cui, Professor of Chemistry, Boston University – “Exploring Membrane Remodeling by Protein and Nanoparticles”
Resilient Living Materials Built By Printing Bacterial Spores Speaker Lina M. Gonzalez Postdoctoral Associate, MIT, Voight Lab Abstract A route to advanced multifunctional materials is to embed them with living cells that can perform sensing, chemical production, energy scavenging, and actuation. A challenge in realizing this potential is that the conditions for keeping cells alive
Novel Tools for Biophysical Studies of Amyloidogenesis
Explore the art behind “Cell Biology’s New Phase” Join scientists, artists, and beyond for a free hands-on organic art experience using analog projection and fluid interactions, all inside the dome of the CCNY Planetarium! Registration Register online now » Hosted by: Shana Elbaum-Garfinkle, Ph.D. Structural Biology Initiative, The Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate
Want to Become a Science Influencer? Then please join Graduate Center Social Media Coordinator Coralie Carlson for an hour-long brown bag lunch & learn where she’ll cover how you can effectively use social media to promote science! This workshop is for ASRC faculty, students and staff who want to quickly bone up on best practices
Dynamics protein-protein and proteinmembrane complexes: A perspective from Molecular Dynamics Simulations and solution NMR spectroscopy.
MD simulations of total X-ray scattering in protein crystals.
Engineering protein and polyion interactions for cellular applications.
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. Contact: Aldo Orlando, aldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu
Synthetic Bacteria Deliver the Goods.
Integration of synthesis and processing of tRNA by RNA polymerase III 3' end formation.
Anniversary Lecture: Termination of Translation in Bacteria and Eukaryotes Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Ph.D. MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK Thursday, September 26, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ASRC Auditorium In all domains of life, the termination of protein synthesis during translation is triggered by the entry of a stop codon on mRNA into the A
Insights Into Influenza Virus Structure and Vaccine Design by Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. Contact: Aldo Orlando, aldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. Contact: Aldo Orlando, aldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu
Mechanisms of Proton-Coupled Dynamics: From Kinases to Membrane Transporters
A counterintuitive role in cell proliferation and development for a ubiquitin conjugating enzyme
Structural biology meeting about the latest advances in cryo-EM from the New York area. Program details TBD.
The CUNY ASRC is designed to inspire and enable interdisciplinary research that brings together scientists from across CUNY’s 25 campuses and beyond to create solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. As we mark our fifth year of work, we invite fellow faculty, staff, and students from across CUNY and beyond to join
Ligand-induced structural dynamics and function of PPARγ learned through NMR
The Circadian Clock, Heterochromatin, Long non-coding RNAs and Antibody Single-chain Variable Fragments
Peering into the Lipid World
Src and Syk tyrosine kinases, substrate recognition and regulation by combining NMR with computer simulations
An art exhibit of paintings, photographs, and scientific imaging, featuring the work of Linda Vigdor, Ye He, and Andy Reimann.
We will discuss how to break out from the “NPR crowd” to make maximum impact from science communication efforts.
In-cell structural biology of proteins behaving badly
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users.
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, NY District Attorney's Office, and NYC & Company have partnered to offer "Cybersecurity for Small Business", to provide information and tools for NYC businesses. The expert panel will discuss threats, best practices, and tools available to mitigate risk.
New mass spectrometry-based approaches to characterization of highly heterogeneous macromolecules: focus on heparin
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. Contact: Aldo Orlando, aldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu
This event will feature a number of undergraduate summer research programs which place students with mentors at the CUNY ASRC and other local institutions. Many programs offer stipends and other support packages. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with a representative from The Graduate Center's Office of Admissions, tour ASRC labs, mingle with
Elucidating Effects of Motion on Designed Fluorescent Proteins through Simulation and Improved Modeling of NMR Data
March for Science NYC is the official satellite of March for Science, a volunteer network of scientists committed to science for a common good. In NYC, we are expanding our team and programming in 2020! This information session will give an introduction to our organization and our plans for 2020, including our upcoming march and
Histone H2B ubiquitination in transcription and nucleosome dynamics
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. Contact: Aldo Orlando, aldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu
Come share your insights on the professional development, career navigation, and networking needs of CUNY’s STEM postdocs with the goal of shaping future programs from the ASRC and Graduate Center. Refreshments will be served during a reception after the townhall so you can meet your colleagues. Please register to attend in-person or online by Monday,
Molecular insights into the progression of Hsp90-mediated kinase chaperone cycle
New York (USA) will host the 3rd edition of the Graphene & 2D Materials International Conference and Exhibition (GrapheneforUS).
Transposon Molecular Domestication and the Evolution of the Adaptive Immune System
This will be a lecture on Vagus Nerve Stimulation by Dr. Brian Kopell preceded by opening remarks by Dr. Jake Zabara & Dr. Marom Bikson.
Functional mechanisms of dysfunctional proteins
Activation of the Yeast Exocyst,Tethering Complex for SNARE Regulation and Membrane Fusion
The Environment Shapes the Cell
Structure and dynamics of intrinsically disordered proteins, their complexes and assemblies
Post event update: The registration for this event is closed. Watch the webinar below or on YouTube, and read more about the event. For more information on how you can participate in the programs at ASRC Sensor CAT, please visit the Sensor CAT website or contact Tavis Ezell at tezell@gc.cuny.edu. The ASRC Sensor Center for
Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. For more information about joining in on Zoom, contact Aldo Orlando by April 7th aorlando@gc.cuny.edu
Speakers will present on Advanced Computational Methodologies to Study Binding Free Eneregies of Protein-Ligand Complexes & DNA Damage Recognition and UvrB Loading by UvrA within the Nucleotide Excision Repair Pathway
The effect of COVID-19 on the graduate student; timeline towards the progress of degree and future career.
On the importance of inhibitory interactions for the exquisite regulation of neurotransmitter release
This event is part of Converge to Transform, a webinar series exploring CUNY-wide transdisciplinary research for the public good.
The next G.S.L. meeting will take place on Tuesday (05/12) from 3 pm – 5 pm via the Zoom.
The goal is to inspire young female trainees (postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students) to pursue their career goals and learn about what obstacles they might face, as well as how to overcome them.
The third annual gathering of the CUNY biophysics community, featuring talks from CUNY faculty, students, and postdocs.
This meeting gives the opportunity for all across the CUNY Biophysics community to share their recent research results and discuss future directions.
This event is part of Converge to Transform, a webinar series exploring CUNY-wide transdisciplinary research for the public good.
CUNY postdoctoral fellows are invited to join us for a career panel featuring four prominent professionals spanning industry to scientific funding.
What type of information does the CP&PD offers to support GC students and postdocs in exploring and understanding career paths and achieving their professional goals in the industry, academic, non-profit, government, and for-profit sectors.
This event is part of Converge to Transform, a webinar series exploring CUNY-wide transdisciplinary research for the public good.
This event is part of Converge to Transform, a webinar series exploring CUNY-wide transdisciplinary research for the public good.
Please join the CUNY ASRC and CUNY Graduate School of Public Health on Tuesday, July 7 for the next session of the Thriving after Massive Global Disruption webinar series hosted by the University of Strathclyde (UK) and involving partner Universities from across the globe. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET REGISTER: https://bit.ly/ThriveAfterPandemic The COVID-19
Join the CUNY ASRC and CUNY Office of Research for a virtual screening of PICTURE A SCIENTIST, a film that chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in
This event is part of Communicating Your Science, a series of talks and workshops aimed at helping STEM professionals publish and communicate their research.
Conformational disorder in regulation of biological catalysts
