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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Nobuhiko Tokuriki\, University of British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nobuhiko Tokuriki\, Associate Professor\, Dept of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology\, University of British Columbia \nTitle: Dynamics and constraints of enzyme evolution \nAbstract: The wealth of distinct enzymatic functions found in nature is impressive and the on-going evolutionary divergence of enzymatic functions continues to generate new and efficient catalysts\, which can be seen through the recent emergence of enzymes able to degrade xenobiotics. How have these diverse enzyme functions evolved? Recreating such processes in the laboratory has been met with only moderate success. What are the factors that lead to suboptimal research outputs? I will present our recent efforts to enhance our understanding of evolution of enzyme functions within superfamilies. First\, I discuss about how seemingly unrelated catalytic activities observed in enzyme superfamilies are connected one to another through promiscuous enzymes. Second\, I will present a series of experimental evolution to evolve enzyme functions in the laboratory. I will discuss molecular basis underlying functional transitions\, e.g.\, molecular tinkering of active site residues and protein dynamics. Third\, I will describe constraints in enzyme evolution\, i.e.\, success of evolution can depend on initial genotypes. Finally\, I will discuss about how we could improve our ability to design and engineer novel proteins and enzymes in the laboratory. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-nobuhiko-tokuriki-university-of-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T171500
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T190743Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Claire Welty\, University of Maryland Baltimore County
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Claire Welty\, University of Maryland Baltimore County \nTitle: Use of groundwater-surface water modeling as an investigative tool in the urban critical zone \nAbstract: \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-claire-welty-university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T183252Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Laura R. Stingaciu\, Oak Ridge National Lab
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Laura R. Stingaciu\, Instrument Scientist\, Neutron Sciences\, Oak Ridge National Lab \nTitle: The Neutron Spin Echo Spectrometer at SNS and its Biophysics applications \nAbstact: Given the state of human diseases development\, with viruses and bacterial strain more and more resistant to drugs treatments and spontaneous genetic mutations that alter the proper functionality of genes\, it is imperative that alternatives are found to classical peptides synthesis for treatment purposes. Antibodies (Ig) are large Y-shaped molecules produced by the humoral immune system that consist of three equal sized domains connected by flexible linker regions. The internal dynamics of human monoclonal antibodies is of a particular importance for the detection\, recognition and formation of antibodyantigen complexes. Our research focused on refining the internal dynamics of these large multi-domain flexible proteins using experimental scattering methods SAXS (small-angle-Xray scattering)\, SANS (small-angle neutron scattering)\, and NSE (neutron spin echo spectroscopy) combined with computer modeling and simulations. We aimed to identify the correct time scale of the domains motions and\ntheir response to protein environmental conditions in order to understand and access the biomechanics of the docking sites. The ability to temper with binding and docking sites domains in antibody proteins will give us the opportunity to include specific details of the domain dynamics within new complexes and create unique classes of protein that will help to develop improved strategies for drug design. The neutron techniques and the mathematical models applied to describe the domain dynamics of antibodies can also be successfully used to investigate different classes of proteins like intrinsically disordered proteins. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-laura-r-stingaciu-oak-ridge-national-lab/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T184156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T152811Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Tobias Baumgart\, Univ of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tobias Baumgart\, Professor Physical & Biological Chemistry\, Professor Chem & Biomol Engineering\, Univ of Pennsylvania \nTitle: Mechanisms of Lipid Bilayer Membrane Curvature Generation \nAbstract: Membrane curvature has developed into a forefront of membrane biophysics. Numerous proteins involved in membrane curvature sensing and membrane curvature generation have recently been discovered\, including proteins containing the crescent-shaped BAR domain as membrane binding and shaping module. Accordingly\, the structure of these proteins and their multimeric complexes is increasingly well-understood. Substantially less understood\, however\, are the detailed mechanisms\nof how these proteins interact with membranes in a curvaturedependent manner. New experimental approaches need to be combined with established techniques to be able to fill in these missing details. Furthermore\, an integrated view of the membrane considering at least three conceptual layers is required in order to fully understand the plethora of mechanisms that can contribute to membrane bending. Here we use model membrane systems in combination with a variety of biophysical techniques to characterize mechanistic aspects of lipid membrane shaping\, BAR domain protein function\, and BAR protein / GPCR interactions at the membrane. This includes a characterization of membrane curvature sensing and membrane generation. We present an approach to investigate membrane curvature transitions\, and introduce membrane shape stability diagrams as a powerful tool to enhance the mechanistic understanding of membrane trafficking phenomena\, including endocytosis\, with molecular detail. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-tobias-baumgart-univ-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T171500
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CREATED:20201022T191159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T191216Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Lindsey Rustad\, USDA Forest Service
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lindsey Rustad\, USDA Forest Service \nTitle: Hydrologic sensors\, real time data\, and data visualizations \nAbstract: \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-lindsey-rustad-usda-forest-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
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CREATED:20201022T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T180310Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Alberto Martin\, Univ of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alberto Martin\, Professor and Chair\, Dept of Immunology\, Univ of Toronto \nTitle: DNA damage in immunity and cancer \nAbstract: Dr. Martin will present unpublished work characterizing a novel factor involved in the generation of antibodies that was identified in a genome-wide CRISPR screen. He will also present work detailing the role of gut microbes in the development of colon cancer\, and how specific DNA lesions promote colon cancer\, and the DNA repair pathways that suppress cancer development. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-alberto-martin-univ-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20200811T152605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T154519Z
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SUMMARY:Best-Practices for Youth Science Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Youth and Community Engagement\nIn this workshop we’ll explore what ‘engagement’ with youth and community members really means.  Often\, as scientists\, we think our role in public engagement is to bring science out into communities but part of the work is also to bring communities into our work.  In order to build these relationships we have to craft our method of communication which includes both sharing our knowledge and also listening. We will explore some interactive activities to build skills in playful storytelling and how to let our youth and community members be teachers to us as well. Taught by Kendra Krueger\, the ASRC’s Science Education Coordinator and founder of the Community Sensor Lab. Krueger has a BS and MS in electrical engineering and has worked as an educator\, artist and community organizer. \nThere will be opportunity for Q&A. \nYou can sign-up here for this event. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nCheck out the new Graduate Center Science Communications Academy webpage\, where you can learn about our events and access science communications training tools. \n\nFor more information\, contact Reima Ramsamooj at rramsamooj@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/best-practices-for-youth-science-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T171500
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CREATED:20201022T191642Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Jennifer Cherrier\, Brooklyn College
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jennifer Cherrier\, Brooklyn College \nTitle: ecoWEIR Tech: a Nature-Based Approach for Integrated Water Management \nAbstract: \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-jennifer-cherrier-brooklyn-college/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T185645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T185645Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Sean Crosson\, Michigan State Univ
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sean Crosson\, Professor\, Dept of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics\, Michigan State Univ \nTitle: Bacterial adaptation to shifting environments \nAbstract: \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-sean-crosson-michigan-state-univ/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T190206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T193532Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Alexander Sobolevsky\, Columbia University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alexander Sobolevsky\, Associate Professor\, Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics\, Columbia University\, Irving Medical Center \nTitle: Structural and functional studies of the temperature-sensitive TRP channel TRPV3 \nAbstract: Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels sense temperature in organisms ranging from yeast to human but the molecular mechanisms of thermosensation remain obscure. Here we present structures of the TRP channel TRPV3 in temperaturedependent open\, closed and intermediate states that support a two-step model of its activation in response to heat. During the strongly temperature-dependent first step\, sensitization\, the channel pore remains closed while the S1-S4 and pore domains become more closely associated. The occupancies of lipidbinding sites surrounding these domains are reduced and S6 undergoes an α-t o-π helical transition. During the weakly temperature-dependent second step\, channel opening\, the tight association of the S1-S4 and pore domains results in the complete extrusion of the lipids from their binding sites and splaying of the S6 helices. Together\, these rearrangements are stabilized by structural changes in the linker domain and the C-terminus. Our results inform TRP channel temperature activation and highlight an important role in heat sensing by TRPV3 of its interactions with the surrounding membrane lipids. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-alexander-sobolevsky-columbia-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T171500
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20201022T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T155241Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Donatto Surratt\, U.S. National Park Service
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Donatto Surratt\, U.S. National Park Service \nTitle: Development of a modified floristic quality index as a rapid habitat assessment method in the northern Everglades \nAbstract: Floristic quality assessments (FQA) using floristic quality indices (FQIs) are useful tools for assessing and comparing vegetation communities and related habitat condition. However\, intensive vegetation surveys requiring significant time and technical expertise are necessary\, which limits the use of FQIs in environmental monitoring programs. This study modified standard FQI methods to develop a rapid assessment method for characterizing and modeling change in wetland habitat condition in the northern Everglades. The habitat characterization and assessment tool (HCAT) developed here can be used to monitor\, assess\, and evaluate habitats with the objective of informing management decisions (e.g.\, as a screening tool) to maximize conservation and restoration of protected areas and is transferable to other wetlands withadditional modification. \nBio: Dr. Donatto Surratt holds a Ph.D. in the Environmental Sciences\, which he received in the Environmental Science Institute at Florida A&M University. Dr. Surratt worked in many aspects of biogeochemistry over the last 16 years. Research projects have ranged from radiochemical analysis of soils in a disparaged community (Scarboro\, Oak Ridge\, TN)\, to open ocean (Gulf of Mexico) and estuarine (Apalachicola Bay) sediment and water chemistry assessments\, to wetland (Refuge and Everglades National Park) water chemistry analysis. Presently\, he is employed with the Everglades National Park and located at the ARM Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) as a part of the Everglades Program Team. He serves as the Everglades National Park’s technical representative on the Technical Oversight Committee; providing guidance for and performance of data analysis and technical summaries. In his position\, information is consistently converted from highly technical data synthesis to useful information aimed at enhancing the ability of management to make decisions with regards to Everglades restoration. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-donatto-surratt-u-s-national-park-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20200811T152757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T150411Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Reporter: Shaping STEM Research for General Media
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Communicating Your Science series. \nJoin us on the third Friday of the month at 2 pm for a series of talks and workshops aimed at helping STEM professionals publish and communicate their research. This series will feature presentations by The Graduate Center’s science librarian and communications staff\, journal editors\, and reporters. The goal of this series is to enhance the professional development and science communication skills of CUNY STEM faculty\, postdocs\, and students. \n\nJoin us for a media-skills building session that includes an opportunity to talk with working science reporters about your research.\nNow more than ever it’s critical for science to be accessible and understandable to the public. In this Communicating Your Science Workshop\, hosted in partnership with CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism\, we will cover how to distill your complex science into compelling talking points for the public and communicate your work to science reporters. \nActivities include: \n\nA briefing from science journalist (New York Times\, Newsweek and Scientific American) and Craig Newmark\nSchool of Journalism Director of Health and Science Reporting Emily Laber-Warren\nHelp perfecting your talking points for different audiences\nTwo one-on-one interviews with working journalists\nA feedback and wrap-up session\n\nThis event has now passed – watch a video recording of the workshop below.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/meet-the-reporter-shaping-stem-research-for-general-media/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210201T174431Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Amy Palmer\, Univ of Colorado Boulder
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amy Palmer\, Professor\, Department of Biochemistry\, University of Colorado Boulder \nTitle: Illuminating the Biochemistry of Zinc and RNA in Living Cells \nAbstract: The Palmer lab develops fluorescent tools to illuminate the biochemistry of living cells\, specifically the roles of metal ions such as zinc and biomolecules such as RNA. There are over two thousand proteins encoded by the human genome that are predicted to bind zinc\, where zinc binding is essential for function.  Given the importance of Zn2+ in cell biology and human health\, it is astounding that we still don’t understand the mechanisms of how Zn2+ levels and dynamics impact basic cellular functions and give rise to disease.  This talk will focus on our discoveries that Zn2+ dynamics influence fundamental cellular processes such as gene expression\, interactions between transcription factors and chromatin at the single molecule level\, and the proliferation-quiescence decision in the mammalian cell cycle.  I will also discuss our ongoing efforts to develop a fluorescent tool for illuminating RNA called Riboglow.  Recently\, we developed a new platform for tagging mRNA and ncRNA with fluorophores to track them in live cells.  This highly modular ‘Riboglow’ platform leverages different color fluorescent dyes\, linkers and riboswitch RNA tags to elicit fluorescent turn-on upon binding RNA. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-amy-palmer-univ-of-colorado-boulder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210201T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T154303Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Gerhard Wagner\, Harvard Medical Sch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gerhard Wagner\, Professor\, Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology\, Harvard Medical School \nTitle: Characterizing membrane proteins in native membranes without tricks \nAbstract: Structural and functional studies of membrane proteins require the membrane proteins be placed in membrane mimicking environments. Often this is pursued by using detergent micelles\, and stable complexes are obtained by cross-linking and/or adding antibodies or nanobodies. More recently\, phospholipid nanodiscs have been employed as better membrane surrogates. We have designed covalently circularized nanodiscs (cNDs) that can provide stable environments for studies of membrane proteins and their complexes with soluble proteins. We have used NMR\, cryoEM and other biophysical methods to study the neurotensin receptor NTR1 in complex with the heterotrimeric G protein Gi in a covalently circularized nanodisc. No crosslinking\, antibodies or nanobodies were used as complex stability was obtained by the placement in cNDs. We are using nanodiscs also for other small membrane proteins in complexes with soluble proteins. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-gerhard-wagner-harvard-medical-sch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20200811T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T150644Z
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SUMMARY:Science Op-Ed Writing Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:From the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and the digital technologies that order our daily lives\, the public’s ability to understand the science behind these advances and how to advocate for its long-term support and proper\, fair use is more important than ever. The voice of scientists is critical in signaling the impact and importance of a discovery and advocating for good scientific policies. Our February Science Op-ed Writing Bootcamp will take you through the elements of creating a compelling opinion piece that informs and helps the public take actions to ensure that science improves their lives and the planet. We’ll cover: \n\nElements and structure of a science opinion piece\nIdentifying your audience\nSelecting publications for your pitch\nWorking with the Graduate Center to place your op-ed\n\nThis event has now passed – watch a recording of the workshop below.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/communicating-your-science-webinar-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210201T202914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T170426Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Nicole A. LaRonde\, Univ of Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicole A. LaRonde\, Associate Professor\, Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry\, Univ of Maryland \nTitle: The intersection of the RIO kinases and PRMT5 in Ribosome Biogenesis \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-nicole-a-laronde-univ-of-maryland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210205T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T170125Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Elizabeth Villa\, UC San Diego
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Elizabeth Villa\, Assistant Professor\, Division of Biological Sciences\, UC San Diego \nTitle: Opening Windows into the Cell: Bringing Structure to Cell Biology Using Cryo-electron Tomography \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-elizabeth-villa-uc-san-diego/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210205T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T170640Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Susan Taylor\, UC San Diego\, Inst of Engineering in Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Susan Taylor\, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology and Chemistry & Biochemistry\, UC San Diego\, Inst of Engineering in Medicine \nTitle: Lessons Learned and New Frontiers in PKA Signaling \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-susan-taylor-uc-san-diego-inst-of-engineering-in-medicine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T120000
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Ivelin Georgiev\, Vanderbilt University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ivelin Georgiev\, Assoc Prof\, Pathology\, Microbiol & Immunology and of Computer Science\, Vanderbilt University Medical Center\, Nashville\, TN \nTtile: Antibody discovery using LIBRA-seq \nAbstract: B cells are a major component of the immune response in a wide range of disease settings\, including infection\, allergy\, autoimmunity\, and others. Further\, antibodies (a product of B cells) are effectively used in diagnostics\, therapy\,\nand prevention. Yet\, despite decades of antibody discovery efforts\, there is still very limited data linking human antibody\nsequence to antigen specificity. One of the major reasons for such limited data is the fact that even high-throughput antibody sequence identification methods such as next-generation sequencing are generally decoupled from the process of antibody functional characterization. To address this challenge\, we recently developed LIBRA-seq (LInking B-cell Receptor to\nAntigen specificity through sequencing)\, a technology that\, for a given sample\, enables the mapping of antibody sequence to antigen specificity from a single high-throughput experiment for a large number of antigens at a time. Using LIBRA-seq\, we have successfully identified antibodies with unique phenotypic properties against a number of pathogens of biomedical\nsignificance\, including HIV-1\, hepatitis C\, and coronavirus. Overall\, the LIBRA-seq technology offers unmatched capabilities for high-throughput discovery of novel antibody therapeutics and for assessment of vaccine efficacy. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-ivelin-georgiev-vanderbilt-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210311T194725Z
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SUMMARY:How to Streamline your RNAscope Image Analysis with Imaris
DESCRIPTION:We have successfully carried out RNAscope with several users since we launched this service in January. \nBut do you ever struggle with (or wonder) how to quantify your beautiful RNAscope images once you have it? \nPlease come and join us for a workshop co-hosted by Epigenetics Core and Living Imaging Core. We will discuss how to use Imaris to streamline your RNAscope analysis using images generated at our core! \nThis workshop is on March 18th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. \nThe registration link is in the flyer attached and below: \nhttps://calendly.com/akazarine/cunyworkshop/2021-03-18T12:00:00-04:00?month=2021-03&date=2021-03-18
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/how-to-streamline-your-rnascope-image-analysis-with-imaris/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210304T043011Z
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SUMMARY:Building an Interdisciplinary Science Culture: Beyond Reductionism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us on March 19th at 10 a.m. for the next event in our Building an Interdisciplinary Science Culture: Beyond Reductionism. \nThis event seeks to highlight researchers taking a leap forward in tackling increasingly complex systems and moving beyond reductionism to better understand natural\, real-world dynamics. We will hear about the frontiers of interdisciplinary research and how to move beyond existing methods and approaches to address a wide range of societally important questions. The format will include short presentations from five speakers as jumping off points for break-out sessions that serve to deepen the conversation and interactions. \n\nAnkit Jain\, Postdoctoral Research Associate\, Ulijn Lab\, ASRC Nanoscience Initiative\, Systems chemistry in shallow energy landscapes\nAzriel Genack\, Distinguished Professor Queens College\, To reductionism and back: poles and zeros of the transmission matrix and sensitive detection\nRachel Fisher\, Postdoctoral Research Associate\, Elbaum-Garfinkle Lab\, ASRC Structural Biology Initiative\, Increasing complexity in simple liquids\nDan McCloskey\, Associate Professor College of Staten Island\, RFID-based study of the physiological need for togetherness\nEhsan Najafi\, Postdoctoral Research Associate\, Vörösmarty Lab\, ASRC Environmental Sciences Initiative\, Climate-induced extremes on the food\, energy\, water nexus and the role of engineered and natural infrastructure\n\nRegister online to attend »​​​​​ \n\nQuestions? Contact asrc.event@gc.cuny.edu[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/building-an-interdisciplinary-science-culture-beyond-reductionism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20200811T153745Z
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SUMMARY:Tools of Engagement Workshop: Simple Steps to Becoming a Science Thought Leader
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Communicating Your Science series. \nJoin us on the third Friday of the month at 2 pm for a series of talks and workshops aimed at helping STEM professionals publish and communicate their research. This series will feature presentations by The Graduate Center’s science librarian and communications staff\, journal editors\, and reporters. The goal of this series is to enhance the professional development and science communication skills of CUNY STEM faculty\, postdocs\, and students. \n\nJoin us to learn simple steps and tools for becoming a science thought leader.\nFrom climate change to disease treatment and technology advances\, the public is clamoring to understand how science has an effect on and can improve their lives. Your perspective and knowledge as both a scientist and someone whose life is also impacted by science is a valuable tool for advance understanding and helping people make informed decisions and take action on issues involving science. \nOur March Communicating Your Science series event will cover the easily accessible tools that you can employ to start building and advancing your reputation as a science thought leader among your peers and the general public. We’ll cover: \n\nCarving out your thought leadership space and creating a brand\nIdeal social media platforms and tools\nScience outreach and community engagement\nGetting involved through science communicator & advocacy organizations\n\nThis event has now passed – watch a recording of the workshop below.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/meet-the-editor-top-science-journals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210309T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T183943Z
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Circadian Clocks
DESCRIPTION:A Brain Awareness Week virtual event presented by the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center \nRegister for this event here. \nProfessor Orie Shafer and his lab members\, who study the brain’s circadian clocks in the Neuroscience Initiative at CUNY ASRC\, will answer your questions about how these clocks work\, how the environment acts on your brain to affect your clock and sleep\, and the effects of the coming shift to daylight saving time. \nThis will be a virtual event via Zoom. Registration is free but required. Please submit your questions at the time of registration. Selected questions will be answered during the live Zoom session. Additional questions will be taken at the live session. \nParticipating Scientists: \n\nDr. Orie Shafer – Professor\, CUNY ASRC\nDr. Budha Chowdhury\, Research Associate\, CUNY ASRC\nDr. Abhilash Lakshman\, Research Associate\, CUNY ASRC\n\nThe Neuroscience Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center is engaged in interdisciplinary programs with other initiatives and other institutions to implement interdisciplinary approaches for the study of environmental influences on brain function and behavior and to develop transformative technologies and advanced platforms aimed at promoting mental health. \nFor more information\, contact Kevin Wang at kwang@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/ask-me-anything-circadian-clocks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Kresten Lindorff-Larsen\, Univ of Copenhagen
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kresten Lindorff-Larsen\, Professor\, Biomolecular Sciences\, Univ of Copenhagen\, Copenhagen\, Denmark \nTitle: Biophysical experiments and biomolecular simulations: A perfect match? \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-kresten-lindorff-larsen-univ-of-copenhagen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210311T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T152529Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Christophe Grangeasse\, CNRS
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Christophe Grangeasse\, Dir of Research\, CNRS; Deputy Dir\, Laboratory of Mol Microbiol & Structural Biochem\, CNRS\, Université de Lyon\, Lyon\, France \nTitle: Coordination of cell division\, chromosome segregation and capsule assembly in Streptococcus pneumoniae \nAbstract:A particular class of tyrosine-autokinases is widespread among all bacterial phyla. These enzymes\, called BY-kinases for Bacterial tyrosine-kinases\, are crucial for the assembly of the polysaccharide capsule. Interestingly\, BY-kinases possess a structural fold comparable to that of ParA proteins that usually assist ParB in chromosome segregation. We previously showed that the BY-kinase CpsD not only regulates the assembly of the polysaccharide capsule but also interferes with chromosome segregation and cell division of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Indeed\, defective autophosphorylation of CpsD hinders cell division\, generating elongated cells with an aberrant nucleoid morphology. To further analyze the potential relationship between capsule production and the chromosome biology\, we sought for CpsD partners. We found a protein of unknown function that is conserved only in Streptococcaceae. This membrane-bound protein\, we named RocS (Regulator Of Chromosome Segregation)\, interacts also with the DNA and the chromosome partitioning protein ParB. We also demonstrated that the deletion of rocS drastically alters chromosome segregation. In addition\, we observed that the cell elongation resulting from defective autophosphorylation of CpsD is suppressed by the deletion of rocS\, abrogating thus the cell division block. Altogether\, this work reveals that RocS is the cornerstone of a new nucleoid protection system ensuring proper chromosome segregation and cell division in coordination with capsule production. \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-christophe-grangeasse-cnrs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210311T203706Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Da-Neng Wang\, NYU Langone Medical Center
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Da-Neng Wang\, Professor\, Dept of Cell Biology\, NYU Langone Medical Center \nTitle: Structure and inhibition mechanism of the human citrate transporter NaCT \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-da-neng-wang-nyu-langone-medical-center/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210311T204947Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Julien F. Roche\, Iowa State University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Julien F. Roche\, Assistant Professor\, Dept of Biochem\, Biohpys & Mol. Biology\, Iowa State University\, Ames\, IA \nTitle: How disordered is disorder? An atomistic level view of mixed folded proteins \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-julien-f-roche-iowa-state-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210416T171541Z
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SUMMARY:CUNY Nano Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/cuny-nano-day-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20210311T205344Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Bradley Hyman\, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts Gen'l Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bradley Hyman\, MD\, PhD\, Professor\, Dept of Neurology\, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts Gen’l Hospital\, Boston\, MA \nTitle: Drivers of Heterogeneity in Alzheimer’s disease \nAbstract: TBD \nFor more information about this seminar and about joining in online\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-bradley-hyman-harvard-medical-school-massachusetts-genl-hospital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T152903
CREATED:20200811T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T180552Z
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SUMMARY:Improving DEI in STEM
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Communicating Your Science series. \nJoin us on the third Friday of the month at 2 pm for a series of talks and workshops aimed at helping STEM professionals publish and communicate their research. This series will feature presentations by The Graduate Center’s science librarian and communications staff\, journal editors\, and reporters. The goal of this series is to enhance the professional development and science communication skills of CUNY STEM faculty\, postdocs\, and students. \n\nAnswering the Call for Diverse & Inclusive Voices in STEM \nJoin us on Friday\, April 30\, 2021 at 2 p.m. for a Communicating Your Science session on the critical role of diverse and inclusive voices in STEM.\nNumerous studies have concluded that diversity and inclusion in STEM not only makes for better science\, it also promotes better dissemination of scientific findings. Despite this evidence\, the STEM is world struggling to diversify the faces and voices of its researchers and policymakers. \nJoin us for a lively webinar to learn how you can use your voice to promote diversity and inclusion. We’ll cover: \n\nWhy diverse perspectives and voices are critical to advancing science (CUNY ASRC Exec. Dir. Nina Gray)\nHow inclusion and diversity can help fix data bias (Ranjit Singh\, Data & Society)\nUsing your own unique experience to champion diversity in the sciences (Astrophysicist Eileen Gonzales\, Ph.D. [GC\, CUNY ’20]\, Cornell University)\nThe role of diverse voices in science storytelling (Ari Daniel\, NPR & Story Collider)\n\nYou can sign-up here for this month’s Communicating Your Science event. \nCheck out the new Graduate Center Science Communications Academy webpage\, where you can learn about our events and access science communications training tools.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/communicating-your-science-webinar-topic-tbd-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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