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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Assistant Professor Enrique R. Rojas
DESCRIPTION:Smart Bacterial Materials\n \nOne of the most common cellular morphologies across nature is the cylinder\, rod\, or bacillus. To achieve this shape\, cells usually reinforce the circumference of the cell to avoid cell widening while allowing elongation. However\, it is not known – in any system – how cells homeostatically specify cell width. I will show\, first\, how the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria like Bacillus subtilisexhibit extraordinary non-linear mechanical properties\, including both stress-stiffening and stress-softening in different regimes of intracellular pressure. I will next explain how the cell exploits these properties to adaptively execute cell width homeostasis. Our preliminary studies in plant roots reveal that this generic strategy may appear convergently across many systems. \n  \nPlease use this link to access the Zoom meeting. \nFor any questions\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-assistant-professor-enrique-r-rojas/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Associate Editor Antonio Cerullo
DESCRIPTION:Publishing in Structural Biology\, Biochemistry\, and Biophysics \nScientific progress and publishing are fundamentally intertwined. Therefore\, scientists must master both the pipette and the pen. Antonio Cerullo (CUNY ASRC – Ph.D. in Biochemistry ’23) shares his professional and personal experiences transitioning from bench science to an editorial career. Points of discussion include\, but are not limited to\, the benefits and challenges of working in publishing\, insights into writing successful manuscripts\, trends in biochemistry and biophysics\, navigating peer review\, and how to leverage your scientific background into diverse opportunities. Ultimately\, he seeks to educate scientists of all levels about the publication process and to improve engagement with this critical aspect of science. \n  \n\n\n\nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \nFor any questions\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-associate-editor-antonio-cerullo/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
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SUMMARY:Nanoscience Guest Speaker: Dr. Tell Tuttle
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Peptides provide a powerful framework forexploring molecular function\, offering routes to biomaterials\, nanostructures\, and bioactive assemblies. However\, their immense design space makes systematic exploration a daunting task. In this talk\, I will describe our efforts to merge computational chemistry with artificial intelligence to accelerate peptide discovery. I will begin with our studies on tripeptides that form soft materials\, showing how machine learning can expose the hidden principles of molecular assembly. From there\, I will discuss how targeted models enable the design of peptides with specific functions\, including pore formation. Finally\, I will present our ongoing work on using structural descriptors as design objectives and leveraging generative AI to predict peptide co-assemblies. These advances suggest new ways of approaching peptide discovery where algorithms not only guide experimental exploration but also inspire new concepts in molecular design. \nSpeaker Bio: Tell Tuttle is Professor of Theoretical Chemistry and Head of the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. His research brings together molecular simulation\, machine learning\, and artificial intelligence to explore peptide self-assembly and design functional nanostructures. He has published extensively on the computational discovery of minimal peptide motifs\, the use of AI for targeted sequence design\, and the prediction of peptide co-assemblies. As Head of Department\, he also leads a large research community spanning fundamental and applied chemistry\, with strong links to both industry and interdisciplinary collaboration.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-guest-speaker-dr-tell-tuttle/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - Ioana Carcea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Ioana Carcea\, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology\, Physiology and Neuroscience\, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. \nAttend in person or join on Zoom. Please refer to event flyer for details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience_special_seminar_carcea/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Professor Tarun Kapoor
DESCRIPTION:Chemical activators of VCP\, an unfoldase required for proteostasis \nI will discuss our recent efforts to identify and characterize chemical activators of ATPase mechanoenzymes. The loss of function of AAA (ATPases associated with diverse cellular activities) mechanoenzymes has been linked to diseases\, and chemical probes that activate these proteins can be powerful tools to probe function and test therapeutic hypotheses. Unlike an inhibitor that can bind a single conformational state of an enzyme to block activity\, activator binding must be permissive to different conformational states needed for function. However\, we do not know how any of the ~100 AAA proteins expressed in humans can be activated by drug-like small molecules. We have focused on VCP\, an AAA unfoldase with essential roles in protein turnover and quality control. Loss-of-function mutations in VCP have been linked to degenerative diseases in multiple organs and tissues. We have identified and optimized compounds that stimulate VCP’s activity and have determined cryo-EM structures (~2.9-3.5 Å resolution) of activator-VCP complexes in apo and ADP-bound states. In ongoing work\, structure-guided design has led to more potent VCP activators that may stimulate autophagy\, a lysosomal degradation pathway critical for disposing harmful cellular materials. Together\, our findings uncover a druggable allosteric site that can also be occupied by VCP’s C-terminal tail to control activity\, suggesting a mechanism of small molecule mimicry of mechanoenzyme regulation. \n  \nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \nFor any questions\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-professor-tarun-kapoor/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium will highlight CUNY student and faculty researchers making advancements in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience. This all-day\, in-person event will feature talks from NanoBioNYC mentors and fellows exploring diverse topics from Green Materials and Energy Solutions to Cross-Cutting Computational Research. Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments and connect with groundbreakers in these dynamic fields. \nNanoBioNYC aims to foster the next generation of researchers bridging the gap between biological systems and the exciting world of nanotechnology. This event will serve as an opportunity for students to present and explain their research to a broad audience. See Call for Abstracts below. \nKeynote Speakers: \nProf. Robert Macfarlane\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nProf. Sarah Perry\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nWatch highlights from last year’s Symposium and don’t forget to register to join us for this year’s event! RSVP here\n \n​Call for Student Abstracts\nThe 3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium is inviting students and postdocs to submit their abstracts for a chance to present their research. The event will include 10-minute oral presentations by students and postdocs\, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the poster session. Please submit a 1-page (max) abstract for a chance to have your work showcased during the event and win a $200 award!  Click here to submit your abstract.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/3rd-annual-nanobionyc-symposium/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium & Cafe\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - Ella Doron-Mandel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Ella Doron-Mandel\, Associate Research Scientist\, Biological Sciences\, Columbia University. \nAttend in person or join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 84274566846 Passcode: 474355. Please refer to the event flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-special-seminar-ella_doron-mandel/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar:  Giulio Cerullo
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Giulio Cerullo\, Polytechnic University of Milan\n2D semiconductors: a platform for ultrafast photonics\nAbstract – Layered materials consist of crystalline sheets with strong in-plane covalent bonds and weak van der Waals out-of-plane interactions. These materials can be easily exfoliated to a single layer\, obtaining 2D materials with radically novel physico-chemical characteristics compared to their bulk counterparts. 2D semiconductors exhibit very strong light-matter interaction and exceptionally intense and ultrafast nonlinear optical response\, enabling a variety of applications in optoelectronics and photonics. Furthermore\, stacking 2D materials into heterostructures (HS) offers unlimited possibilities to design new materials tailored for applications \nThis talk will review our recent studies on the ultrafast non-equilibrium optical response of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and their HS. Using high time resolution ultrafast transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy\, we monitor the ultrafast onset of exciton formation in TMDs and the dynamics of strongly coupled phonons. Using helicity resolved TA spectroscopy we time-resolve and control intravalley spin-flip processes. In HS of TMDs we time-resolve ultrafast interlayer hole transfer and interlayer exciton formation processes. We also show that strong exciton nonlinear interactions can lead to a complete quenching of the Rabi splitting in TMD-based microcavities. \nBio – Dr. Giulio Cerullo is a Full Professor with the Physics Department\, Politecnico di Milano\, where he leads the Ultrafast Optical Spectroscopy laboratory\, and currently a Miller Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. Prof. Cerullo’s research activity concerns on the one hand pushing our capabilities to generate and manipulate ultrashort light pulses\, and on the other hand using such pulses to capture the dynamics of ultrafast events in molecular and solid-state systems. He has published over 550 papers which have received >33000 citations (H-index: 92 on Scopus). He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America\, of the European Physical Society and of the Accademia dei Lincei and past Chair of the Quantum Electronics and Optics Division of the European Physical Society. He has been General Chair of the conferences CLEO/Europe 2017\, Ultrafast Phenomena 2018 and the International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy 2024. In 2023\, he received the Quantum Electronics Prize of the European Physical Society. He is the co-founder of two spin off companies (NIREOS and Cambridge Raman Imaging). \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 863 4078 0240\, Passcode 924382
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-giulio-cerullo/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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