Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology Master Calendar
Saturday, October 20, 2018
The World of Genomics will be showcased from October 18-20, 2018, at the St. Louis Science Center, one of America’s most visited museums and a destination for all ages with an interest in learning about science and technology.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The Beckman Institute will once again be a host site for McKinley Health Center’s annual Flu Clinic, offering free flu shots for benefit eligible students and state employees.
IGB Faculty Spotlight Lecture Ripan Mahli, PhD University of Illinois, Department of Anthropology "Paleogenomics, community engagement and evolutionary histories of Indigenous peoples of North America"
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The main interest of our laboratory is to understand how cargo transport is regulated, how multiple motors on the surface of the same cargo interact with each other and how motors and transport in general define cell shape and cell polarity.
Bridging and spanning the multiple scales of organization is an essential but daunting task necessary for understanding brain function and ultimately dysfunction. Our ability to map human brain function and connectivity is transforming with recent changes.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Molecular neuroscience, fragile X syndrome
Chip McNeill Jazz Quartet
Friday, October 26, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
FOX FAMILY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LECTURE David M. Kranz, PhD University of Illinois, Department of Biochemistry "Biotechnology Companies and the Rise of Cancer Immunotherapies"
Sensory feedback from the body influences the activity of brain circuits that organize motivated behavior and affective state. We use rodent models to study central neural pathways through which gastrointestinal signals shape stress responsiveness and aversively-motivated avoidance behaviors.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Dr. Xheng's lab has a long-standing interest in cell division. In recent years, their findings have broadened their research using animal models, to include the study of stem cells, genome organization, and lineage specification—how stem cells differentiate into their final cell forms.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Areas of Interest: Genetics of Birth Defects: neuroendocrine, auditory, and skeletal development. We use two main approaches in our birth defects research - sequencing patient DNA to identify novel disease genes and use of cell culture and animal models, especially the mouse, to understand the mechanism and pathophysiology of disease.
Guido Sanchez-Portuguez, guitar
Friday, November 2, 2018
Monday, November 5, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Shelley L. Berger, PhD University of Pennsylvania, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology "Epigenetic regulation in brain controlling behavior in ants and mammals"
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Professor Dan Morrow presents “Health Literacy as a Resource for Older Adults' Self-care: Implications for Technology Design."
Ceremony at 4:30 pm, followed by reception.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Phil Hylemon, PhD Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine "Antibiotics Secreted by Gut Bacteria Regulate Clostridium difficile growth and the Structure of the Gut Microbiome: Role of Secondary Bile Acids"
Recombinant viruses such as adeno-associated viruses have become major tools in the development of gene therapy for correcting genetic disorders. This seminar will highlight such work on the neurodevelopmental disorder, Fragile X Syndrome.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Research in the Wendt lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer metastasis. Research in his lab uses a combination of genetics, cell biology and in vivo imaging to identify and target key signaling processes involved in breast cancer metastasis.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Henry T. Greely, PhD Stanford Law School, Director, Center for Law and the Biosciences
Advisor: Prof. Paul Hergenrother
It is becoming increasing apparent that the abuse of alcohol during adolescence has long lasting effects of brain and behavior in adulthood. Our studies in a rodent model of intermittent adolescent alcohol exposure to investigate have revealed these changes include alterations in the prefrontal cortex.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Wilfred van der Donk
Thursday, November 29, 2018
The primary emphasis of our laboratory is to understand the alterations among insulin signaling, bioenergetics, glutamatergic neurotransmission, and cognition that occur during disease progression versus successful aging.
Beckman presents at Thursdays at 12:20 Concert featuring Jooyon Chung on flute and Dai-An Liu on harp. Lunch is available for purchase at the Beckman Cafe.
Friday, November 30, 2018
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Investiture ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by reception.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Paul Hergenrother
Monday, December 10, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Wilfred van der Donk
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Learning a language is generally considered the crown jewel of human abilities. Yet the core question of ‘What is it about the human mammalian brain that allows us to learn our language?’, remains unresolved. In humans, language acquisition is mediated by a process called ‘vocal learning’. [See Full Description]
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Friday, December 21, 2018
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Monday, January 28, 2019
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Monday, February 4, 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Professor Mariana Kersh presents “Title."
Friday, February 15, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Professor Martha Gillette presents “Title."
Friday, March 8, 2019
The Beckman Institute Open House features many exhibits that highlight the work taking place at one of the nation’s leading centers for interdisciplinary research.
Saturday, March 9, 2019
The Beckman Institute Open House features many exhibits that highlight the work taking place at one of the nation’s leading centers for interdisciplinary research.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Professor Narayan Aluru presents “Title."