Past Student Seminars and Thesis Defense
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Journal Club
Michael Swanson, Immunology Graduate Student
"The Intermediate Filament Protein Vimentin in HIV-1 Replication"
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007:
4:00 - 5:00 pm, 4234 Medical Science Bldg I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Karolyn Oetjen, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular & Cellular Pathology, University of Michigan
"X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome and loss of X-linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Martha Hutchens, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Toll-Like Receptor 3 Signaling in Vaccinia Infection"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Laura Tesmer, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Regulation and Maturation of the Th17 Response in Collagen-Induced Arthritis"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Kevin Vannella, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Fibrocytes and Cysteinyl Leukotrienes in Pulmonary Fibrosis"
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007:
9:30 - 10:30 AM, Room 5623 Med. Sci. II
Department of Microbiology and Immunology Thesis Defense
Adewunmi Nuga, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
"Host Cell RNA Packaging in Retroviruses"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007:
2:00 - 3:00 PM, Room 6311 Med. Sci. I
Department of Biological Chemistry Thesis Defense
Qian Yang, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biological Chemistry
"mTOR Regulation"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Julie Rumble, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Non-apoptotic Roles for X-linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis"
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2007:
10:00 AM, 5623 Medical Science II, Wheeler Seminar Room
Thesis Defense
Helen Yuen-Fun Lau, Ph.D. candidate, Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Thomas A. Moore, mentor
"Identification of Endogenous Mechanisms That Affect Klebsiella pneumoniae Growth in the Murine Host"
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007:
1:30 PM, 5623 Medical Science II, Wheeler Seminar Room
Thesis Defense
Karla D. Passalacqua, Ph.D. candidate, Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Philip C. Hanna, mentor
"The SODs and siderophores of Bacillus anthracis: Global and local approaches to the study of oxidative stress and metal homeostasis"
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007:
1:30 PM, G550 Dental School
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Ricardo Antonio Rossello, Final Oral Examination
Advisor, David H. Kohn
“Cell-to-Cell Communication as a Strategy to Regenerate Three-Dimensional Tissue”
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007:
3:00 PM, 5623 Med. Sci. II: Wheeler Seminar Room
Graduate Program in Immunology
Lynn A. Kamen, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor, Joel Swanson, Ph.D.
“3* Phosphoinositide Dynamics during Phagosome Formation and Maturation in Macrophages”
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007:
12:00 PM, BSRB Auditorium
Defense of Dissertation Thesis
Scott Tomlins, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
"Discovery and Characterization of Recurrent Gene Fusions in Prostate Cancer"
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007:
10:00 AM, Room 1130 BSRB
Molecular & Cellular Pathology Thesis Defense
Haitao Wen (Mentor: Steven Kunkel, Ph.D.)
"Long-term Effects of Severe Sepsis on Dendritic Cell Function"
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Andrew Shreiner, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Regulation of Airway Mucosal Immunity Following Mold Spore Inhalation"'
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Jonathan Ashton, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Journal Club discussion of "Interleukins 1 and 6 but not transforming growth factor- are essential for the differentiation of interleukin 17*producing human T helper cells"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Marta Gonzalez-Hernandez, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor, David Markovitz, M.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Epithelial NEMO links innate immunity to chronic intestinal inflammation"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Natasha Del Cid, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor, Malini Raghavan, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Human NK cell education by inhibitory receptors for MHC class I"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Leah Hubbard, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor, Bethany Moore, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Breast cancer instructs dendritic cells to prime interleukin 13-secreting CD4+ T cells that facilitate tumor development"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med. Sci. I
Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Samuel Gattis, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Metal Ion Specificity of "Zinc" -dependent Deacetylases"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007:
1:00-2:00 PM, 5623 Wheeler Seminar Room
Microbiology and Immunology Thesis Defense
Christian Ray, PhD student - Kirschner Lab
"Mathematical and Computational Analyses of Immunological Signaling Networks Affecting Mycobacterium turberculosis Infection"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 4234 Medical Science I Bldg.
Immunology Seminar Series
Jennifer Oliver, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor, Philip King, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Direct regulation of Gata3 expression determines the T helper differentiation potential of Notch"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Veronica Burns, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"A Tale of Two Orientations: Cooperative Binding by Jun-ATF2 and IRF3 at the IFN-Beta Enhancer"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Hemanth Ramaprakash, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor, Cory Hogaboam, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Gene-specific control of inflammation by TLR-induced chromatin modifications"
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007:
2:30 PM, 2710 Medical Science II
Graduate Program in Immunology
Bryna Burrell, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor, D. Keith Bishop, Ph.D.
"The CD40:CD40 Ligand Costimulation Pathway in Transplantation"
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007:
2:00 PM, 2736 Med. Sci. II: Pharmacology Seminar Room
Graduate Program in Immunology
Malinda Schaefer, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor, Kathleen Collins, M.D. Ph.D.
"Intracellular Trafficking of MHC-I in Normal and HIV-1 Nef Expressing Cells"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Cailin Wilke, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Weiping Zou, M.D., Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Communicable ulcerative colitis induced by T-bet deficiency in the innate immune system"
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311 Med Sci I
Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Jay Pieczynski, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Epithelial Cell Polarity and Plasticity"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Adam Hartigan, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Cory Hogaboam, PhD
"The Role of Chemokine Receptor 7 in Pulmonary Antifungal Responses during Invasive Aspergillosis"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Michael Davis, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Joel Swanson, PhD
"The Immunological Consequences of Damaged Endosomes"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Martha Hutchens, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Gary Luker, MD
"The Role of Toll-Like Receptor 4 in the Innate Immune Response to Vaccinia Virus"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2710 FSSC (Furstenberg Student Study Center)
Immunology Seminar Series
Benjamin Murdock, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentors: Gary Huffnagle, PhD and Eric White, MD
"Insights into sarcoidosis: Propionibacterium acnes-induced granulomatous T cell hypersensitivity responses in the lungs"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Michael Swanson, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: David Markovitz, M.D.
"Inhibition of HIV-1 infection by BanLec, a Lectin Isolated from Bananas"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Philip Lapinski, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Philip King, Ph.D.
"P120 RASGAP as a Regulator of T-Cell Development and Function”
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 631l, Med. Sci. I
Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Feng Wang, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Structural and Functional Study of Shelterin Complex"
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 4234 Med. Sci. I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Lara Kallal, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular & Cellular Pathology
Mentor: Nicholas Lukacs, Ph.D.
"The role of chemokine receptors in the antiviral response to Respiratory Syncytial Virus"
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008:
2:00-3:00 PM, Room 4234, Med. Sci. I
Defense of Dissertation Thesis
Qi Cao, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Mentor: Arul M. Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D.
"The role of Polycomb group protein EZH2 in cancer progression"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Kevin Vannella, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Bethany Moore, Ph.D.
"Herpesvirus Infection Influences the Pathogenesis of Experimental Pulmonary Fibrosis"
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008:
2:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Martha Hutchens, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Gary Luker, M.D.
“The Role of Toll-like Receptors 3 and 4 in Pulmonary Vaccinia Infection”
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Edgar Lee, Graduate Student Research Assistant, The Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Insights into Islet Amyloid Polypeptide Oligomerization and Induced Membrane Permeability"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2901 (James V. Neel Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Laura Tesmer, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: David Fox, M.D.
"Regulation of IL-4R signaling in Th17 cells"
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, 4234 Med. Sci. I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Paul Marinec, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Mentor: Jason Gestwicki, PhD
"Giving Small-molecular HIV Protease Inhibitors a Big Helping Hand"
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Abigail Wolfe, Graduate Student Research Assistant, The Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Mechanistic Studies of Alkyladenine DNA Glycosylase Base Flipping"
4:00-5:00 pm, Room M1152, SPH II
Interdisciplinary Group Seminar (IGS)
Wendy Grus, Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan
"Evolution of The Vomeronasal System Viewed through System-Specific Genes"
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008:
4:00 - 5:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Srikanth Patury, Graduate Student in Molecular & Cellular Pathology Mentor: Jason Gestwicki, PhD
"Artificial Co-chaperones for the Heat Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) protein family"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2710 FSSC
Immunology Seminar Series
Penghui Zhou, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Pan Zheng, MD, PhD
"B7 Blockade Re-Balances Treg and Tumor-reactive T Cells for Prevention and Therapy of Prostate Cancer"
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008:
4:00 - 5:00 PM, 4234 Med. Sci. I
Sudha Natarajan, Doctoral Candidate, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, University of Michigan (mentor: Daniel Remick, MD)
"Pulmonary Endotoxin Tolerance and its role in allergen-induced asthma"
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I Building
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Michael Marvin, Graduate Student Research Assistant, The Department of Biological Chemistry, The University of Michigan
"Nuclear RNase P: Composition and Substrate Interaction"
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I Building
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Tushar Menon, Graduate Student Research Assistant, The Department of Biological Chemistry, The University of Michigan
"Transcriptional Regulation by the ATP-Dependent Chromatin Remodeling Enzyme, CHD8"
1:00 PM, Wheeler Seminar Room, 5623 Medical Science II
Björn F. C. Kafsack, Ph.D. Candidate, V.B. Carruthers Lab, Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
"A Perforin-Like Molecule Facilitates Parasite Egress"*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Amrita Joshi, Research Fellow, University of Michigan
Mentor: Cory Hogaboam, PhD
"Role of IL-17 in Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula-induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis"
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008:
9:00 AM, Wheeler Seminar Room, 5623 Medical Science II
Microbiology and Immunology Thesis Defense
K.T. Young
Thesis Advisor: Victor DiRita
"Characterization of CetA and CetB Energy Taxis Regulators in Campylobacter Jejuni"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
L. Robert Peters, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Malini Raghavan, Ph.D.
"Calreticulins role in the immune response to apoptotic cell-derived antigens"
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008:
2:00 PM, 2710 FSSC
Graduate Program in Immunology
Andrew Shreiner, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Gary Huffnagle, Ph.D.
"Hypersensitivity Response to Aspergillus fumigatus: Immunopathogenesis of Alleric Airway Disease and Pulmonary Arterial Remodeling"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Yu Qiao, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Cheong-Hee Chang, Ph.D.
"Development and effector function of thymocyte-selected CD4 T cells"
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Seth Thacker, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Mariana Kaplan, M.D.
"IFN-alpha and its effects on atherosclerosis in SLE"
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Esther Choi, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"The Role of Thymocyte-selected CD4 T cells in Allergic Airway Inflammation"
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2008:
1:00 PM, 2710 FSSC
Graduate Program in Immunology
Michael Khodadoust, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor, David Markovitz, M.D.
"Sub-nuclear Localization and Tumorigenic Functions of the Putative Oncoprotein DEK"
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008:
10:30 AM, Great Lakes South Room, Palmer Commons Bldg.
Ph.D. Thesis Defense
Arvind Rao, Candidate for the Independent Inter-Departmental Ph.D. Program in Electric Engineering: Systems and Bioinformatics
"Prospective Identification of Long-range Transcriptional Enhancers”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Keri Schaubert, PhD, Research Fellow, University of Michigan
Mentor: Yasmina Laouar, PhD
"Functional Significance of TGFb in NK cell Development and Function"
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Kevin Vannella, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Bethany Moore, PhD
"Herpesvirus Infection Augments Experimental Pulmonary Fibrosis"
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008:
1:00 - 2:00 PM, Room 4234 Med Sci Bldg I
Molecular and Cellular Pathology PhD Program
Oral Defense of PhD Thesis
Rebecca A. Csomos
"Cellular Roles of the Inhibitor of Apoptosis Protein c-IAP1"
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, Buhl 4917
Interdisciplinary Group Seminar (IGS)
Timothy Connallon, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
University of Michigan
"Consequences of Sexual Selection and Sex-linkage for Offspring Fitness"
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008:
10:00 AM, Wheeler Seminar Room, 5623 Med Sci II
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Thesis Defense
Lisa E. Gralinski
Thesis Advisor: Katherine Spindler
"Pathogenesis of Mouse Adenovirus Type 1 Infection"
Reception at 12:15 PM in the Novy Library, 5613 Med Sci II
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008:
10:00 AM, Room 5915 Buhl
Cellular & Molecular Biology Program
Thesis Defense
Rachael D. Adams-Romain
Mentor: Juanita L. Merchant
“Tissue specific deletion of ZBP-89 in the mouse intestine results in expansion of goblet and Paneth cell lineages”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008:
1:00 PM, Room 2736 MS II
Department of Pharmacology
Thesis Defense
Mary Falgout Divin
"Opioid Receptor Mechanisms Contributing to Adenylyl Cyclase Sensitization"
Reception to follow at 3:00 PM in Room 2340 MSRB III.
1:30 PM, Wheeler Seminar Room, 5623 Med Sci II
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Thesis Defense
Johanna R. Abend
Thesis Advisor: Michael J. Imperiale
"Cytokine-mediated Regulation of BK Virus Replication"
Reception at 4:30 p.m. in the Novy Library, 5613 Med Sci II
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008:
1:00 PM, Room 5915 Buhl
Cellular & Molecular Biology Program
Thesis Defense
Rachel L. Edwards
Mentor: Michele S. Swanson
“Metabolic cues and regulatory proteins that govern Legionella pneumophila differentiation and virulence”
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008:
2:00 PM, 2903 LRC, Taubman Medical Library
Cellular & Molecular Biology Program
Thesis Defense
Steven Hoseong Yang
Mentor: Andrzej A. Dlugosz
“Hedgehog-Wnt interactions during pathologic epithelial bud development and skin tumorigenesis”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008:
10:00 AM, BSRB Conference Rooms A, B, C
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Dissertation Defense
Christopher D. Pacheco, Neuroscience Graduate Student
Chair: Andrew Lieberman
“Autophagy and tau in Niemann-Pick type C disease”
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008:
1:00 PM, BSRB Conference Rooms A, B, C
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Dissertation Defense
Javier A. Perez, Neuroscience Graduate Student
Chair: Huda Akil
“The role of hippocampal FGF-2 and the impact of environment on genetic predisposition to anxiety”
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008:
8:30-10:00 AM, BSRB Seminar Rooms
Center for Organogenesis Special Lecture Series in Stem Cell Organogenesis
Andrew Chervenak, CDB Graduate Student
"Notch, FGF and Bmp Signaling"
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 4234, Med. Sci. I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Karolyn Oetjen, Ph.D. Candidate, Molecular and Cellular Pathology
"Modulation of TNF Receptor Signaling by c-IAP1: Implications During Septic Shock"
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Adam Booth, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Keith Bishop, Ph.D.
"TGFb and Associates in Chronic Cardiac Allograft Rejection"
2:00-3:00 PM, MSRB III/MS II Courtyard
(In case of rain: 2955 Taubman Medical Library-GAPS Conference Room)
Graduate Student Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council (GSC)
The Graduate Student Awards for Excellence in (1) Research and (2) Teaching and Service will be presented.
Please contact PIBS at 734-647-7005 for further information.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Immunology Seminar Series
Christine Freeman, Ph.D., Research Fellow - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary & Critical Care), University of Michigan
Advisor: Jeffrey Curtis, M.D.
"Characterizing CD8+ T cells in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008:
1:00 PM, 2901 LRC (James V. Neel Lecture Hall)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Julie Rumble, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Colin Duckett, Ph.D.
"The Role of XIAP in Regulation of Apoptosis and Viral Replication in the Immune System"
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, 1230 Undergraduate Science Building (USB)
Neuroscience Program Seminar
Darren Opland, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
Mentor: Martin Myer, MD, PhD, Internal Medicine and Molecular & Integrative Physiology
“I Bet You Can't Eat Just One: Leptin and Food Reward”
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Immunology Seminar Series
Carlos Serezani, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Internal Medicine (Pulmonary & Critical Care), University of Michigan
Advisor: Marc Peters-Golden, M.D.
"Leukotriene Receptors and Macrophage Antimicrobial Functions: Being in the Right Membrane Domain at the Right Time"
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 6311 Medical Science I Building
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Heather Brianna Claxton, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Structure and Functional Analysis of RifR, the Type II Thioesterase from the Rifamycin Biosynthetic Pathway"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Immunology Seminar Series
Stephanie Coomes, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Bethany Moore, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "RAGE Ligation Affects T Cell Activation and Controls T Cell Differentiation"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Timothy Welliver, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Joel Swanson, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Mincle is an ITAM-coupled activating receptor that senses damaged cells"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008:
9:00 AM, 6311 Medical Science I
Thesis Defense
Lance W. Rider, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Bruce Palfey, Ph.D.
"Flavoenzymes Involved in Pyrimidine Oxidation and Reduction"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 6311 Medical Science I
Graduate Seminar
Justin Hassler, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Randal Kaufman, Ph.D.
"Regulation of Hepatic Lipogenesis by the Transcription Factor XBP1"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 6311 Medical Science I
Graduate Seminar
Ashley Reinke, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Jason Gestwicki, Ph.D.
"Misfolded proteins partition between two distinct quality control compartments"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med. Sci. I
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Ryan Evans, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"The Mammalian Stress Response: Characterization of a CRH Receptor 2 Splice Variant"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med. Sci. I
Graduate Seminar
Jennifer Gehret, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Janet Smith, Ph.D.
"Multienzyme docking in hybrid megasynthetases"
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008:
4:00-5:00 PM, 1230 USB (Undergraduate Science Building)
Neuroscience Program Seminar
Fumi Ebisu, Neuroscience Graduate Student
"Role of Cytokine Macrophage Migration and Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in Inner Ear Neuronal Development
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I Building
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Li Yi, Graduate Student Research Assistant, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
"Heme Regulatory Motifs Are Thiol/Disulfide Redox Sensors that Regulate the Properties of Human Heme Oxygenase-2"
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008:
1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Penghui Zhou, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Pan Zheng, M.D., Ph.D.
"Enhanced Anti-tumor Immunity by Breaking Immune Tolerance"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Rachel Morgan, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: David Fox, M.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Stimulation of TLR2 and TLR4 differentially skews the balance of T cells in a mouse model of arthritis"
2:00pm, 2955 Taubman Medical Library
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology dissertation series
Chong Chen, Ph.D candidate in Dr.Pan Zheng/Yang Liu lab
"The role of the Tsc-mTOR pathway on the regulation of the hematopoietic stem cells"
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008:
2:00-3:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Thesis Defense
Pamela T. Wong, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Ari Gafni
"Characterization of Amyloid-b interactions at the membrane interface: implications for pathogenesis"
4:00 - 5:00 PM, Rm 4234 Med Sci I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Sara Monroe, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School
"Identification and Characterization of an MLL Fusion Partner-Associated Complex MPAC"
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008:
2:00-3:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Thesis Defense
Junyu Xiao, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Zhaohui Xu
"Structural basis of Vps4 function and regulation in the multivesicular body pathway"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Esther Choi, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Cheong-Hee Chang, Ph.D.
"Thymocyte selected CD4 T cells and their role in allergic airway inflammation"
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009:
10:30-11:30 AM, Room 2903, Taubman Library Bldg.
Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Sudha Natarajan, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular & Cellular Pathology, University of Michigan
"The Role of Pulmonary Innate Immune Modulation in the Pathogenesis of Asthma"
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009:
4:00(sharp)-5:00 PM, Buhl 4917
Interdisciplinary Group Seminar (IGS)
Liming Liang, Ph.D. candidate
Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan
"Enhancing Genomewide Association Studies Using Gene Expression Data and Genotype Based Case Control Matching"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Immunology Seminar Series
Yu Qiao, Doctoral Pre-Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
"Unique properties of CD4 T cells selected by MHC class II expressing thymocytes"
3:45 PM, Room 5623, Med. Sci. II
Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses Seminar
Wanda Layman, M.S., HBCS Predoctoral Trainee, University of Michigan
"Olfactory Defects in CHD7 Deficient Mice Suggest a Mechanism for Hyposmia in Human Charge Syndrome"
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 1230 USB (Undergraduate Science Building)
Joshua Zimmerman, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
Mentor: Stephen Maren, Ph.D., Department of Psychology; Director, Neuroscience Program
"Differential roles for the central and basolateral nuclei of the amygdala in the acquisition and extinction of Pavlovian conditioned fear"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC - Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Seth Thacker, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Mariana Kaplan, M.D.
"The role of type 1 Interferons on premature vascular damage in SLE"
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 1230 Undergraduate Science Building
Neuroscience Program Seminar Series
Gustavo Patino, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
Mentor: Lori Isom, Ph.D., Pharmacology; Director, PIBS
"Neurons with a mob mentality: Mechanisms of voltage-gated sodium channel Beta1 subunit mutations in epilepsy"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2901 (James V. Neel Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Natasha Del Cid, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Malini Raghavan, Ph.D.
"Calreticulin’s Role in Antigen Presentation"
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 1230 Undergraduate Science Building
Neuroscience Program Seminar Series
Elise Demeter, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
Mentors: Cindy Lustig, Ph.D., and Martin Sarter, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
"Rats and humans paying attention: cross-species research on the neurobiology of challenges to attention"
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009:
4:00-5:00 PM, SPHII M1112
Interdisciplinary Group Seminar (IGS)
Yun Li, Ph.D. candidate, Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan
"Genetic Imputation: Applications to Genome-wide Studies and Sequence Data"
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009:
10:00-11:00 AM, Room 6311, Med. Sci. I
Department of Biological Chemistry Thesis Defense
Bin Zhao, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Kun-Liang Guan, Ph.D.
"Inactivation of YAP-TEAD by the Hippo Pathway Is Involved in Growth Control and Cancer"
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009:
4:00-5:00 PM, Room 1230 Undergraduate Science Building
Neuroscience Program Seminar Series
Tiffany Love, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
Mentor: Jon-Kar Zubieta, MD, PhD, MBNI, Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology
"The neurochemical correlates of risky personality"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009:
12:15 - 1:15 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Marta Gonzalez-Hernandez, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: David Markovitz, M.D.
"Human Endogenous Retrovirus K Activation in Response to HIV Infection"
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009:
2:30-3:30 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Department of Biological Chemistry Thesis Defense
Rebecca L. Fagan, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan
Mentor: Bruce Palfey, Ph.D.
"The Differences are in the Details: The Mechanism of Flavin Reduction in Class 1A and Class 2 Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenases"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2901 LRC (James V. Neel Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Jennifer Oliver, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Philip King, Ph.D.
"The Role of RasGAPs in T Cell Development and Function"
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009:
4:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Paul Marinec, doctoral candidate in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Mentor: Jason Gestwicki, Ph.D.
"Enhancing the Lifetimes of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors and Beyond"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Leah Hubbard, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Beth Moore, Ph.D.
"A Role for IRAK-M in PGE2-induced Immunosuppression Post-Bone Marrow Transplant"
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009:
4:00 - 5:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I
The Department of Pathology Research Seminar Series
Srikanth Patury, Ph.D., Candidate in Molecular & Cellular Pathology
Mentor: Jason Gestwicki, Ph.D.
"A Small Molecule Directed Approach to Control Protein Localization and Function in Yeast"
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009:
4:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Liz Townsend, Doctoral Candidate, Molecular and Cellular Pathology, University of Michigan Mentor: Yali Dou, Ph.D.
"Development of an Inhibitor to MLL-Dependent Histone H3K4 Methylation"
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science I
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Valentin Cracan, Graduate Student Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Department of Biological Chemistry
"IcmF Is a Fusion Between the Radical B12 Enzyme, Isobutyryl-CoA Mutase and Its G-protein Chaperone"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Immunology Seminar Series
Hemanth Ramaprakash, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Cory Hogaboam, Ph.D.
“Lung Protective Effects of TLR9 Activation in the Context of Allergy and Cancer”
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009:
1:00 PM, 1130 BSRB, Seminar Rooms A-C
Graduate Program in Immunology
Kevin Vannella, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Bethany Moore, Ph.D.
"Herpes Virus Infection Augments Subsequent Fibrotic Challenge in the Lung Via the Recruitment of Fibrocyes and the Induction of Pro-fibrotic Factors"
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Medical Science Building I
The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series
Elizabeth Anne Pierce, Graduate Student Research Assistant
University of Michigan, Department of Biological Chemistry
"Oxalate Metabolism and Acetyl-CoA Synthesis by Moorella Thermoacetica"
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009:
1:00 PM, 4234 Medical Science I
University of Michigan Medical School Ph.D. Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Karolyn Oetjen, Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Co-Dissertation Chairs: Colin Duckett, Ph.D. and Nicholas Lukacs, Ph.D.
"Contributions to Inflammation and Sepsis by Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins"
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009:
1:00 PM, Forum Hall - Palmer Commons
University of Michigan Medical School Ph.D. Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Grant Rowe, Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Dissertation Chair: Stephen J. Weiss, Ph.D.
"Differential Regulation of Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Cell Function"
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2009:
10:00 AM, 2901 Taubman Medical Library
University of Michigan Medical School Ph.D. Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Aasia O. Rehman, Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Co-Dissertation Chairs: Cun-Yu Wang, Ph.D., Peter C. Lucas, Ph.D.
"Analysis of SDF-1(alpha)a Mediated Activation of the NF-(kappa)kB Signaling Pathway in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma"
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009:
2:00 PM, 2901 LRC (James V. Neel Lecture Hall)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Philip Lapinski, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Philip King, Ph.D.
"The Role of p120 RasGAP in T Cells and Lymphatics"
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009:
9:00 AM, 2903 Taubman Medical Library
University of Michigan Medical School Ph.D. Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
William D. Brandt, Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Dissertation Chair: James Douglas Engel, Ph.D.
"The Role of Gata2 in Hematopoietic and Vascular Development"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Benjamin Murdock, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentors: Eric S. White, M.D. and Gary Huffnagle, Ph.D.
"The Role of IL-17 in Chronic Pulmonary Hypersensitivity to Aspergillus fumigatus"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
L. Robert Peters, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Malini Raghavan, Ph.D.
"Molecular Signatures of Dying Cells"
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009:
10:00 - 11:00 AM, Wheeler Lecture Room, 5623 Med Sci II
Department of Microbiology and Immunology Thesis Defense
Neal D. Hammer
"Characterization of the Curli Nucleator Protein CsgB"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2009:
12:00-1:00 PM, 2903 LRC Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Sumanta Mukherjee, Ph.D., Research Fellow, University of Michigan
Mentor: Nicholas Lukacs, Ph.D.
"Notch Ligand-Dll4 Regulated T cell Activation and IL17 Production"
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009:
2:30 PM, 2903 Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Adam Hartigan, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: Cory Hogaboam, Ph.D.
"The Role of CC Chemokine Receptor 7 during Pulmonary Invasive Aspergillosis"
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009:
1:00 PM, 2901 LRC, Taubman Medical Library
Ph.D. Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Christoph C. Carter, Thesis Defense
Mentor: Kathleen Collins
“Infection of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells by HIV-1”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009:
2:00 - 3:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I
Defense of Ph.D. Thesis
Graham Brady, Doctoral Candidate, Molecular and Cellular Pathology / Medical Scientist Training Program
Mentor: Colin Duckett, Ph.D.
"Regulation of Copper Homeostasis by the X-linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis Protein"
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009:
2:00 - 3:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Department of Biological Chemistry Thesis Defense
Edgar L. Lee, Doctoral Candidate
Mentor: Ari Gafni, Ph.D.
"Pancreatic Islet Amyloid Polypeptide Membrane Binding and Permeabilization"
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC Learning Resource Center (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall)
Immunology Seminar Series
Cailin Wilke, Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Weiping Zou, M.D., Ph.D.
"A Role for IL-10 in Th17 Development"
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009:
9:00 AM, 2710 Medical Science II (FSSC)
Graduate Program in Immunology
Adam Booth, Graduate Student Thesis Defense
Mentor: D. Keith Bishop, Ph.D.
"Interleukin 6 and TGF? Promote Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Chronic Cardiac Allograft Rejection"
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009:
4:00 - 5:00 PM, 1230 USB (Undergraduate Science Building)
Neuroscience Program Seminar Series
Ashley Talsma, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
“Effects of Paradoxical Sleep Deprivation on the Sexual Behavior of Rats”
and
Blair Sutton, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
“Estradiol Induced Changes in Female Activity and Sleep Architecture: The Role of a Somnogenic Prostaglandin as a Mediator”
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Biological Chemistry Graduate Student Seminar Series
Ashley Reinke, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School
"Development of Chemical Probes for the Selective Recognition of Amyloid-beta Conformations: Toward Next Generation Diagnostics for Alzheimer's Disease"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 4234 Med Sci I (Pathology Seminar Room)
Immunology Seminar Series
Mariam Gonzalez-Hernandez, Pre-Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Christiane Wobus, Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Simian Immunodeficiency Virus-induced Mucosal Interleukin-17 Deficiency Promotes Salmonella Dissemination from the Gut"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall/Taubman Medical Library)
Immunology Program Seminar Series
Heather Grifka, Pre-Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Benjamin Segal, M.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Interleukin 10 Acts on Regulatory T Cells to Maintain Expression of the Transcription Factor Foxp3 and Suppressive Function in Mice with Colitis"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311 Medical Science I
Biological Chemistry Graduate Student Seminar Series
Dave Pai, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School
"Spatial Coordination of Nuclear Gene Transcription"
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009:
4:00 - 5:00pm, 1230 Undergraduate Science Building
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Sonya K. Jakawich, Neuroscience Graduate Student, University of Michigan
“‘State-Dependent’ Homeostatic Plasticity in Hippocampal Neuron Networks”
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall/Taubman Medical Library)
Immunology Program Seminar Series
Matthew Klinker, Pre-Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentors: Steven K. Lundy, Ph.D. and David Fox, M.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Basophils Function as Antigen-presenting Cells for an Allergen-Induced T helper type 2 Response"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Biological Chemistry Graduate Student Seminar Series
Host: Dr. Stephen Ragsdale
Nirupama Gupta, Doctoral Candidate in Biological Chemistry
"Thiol-based Redox Modulation of Transcriptional Regulators: CprK and Rev-Erb Beta"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall/Taubman Medical Library)
Immunology Program Seminar Series
Michael Mashiba, Pre-Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Kathleen Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "HIV-1 Evades Virus-specific IgG2 and IgA Responses by Targeting Systemic and Intestinal B cells via Long-range Intercellular Conduits"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009:
2:00 - 3:00 PM, Room 6311, Med Sci I
Department of Biological Chemistry Thesis Defense
Jared D. Chrispell, Doctoral Candidate
Mentor: Debra Thompson, Ph.D.
"Characterization of RPE65 and RDH12, Two Enzymes Associated with Retinal Dystrophy and Retinoid Processing"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009:
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2903 LRC (Frederick Neidhardt Lecture Hall/Taubman Medical Library)
Immunology Program Seminar Series
Ashley Sandy, Pre-Doctoral Candidate in Immunology, University of Michigan
Mentor: Ivan Maillard, M.D., Ph.D.
Journal Club discussion of "Eos Mediates Foxp3-Dependent Gene Silencing in CD4+ Regulatory T Cells"
