Speaker: Scott S Walker, PhD, Sr. Principal Scientist Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ, USA About the speaker: Scott earned a B.S. in Microbiology from The 91±¬ÁÏ and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Connecticut Health Center. His graduate work focused on understanding the basic architecture of a eukaryotic nuclear […]
Ever wonder how a tiny fish can regenerate its damaged eyes? Join Dr. Romain Madelaine and his team at MDI Biological Laboratory for an exciting look into how zebrafish are […]
Speaker:Â Vivek Kumar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The Jackson Laboratory About the speaker:Â Dr. Kumar carried out undergraduate research at The University of Chicago with Dr. Bob Haselkorn. He received his […]
Speaker: Shaojun (Jim) Du, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland, School of Medicine. About the speaker: Dr. Du holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and biochemistry […]
Speaker:Â Bruce Goode, PhD. Chair and Professor of Biology, Brandeis University Biography: Bruce Goode serves as Chair and Professor of the Biology Department at Brandeis University. After growing up in […]
Emily Spaulding, Ph.D., The George Wojtech Endowed Chair in Neurobiology at MDIBL and a "pipeline junior faculty" in the COBRE grant team will present on June 23. What drives neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Dr. Spaulding will discuss how her lab leverages the advantages of a transparent roundworm to better understand the contribution […]
Curious about fluorescence microscopy or how imaging can support your research? Join us for our Lunch & Learn where we’ll introduce the Microscopy and Image Analysis Core (MIAC). You’ll get an overview of the equipment we offer - like confocal and stereo microscopes - and learn how tools like Imaris software can help you analyze […]
The third 91±¬ÁÏ COBRE Retreat will take place October 23-25, 2025, at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. This invite-only event gathers senior personnel, project and core leaders, mentors, and advisory committee members for research updates, group discussions, and individualized feedback from the External Advisory Committee. Travel, meals, and accommodations will be provided. […]
Seminar Topic: The diaphragm is an essential mammalian skeletal muscle, as it is vital for respiration and serves as a barrier between the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Defects in diaphragm development are the cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) a common birth defect (1 in 3000 births) that results in severe morbidity and 50% mortality. […]
The School of Biology and Ecology presents: Exploring tissue-specific mechanisms and requirements for nucleolar organization using C. elegans Speaker:Â Dr. Emily Spaulding Assistant Professor and The George Wojtech Endowed Chair in Neurobiology at MDI Biological Lab Friday, April 3, 3pm Norman Smith 107 Refreshments served! Disruptions in the organization of neurons contributes to neurodegeneration, including […]
