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  • MIT Microbiome Club: Vayu Maini Rekdal, Harvard
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    MIT Microbiome Club: Vayu Maini Rekdal, Harvard
    "Discovery of enzymes and organisms that metabolize drugs, neurotransmitters, and dietary components in the human gut microbiota"
    Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020, 1:00PM
    Building 56, Room 614
    01/21/2020 01:00 PM America/New_York MIT Microbiome Club: Vayu Maini Rekdal, Harvard "Discovery of enzymes and organisms that metabolize drugs, neurotransmitters, and dietary components in the human gut microbiota" 83
  • Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “How to Craft a CV and Resume”
    • Career Workshops
    Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “How to Craft a CV and Resume”
    Robert Dolan, Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Scholars, MIT Career Advising & Professional Development
    Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
    Building 68, Room 181
    01/21/2020 02:00 PM 01/21/2020 03:00 PM America/New_York Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “How to Craft a CV and Resume” Robert Dolan, Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Scholars, MIT Career Advising & Professional Development 82
  • Inclusive Classrooms: How to Leverage Identity to Improve your Teaching Practice
    • Career Workshops
    Inclusive Classrooms: How to Leverage Identity to Improve your Teaching Practice
    Session #2 of 2. Register in advance.
    Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
    Building 68, Room 121
    01/22/2020 01:00 PM 01/22/2020 04:00 PM America/New_York Inclusive Classrooms: How to Leverage Identity to Improve your Teaching Practice Session #2 of 2. Register in advance. 82
  • A Sampling of Careers in Science: “How to Start and Run a Small Biotech Company”
    • Career Workshops
    A Sampling of Careers in Science: “How to Start and Run a Small Biotech Company”
    Speakers: Isaac Stoner, Eric Kelsic, and James Italia.
    Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
    Building 68, Room 181
    01/22/2020 01:00 PM 01/22/2020 02:00 PM America/New_York A Sampling of Careers in Science: “How to Start and Run a Small Biotech Company” Speakers: Isaac Stoner, Eric Kelsic, and James Italia. 82
  • Thesis Defense – Marvin Nayan
    • Thesis Defenses
    Thesis Defense – Marvin Nayan
    Sur Lab I “Local regulation of experience-dependent synaptic plasticity by the non-coding exonic circular RNA circHomer1”
    Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020, 1:00PM
    46-3310
    01/22/2020 01:00 PM America/New_York Thesis Defense – Marvin Nayan Sur Lab I “Local regulation of experience-dependent synaptic plasticity by the non-coding exonic circular RNA circHomer1” 67
  • Thesis Defense – Sarah Bricault
    • Thesis Defenses
    Thesis Defense – Sarah Bricault
    Jasanoff Lab I "Investigating brain-wide neural mechanisms using fMRI and novel tools”
    Friday, Jan 24, 2020, 11:00AM
    Building 2, Room 131
    01/24/2020 11:00 AM America/New_York Thesis Defense – Sarah Bricault Jasanoff Lab I "Investigating brain-wide neural mechanisms using fMRI and novel tools” 79
  • Daniel Jarosz, Stanford
    • Colloquium Series
    Daniel Jarosz, Stanford
    Title: "Remembering the past: A new form of protein-based inheritance," Hosted by Chipperfield Committee
    Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 4:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    01/28/2020 04:00 PM America/New_York Daniel Jarosz, Stanford Title: "Remembering the past: A new form of protein-based inheritance," Hosted by Chipperfield Committee 82
  • A Sampling of Careers in Science: “Careers in Big Pharma Companies”
    • Career Workshops
    A Sampling of Careers in Science: “Careers in Big Pharma Companies”
    Speakers: Christopher Tehlirian, Jeremy Jenkins, Dina Sah, and Nenad Grmusa.
    Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 68, Room 181
    01/28/2020 04:00 PM 01/28/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York A Sampling of Careers in Science: “Careers in Big Pharma Companies” Speakers: Christopher Tehlirian, Jeremy Jenkins, Dina Sah, and Nenad Grmusa. 82
  • Microbes in Health and Disease: “Modulation of Gut Inflammation by Glycolipids from the Microbiome”
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Microbes in Health and Disease: “Modulation of Gut Inflammation by Glycolipids from the Microbiome”
    Dennis Kasper, William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine and Professor of Immunology, Harvard Medical School
    Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
    Whitehead Institute, McGovern Auditorium
    01/29/2020 03:00 PM 01/29/2020 04:00 PM America/New_York Microbes in Health and Disease: “Modulation of Gut Inflammation by Glycolipids from the Microbiome” Dennis Kasper, William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine and Professor of Immunology, Harvard Medical School 102
  • Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “Finding and Managing a Faculty Position”
    • Career Workshops
    Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “Finding and Managing a Faculty Position”
    Speakers: Naama Kanarek, Miyeko Mana, Dan Jarosz, and Anders Hansen. See link for details.
    Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
    Building 68, Room 181
    01/29/2020 04:00 PM 01/29/2020 05:30 PM America/New_York Taking the Next Step in Academic Science: “Finding and Managing a Faculty Position” Speakers: Naama Kanarek, Miyeko Mana, Dan Jarosz, and Anders Hansen. See link for details. 82
  • MIT Microbiome Club: Mao Taketani, Deepbiome
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    MIT Microbiome Club: Mao Taketani, Deepbiome
    Industry talk sponsored by the MIT Microbiome Club
    Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020, 12:00PM
    Building 32, Room 144
    02/04/2020 12:00 PM America/New_York MIT Microbiome Club: Mao Taketani, Deepbiome Industry talk sponsored by the MIT Microbiome Club 82
  • Joseph Takahashi, UT Southwestern
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Joseph Takahashi, UT Southwestern
    Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA
    Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
    Building 46, Room 3002
    02/07/2020 04:00 PM 02/07/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Joseph Takahashi, UT Southwestern Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA 83
  • Lucas Pelkmans, University of Zurich
    • Colloquium Series
    Lucas Pelkmans, University of Zurich
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Phil Sharp.
    Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    02/11/2020 04:00 PM 02/11/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Lucas Pelkmans, University of Zurich "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Phil Sharp. 82
  • Margaret E. Johnson, John Hopkins University
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Margaret E. Johnson, John Hopkins University
    MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm.
    Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:45PM
    400 Technology Square, Ragon Institute (1st Floor)
    02/12/2020 04:00 PM 02/12/2020 05:45 PM America/New_York Margaret E. Johnson, John Hopkins University MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm. 112
  • Akiko Iwasaki, Yale University
    • Colloquium Series
    Akiko Iwasaki, Yale University
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Stefani Spranger.
    Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    02/25/2020 04:00 PM 02/25/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Akiko Iwasaki, Yale University "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Stefani Spranger. 82
  • Gene Expression And RNA Series
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Gene Expression And RNA Series
    A Boston-based monthly seminar series. Speakers: Dr. Anders Hansen (MIT), Dr. Constantine Mylonas (MIT, Boyer Lab), 3rd speaker TBA
    Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 6:00PM
    Harvard Medical School, Cannon Room
    02/27/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Gene Expression And RNA Series A Boston-based monthly seminar series. Speakers: Dr. Anders Hansen (MIT), Dr. Constantine Mylonas (MIT, Boyer Lab), 3rd speaker TBA Harvard Medical School, Cannon Room
  • MIT Microbiome Club: Industry talk with AOBiome
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    MIT Microbiome Club: Industry talk with AOBiome
    Industry talk sponsored by the MIT Microbiome Club
    Monday, Mar 2, 2020, 12:00PM
    Location TBD
    03/02/2020 12:00 PM America/New_York MIT Microbiome Club: Industry talk with AOBiome Industry talk sponsored by the MIT Microbiome Club Location TBD
  • Pardis Sabeti, Harvard University
    • Colloquium Series
    Pardis Sabeti, Harvard University
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Laurie Boyer.
    Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    03/03/2020 04:00 PM 03/03/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Pardis Sabeti, Harvard University "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Laurie Boyer. 82
  • Piali Sengupta, Brandeis University
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Piali Sengupta, Brandeis University
    Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA
    Friday, Mar 6, 2020, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
    Building 46, Room 3002
    03/06/2020 04:00 PM 03/06/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Piali Sengupta, Brandeis University Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA 83
  • Philip Benfey, Duke University
    • Colloquium Series
    Philip Benfey, Duke University
    Talk Title: "Underground Networks, " Hosted by Mary Gehring.
    Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    03/10/2020 04:00 PM 03/10/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Philip Benfey, Duke University Talk Title: "Underground Networks, " Hosted by Mary Gehring. 82
  • Samara Reck-Peterson, UCSD
    • Colloquium Series
    Samara Reck-Peterson, UCSD
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Joey Davis.
    Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    03/17/2020 04:00 PM 03/17/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Samara Reck-Peterson, UCSD "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Joey Davis. 82
  • Gene Expression And RNA Series
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Gene Expression And RNA Series
    A Boston-based monthly seminar series.
    Thursday, Mar 19, 2020, 6:00PM
    MIT, room TBA
    03/19/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Gene Expression And RNA Series A Boston-based monthly seminar series. MIT, room TBA
  • Rasi Subramaniam, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Rasi Subramaniam, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm.
    Wednesday, Mar 25, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:45PM
    400 Technology Square, Ragon Institute (1st Floor)
    03/25/2020 04:00 PM 03/25/2020 05:45 PM America/New_York Rasi Subramaniam, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm. 112
  • 5th Annual Microbiome Symposium
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    5th Annual Microbiome Symposium
    The symposium features 4 flash talks from young investigators, poster sessions, and a networking social.
    Monday, Mar 30, 2020, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
    Broad Institute
    03/30/2020 10:00 AM 03/30/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York 5th Annual Microbiome Symposium The symposium features 4 flash talks from young investigators, poster sessions, and a networking social. 78
  • Erin Schuman, Max Planck
    • Colloquium Series
    Erin Schuman, Max Planck
    "Protein Synthesis in Neurons." Hosted by Elly Nedivi.
    Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    03/31/2020 04:00 PM 03/31/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Erin Schuman, Max Planck "Protein Synthesis in Neurons." Hosted by Elly Nedivi. 82
  • Mikhail Shapiro, California Institute of Technology
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Mikhail Shapiro, California Institute of Technology
    MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm.
    Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:45PM
    400 Technology Square, Ragon Institute (1st Floor)
    04/01/2020 04:00 PM 04/01/2020 05:45 PM America/New_York Mikhail Shapiro, California Institute of Technology MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm. 112
  • Corey Harwell, Harvard Medical School
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Corey Harwell, Harvard Medical School
    Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA
    Friday, Apr 3, 2020, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
    Building 46, Room 3002
    04/03/2020 04:00 PM 04/03/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Corey Harwell, Harvard Medical School Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA 83
  • Stefano DiTalia, Duke University School of Medicine
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Stefano DiTalia, Duke University School of Medicine
    MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm.
    Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:45PM
    400 Technology Square, Ragon Institute (1st Floor)
    04/15/2020 04:00 PM 04/15/2020 05:45 PM America/New_York Stefano DiTalia, Duke University School of Medicine MIT Biophysics Seminar Series. Coffee/Tea: 4-4:15pm. Talk: 4:15-5:15pm. Refreshments: 5:15-5:45pm. 112
  • Gene Expression And RNA Series
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Gene Expression And RNA Series
    A Boston-based monthly seminar series.
    Thursday, Apr 16, 2020, 6:00PM
    Boston University, room TBA
    04/16/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Gene Expression And RNA Series A Boston-based monthly seminar series. Boston University, room TBA
  • Freshmen Biology Open House
    • Undergraduate Events
    Freshmen Biology Open House
    Freshman Biology Open House for Campus Preview Weekend with Professor Hazel Sive and BUSA
    Thursday, Apr 16, 2020, 6:30PM - Thursday, Apr 16, 2020 7:30PM
    68-180/181
    04/16/2020 06:30 PM 04/16/2020 07:30 PM America/New_York Freshmen Biology Open House Freshman Biology Open House for Campus Preview Weekend with Professor Hazel Sive and BUSA 71
  • UROP Panel
    • Undergraduate Events
    UROP Panel
    UROP Panel with BUSA for Campus Preview Weekend
    Friday, Apr 17, 2020, 4:00PM - Friday, Apr 17, 2020 5:00PM
    68-180
    04/17/2020 04:00 PM 04/17/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York UROP Panel UROP Panel with BUSA for Campus Preview Weekend 67
  • Abby Dernburg, UC Berkeley
    • Colloquium Series
    Abby Dernburg, UC Berkeley
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Iain Cheeseman.
    Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    04/21/2020 04:00 PM 04/21/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Abby Dernburg, UC Berkeley "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Iain Cheeseman. 82
  • Joan Steitz, Yale University
    • Colloquium Series
    Joan Steitz, Yale University
    "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Rick Young (Rich lecture).
    Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    04/28/2020 04:00 PM 04/28/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Joan Steitz, Yale University "Talk title TBD." Hosted by Rick Young (Rich lecture). 82
  • Xavier Darzacq, UC Berkeley
    • Colloquium Series
    Xavier Darzacq, UC Berkeley
    "Probing molecular mechanism following single molecules in live cells." Postdoc Lecture #2.
    Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
    Building 32, Room 123
    05/05/2020 04:00 PM 05/05/2020 05:00 PM America/New_York Xavier Darzacq, UC Berkeley "Probing molecular mechanism following single molecules in live cells." Postdoc Lecture #2. 82
  • Sheena Josselyn, University of Toronto
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Sheena Josselyn, University of Toronto
    Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA
    Friday, May 8, 2020, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
    Building 46, Room 3002
    05/08/2020 04:00 PM 05/08/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Sheena Josselyn, University of Toronto Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar. Title TBA 83
  • Gene Expression And RNA Series
    • Other Scientific Presentations
    Gene Expression And RNA Series
    A Boston-based monthly seminar series.
    Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:00PM
    Harvard Medical School, room TBA
    05/28/2020 06:00 PM America/New_York Gene Expression And RNA Series A Boston-based monthly seminar series. Harvard Medical School, room TBA