Emory University Biology Department

Congratulations to Daniel Weissman! He specializes in building mathematical models to better understand the rapid evolution of pathogens and has been named a Sloan Research Fellow. The prestigious fellowship honors the most promising researchers working today. Dr. Weissman is an Associated Faculty member in Biology, with his appointment in Emory Department of Physics. https://news.emory.edu//er_sloan_fellowship_we/campus.html

The next Spring 2021 Virtual Biology Seminar is this week: Thursday, March 11 11:00 a.m. EST Arif Hamid, Hannah Gray Fellow, Howard Hughes Medical Institute... www.arifhamid.com Title: Striatal dopamine waves as a mechanism for spatiotemporal credit assignment Host: Dieter Jaeger NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester (except for faculty candidate talks). There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

Dr. Steve L'Hernault teaches his freshmen seminar, Fall 2020

The next Spring 2021 Virtual Biology Seminar is this week: Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 10:50 a.m.) Thursday, January 28 11:00 a.m. EST Nupur Katyare, Postdoctoral Fellow, Jaeger lab... Emory Biology Title: Theta frequency resonance and synaptic modulation scale neuronal activity patterns in the medial entorhinal cortex: Neurophysiology data from Entorhinal cortex and Mediodorsal thalamus Karena Nguyen, Postdoctoral Fellow, Civitello lab Emory Biology Title: Interventions can shift the thermal optimum for disease: Evidence from human schistosomiasis NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester (except for faculty candidate talks). There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

From Emory's president, Gregory Fenves: "This was not the semester you signed on for when you committed yourselves to an Emory degree". CONGRATULATIONS to students and faculty who have completed classes from home or campus this semester! You did it!

The next Fall 2020 Virtual Biology Seminar is this week: Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 10:50 a.m.) Thursday, November 19 11:00 a.m. EST Tracy Johnson, Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, UCLA... Title: The Secret Life of Introns Hosts: Emory Biology postdoctoral fellows NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester. There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

The Biology Department is seeking outstanding experimental, theoretical and/or computational biologists for two positions at any rank. Read more on our website: http://www.biology.emory.edu/job-opportunities

The next Fall 2020 Virtual Biology Seminar Series is this week: Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 10:50 a.m.) Thursday, October 22 11:00 a.m. EST Yael Niv, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University... Title: The interaction Between Mood and Reward Host: Emory Biology graduate students NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester. There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

The next Fall 2020 Virtual Biology Seminar Series is this week: Thursday at 11:15 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 11:00 a.m.) Thursday, October 15 11:15 a.m. EST (*This is starting 15 minutes later than usual). Rebecca Helm, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Asheville... Title: The evolution and development of life cycles in the ocean Host: Leila Rieder NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester. There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

Are you interested in cancer biology? Cancer research? Oncology? We have a great way for you to learn all about it, and earn a Master’s Degree in Cancer Biology and Translational Oncology. Emory offers a 4+1 program in Cancer Biology and Translational Oncology (CBTO).... Learn more by viewing the attached brochure and by visiting our website at http://biomed.emory.edu/PROGRAM_SITES/CB/4+1CBTO/index.html We’re happy to answer your questions about the program. [email protected] Gregg Orloff CBTO 4+1 Program Advisor

NIAID director Anthony Fauci will join Emory physicians Carlos del Rio and Colleen Kraft in a discussion of the latest COVID-19 news and research on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. via Facebook Live. Emory faculty member Sanjay Gupta will moderate. Learn more. https://www.trumba.com/calendars/emory-social-events

There is no Biology seminar this week (Thursday, Sept. 24).

One of our creative faculty members, Dr. Kate O’Toole, has written and illustrated a fun activity book for young children. This is an amazing resource for parents, teachers, and anyone with an interest in helping young children learn about COVID-19. Physical copies and downloads to print at home available at: https://www.kilnit.art/shop-1 Proceeds will be donated to AdoptAClassroom.org COVID 19 Disaster Relief Fund for teachers and students. Spread the word!

The next Fall 2020 Virtual Biology Seminar Series is this week on our new day and time: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 10:50 a.m.) Thursday, September 3 Jennie Lavine, Postdoc in Rustom Antia's lab, Emory Biology Title: Immunological characteristics will govern the changing severity of emerging coronaviruses as they transition to endemicity... NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester. There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

The Fall 2020 Virtual Biology Seminar Series begins this week on our new day and time: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. (*Please arrive on Zoom at 10:50 a.m.) Thursday, August 27 11 a.m. EST Casey Schmidt, Postdoc in Rieder lab, Emory Biology... Title: Lessons from Drosophila: using the trics of a classic model organism Kai Lu, Postdoc in Liu lab, Emory Biology Title: Learning new infant sounds to guide maternal care NOTES: The same Zoom link will be used for Biology seminars each week this semester. There will be a waiting room for access. Arrive at 10:50 a.m. to help the doorperson who will admit people from the waiting room. You may ask questions with the chat or hand icon. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the Zoom link/ information if you are outside the department. An email was sent to those in Biology.

Read our latest newsletter for the Biology Department. http://college.emory.edu/al/documents/august2020biology.pdf