October 14, 2025: 1:00pm – Slice of RNA @ CU Anschutz Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building, M24-110:
- Gabriel Galindo (Tim Stasevich lab, CSU), "Towards Gold Standard Measurements of mRNA Translation in Living Cells."
- Luisa Vasconcelos (Roy Parker lab, CU Boulder), "Zinc as a modulator of stress granules."
- Prof. Roy Parker (CU Boulder), TBD
- Pizza available at 12.30PM before talks!
- Carpool from CU Boulder to CU Anschutz
- Please RSVP for pizza & carpool by Oct. 9th: https://forms.gle/UoWCDy8UmxCSWNdH7
October 16, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Carol J. Thiele, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute, "Neuroblastoma: How oncogenic events dysregulate developmental pathways to promote tumorigenesis.” (Host: Malia Fredrickson)
October 16-17, 2025 – Colorado Advantage Program:
- Title: Colorado Advantage Student Mentor Sign-Up
- Who: Office of Graduate Access and Retention (GAR)
- What: PhD Preview Program invites prospective students from across the country to learn more about CU Boulder’s STEM doctoral programs. We are seeking current graduate students to serve as mentors, sharing advice about the application process, graduate school experience, and life in Boulder.
- You do not need to commit to the full two days—flexible time slots are available.
- Mentors will receive recognition and a token of appreciation for their time.
- How to Participate: Sign up by August 29, 2025 using this form: Mentor Sign-Up Form
- Questions? Contact Dr. Sanchez Rolle at dreew.rolle@colorado.edu.
October 17, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Sousa Lab & Hind Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Fred Longshore-Neate & Lindsey Whitmore
October 21, 2025 – 1:30pm – CO RNA Club Annual Undergrad Day via Zoom:
- Are you an undergraduate/post-baccalaureate who's interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences? If so, you're invited to attend CO RNA Club's Undergrad Day event, where prospective graduate students can speak to faculty and current graduate students from universities across the state about available research opportunities, the admissions process, and other aspects of graduate school.
- Please RSVP no later than October 17th at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQxvPah99skdyRvjfrv2Ac5zl06j9Sy2hkiUeIDqCogfR4iQ/viewform?usp=header
October 23, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Artem Babaian, Ph.D., University of Toronto, "Do Virologists Dream of Electric Viruses?” (Host: Edward Chuong)
October 28, 2025 – 6:00pm – BioFrontiers Presents @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
October 29, 2025 – 9:30am – Mika Nevo Thesis Defense @ Porter B121:
October 30, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Braden Lobingier, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University, “Using Chemical Biology To Open a Window Into the Cellular Life of Opioid Receptors.”(Host: Kelsie Eichel)
November 7, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Cech Lab & Randolph Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Patrick Holland & Hannah Padgette
November 18, 2025 – 6:00pm – BioFrontiers Presents @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
December 5, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Wuttke Lab & Betterton Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Maria Rogan & Andy Gordillo
Upcoming Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center Events:
- October 20-24, 2025: Long-week hiPSC-derived Neural Culturing Workshop.
- November 17-21, 2025: Long Two-week hiPSC-CRISPR-Cas-9 Genome Editing (knock in/out) Workshop.
- December 15-19: Long -week hiPSC-CRISPR-Cas-9 Genome Editing Workshop.
- Prerequisite: Strong interest in working with Stem Cells
- Details, Agenda, and Registration: Mayela Gayosso, Ph.D., iPSC Core Director: Luga3285@colorado.edu
- Space is limited to 10 participants
- Participants are responsible for travel and accommodation
January 16, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Alex Whiteley Lab & Kasinath Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Chris Rauchet & Angie Liu
February 6, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Parker Lab & Walczak Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Melissa Duncan & Oscar Cordova
February 27, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Falke Lab & Bay Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Siobhan Kells & Jonah Kern
March 27, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Taatjes Lab & Figueroa Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Lauren Ohler & Andrew Berger
April 17, 2026 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Batey Lab & Fox Lab
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Noah Lohar & Laurel Robbins
