September 9, 2025 – 12:45pm – Slice of RNA @ JSCBB Room 231:
- Prof. Jay Hesselberth, Ph.D. (CU Anschutz), "Harnessing cryptic splicing for development of antisense oligonucleotide therapies."
- Prof. Neel Mukherjee, Ph.D. (CU Anschutz), "Targeting selective translation control driving hypoxia in metastatic breast cancer cells."
- Rhiannon Sears, Ph.D. (Dao lab, CU Anschutz), "Visualizing Co-Translational Folding at Single mRNA Resolution Live."
- Please RSVP by Sept 5th for pizza numbers and carpool from CU Anschutz. Link is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc98jQoDzcoJmv69_Wjk7hiSpKqF7PVvM63_wBGEuBS1dfQeQ/viewform
September 11, 2025 -- 9:00am-5:00pm – Mycoplasma Testing Service @ Porter B254:
- https://www.colorado.edu/center/stemtech/events
- Mycoplasma Test (MycoAlert) for more than 3 samples: $26 per sample
- Mycoplasma Test (MycoAlert) for 1-3 samples: $32 per sample
- Results will be emailed within 24 hours
- For more information contact:
September 15, 2025 – 8:30am-3:30pm – Down Syndrome Research Symposium @ Donald M. Elliman Conference Center, CU Anschutz Medical Campus:
- Join us for a showcase of innovative Down Syndrome research from across the Front Range!
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nicole Baumer, Director, Sie Center
- Additional Speaker: Dr. Huntington Potter, CUACC
- This year's event will include a poster session, and it is a great opportunity for all trainees to share their research. If you are interested in presenting a poster, please indicate that on your registration.
- Register today: https://bit.ly/DS-Symposium
- Please contact the Crnic Institute team with any questions at crnicinstitute@cuanschutz.edu
September 18, 2025 – 4:00pm – MCDB Seminar @ Gold A2B70:
- Edward Grow, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, "The role of Z-DNA in transcription.” (Host: Edward Chuong)
September 26, 2025 – 12:45pm – Biophysics Supergroup @ JSCBB A115 Butcher Auditorium:
- Hough Lab (Mando Ramirez) & Ferguson Lab introduction
- Preceded by Pizza and Refreshments
- Introducers – Jonah Hill & Angie Liu
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
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
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:
- September 22-26, 2025: Assess and Maintain Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Quality Workshop.
- 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
