Seminars

Prof. Hailing Jin, PhD Abstract Dr. Jin’s research focuses on RNA regulation, extracellular vesicles, and antimicrobial peptides in plant–microbe interactions, with applications in eco-friendly disease control for sustainable crop protection. Dr. Jin’s laboratory discovered that diverse classes of RNA, including small RNAs, mRNAs, and other noncoding RNAs, can traffic bidirectionally...

Prof.Sehoon Park Abstract In the first part of this seminar, we present our recent developments in transition metal (Rh, Co)- catalyzed (asymmetric) double hydroboration of quinolines and pyridines.1-4 Particular emphasis is placed on highly challenging, unprecedented ligand-controlled regiodivergent double hydroboration of pyridines. As a catalytic platform, this methodology enables the...

Brisa Peña-Castellanos, PhD Abstract The heart is a highly organized, electrically synchronized, and mechanically active organ, yet many biomaterials used for cardiac tissue engineering are electrically insulating. This mismatch presents a fundamental challenge: even when biomaterials support cell survival and organization, they may fail to recreate the electrical and mechanical...

C. Andrew Frank, Ph.D. Abstract Neurons require large amounts of energy to transmit signals and maintain communication with their targets. A fundamental question is how different cells meet these energetic demands while preserving reliable function. Our laboratory studies this problem using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a powerful model for...

When: February 6, 2025 Where : North Classroom 1535 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00pm