Basic Sciences
Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Research in Progress Seminar Series
Seminars are held Fridays from 12–1 p.m. in Tupper Hall 2133/2135.
2026 Seminars
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April 20, 2026
“Macrophage Dynamics in the Olfactory Epithelium upon Pathogen Exposure” (PDF)
Brianna Ramirez, GSR, Gong Lab“Spatial Gene Expression Profiling Reveals Acute and Persistent Neuroimmune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 Infection” (PDF)
Evelyn Kim, Student RA, Gong Lab -
April 27, 2026
“Of Mice and Men: A Novel Optogenetic Mouse Model for Geographic Atrophy in Age-Related Macular Degeneration” (PDF)
Zoey Mayo, Jr. Specialist, Yiu Lab“I Need Space ____Exploring the Immunogenicity and Biodistribution of Ocular Delivery Routes” (PDF)
Mirella Rivera-Velazquez, Postdoc, Yiu Lab -
May 11, 2026
"A homeotic basis for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa RP24: mouse models and mechanism" (PDF)
Olivia Ho, IGG GSR, Glaser Lab"A Homeotic Hotspot on Human Chromosome Xq27 presenting Eye Malformations" (PDF)
Joseph Rosas, IGG GSR, Glaser Lab -
May 18, 2026
"Expression patterns and dynamics across the developing primate fovea" (PDF)
Miranda Krueger, GSR, La Torre Lab"Development of Retinal Ganglion Cell degeneration models to evaluate clinically-relevant therapies" (PDF)
Daniela Santamaría-Muñoz, GSR, La Torre Lab -
June 1, 2026
“CRL5 as a Novel Therapeutic Target for the Treatment of Taupathies” (PDF)
Laura Guzman, Postdoc, Simo Lab“An atlas of miRNA–mRNA interactions reveals a novel post-transcriptional mechanism of cortical development” (PDF)
Steven Decker, GSR, Simo Lab -
June 8, 2026
“Unraveling the mystery of DVL in WNT signaling and Robinow Syndrome” (PDF)
Morgan Krueger, Jr. Specialist, Ho Lab“The unconventional kinesin Kif26a guides major axon tracts in the developing brain” (PDF)
Kiki Wei, Research Intern, Ho Lab -
June 15, 2026
“Exploring molecular and cellular functions of m6A-mRNA readers in autism and fragile X syndrome” (PDF)
Gabriana La, GSR, Dennis Lab“HiFi–CiFi assembly of prairie and meadow voles resolves a prairie-specific Avpr1a duplication” (PDF)
Mohamed Abuelanin, Postdoc, Dennis Lab
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