Cutting-edge Technologies for Biomedical Research: Bioinformatics and Microarrays
Prof. Ilaria Rebay
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
This series will discuss cutting edge genomic-based technologies that are currently revolutionizing every aspect of biological research. There will be presentations on the latest advances in microarray technologies, including DNA, protein, and cell-based assay systems, as well as discussions of the bioinformatics being developed to analyze the vast amounts of information generated by these approaches.
Contact: Prof. Ilaria Rebay, WI 501B, x8-6399, rebay@wi.mit.edu
Sponsor: Biology
Cell and Drug Microarrays: New Tools to Study Gene Function in Mammalian Cells
David Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D, Whitehead Institute
Discussion of innovative genomic approaches using cell-based microarray technology.
Tue Jan 15, 12-01:30pm, WI Auditorium
Chemical Genetic Screens in Mammalian Cells
Brent Stockwell, Ph.D., Whitehead Institute
Discussion of the use of small molecule screening to identify chemical compounds that can be used to alter a protein in ways that illuminate the functionality of individual genes and the proteins they produce. In the future, this exciting technology will be used to develop new therapies for the treatment of human disease.
Thu Jan 17, 12-01:30pm, WI Auditorium
Bioinformatics of RNA Splicing
Chris Burge, Ph.D., MIT
One of the major challenges after obtaining the complete genomic sequence of an organism, whether it be a fungus or a primate, is to annotate the sequence so as to accurately identify all of the predicted gene products. Discussion of novel computational approaches to studying RNA splicing specificity and improved methods for identifying genes in eukaryotic genomes.
Tue Jan 22, 12-01:30pm, WI Auditorium
The Path Not Taken: How to Recognize Signaling Pathways in Global Protein Networks
Trey Ideker, Ph.D., Whitehead Institute
Discussion of new computational tools for building models of molecular interactions that are predictive of gene expression.
Thu Jan 24, 12-01:30pm, WI Auditorium
Hunting for Disease Genes in the Post-genomic World
Mark Daly, Whitehead Institute
Discussion of the use of genomic information in understanding how patterns of genetic variation can be used to predict disease susceptibility in human populations.
Mon Jan 28, 12-01:30pm, 68-181
Using Microarrays to Study Protein Function
Gavin MacBeath, Ph.D., Harvard University
Discussion of how small molecule, protein, and antibody based microarray technology can be used to understand protein regulation on a genomic scale.
Tue Jan 29, 12-01:30pm, 68-181
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HST Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Programs I: MEMP
H. Frederick Bowman
Wed Jan 16, 04-05:00pm, E25-119
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
HST's Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) Program is one of the largest biomedical engineering doctoral programs in the nation. This program is intended to provide sufficient grounding in medicine, science, and engineering to enable students to both formulate and solve problems at the interface of technology, biomedical sciences, and clinical medicine. Several HST faculty members and current MEMP students will present and discuss unique features of the HST PhD program in Biomedical Engineering, and will answer any questions students might have.
Contact: Patricia Glidden, E25-518, 253-7084, pglidden@mit.edu
Sponsor: Health Sciences & Technology
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MIT Bio-Micro Center Symposium
Peter Sorger
Fri Jan 11, 09am-07:30pm, 68-180/181
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
An all-day symposium and demonstration of MIT research at the biology and engineering interface. Talks by faculty and students will highlight new developments in biological computation, protein arraying, biomolecular electronics and systems biology.
Contact: Peter Sorger, 68-371, x2-1806, psorger@mit.edu
Sponsor: Biology
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The Human Engineered: How BME Can Affect You
Ragu Vijaykumar, Erika Brown, Jessica J. Marquez, Jesscia B. Tooredman
Schedule: TBD
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
All students interested in learning more about research and industry developments in biomedical engineering are invited to join us in examining and understanding what it is all about. Seminars on various topics will be held during IAP to discuss what BME is and how it relates to various other disciplines at MIT, including, but not limited to Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, and Aeronautics/Astronautics. This will be a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to explore the cutting-edge of bio-technology.
Contact: Ragu Vijaykumar, (401) 323-5125, ragu@mit.edu
Sponsor: Health Sciences & Technology
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Where Are We From And Where Are We Going?
Prof. Penny Chisholm, Prof. Martin Polz
Tue Jan 22 thru Fri Jan 25, 02:30-05:30pm, 48-316
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Evolution is one of the most powerful and misunderstood ideas emerging from. Come see the highly acclaimed PBS (WGBH/NOVA) series on Evolution. It is an 8-hour series (shown in 4 two-hour blocks) covering all dimensions of this profound phenomenon: Darwin's life and revolutionary theory; the origins of diversity and the emergence of humans; extinctions--past and present; what world will we leave our descendants?; the evolutionary arms race and human health; the origins of sex; the emergence of the modern human mind and its consequences; the struggle between science and religion; and much more. Viewings are from 2:30-4:30 p.m., followed by a discussion from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The schedule for any given session is on Prof. Chisholm's web site.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/chisholm/www/
Contact: Prof. Penny Chisholm, 48-425, x3-1771, chisholm@mit.edu
Sponsor: Civil and Environmental Eng
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