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| Monday, November 8, 2010
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Noon - 1:30 PM
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Northeastern University Biology Colloquium
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Dr. Naomi Pierce (Harvard University)
Title: The hervibore's dilemma: never enough nitrogen
Location: 90 Snell Library, Northeastern University, Department of Biology
360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
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Laura McGann
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Noon - 1:00 PM
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| Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Chromatin Dynamics: A Molecular Approach
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Speakers: Dr. Raul Mostoslavsky, Harvard Medical School, Dr. Danesh Moazed, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Johnathan Whetstine, Harvard Medical School
Location: TMEC, Walter Amphitheater (Harvard Medical School)
The genetic information encoded in our DNA is organized in a defined set of chromosomes, which are condensed about 10.000 fold in order to fit in the cell nucleus. This compaction occurs through packaging of the DNA around histone proteins, a structure known as chromatin. In what was thought to be a rigid structure, today we know that chromatin is an amazingly dynamic folding that plays a crucial role in controlling accessibility of factors to the DNA, and as such, it regulates a vast number of critical biological functions, including gene transcription, DNA replication, DNA repair and cellular identity. In this course we will attempt to cover some of the basic molecular mechanisms that play a role in regulating chromatin dynamics. We will discuss the role of DNA methylation, histone modifications and nucleosome dynamics in the context of different biological processes for which chromatin accessibility plays a crucial role.
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Leah S. Brault
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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"Social Media, Science and Technology: The Future & Your Career" Panel Discussion
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In today's complex world, media's impact reaches far beyond the obvious use of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. These important tools have changed the landscape of the of the business environment. Come hear our expert panel discuss how to use them to navigate the present and shape your future.
Speakers include:
•Mari Anne Snow, CEO, SophiaThink
•Mark Lohr, CFO, Rockefeller Consulting Technology Integration, LinkedIn consulting & training
•Adam Weiss, Creator of Current Science & Technology Podcast, Boston Museum of Science
•Tamsen McMahon, Director of Digital and Strategic Initiatives, Sametz Blackstone Associates
•Patricia McGloin, Moderator, Global Marketing Ececutive, WEST Marketing Committee Chair
For more information visit:
http://www.westorg.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=120434
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Susan Silberman
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| Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Microsoft Research New England, Workshop on Computational Aspects of Biological Information
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Computational Aspects of Biological Information Workshop aims at bringing together experts in the Boston/ Cambridge area to discuss computational and modeling challenges underlying questions in systems biology, phylogeny and neuroscience. We hope to foster in-depth discussion within the local community. The workshop will be open to about 80 people for registration. Attendance is free of charge and everyone is welcome.
Speakers include:
Edo Airoldi, Harvard University
Michael Brenner, Harvard University
Allan Drummond, Harvard University
Jeff Lichtman, Harvard University
Jun Liu, Harvard University
Franziska Michor, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Aviv Regev, The Broad Institute
Daniel Segrč, Boston University
Tandy Warnow, University of Texas, Microsoft Research New England
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010
Website: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/events/cabi2010/
Location: Microsoft Research New England
Horace Mann Conference Room
First Floor Conference Center
One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
02142 (near the Kendall/MIT “T” stop)
Organizing Committee:
Edo Airoldi (Harvard University)
Christian Borgs (Microsoft Research New England)
Jennifer Chayes (Microsoft Research New England)
Debora Marks (Microsoft Research New England & Harvard University)
Oznur Tastan (Microsoft Research New England)
Riccardo Zecchina (Microsoft Research New England & Politecnico di Torino University)
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Oznur Tastan
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Noon - 1:00 PM
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Relaxation Revolution: Enhancing Your Personal Health Through the Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing
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Dr. Herbert Benson, Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, HMS will discuss his recent work with colleagues in the field of genetics, which links mind body treatments to the healing of a steadily expanding number of medical conditions. Mind and body have become part of a scientific and medical whole; together they represent a complete approach to healing and maximal well-being. He will cite how mind body techniques have the potential not only to enhance healing but also to reduce health costs to individuals and to society as a whole.
Location: Countway Library of Medicine, Minot Room, 5th Floor, Harvard Medical School
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Roz Vogel
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| Thursday, November 11, 2010
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(All Day)
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The Tenth Annual Frye-Halloran Brain Tumor Symposium: Molecular Targets in Pediatric Brain Tumors
(Visit URL)
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This tuition free symposium will be divided into three sessions. Session 1 will focus on the stratification of medulloblastoma by expression analysis, genomic alterations and microRNA profiling and how these molecular signatures can inform risk adjusted therapy. Session 2 will explore the role of the sonic hedgehog and placental growth factor signaling pathways in tumor progression and their potential as therapeutic targets. Session 3 will address the practical issues associated with transitioning these promising molecular strategies into active pediatric cooperative group trials.
The full agenda and list of international speakers can be found at the website that follows. http://frye-halloran.org
For more information or to RSVP, contact Rita Gould Rgould2@partners.org or sign up via the symposium website http://frye-halloran.org
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Rita Gould
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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| Friday, November 12, 2010
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8:30 AM - Noon
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The Tenth Annual Frye-Halloran Brain Tumor Symposium: Molecular Targets in Pediatric Brain Tumors - Day 2
(Visit URL)
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This tuition free symposium will be divided into three sessions. Session 1 will focus on the stratification of medulloblastoma by expression analysis, genomic alterations and microRNA profiling and how these molecular signatures can inform risk adjusted therapy. Session 2 will explore the role of the sonic hedgehog and placental growth factor signaling pathways in tumor progression and their potential as therapeutic targets. Session 3 will address the practical issues associated with transitioning these promising molecular strategies into active pediatric cooperative group trials.
The full agenda and list of international speakers can be found at the website that follows.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Rita Gould Rgould2@partners.org or sign up via the symposium website http://frye-halloran.org
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Rita Gould
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
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Week of Sunday, November 7, 2010
