Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Celebrate Invention (October 13, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98346 98346-21796522@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 13, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Innovation Partnerships

Celebrate University of Michigan inventors and the growing impact of U-M innovations!

Don’t miss this year’s annual Celebrate Invention highlighting demonstrations from promising U-M startups, networking opportunities at the ecosystem fair, panel discussions featuring prominent inventors and alumni, and the presentation of the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award.

Thursday, October 13
1:00–6:00pm
Michigan Union, 2nd Floor
530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Part of Ann Arbor SPARK's a2Tech360, Celebrate Invention is free and open to the public. Register today at *https://myumi.ch/DJNbM!*

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1:00–3:00pm: Panel Sessions & Ecosystem Fair

3:00–6:00pm: Reception, Rogel Ballroom, Michigan Union, 2nd Floor

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Reception / Open House Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:06:20 -0400 2022-10-13T13:00:00-04:00 2022-10-13T18:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Innovation Partnerships Reception / Open House Image of the Celebrate Invention logo on a blue background.
RNA Therapeutics Seminar: John Cooke, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director, Center for RNA Therapeutics, Houston Methodist (October 17, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97620 97620-21794813@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 17, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

HYBRID SEMINAR

In-person: BSRB, ABC with zoom option: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZbUxbRLaTS2Bt1t-_q5pzg

Abstract: mRNA therapeutics is a disruptive therapeutic technology, as small biotech startups, as well as academic groups, can rapidly develop new and personalized mRNA constructs. In the Texas Medica Center, we have established a Center for RNA Therapeutics that comprises faculty innovators, as well as a translational assembly line to bring great RNA ideas to life. Academic groups and small companies work with us as we innovate, design, synthesize, purify, encapsulate and test mRNA therapies. In addition to providing pre-clinical GLP testing, we have established cGMP-compliant manufacturing capability and quality control methods to support pre-clinical GLP studies and phase I clinical trials; and have a first-in-man phase 1 clinical trial unit. To support phase II and phase III trials, and commercialization, we have licensed our proprietary manufacturing processes to VGXI Inc, a local company with large-batch manufacturing capabilities for DNA-based gene therapies. With this collaboration, we have built a seamless transition for academic groups and small companies to go from pre-clinical development and first-in-man clinical trials supported by our hospital-based program, to late-stage clinical trials and commercialization supported by our industry partner VGXI, Inc.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:42:11 -0400 2022-10-17T16:00:00-04:00 2022-10-17T17:00:00-04:00 Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion John Cooke, M.D., Ph.D., Houston Methodist
Graduate Studies in Computational & Data Sciences Information Session (October 26, 2022 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100680 100680-21800224@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:30pm
Location: Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

The educational programs represented are:
- PhD in Scientific Computing (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Neuroscience (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Data Science (MIDAS)

These programs are open to all U-M graduate students with an interest in scientific computing or data science. These methodologies can have a wide range of applications - current and past students have come from a variety of home departments including Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Health Education, Health Infrastructures & Learning Systems, Information, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Math, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Environment and Sustainability, Sociology and Statistics.

If you have any questions about these programs or about the information session, please reach out to MICDE (micde-contact@umich.edu) or MIDAS (midas-contact@umich.edu).

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Presentation Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:46:55 -0400 2022-10-26T13:30:00-04:00 2022-10-26T14:30:00-04:00 Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Presentation MICDE/MIDAS Information Session - PhD in Scientific Computing (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Computational Neuroscience (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Data Science (MIDAS)
International Symposium and Poster Session (November 2, 2022 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/95320 95320-21789160@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design

Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-for-cell-plasticity-and-organ-design-symposium-poster-session-tickets-166090175185

VIRTUAL MORNING SESSION
Matthias Hebrok, PhD
Modifying stem cell derived human islet organoids
Professor and Chair
Applied Stem Cell and Organoid Systems Technical University Munich (TUM)

Madeline Lancaster, PhD
Exploring regulators of human brain size determination using cerebral organoids
Research Leader
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Matthias Lütolf, PhD
Engineering epithelial organoids
Scientific Director, Roche Institute for Translational Bioengineering Professor of Bioengineering
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

IN-PERSON AFTERNOON SESSION
Kenneth D. Poss, PhD
Regulating tissue regeneration
Professor of Cell Biology
Director of the Duke Regeneration Center Duke University

Sally Temple, PhD
Investigating Tauopathy mechanisms and interventions with 3D brain organoids?
Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences University at Albany
Scientific Director, Neural Stem Cell Institute

James M. Wells, PhD
Using human pluripotent stem cells to engineer gastrointestinal tissues
Cincinnati Research Foundation Endowed Professor
Chief Scientific Officer, Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine

UM SPEAKERS
Longhua Guo, PhD
From genetics to aging and regeneration in long-lived planarians
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Research Assistant Professor, Institute of Gerontology, Medical School

Claudia Loebel, PhD
Microstructured hydrogels to guide self-assembly and function of lung alveolospheres
Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
College of Engineering

Daysha Ferrer-Torres, PhD
In vitro Models of the Human Esophagus Reveal Ancestrally Diverse Response to Injury
Research Fellow, Internal Medicine, Medical School
Lab: Jason Spence Laboratory

Charles Zhang
Applying high-content imaging techniques to iPSC-derived liver organoids for studying drug-induced liver injury
Graduate Student, Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacology
Lab: Jonathan Sexton Laboratory


For more information email: Organogenesis@umich.edu

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Conference / Symposium Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:33:56 -0400 2022-11-02T10:00:00-04:00 2022-11-02T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design Conference / Symposium Symposium
Graduate Studies in Computational & Data Sciences Information Session (November 2, 2022 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/100680 100680-21800225@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:30pm
Location: West Hall
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

The educational programs represented are:
- PhD in Scientific Computing (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Neuroscience (MICDE)
- Graduate Certificate in Data Science (MIDAS)

These programs are open to all U-M graduate students with an interest in scientific computing or data science. These methodologies can have a wide range of applications - current and past students have come from a variety of home departments including Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Health Education, Health Infrastructures & Learning Systems, Information, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Math, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Environment and Sustainability, Sociology and Statistics.

If you have any questions about these programs or about the information session, please reach out to MICDE (micde-contact@umich.edu) or MIDAS (midas-contact@umich.edu).

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Presentation Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:46:55 -0400 2022-11-02T13:30:00-04:00 2022-11-02T14:30:00-04:00 West Hall Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Presentation MICDE/MIDAS Information Session - PhD in Scientific Computing (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Computational Neuroscience (MICDE) - Graduate Certificate in Data Science (MIDAS)
HHMI Investigator Information Session (January 17, 2023 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/102240 102240-21803723@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:00pm
Location: Ruthven Administration Building
Organized By: OVPR Office of Research Development

OVPR and Foundation Relations will host an information session for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator program on January 17, 2023, 3-4:30 pm, in University Hall, Ruthven Administration Building. VPR Rebecca Cunningham will offer opening remarks. Maureen Martin, Executive Director of Foundation Relations, will present an overview of the rigorous HHMI application and interview processes.
The prestigious HHMI Investigator program is offered every three years and provides long-term funding to scientists who push the boundaries of fundamental science. The competition is open to researchers in basic and biomedical sciences, plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology. Eligible faculty will be tenured or tenure-track, between 5 and 15 years post-training experience, and a PI on one or more active, national, peer-reviewed grants.
Program applications are due to HHMI by 3 pm ET on March 21, 2023.
Register for the information session

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Presentation Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:03:44 -0500 2023-01-17T15:00:00-05:00 2023-01-17T16:30:00-05:00 Ruthven Administration Building OVPR Office of Research Development Presentation HHMI logo
Biomedical Engineering (BME 500) Seminar Series - Kate Wofford, PhD (February 2, 2023 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/104034 104034-21808299@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 2, 2023 3:30pm
Location: Cooley Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Abstract:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of individuals annually resulting in disrupted neuronal circuitry, neurological deficits, and neuroinflammation. Resident and peripheral immune cells interact with damaged neurons after TBI and can contribute to chronic neuroinflammation and neuropathology. Dr. Wofford’s research focuses on understanding and controlling neuro-immune interactions as a therapeutic strategy for TBI. In this talk, Dr. Wofford will describe recent experiments investigating neuro-immune interactions in an advanced translational model of TBI and will describe one method to control inflammation at the cellular level.

Bio:
Dr. Kate Wofford trained with Kara Spiller at Drexel University and Kacy Cullen at the University of Pennsylvania for her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering where she characterized acute neuroinflammation after brain injury and developed a strategy to reprogram immune cells. Now, Kate is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Kacy Cullen at the University of Pennsylvania where she uses advanced preclinical models to study behavioral, neuropathological, and immunological consequences of brain injury. Her work has been recognized with receipt of multiple awards including the K99/R00 Career Development Award, F32 National Research Service Award, Koerner Award, Outstanding Scholar in Neuroscience Award, Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Research Excellence Fellowship, Anthony Marmarou Award, Sanjeev Kumar Memorial Award, and the Wan Shih Translational Research Award.

Zoom:
https://umich.zoom.us/j/91712262512

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:41:13 -0500 2023-02-02T15:30:00-05:00 2023-02-02T16:30:00-05:00 Cooley Building Biomedical Engineering Workshop / Seminar BME Seminar Series
CSCS Seminar: Context Crafts Complex Systems: Proteins, Parcels, Pandemics and Prisons (April 4, 2023 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/106875 106875-21814959@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

A special seminar on the 10th floor of Weiser Hall.

Context Crafts Complex Systems: Proteins, Parcels, Pandemics and Prisons

In this seminar, I discuss how “contexts” and “environments” influence the way the biological world functions, and argue that sub-disciplines within biology should more carefully consider how we interpret and measure their impact. I demonstrate this through various arms of my research program, including the evolution of proteins associated with antimicrobial resistance, the shape of epidemics, and the intersection between science and culture.

C. Brandon Ogbunu is Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His research takes place at the intersection of evolutionary biology, genetics, and epidemiology. He uses experimental evolution, mathematical modeling, and computational biology to better understand the underlying causes and consequences of disease, across scales: from the biophysics of proteins involved in drug resistance to the social determinants driving epidemics at the population level. In doing so, he aims to develop theory that enriches our understanding of the evolutionary and ecological underpinnings of disease, while contributing to practical solutions for clinical medicine and public health. He completed his PhD at Yale University in 2010 and postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University and the Broad Institute. He has been the recipient of the UNCF-Merck, the Broad Institute Diversity Fellowship and the Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. He comes to Yale after two years on the faculty at Brown University. Brandon is also currently a visiting research scientist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:37:35 -0400 2023-04-04T11:30:00-04:00 2023-04-04T13:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar Brandon Ogbunu
Tracing molecules through space and time to understand and treat disease (April 13, 2023 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/107413 107413-21815977@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:30pm
Location: Cooley Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Abstract:
Metabolism is central to virtually all cellular functions and contributes to a range of diseases. A quantitative understanding of how biochemical pathways are dysregulated in the context of diseases such as cancer, metabolic syndrome, and neuropathy is necessary to identify new therapeutic targets. To this end we apply stable isotope tracers, mass spectrometry, and metabolic flux analysis (MFA) to study metabolism in mammalian cells, animal models, and human patients. We are particularly interested in understanding how amino acid and lipid metabolism are coordinated in the context of specific disease states. Serine, glycine and one carbon metabolism is critically important for cell function and health, but the amino acids associated with this pathway are commonly reduced in patients with metabolic syndrome. Here I will detail how we apply MFA and related methods to decipher why serine and glycine are reduced in mouse models of diabetes. At the same time, modulating dietary serine, glycine, and fat impacts lipid metabolism and neuropathy phenotypes in C57BL/6 mice. In turn, supplementation of serine improves sensory function in diabetic animals, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for treating patients with serine-associated neuropathy. These data provide mechanistic insights into potential drivers diabetes co-morbidities and the role of amino acids in chronic disease. 

Bio:
Christian Metallo is a professor in the Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory and holds the Daniel and Martina Lewis Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He received his BS in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT in chemical engineering studying cancer metabolism before starting his lab in the Bioengineering department at UC San Diego in 2011. He aims to understand how nutrition and metabolism contribute to diseases such as cancer, macular disease and peripheral neuropathy, applying metabolic flux analysis and biochemical engineering approaches to address these questions.

Zoom:
https://umich.zoom.us/j/91712262512

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Workshop / Seminar Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:05:36 -0400 2023-04-13T15:30:00-04:00 2023-04-13T16:30:00-04:00 Cooley Building Biomedical Engineering Workshop / Seminar BME Seminar Series
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 20, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109144 109144-21821126@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1103 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! Spectacular new images for 2023 will be making their debut!

July 20 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Thu)
July 21 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Fri)
July 22 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sat)

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Fair / Festival Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:11:27 -0400 2023-07-20T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-20T21:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Fair / Festival 2023 BioArtography Booth Ann Arbor Art Fair
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 21, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109144 109144-21821127@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, July 21, 2023 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1103 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! Spectacular new images for 2023 will be making their debut!

July 20 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Thu)
July 21 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Fri)
July 22 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sat)

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Fair / Festival Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:11:27 -0400 2023-07-21T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-21T21:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Fair / Festival 2023 BioArtography Booth Ann Arbor Art Fair
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 22, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109144 109144-21821128@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1103 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! Spectacular new images for 2023 will be making their debut!

July 20 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Thu)
July 21 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Fri)
July 22 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sat)

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Fair / Festival Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:11:27 -0400 2023-07-22T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-22T20:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Fair / Festival 2023 BioArtography Booth Ann Arbor Art Fair
Celebrate Invention (September 14, 2023 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/108937 108937-21820610@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Innovation Partnerships

Celebrate University of Michigan inventors and the growing impact of U-M innovations at Innovation Partnerships’ annual Celebrate Invention!

You won’t want to miss this year’s event featuring demonstrations from promising U-M startups, networking opportunities, panel discussions featuring prominent inventors and alumni and the presentation of the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
3:00–6:00 pm
Michigan Union, 2nd Floor
530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Part of Ann Arbor SPARK's a2Tech360, Celebrate Invention is free and open to the public. Register today at https://myumi.ch/73Rd2

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Reception / Open House Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:54:50 -0400 2023-09-14T15:00:00-04:00 2023-09-14T18:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Innovation Partnerships Reception / Open House Image of the Celebrate Invention logo on a blue background.
BIBC - Seminar Series: Welcome Back Event! (September 21, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/112288 112288-21828752@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:00pm
Location: North Campus Research Complex Building 32
Organized By: BioInnovations in Brain Cancer

Hi all,
Please join us for the first BIBC seminar for the fall/spring 2023-2024 Seminar series! Dr. Guizhi (Julian) Zhu, PhD will be presenting: "Engineering and delivery of nucleic acid immunotherapeutics for cancer: a focus on small circular RNA vaccines."
Happy hour following the event sponsored by BIBC.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:30:26 -0400 2023-09-21T16:00:00-04:00 2023-09-21T17:00:00-04:00 North Campus Research Complex Building 32 BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Workshop / Seminar BIBC Seminar Series: Dr. Guizhi (Julian) Zhu
Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series (September 21, 2023 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/112629 112629-21829204@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:30pm
Location: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Abstract:
The primary barrier for clinical translation of nanomedicines remains delivery to target tissues in vivo. Upon intravenous (IV) administration, vehicles encounter extracellular and intracellular barriers. It is also unclear how NP design features impact physiological interactions with biological systems, highlighting the need for studies that elucidate these structure-function relationships. In this seminar, I will describe our work on developing polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) to deliver therapeutic nucleic acids to a variety of tissues following systemic IV administration. We found that gene therapy can be significantly enhanced using a new class of polymeric vehicles consisting of poly(amine-co-ester) (PACE) polymers that are designed for safe and effective nucleic acid delivery. We have also developed tools to study nanomaterial-biology interactions in animal models. I will describe our robust high-throughput quantitative microscopy-based platform to standardize and accelerate the analysis of circulation half-life and biodistribution of nanomedicines to facilitate pre-clinical screening in vivo. This tool, alongside the development of novel polymeric carriers, can be used to study the structure-function relationships that guide the physiological fate of NPs in order to rationally design more effective delivery vehicles for future applications.

Bio:
Dr. Alexandra S. Piotrowski-Daspit, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Internal Medicine – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division at the University of Michigan. Dr. Piotrowski-Daspit received her bachelor’s degree in Chemical-Biological Engineering and Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Ph.D. in Chemical & Biological Engineering from Princeton University. She trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University, and has received funding from the NIH (NHLBI K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award) and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Award) to support her interdisciplinary research in chemical/biomedical engineering, biomaterials, genetics, and drug delivery to develop therapeutic strategies to treat hereditary disorders with a focus on lung diseases.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:59:09 -0400 2023-09-21T16:30:00-04:00 2023-09-21T17:30:00-04:00 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building Biomedical Engineering Workshop / Seminar A speaker talking to a group of students in a classroom.
SCSAP Monthly Seminar Series (September 25, 2023 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/112097 112097-21828437@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 25, 2023 1:00pm
Location: North Campus Research Complex Building 10
Organized By: Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program (SCSAP)

Join us for the Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program (SCSAP) Monthly Seminar Series Kickoff!
In-Person Seminar (talk will not be recorded)
"Title: MorphNet uses spatial transcriptomics to predict morphology from gene expression"
Featuring: Joshua D. Welch, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University of Michigan

When: Monday September 25th
Location: Research Auditorium, NCRC Building 10
In-Person ONLY
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
RSVP Requested
Contact us at singlecellspatialanalysis@umich.edu

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:04:49 -0400 2023-09-25T13:00:00-04:00 2023-09-25T14:00:00-04:00 North Campus Research Complex Building 10 Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program (SCSAP) Workshop / Seminar Joshua Welch - Series Flyer
Up to $50,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects (September 29, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/113301 113301-21830685@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 29, 2023 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Student Sustainability Coalition

The Student Sustainability Coalition manages $100,000 worth of grant money that we allocate to student groups who are working on projects related to environmental and social sustainability on Campus! We offer information sessions to help teams through the application process and work with grant recipients to help achieve their goals!

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Other Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:58:28 -0400 2023-09-29T11:00:00-04:00 2023-09-29T12:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Student Sustainability Coalition Other A grant recipient of the Student Sustainability Coalition, this is an amazing group of students working on mushroom growing at Oxford Housing!
Up to $50,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects (October 2, 2023 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/113301 113301-21830719@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 2, 2023 2:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Student Sustainability Coalition

The Student Sustainability Coalition manages $100,000 worth of grant money that we allocate to student groups who are working on projects related to environmental and social sustainability on Campus! We offer information sessions to help teams through the application process and work with grant recipients to help achieve their goals!

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Other Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:58:28 -0400 2023-10-02T14:30:00-04:00 2023-10-02T15:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Student Sustainability Coalition Other A grant recipient of the Student Sustainability Coalition, this is an amazing group of students working on mushroom growing at Oxford Housing!
Up to $50,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects (October 6, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/113301 113301-21830686@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 6, 2023 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Student Sustainability Coalition

The Student Sustainability Coalition manages $100,000 worth of grant money that we allocate to student groups who are working on projects related to environmental and social sustainability on Campus! We offer information sessions to help teams through the application process and work with grant recipients to help achieve their goals!

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Other Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:58:28 -0400 2023-10-06T11:00:00-04:00 2023-10-06T12:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Student Sustainability Coalition Other A grant recipient of the Student Sustainability Coalition, this is an amazing group of students working on mushroom growing at Oxford Housing!