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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Daisy Sahoo
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Daisy Sahoo\, professor of biochemistry at Medical College of Wisconsin\, will be giving a talk about her work entitled “Receptor-mediated Approaches to Reducing Cardiovascular Risk.” The abstract is as follows: \nAtherosclerosis\, a major cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD)\, is an inflammatory disease resulting from the build-up of cholesterol in plaque along the artery walls. As such\, the development of strategies to lower plasma cholesterol levels remains a high priority.  While various lipid-lowering therapies designed to prevent cholesterol from accumulating in the blood have proved successful\, such treatments are sometimes accompanied by adverse side effects and residual CVD risk.  In this seminar\, we will discuss three different receptor-based approaches to reducing plasma cholesterol and CVD risk. At the level of the macrophage\, we will focus on the roles of CD36 (an oxidized LDL receptor) and free fatty acid receptor 4 (FFAR4) in the development of atherosclerosis.  We will also discuss SR-BI\, a receptor responsible for mediating HDL-cholesterol delivery to the liver for whole body cholesterol excretion. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45-3:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-daisy-sahoo/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Chandika Rani Ganesh Babu
DESCRIPTION:Chandika Rani Ganesh Babu\, PhD candidate in the Latch Lab\, will be presenting a talk about her work entitled “Applied Genomics for White-tailed Deer Management: Population Monitoring and Chronic Wasting Disease.”  The abstract is as follows: \n\nChronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease affecting deer and related species. As it continues to spread across North America\, it presents growing challenges for wildlife conservation and management. Understanding why some animals are more susceptible than others and developing better tools to monitor wild populations are critical steps toward effective disease control.  This talk will explore how genetics and genomic tools are advancing our understanding of white-tailed deer populations and the biological mechanisms underlying CWD susceptibility. Using large-scale\, range-wide sampling\, the talk will highlight how modern genomics can reveal patterns of population structure\, disease vulnerability\, and pathways that may shape future wildlife management strategies.  Join us to learn how genetics is helping address one of the most pressing disease challenges facing North American wildlife. \n\nPlease note that this week\, colloquium will be taking place at 3:30pm in the Union Alumni Fireside Lounge as the keynote talk of the 2026 Biological Sciences Research Symposium. 
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-chandika-rani-ganesh-babu/
LOCATION:UWM Student Union Alumni Fireside Lounge\, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Xiaosa Jack Xu
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Xiaosa Jack Xu\, Professor of Plant Biology at University of California Davis\, will be presenting a talk about his work entitled “An Evolutionary View of Plant Inflorescence Development from Single-Cell and Spatial Profiling.”  The abstract is as follows: \nInflorescence architecture is a major determinant of reproductive success and crop yield\, yet how its developmental regulation evolves across phylogenetic scales remains incompletely understood. Here\, we integrate single-cell transcriptomics\, spatial gene expression\, and gene editing to examine inflorescence development across three hierarchical evolutionary levels: a deep comparison between monocots and eudicots\, a closer comparison within cereal monocots\, and a near-scale comparison between maize and its wild progenitor\, teosinte. \nAt the broadest scale\, we generated a comparative single-cell atlas of developing inflorescences in Arabidopsis and maize. This analysis recovered thousands of stem cells marked by CLAVATA3 and WUSCHEL and uncovered conserved stem cell regulators\, including members of the SERPINE1 mRNA-binding protein family\, revealing deeply conserved mechanisms underlying shoot meristem maintenance across monocots and eudicots. \nAt an intermediate scale\, we performed an integrative analysis of single-cell transcriptomes from developing inflorescences of five cereal crops: maize\, wheat\, barley\, rice\, and sorghum. We identified shared cell populations and resolved distinct meristem subdomains\, revealing a conserved core of meristematic cell identities and regulatory programs\, alongside divergence in transcriptional programs associated with lateral organ initiation and differentiation that likely underlie species-specific cereal inflorescence architectures. \nAt the closest scale\, we constructed a single-cell atlas of developing teosinte ears and compared it with maize to investigate domestication-associated changes in ear development. We identified cell-type-specific differentially expressed genes in inflorescence stem cells and axillary meristem-initiating cells\, many showing signatures of selection during domestication. Higher-order mutants in SPL\, UB2\, UB3\, TSH4\, and GLUTAREDOXIN genes reverted ear morphology toward teosinte-like forms. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-xiaosa-jack-xu/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 8th annual Biological Sciences Greenhouse Open House on Wednesday\, April 22nd from 2:00PM-6:00PM to celebrate Earth Week. \n\nLocation: Northwest Quadrant Building C 4th floor (use the red elevators).\n\nExperience: You’ll have the opportunity to tour this wonderful UWM resource\, explore and learn about UWM’s instructional plant collection and fascinating cutting-edge NSF and USDA-funded research. Explore the Greenhouse webpage for details about this facility. \nBonus: There will be free plants available\, while they last!
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-greenhouse-open-house/
LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant C\, Room 4600\, 1930 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Lauran Liggan
DESCRIPTION:Lauran Liggan\, PhD candidate in the Alberto lab\, will be giving a talk about her work entitled “Unlocking the microscopic life of kelp: molecular monitoring reveals gametophyte-driven processes that shape kelp habitat persistence and recovery.”  The abstract is as follows: \nNearshore ecosystems such as kelp forests support high biodiversity and valuable ecosystem services\, yet they are declining rapidly worldwide. A key challenge in understanding their recovery lies in resolving processes occurring in cryptic early life stages\, particularly the microscopic gametophyte stage that underpin kelp population dynamics. My research utilizes a molecular approach to quantify these cryptic stages in-situ\, integrating environmental DNA\, population genetics\, and spatial analyses to link early life-stage dynamics with patterns of recruitment and recovery. By making these hidden processes measurable\, this work provides new insight into the mechanisms driving kelp forest resilience and offers insights for improving monitoring and restoration in rapidly changing coastal ecosystems. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-lauran-liggan/
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CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Maisie Buntin
DESCRIPTION:Maisie Buntin\, Outreach Programs Coordinator at Milwaukee Public Museum\, will be presenting a talk entitled “Museum Careers\,” and the abstract is as follows:\nMuseums offer a unique and exciting work environment\, blending academic research\, educational outreach\, and collections care. Learn more about career opportunities in a museum setting with Maisie Buntin\, Outreach Program Coordinator at the Milwaukee Public Museum\, and graduate of UWM’s Museum Studies Certificate program.\nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-maisie-buntin/
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: NSF-IRES Research from Grenada
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NSF-IRES research cohort will be presenting a talk entitled “Is newer better? Comparing established and emerging methods for tropical conservation in Grenada.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nTropical conservation depends on accurate data. Traditional approaches\, such as in-person observations and transect-and-quadrant surveys\, have long guided management decisions. But new technologies can make data collection more efficient and affordable. This seminar features an overview of five student research projects comparing old and new methods\, using Grenada’s reefs and rainforests as case studies: \n\nFrom Transects to Technology: Comparing Methods in Grenada’s Reefs\nReframing the Reef: Evaluating Photogrammetry Against Traditional Benthic Survey Methods\nA Tale of Two Grenadian Research Projects: Habitat Suitability Analysis and Tree Canopy Cover Methods Comparison\nDiet Composition and Prey Availability for the Grenada Frog\nComparing biodiversity richness between federally protected areas and non-federally protected areas of terrestrial and marine ecosystems in the tropical island of Grenada\n\nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-nsf-ires-research-from-grenada/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Gerlinde Höbel
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gerlinde Höbel\, professor of Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior at UWM\, will be presenting a talk about her work entitled “Sexual selection theory meets frog behavior: on the architecture of mate choice decisions.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nMate choice is an important cause of natural and sexual selection\, driving the evolution of ornaments and promoting diversification and speciation. Mate choice decisions arise from the interaction of several components\, and knowledge of whether they interact\, and how\, is crucial for understanding their contributions to selection. Research in my lab has focused on the relationship between preference functions (attractiveness ranking of prospective mates) and choosiness (effort invested in obtaining the preferred mate). We have shown that those are independent components of mate choice decisions in two species of treefrogs\, suggesting that the joint study of variation in both components is required to gain a complete understanding of how mate choice contributes to sexual selection and speciation. We also uncovered surprising levels of individual variation in preference functions\, which suggests that population-level curves may accurately capture the direction of sexual selection\, but depending on the properties of the constituting individual functions they may over- or underestimate the strength of selection. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-gerlinde-hobel/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Ignacio Escalante
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ignacio Escalante\, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at University of Illinois-Chicago\, will be presenting a talk about his work entitled “Bouncing together: behavioral and biomechanical defenses in Neotropical arachnids.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nAnimals have evolved various defenses against predation. My research focuses on animals that use multiple lines of defense—how they evolve\, what their costs are\, and whether they are effective in multiple contexts. I will present three case studies of an understudied arachnid group\, Opiliones (“daddy long-legs”): (1) They often lose legs voluntarily to escape from predators. I found that leg loss brings consequences for locomotor performance\, from which they can recover. (2) They perform a quick upand-down movement (bobbing). I found that bobbing can serve as an anti-predator strategy. (3) I explore their multispecies aggregation behavior. These aggregations are highly variable in terms of species composition and the individuals present. My work shows that they use shared and unique signals to coordinate this defensive strategy. Overall\, these studies illustrate the diversity of defensive strategies that animals may evolve to counter predation. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-ignacio-escalante/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Graduate Rep Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium this week will be a Q&A with the Graduate Rep\, Gerlinde Hoebel.  Questions about grad school?  Suggestions to improve student life in the department?  Come chat with the Graduate Program Representative! \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-graduate-rep-qa/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Alita Burmeister
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alita Burmeister\, professor of microbiology at UWM\, will present a talk about her work entitled “Bio Sci Treehouse of Horror: The Grim Reaper is said to carry a scythe\, but it’s seven times more likely that he carries tuberculosis.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nEvery day\, evolution shapes our lives. Through the rapid change of bacterial and viral populations\, pathogens rapidly evolve new genotypes and phenotypes. Sometimes these new traits allow microbes to evade the immune system\, to become more pathogenic\, or to increase in resistance to antibiotics and antivirals. My group uses molecular genetics and evolutionary biology to understand populations of bacteria and bacteriophages (‘phages\,’ viruses that infect bacterial cells). We also use bacteria and phages to study evolutionary processes\, such as the evolution of innovation and relaxed selection. In this talk\, I will present ongoing and new projects\, seek community feedback on future directions\, and share a spooky inspiration for grant writing and teaching. There will be references to Ghost Busters and the Teenage Ninja Mutant Ninga Turtles\, among other organisms that frequent the sewers. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-alita-burmeister-2/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Fatemeh Cheraghi
DESCRIPTION:Fatemeh Cheraghi\, a PhD student in the De La Cova lab\, will be presenting a talk about her work entitled “Investigation of RASopathy variants and Raf protein regulation.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nRASopathies are a group of human developmental disorders caused by mutation of genes encoding components of the ERK signaling pathway\, including RAF1 and BRAF. Although most RASopathy-associated variants enhance Raf signaling\, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. We hypothesize that variants affecting different domains of RAF1 and BRAF may alter signaling through distinct mechanisms\, such as changes in Raf protein expression or subcellular localization. To test this hypothesis\, we used Caenorhabditis elegans and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to generate variants of the C. elegans Raf gene equivalent to those found in human patients. We analyzed phenotypes\, Raf protein expression\, and localization for five disease-associated variants. We will discuss how results from our C. elegans model may correspond to symptoms observed in human RASopathy patients. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-fatemeh-cheraghi/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Dominique Alfandari
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dominique Alfandari\, professor of developmental biology at UMASS Amherst\, will present a talk about his work entitled “ADAMs in Motion: A Cellular Odyssey from Surface to Nucleus.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \nCranial neural crest (CNC) cells are key stem cells that contribute to most of the facial structures in vertebrates. ADAM (A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease) proteins are essential for the induction and migration of the CNC. We have shown that Adam13 associates with the transcription factor Arid3a to regulate gene expression. Here we show that Adam13 modulates Histone modifications in the CNC. We show that Arid3a binding to the tfap2a promoter depends on the presence of Adam13. This association promotes the expression of one tfap2a variant expressed in the CNC that uniquely activates the expression of genes critical for CNC migration. We show that both Adam13 and human ADAM9 associate with proteins involved in histone modification and RNA splicing\, a function critically affected by the loss of Adam13. We propose that ADAMs may act as extracellular sensors to modulate chromatin availability\, leading to changes in gene expression and splicing. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-dominique-alfandari/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Battle of the Organisms!
DESCRIPTION:This year we will be holding our second annual “Battle of the Organisms“. Members of the Biological Sciences Labs will create brief presentations about why their study organism/system is the best of the best. What makes an organism the best? It could be that it’s adorable\, has outrageously cool facts\, or perhaps it has the most important implications. After hearing from the contenders\, the audience will vote on the overall best organism. Points will be awarded for various categories spanning the organism itself as well as the quality of the presentation. The winner of the best organism will receive perhaps the most invaluable prize — bragging rights until the next battle. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-battle-of-the-organisms-2/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Medical School Information & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming about med school? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ We’ve got just the event for you! \nJoin us for the 2nd Annual Medical School Information & Networking Event\n📅 Tuesday\, October 7 | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM\n📍 Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (1st floor) \nThis event is your chance to:\n✨ Connect with medical students from the Medical College of Wisconsin who get it—they’ve been where you are and are ready to share what it really takes to thrive.\n✨ Hear insider tips on balancing pre-med life\, surviving the MCAT grind\, and navigating the med school application process.\n✨ Meet Anton Johnson II\, Admissions Recruiter at MCW\, who will give you the lowdown on admissions requirements and pre-med enrichment programs you won’t want to miss. \nOh—and did we mention? Free refreshments + a raffle with awesome swag 🎉 \nIf you are interested in attending\, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/medschoolinfo25.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/medical-school-information-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lubar Enterpreneurship Center: First Floor Atrium\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Shan He
DESCRIPTION:Shan He\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Botany\, University of Wisconsin – Madison\, will present a talk about her work entitled\, ‘Structure and regulation of the CO2-concentrating organelle\, the pyrenoid’ \nThe Abstract is as Follows: \nApproximately one-third of global CO2 fixation occurs in an algal organelle\, the pyrenoid. Engineering the pyrenoid into crops has great potential to increase yields. The pyrenoid enhances photosynthesis by clustering the CO2-fixing enzyme Rubisco into a dynamic liquid-like condensate and supplying it with concentrated CO2. A molecular understanding of pyrenoid biogenesis and regulation will facilitate the engineering of the pyrenoid and shed light on how the pyrenoid plays such an important role in the global carbon cycle. However\, both the structural basis of the pyrenoid condensate and how its phase separation is regulated were unknown. In my talk\, I will share our structural characterization of how the pyrenoid condensate is formed by a linker protein that clusters multiple Rubisco holoenzymes\, which reveals a critical motif that mediates the assembly of the pyrenoid’s three sub-compartments. Furthermore\, I will discuss our discovery and characterization of a protein kinase that regulates the size and number of the pyrenoid condensate through disrupting phase separation. Our findings advance the structural and regulatory understanding of the pyrenoid\, paving the way for its engineering into crops. More broadly\, our work makes the pyrenoid a powerful model for studying biological and biophysical mechanisms of biomolecular condensates in cell biology. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-shan-he/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium:  Dr. Jeff Karron
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jeff Karron\, Professor\, UWM Biological Sciences\, will present a talk about his work entitled\, ‘Paternity in Flowering Plants’
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-jeff-karron/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium:  Dr. Judith Smit
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Judith Smit\, NOMIS-STRI postdoctoral fellow\, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute\, Panamá will present a talk about her work entitled\, ‘Communication in changing environments: urban túngara frogs & vibrationally duetting treehoppers‘ \nThe Abstract is as Follows: Animals have evolved elaborate sexual signals\, including songs\, dances and substrate-borne vibrations\, to attract and localize mates. Finding a mate is essential for reproduction\, but is challenging in a complex and changing world. Urbanization is an example of drastic environmental change\, with animals needing to deal with interference from sensory pollutants\, such as artificial light at night and anthropogenic noise. On a smaller scale\, animals can interact with different conspecifics that potentially vary greatly in their phenotypes. Feedback from and adjustments to conspecifics can shape sexual communication. Focusing on urban túngara frogs and vibrationally duetting treehoppers\, my research explores how animals adjust their sexual communication to environmental changes. \nThe presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-judith-smit/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:UWM Greenhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Week at the UWM Greenhouse Open House on Wednesday\, April 23rd\, from 12:00-6:00 PM. The Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of NWQ-C.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/uwm-greenhouse-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant C\, 1930 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Alyssa Kline
DESCRIPTION:Alyssa Kline will present a talk about her work entitled\, ‘Not All Adaptors Are Created Equal: Determining the Roles of the Dual Adaptors in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa Chp Chemosensory system’ \nThe Abstract is as Follows: \nThe opportunistic pathogen\, Pseudomonas aeruginosa\, relies on the expression of type IV pili (T4P) for aspects of its virulence. T4P are long\, flexible appendages used by bacteria in surface adhesion\, biofilm maturation\, and twitching motility. Expression of T4P-related genes and modulation of T4P activity in P. aeruginosa is dependent on the Chp chemosensory system. The core signaling complex of the Chp system consists of a single methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein (MCP; PilJ)\, two adaptor proteins (PilI\, ChpC)\, and a histidine kinase (ChpA). These proteins organize themselves into large\, highly ordered chemosensory arrays that are localized towards the poles. Classical models of chemosensory systems are based on the Escherichia coli Che system\, which crucially contains only one adaptor protein. We investigated the roles of the two adaptors in Chp array composition and signal transduction using bacterial two-hybrid (BACTH) assays to identify interacting partners within the Chp system and fluorescence microscopy to investigate how the two adaptors impact protein localization and array formation. Using the results of these experiments\, we constructed a model of Chp chemosensory arrays that describes the phenotypes seen in wild type\, as well as pilI and chpC deletion mutants.  \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-alyssa-kline/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Caroline Turner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Caroline Turner of Loyola University will present a talk about her work entitled\, “Effects of resource limitation on the evolution of biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance.” \nThe Abstract is as follows: \n“Growth and reproduction of organisms is frequently limited by the availability of food resources\, often by the availability of one particular limiting element. Adaptation to this nutrient scarcity is a key way in which organisms can improve their evolutionary fitness in these environments. However\, we know little about how nutrient limitation alters the evolution of key microbial traits that impact humans\, such as growth of biofilms and resistance to antibiotics. I use experimental evolution\, evolving bacteria under controlled conditions in the laboratory\, to test how variation in resource availability affects the evolution of biofilm formation and of antibiotic resistance.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-caroline-turner/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Matthew Shoulders
DESCRIPTION:Dr Matthew Shoulders of MIT will present a talk about his work entitled\, “Collagen Folding and Assembly in the Secretory Pathway.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Collagen is the most abundant protein in humans and the molecular scaffold for animal life. Yet\, much remains to be elucidated regarding how cells successfully fold\, quality control\, and secrete this fundamental and uniquely complex component of the extracellular matrix. Progress towards defining how procollagen trimers are assembled with correct stoichiometries and composition will be discussed. Discoveries regarding key roles of sugar modifications in ensuring collagen proteostasis will also be presented. Connections to diseases of the extracellular matrix and potential therapeutic opportunities will be integrated throughout.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-matthew-shoulders/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Drew Little
DESCRIPTION:Drew Little\, Ph.D. Candidate at UW-Milwaukee\, will present a talk entitled\, “Female interactions and their roles in mate choice.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Currently\, many scientific studies in courtship emphasize the behavior and traits of males in determining mate choice. While incredibly successful\, this scope has led to misconceptions about the complexity of females when assessing potential mates. Using Enchenopa binotata as a model\, I will be challenging the misconceptions that (1) female interactions are simple; and (2)\, that female mate choice is only informed by the cues of courting males. To make my case I will be presenting evidence of the complex interactions of females during courtship\, that females interpret their social environment when assessing potential mates\, and that this interpretation can lead to maternal effects on offspring mate choice and courtship behaviors.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45-4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-drew-little/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Jill McClary-Gutierrez
DESCRIPTION:Jill McClary-Gutierrez\, Biological Safety Officer at UW-Milwaukee\, will present a talk about her work entitled\, “From LAIs to AI: History and current trends in biosafety & biosecurity.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Even before the establishment of germ theory in the late 1800s\, humans have studied disease-causing organisms and\, in turn\, developed practices for working with those materials safely. However\, it wasn’t until the late 1900s that lab-associated infections (LAIs) were identified as a significant threat to the health of research and clinical scientists\, leading to the development of modern biosafety principles. Nowadays\, in the golden age of molecular biology\, new biological research tools are being developed at an incredible rate and can be implemented with ease for studies spanning a wide range of disciplines\, from physics to anthropology. In this talk\, I’ll discuss both the origins of biosafety for preventing LAIs\, as well as current trends in biosafety & biosecurity policy related to gene drives\, gain-of-function research\, and artificial intelligence. I’ll also provide a brief overview of UWM’s Biosafety Program and share what it’s like to work as a biosafety professional in a post-pandemic world.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-jill-mcclary-gutierrez/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Claudia Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Claudia Rodriguez\, graduate student of Biological Sciences at UW-Milwaukee\, will present a talk about her work entitled\, “An alternative mode of signal transduction by the EGL-15 FGF receptor in Caenorhabditis elegans.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“How is an animal body built and maintained? The answers lie in animal development\, which is regulated by cell signaling modules present in every animal\, from worms to mammals. One of these modules involves Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) and their receptors (FGFRs)\, which stimulate Ras and the downstream kinases Raf\, MEK\, and ERK.  The Caenorhabditis elegans FGFR\, termed EGL-15\, is required in the sex myoblasts (SMs) for their cell migration during post-embryonic development\, and in the hypodermis (Hyp7) for homeostatic fluid balance throughout life. To investigate cell-specific differences between the SMs and Hyp7\, we used the kinase reporter ERK-KTR to assess activation of ERK. We found that EGL-15 utilized different signaling mechanisms in the SMs and Hyp7 and identified the IRS/DOK-like protein SOC-3 as required for EGL-15 signaling in Hyp7. This work highlights how one receptor can use cell-specific signaling mechanisms to achieve diverse developmental outcomes.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-claudia-rodriguez/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Chris Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chris Quinn of UW-Milwaukee will present a talk about his work entitled\, “Harnessing human genetics to investigate the development and degeneration of axons in C. elegans.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Genome sequencing studies have generated a list of de novo variants that are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. However\, little is known about how variants in these genes can disrupt neuronal cell biology to cause defects in neurodevelopment. Our laboratory is using these variants to uncover novel mechanisms that regulate neuronal development in C. elegans. In the first part of this talk\, I will focus on our work with the RBM-26(RBM26/27) RNA binding protein. We found that mutations in rbm-26 cause mitochondrial dysfunction\, axon degeneration and axon targeting defects. Mechanistically\, we discovered that RBM-26 negatively regulates the MALS-1 mitoribosomal assembly factor and that this interaction is required to protect against axon degeneration and axon targeting defects. In the second part\, I will talk about the anc-1 ortholog of SYNE1\, which has been associated with autism and bipolar disorder. We have found that mutations in anc-1 disrupt the polarization of axon growth by disrupting the localization of mitochondria within the neuron. These studies highlight the roles that autism-associated genes can play in promoting mitochondrial function and how disruptions in these processes can lead to the defects in neurodevelopment that underlie autism.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-chris-quinn/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Eillen Tecle
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eillen Tecle\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical College of Wisconsin\, will present a talk about her work entitled\, “Purine nucleotide salvage enzymes regulate epithelial cell resistance to infection in C. elegans.”\n\n\nThe abstract is as follows:\n\n\n“The Intracellular Pathogen Response (IPR) was identified as a common host transcriptional response to diverse natural intracellular pathogens in C. elegans\, including the Orsay virus\, as well as Microsporidia\, which cause the most observed infection in wild-caught C. elegans. IPR genes in C. elegans are distinct from those induced by heat shock and other stressors. Constitutive IPR activation protects C. elegans from intracellular pathogen infection while compromising development and lifespan. Despite its dramatic effects on host physiology\, we know little about how the IPR is activated\, regulated\, and promotes defense. However\, we have identified a novel role for the C. elegans orthologs of human purine metabolism genes as negative regulators of the IPR. We are currently working to understand the mechanism by which these enzymes and\, more broadly\, purine metabolism regulate immunity.”\n\n\nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-eillen-tecle/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Graduate School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Graduate School’s In-Person Open House event to learn more about Biological Sciences! The Graduate School will also pay the application fee for all applicants who attend the Open House (fee waiver eligibility requirements outlined here). \nClick here for more details and to register. 
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/graduate-school-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Union Wisconsin Room East\, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Ethan Degner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ethan Degner of Wisconsin Lutheran College will present a talk about his work entitled\, “Chronicling a mosquito’s sex life from intromission to oviposition.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Each year\, mosquito-borne infections kill hundreds of thousands and sicken hundreds of millions more. Controlling populations of mosquitoes is a public health imperative\, but despite decades of effort and technological advances\, mosquitoes remain humanity’s number one killer.  \nManipulating mosquito reproduction offers a promising avenue by which mosquito populations may be controlled\, but doing so requires an intimate understanding of mosquito reproduction\, from mating to egg-laying and a host of events in between. In this seminar\, I use the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti to chronicle a mosquito’s reproductive life\, highlighting the modifications that a mosquito’s sperm undergo prior to fertilization. I also present efforts to catalog the proteins and transcripts involved in these events. Proper sperm function within a female is a requirement for producing the next generation of pathogen-transmitting mosquitoes\, and therefore understanding the molecular and cellular underpinnings that govern mosquito reproduction may allow new methods for mosquito control.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-ethan-degner/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Colloquium: Dr. Mingzi Xu
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mingzi Xu from the University of Minnesota will present a talk about her work entitled\, “The evolution and genomics of sexual signals and mating preferences.” \nThe abstract is as follows: \n“Sexual signals and mating preferences are key to sexual selection and speciation. The evolution of sexual signals and preferences involves trait divergence within each sex and coevolution between males and females. In addition\, signals and preferences are susceptible to environmental perturbations\, presenting a challenge to the stability of signaling systems. What genetic and genomic mechanisms govern the evolution of sexual signaling systems and maintain their stability against environmental perturbation is a crucial outstanding question in evolutionary biology. \nIn this talk\, I will present a study on the genetic basis of signal-preference coevolution in Laupala crickets\, where male song pulse rate and female preference for pulse rate have coevolved repeatedly. Using QTL fine mapping\, I have identified 3 pairs of co-localizing song and preference loci in the Laupala genome\, providing strong evidence for genetic coupling\, a long-dismissed hypothesis. I have also identified promising candidate genes that may pleiotrophically regulate male singing and female preference. I will then present new research in my lab on how environmental perturbations such as chemical pollutants and temperature fluctuations affect coordination between signals and preferences\, as well as neurogenomic mechanisms maintaining the stability of the communication system.” \nThe presentation will begin at 4:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101\, preceded by an informal reception from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://uwm.edu/biology/event/biological-sciences-colloquium-dr-mingzi-xu/
LOCATION:Lapham Hall\, N101\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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