"Genetic, environmental, and developmental factors in immune cell gene expression and asthma" Francesca Luca, Ph.D. Professor Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics Wayne State University     In-person: BSRB, ABC seminar rooms / hybrid link Abstract: Asthma is an immunological disorder with genetic and environmental components. In the last ten years we have been studying genetic...

"The Science Behind mRNA Medicines: COVID-19 Vaccines and Beyond" Melissa J. Moore, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer, Moderna Therapeutics, Emerita In-person: BSRB, Kahn Auditorium and hybrid. Here is the link for the seminar video. Dr. Moore will be awarded an honorary degree at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus’ 2022 Winter Commencement and give this...

"Antisense Oligonucleotides for Ataxia" Hayley McLoughlin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Assistant Professor of Human Genetics University of Michigan     In-person: BSRB, ABC seminar rooms / hybrid link Abstract: Her talk will cover recent advances in antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy with a particular emphasis towards their mechanistic and therapeutic applications in Ataxia. She will...