"Genetic Variant Effects on Adipose Gene Expression and Their Role in Cardiometabolic Traits." Karen Mohlke, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Chair for Research Oliver Smithies Investigator Department of Genetics, University of North Carolina In-person: BSRB, ABC seminar rooms / hybrid link Abstract: Noncoding genetic variants can affect common diseases and related quantitative traits. Variants may affect...

"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...

"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...