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SUMMARY:New Member Roundtable: Women In Bio Membership Benefits & Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Have you taken full advantage of your WIB membership? Whether you are interested in professional development\, networking\, fundraising\, diversity in the workplace\, or STEM — we have a program for you! Our Membership Committee leaders will lead a discussion on how to get the most out of WIB — from MAPS to EWIB\, from Boardroom Ready to STEM. We will share connection points that will help ignite your career\, followed by a speed networking session introducing you to members from across the country. \nJoin WIB leaders as we discuss and take questions about all of the benefits our membership offers! \nDisclaimer: This event may be recorded. If so\, there is a possibility your image and or voice may be a part of that recording. If you do not wish for your image to be included please turn off your camera. \nPlease read WIB’s Code of Conduct here. \n 
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/new-member-roundtable-women-in-bio-membership-benefits-speed-networking-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:PacSci Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us after work and enjoy shows in our Laser Dome and Planetarium\, the Tropical Butterfly House\, and cocktails\, wine\, beer\, with food provided by Navi Catering. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Cash and Venmo are accepted at this event. \nPRICING\nADVANCED TICKETS\n\nGeneral: $20\nMembers: $16\n\nDAY-OF TICKETS\n\nGeneral: $25\nMembers: $20\n\nThis event is open to 21+ guests only. \nPurchasing a ticket to Pacific Science Center helps us support STEM education across Seattle and Washington.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/pacsci-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:Pacific Science Center\, 200 Second Avenue North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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SUMMARY:PacSci Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us after work and enjoy shows in our Laser Dome and Planetarium\, the Tropical Butterfly House\, and cocktails\, wine\, beer\, with food provided by Navi Catering. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Cash and Venmo are accepted at this event. \nPRICING\nADVANCED TICKETS\n\nGeneral: $20\nMembers: $16\n\nDAY-OF TICKETS\n\nGeneral: $25\nMembers: $20\n\nThis event is open to 21+ guests only. \nPurchasing a ticket to Pacific Science Center helps us support STEM education across Seattle and Washington.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/pacsci-happy-hour-3-2/
LOCATION:Pacific Science Center\, 200 Second Avenue North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Life Science Innovation Northwest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) is the Pacific Northwest’s largest annual life science conference. This one-and-a-half day event will bring together investors\, public and private life science organizations\, research institutions\, scientists\, entrepreneurs\, and the global health community to discuss and feature some of the most compelling life science breakthroughs of our time.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/life-science-innovation-northwest-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center
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SUMMARY:Life Science Innovation Northwest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) is the Pacific Northwest’s largest annual life science conference. This one-and-a-half day event will bring together investors\, public and private life science organizations\, research institutions\, scientists\, entrepreneurs\, and the global health community to discuss and feature some of the most compelling life science breakthroughs of our time.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/life-science-innovation-northwest-2023-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulation of Our Genome - a PNRI Science Matters Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Andrew B. Stergachis\, MD\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Medical Genetics and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington\, will discuss how we map gene regulatory elements across the human genome\, and how we understand how these gene regulatory elements change during human evolution and disease.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/understanding-the-regulation-of-our-genome-a-pnri-science-matters-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulation of Our Genome - a PNRI Science Matters Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Andrew B. Stergachis\, MD\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Medical Genetics and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington\, will discuss how we map gene regulatory elements across the human genome\, and how we understand how these gene regulatory elements change during human evolution and disease.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/understanding-the-regulation-of-our-genome-a-pnri-science-matters-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \nMegan Gialluca: Using water to aid the search for life in the universe \nAt present\, we are closer than ever to answering the age-old question: “Are we alone in the universe?” For the first time\, new and upcoming telescopes will have the capability to search for the signs of alien life on planets in other solar systems (termed exoplanets). From plants to technology to oxygen\, there are lots of things that could tell us alien life is living on a planet\, but searching for these clues is challenging. During this talk\, you will learn about the signs of alien life scientists search for\, the methods they are using to do it\, and the challenges they face along the way. \nMegan Gialluca studies massive water loss on planets in other solar systems (termed exoplanets). This process can turn a potentially habitable planet\, like Earth\, into a burning hot\, waterless environment\, like Venus. Understanding whether or not a planet has undergone this process informs scientists on where to search for alien life in the universe\, and what the clues we should look for are. \nAbi Elerding: The science of motivation and the function of dopamine in the human brain \nDopamine is critical for many brain functions; it aids in our movement\, motivates us to pursue our goals\, and reinforces our inclination to pursue life’s many pleasures. Proper regulation of dopamine is essential since abnormalities in dopamine activity can contribute to the development of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease\, ADHD\, schizophrenia\, and substance-use disorder. GABA is a brain chemical that acts as a natural brake on the activity of dopamine neurons\, helping to regulate their function. Abi Elerding’s research focuses on understanding how GABA interacts with dopamine and its role in motivation and learning. These findings could pave the way for new treatment strategies for disorders associated with abnormal dopamine activity. \nAbi Elerding is a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington working to identify and isolate neuronal cell systems that guide behavior in health and disease. \nEmma Scalisi: How fishermen’s local knowledge can be used to improve policy \nCommercial fisheries are important to people around the world for many reasons\, including jobs\, food security\, and culture. However\, with pressures from both fishing and climate change stressors\, many fish populations are currently declining. Fortunately\, there are many people who care deeply about protecting these resources\, including the fishermen who rely on them. This talk includes how and why knowledge from fishermen can help promote sustainable practices within fisheries\, along with the difficulties of putting this into practice. \nEmma Scalisi is a graduate student at the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs\, where her research examines the relationships between small-scale commercial fishers and fisheries management agencies in Alaska. She wants to know how fish and people can benefit from listening to both scientists and fishermen.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \nMegan Gialluca: Using water to aid the search for life in the universe \nAt present\, we are closer than ever to answering the age-old question: “Are we alone in the universe?” For the first time\, new and upcoming telescopes will have the capability to search for the signs of alien life on planets in other solar systems (termed exoplanets). From plants to technology to oxygen\, there are lots of things that could tell us alien life is living on a planet\, but searching for these clues is challenging. During this talk\, you will learn about the signs of alien life scientists search for\, the methods they are using to do it\, and the challenges they face along the way. \nMegan Gialluca studies massive water loss on planets in other solar systems (termed exoplanets). This process can turn a potentially habitable planet\, like Earth\, into a burning hot\, waterless environment\, like Venus. Understanding whether or not a planet has undergone this process informs scientists on where to search for alien life in the universe\, and what the clues we should look for are. \nAbi Elerding: The science of motivation and the function of dopamine in the human brain \nDopamine is critical for many brain functions; it aids in our movement\, motivates us to pursue our goals\, and reinforces our inclination to pursue life’s many pleasures. Proper regulation of dopamine is essential since abnormalities in dopamine activity can contribute to the development of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease\, ADHD\, schizophrenia\, and substance-use disorder. GABA is a brain chemical that acts as a natural brake on the activity of dopamine neurons\, helping to regulate their function. Abi Elerding’s research focuses on understanding how GABA interacts with dopamine and its role in motivation and learning. These findings could pave the way for new treatment strategies for disorders associated with abnormal dopamine activity. \nAbi Elerding is a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington working to identify and isolate neuronal cell systems that guide behavior in health and disease. \nEmma Scalisi: How fishermen’s local knowledge can be used to improve policy \nCommercial fisheries are important to people around the world for many reasons\, including jobs\, food security\, and culture. However\, with pressures from both fishing and climate change stressors\, many fish populations are currently declining. Fortunately\, there are many people who care deeply about protecting these resources\, including the fishermen who rely on them. This talk includes how and why knowledge from fishermen can help promote sustainable practices within fisheries\, along with the difficulties of putting this into practice. \nEmma Scalisi is a graduate student at the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs\, where her research examines the relationships between small-scale commercial fishers and fisheries management agencies in Alaska. She wants to know how fish and people can benefit from listening to both scientists and fishermen.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-6/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fourth Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host brings together leaders and trainees in research and clinical care of infectious diseases in the immunocompromised host. Pre-symposium mentor/trainee related events begin Sunday\, April 30th. \nAll attendees will be treated to an evening reception at a memorable Seattle location TBA!  \nFeaturing: \nOur program will feature outstanding\, internationally recognized experts in the field\, representing more than 20 institutions\, who will speak on topics including infections in solid organ transplant\, hematopoietic cell transplant and oncology. The symposium will address COVID-19\, fungal disease\, respiratory viruses\, CMV\, HHV-6\, immunotherapy\, the microbiome\, and antimicrobial stewardship. Speakers will cover controversies in the field through multiple panel discussions with audience response opportunities for an interactive two-day symposium.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/fourth-symposium-on-infectious-diseases-in-the-immunocompromised-host/
LOCATION:Marriot Waterfront Seattle
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SUMMARY:Fourth Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host brings together leaders and trainees in research and clinical care of infectious diseases in the immunocompromised host. Pre-symposium mentor/trainee related events begin Sunday\, April 30th. \nAll attendees will be treated to an evening reception at a memorable Seattle location TBA!  \nFeaturing: \nOur program will feature outstanding\, internationally recognized experts in the field\, representing more than 20 institutions\, who will speak on topics including infections in solid organ transplant\, hematopoietic cell transplant and oncology. The symposium will address COVID-19\, fungal disease\, respiratory viruses\, CMV\, HHV-6\, immunotherapy\, the microbiome\, and antimicrobial stewardship. Speakers will cover controversies in the field through multiple panel discussions with audience response opportunities for an interactive two-day symposium.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/fourth-symposium-on-infectious-diseases-in-the-immunocompromised-host-2/
LOCATION:Marriot Waterfront Seattle
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SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nRisa Takenaka: What fluorescent fruit flies can teach us about DNA packaging \nIn living things from humans to single-celled budding yeasts\, proteins called histones spool and organize DNA. Given this important task\, histones\, and things that interact with histones\, are expected to stay very similar among different living things\, much like the essential parts of electronics (e.g.\, touchscreens on cell phones are optional\, but batteries are not). However\, a gene that suppresses the production of histones – an essential component that should be acting like cell phone batteries – is changing faster than expected among different species of fruit flies. Risa’s research aims to uncover the consequences of this change\, and how much change can be tolerated before the gene becomes too different to perform the task at hand. Understanding this process can help us decipher the kinds of changes in essential genes that are simply suboptimal\, and those that could result in disease or death. \nRisa Takenaka is a graduate student in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. As an ecologist-turned-molecular-biologist\, Risa is interested in understanding how evolutionary pressures have affected\, and continue to affect\, living things from fruit flies to humans at the genomic level. \nLucy Bowser: Using fisheries to improve global marine life protection \nThe wide diversity of marine life supports healthy ocean ecosystems which in turn provides us with lots of delicious seafood. However\, due to numerous threats\, the diversity of marine life is declining. The question then becomes: how do we balance the need to protect marine life with the need to fish? The answer may lie with certain fishermen who use fishing practices that focus on entire ecosystems\, not just the fish themselves. These ecosystem-focused practices strive to safeguard both marine life and peoples’ livelihoods and may just be the solution the ocean needs. \nLucy Bowser is a graduate student in the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington. She works on a project that highlights how fishermen protect the diversity of marine life\, a crucial component of healthy oceans and a healthy planet. \nElizabeth Bonner: Blood cancer – how good blood goes bad with age \nImagine if your blood wasn’t very good at its job — it didn’t carry oxygen\, fight infections\, or clot very well. It would make going about your daily life very difficult. Well\, for certain elderly individuals\, this is their reality. As some people age\, they develop errors in the DNA of their blood-producing cells\, turning them into cancer cells— they no longer produce blood cells effectively. But how do these errors in DNA prevent blood cell formation and is there a way to treat these bad blood producers? Elizabeth Bonner is working to understand how one specific error turns good blood bad\, with the goal of developing effective treatments targeting blood cancer cells. \nElizabeth Bonner is a Ph.D. student studying age-related blood cancers at Fred Hutchison Cancer Center through the University of Washington’s Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. Bonner studies the most frequent mutation found in a group of age-related blood cancers\, collectively called myelodysplastic syndromes\, to understand how this mutation disrupts the production of blood cells.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-2/
LOCATION:The Medhi Reading Room\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nRisa Takenaka: What fluorescent fruit flies can teach us about DNA packaging \nIn living things from humans to single-celled budding yeasts\, proteins called histones spool and organize DNA. Given this important task\, histones\, and things that interact with histones\, are expected to stay very similar among different living things\, much like the essential parts of electronics (e.g.\, touchscreens on cell phones are optional\, but batteries are not). However\, a gene that suppresses the production of histones – an essential component that should be acting like cell phone batteries – is changing faster than expected among different species of fruit flies. Risa’s research aims to uncover the consequences of this change\, and how much change can be tolerated before the gene becomes too different to perform the task at hand. Understanding this process can help us decipher the kinds of changes in essential genes that are simply suboptimal\, and those that could result in disease or death. \nRisa Takenaka is a graduate student in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. As an ecologist-turned-molecular-biologist\, Risa is interested in understanding how evolutionary pressures have affected\, and continue to affect\, living things from fruit flies to humans at the genomic level. \nLucy Bowser: Using fisheries to improve global marine life protection \nThe wide diversity of marine life supports healthy ocean ecosystems which in turn provides us with lots of delicious seafood. However\, due to numerous threats\, the diversity of marine life is declining. The question then becomes: how do we balance the need to protect marine life with the need to fish? The answer may lie with certain fishermen who use fishing practices that focus on entire ecosystems\, not just the fish themselves. These ecosystem-focused practices strive to safeguard both marine life and peoples’ livelihoods and may just be the solution the ocean needs. \nLucy Bowser is a graduate student in the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington. She works on a project that highlights how fishermen protect the diversity of marine life\, a crucial component of healthy oceans and a healthy planet. \nElizabeth Bonner: Blood cancer – how good blood goes bad with age \nImagine if your blood wasn’t very good at its job — it didn’t carry oxygen\, fight infections\, or clot very well. It would make going about your daily life very difficult. Well\, for certain elderly individuals\, this is their reality. As some people age\, they develop errors in the DNA of their blood-producing cells\, turning them into cancer cells— they no longer produce blood cells effectively. But how do these errors in DNA prevent blood cell formation and is there a way to treat these bad blood producers? Elizabeth Bonner is working to understand how one specific error turns good blood bad\, with the goal of developing effective treatments targeting blood cancer cells. \nElizabeth Bonner is a Ph.D. student studying age-related blood cancers at Fred Hutchison Cancer Center through the University of Washington’s Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. Bonner studies the most frequent mutation found in a group of age-related blood cancers\, collectively called myelodysplastic syndromes\, to understand how this mutation disrupts the production of blood cells.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-2-2/
LOCATION:The Medhi Reading Room\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T200000
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SUMMARY:Biomaterials: Cells in Jello and Wonders at Work
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine is pleased to present a series of public science talks at the Collective in South Lake Union. Each event features a living-room style presentation\, interactive experiences\, and hosted refreshments. \nEach program begins at 6:30 PM. Email Thatcher Heldring (theldrin@uw.edu) to RSVP! \nTissue engineering is the art of coaxing many different types of cells to organize themselves into complex structures\, like organs. Biomaterials are the building blocks of 3D microworlds that allow scientists to practice manipulating cell behavior. With the Cole DeForest Research Group.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/biomaterials-cells-in-jello-and-wonders-at-work/
LOCATION:400 Dexter Ave N.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T200000
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SUMMARY:Biomaterials: Cells in Jello and Wonders at Work
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine is pleased to present a series of public science talks at the Collective in South Lake Union. Each event features a living-room style presentation\, interactive experiences\, and hosted refreshments. \nEach program begins at 6:30 PM. Email Thatcher Heldring (theldrin@uw.edu) to RSVP! \nTissue engineering is the art of coaxing many different types of cells to organize themselves into complex structures\, like organs. Biomaterials are the building blocks of 3D microworlds that allow scientists to practice manipulating cell behavior. With the Cole DeForest Research Group.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/biomaterials-cells-in-jello-and-wonders-at-work-2/
LOCATION:400 Dexter Ave N.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
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SUMMARY:Seattle Rare Disease Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Fair and Summit aim to educate\, engage\, and inspire our community about the importance of rare disease research. Our goal is for all attendees – including a diverse representation of patient advocates\, patient organizations\, pharma\, biotech\, government institutions\, researchers\, legislators\, and payers – to better understand how they can help with ending the diagnostic odyssey\, improving access to care\, and accelerating development of new treatments in the region and beyond. \nMay 5th will be a hybrid event both in-person in Seattle\, WA and accessible virtually. May 6th will be a virtual event.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/seattle-rare-disease-fair/
LOCATION:Seattle Children’s Research Institute\, 1920 Terry Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230410T180701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180701Z
UID:26964-1683273600-1683392400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:Seattle Rare Disease Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Fair and Summit aim to educate\, engage\, and inspire our community about the importance of rare disease research. Our goal is for all attendees – including a diverse representation of patient advocates\, patient organizations\, pharma\, biotech\, government institutions\, researchers\, legislators\, and payers – to better understand how they can help with ending the diagnostic odyssey\, improving access to care\, and accelerating development of new treatments in the region and beyond. \nMay 5th will be a hybrid event both in-person in Seattle\, WA and accessible virtually. May 6th will be a virtual event.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/seattle-rare-disease-fair-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Children’s Research Institute\, 1920 Terry Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230414T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T150744Z
UID:22317-1683309600-1683320400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Neuroscience 2023
DESCRIPTION:Most of us take for granted that the brain and its 86 billion neurons quietly goes about the business of being “you” without much fuss. It senses the environment\, coordinates movement\, processes thoughts\, stores and recalls memories\, and replays one song over and over and over again. \nAn Evening with Neuroscience is a celebration of that remarkable brain in your head. This event is an opportunity for the public to engage directly with the expansive\, interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. We invite researchers\, psychologists\, and clinicians to discuss up-and-coming research\, dispel myths\, answer your questions submitted prior to the event\, and share a few brainy laughs with the public. We also have a variety of fun games and activities for you\, so that you can test your brain about brains! EVERYONE is invited to participate. \nSo\, come join us for an informal\, casual\, and fun opportunity to learn about neuroscience. EVERYONE is invited – no neuroscience background needed! Strike up a conversation\, ask a question\, and learn more about the “mush between your ears!” \nEWN 2023 is set to take place from 6-9 PM on Friday\, May 5\, 2023\, in a hybrid format. The in-person event will take place in Kane Hall Room 130 (the Roethke Auditorium)\, and the event will also be livestreamed to YouTube. Below is a rough schedule: \n6:00 – 7:00 PM: Pre-Panel Events: human brain demonstration\, art gallery\, and interactive neurotechnology showcase\n7:00 – 7:15 PM: Seating and Introduction\n7:15 – 7:55 PM: Panel Discussion\n7:55 – 8:05 PM: Intermission\n8:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Q&A \nA food truck will be available on Red Square outside Kane Hall before the event\, during intermission\, and after the event! \nThis year\, we aim to establish a wider online presence with a focus on expanding beyond the Seattle area and reaching those with the least access to neuroscience education. More information regarding in-person and online accessibility is located on the Access page. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our event’s accessibility\, or would like to request a specific accommodation\, please do so here. \nRead up about our distinguished speakers here! \nThank you to everyone who attended EWN 2022! View the full recording here!
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/an-evening-with-neuroscience-2023/
LOCATION:Kane Hall and Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230414T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T150744Z
UID:26975-1683309600-1683320400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Neuroscience 2023
DESCRIPTION:Most of us take for granted that the brain and its 86 billion neurons quietly goes about the business of being “you” without much fuss. It senses the environment\, coordinates movement\, processes thoughts\, stores and recalls memories\, and replays one song over and over and over again. \nAn Evening with Neuroscience is a celebration of that remarkable brain in your head. This event is an opportunity for the public to engage directly with the expansive\, interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. We invite researchers\, psychologists\, and clinicians to discuss up-and-coming research\, dispel myths\, answer your questions submitted prior to the event\, and share a few brainy laughs with the public. We also have a variety of fun games and activities for you\, so that you can test your brain about brains! EVERYONE is invited to participate. \nSo\, come join us for an informal\, casual\, and fun opportunity to learn about neuroscience. EVERYONE is invited – no neuroscience background needed! Strike up a conversation\, ask a question\, and learn more about the “mush between your ears!” \nEWN 2023 is set to take place from 6-9 PM on Friday\, May 5\, 2023\, in a hybrid format. The in-person event will take place in Kane Hall Room 130 (the Roethke Auditorium)\, and the event will also be livestreamed to YouTube. Below is a rough schedule: \n6:00 – 7:00 PM: Pre-Panel Events: human brain demonstration\, art gallery\, and interactive neurotechnology showcase\n7:00 – 7:15 PM: Seating and Introduction\n7:15 – 7:55 PM: Panel Discussion\n7:55 – 8:05 PM: Intermission\n8:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Q&A \nA food truck will be available on Red Square outside Kane Hall before the event\, during intermission\, and after the event! \nThis year\, we aim to establish a wider online presence with a focus on expanding beyond the Seattle area and reaching those with the least access to neuroscience education. More information regarding in-person and online accessibility is located on the Access page. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our event’s accessibility\, or would like to request a specific accommodation\, please do so here. \nRead up about our distinguished speakers here! \nThank you to everyone who attended EWN 2022! View the full recording here!
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/an-evening-with-neuroscience-2023-2/
LOCATION:Kane Hall and Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230410T180818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180818Z
UID:22208-1683709200-1683819000@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:Drug Development Immersion
DESCRIPTION:Drug Development Immersion is an interactive course that explores the regulatory\, commercial\, and scientific factors needed to bring a drug successfully to market. The discussion features both small-molecule drugs and biologics. Our instructors illustrate the corporate decision-making process with personal accounts\, giving participants unique strategic development insights. Learn from an industry expert what it takes to get a molecule from the bench into the marketplace. \nDrug Development Immersion was developed for the non-science professional who works within or services the biopharma industry and needs to become familiar with the preclinical and clinical development process. \n\nWho should attend\n\nAppropriate for those without a science background who need a foundational understanding of the drug development process. \nIdeal for anyone who works in finance\, law\, marketing\, human resources\, business development\, project management\, IT\, administrative support\, supply chain\, research development\, non-clinical\, clinical\, quality assurance\, regulatory affairs\, policy\, government relations and manufacturing. \nPast participants include: \n\nVenture capitalists\, bankers\, analysts\, financial managers\nInsurance brokers\, real estate professionals\nPatient advocacy group staff\, disease foundation members\nPolicymakers\, lobbyists\, attorneys\nConsultants\, public relations specialists\, journalists\nUniversity administrators\, research institute support staff
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/drug-development-immersion-2-2/
LOCATION:188 E Blaine St Ste 150
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230410T180818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180818Z
UID:26965-1683709200-1683819000@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:Drug Development Immersion
DESCRIPTION:Drug Development Immersion is an interactive course that explores the regulatory\, commercial\, and scientific factors needed to bring a drug successfully to market. The discussion features both small-molecule drugs and biologics. Our instructors illustrate the corporate decision-making process with personal accounts\, giving participants unique strategic development insights. Learn from an industry expert what it takes to get a molecule from the bench into the marketplace. \nDrug Development Immersion was developed for the non-science professional who works within or services the biopharma industry and needs to become familiar with the preclinical and clinical development process. \n\nWho should attend\n\nAppropriate for those without a science background who need a foundational understanding of the drug development process. \nIdeal for anyone who works in finance\, law\, marketing\, human resources\, business development\, project management\, IT\, administrative support\, supply chain\, research development\, non-clinical\, clinical\, quality assurance\, regulatory affairs\, policy\, government relations and manufacturing. \nPast participants include: \n\nVenture capitalists\, bankers\, analysts\, financial managers\nInsurance brokers\, real estate professionals\nPatient advocacy group staff\, disease foundation members\nPolicymakers\, lobbyists\, attorneys\nConsultants\, public relations specialists\, journalists\nUniversity administrators\, research institute support staff
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/drug-development-immersion-2-3/
LOCATION:188 E Blaine St Ste 150
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230411T061245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T061245Z
UID:22240-1683739800-1683743400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nKaylin Ellioff: Understanding the makeup of marijuana to better treat chronic pain \nChronic pain affects 1 in 5 people in the US and currently opioids are the main treatment for severe cases. There is potential for individuals to become tolerant to opioids as well as misuse them. Therefore\, alternative treatments are desperately needed. In Kaylin Ellioff’s research\, she is working to understand if and how different chemical components found in Cannabis\, otherwise known as marijuana\, can be used to treat chronic pain. Cannabis has been used for centuries to treat pain\, and by better understanding how each of the chemicals work in our body\, new pain treatments can be developed so that patients do not have to rely on daily doses of opioids or get high to experience pain relief. \nKaylin Ellioff is a Pharmacology graduate student at the University of Washington\, where she studies different chemicals found in cannabis and how they can be used to treat chronic pain. \nSamantha Borje: Using designer DNA to detect diseases \nWhen it comes to forming connections\, molecules generally look for the same things that many people do: a sense of stability and a certain degree of freedom. Whether a molecule can provide these for another molecule is often a complicated question because most molecules consist of many parts. DNA\, the central molecule of life\, is remarkably simple in that it consists of only four parts: A\, C\, G\, and T. The combination of these parts in a piece of DNA determines exactly whether\, how quickly\, and in what settings it can connect with another piece of DNA. We can take advantage of this predictability to design and carry out super-specific chain reactions made entirely of DNA pieces\, in a process known as DNA computing. \nSamantha Borje is a Molecular Engineering graduate student at the University of Washington\, where she works at the Seelig Lab and Molecular Information Systems Lab. Her research focuses on designing massive networks of DNA pieces. She aims to use these networks as diagnostic platforms\, where the DNA pieces would set off different chain reactions depending on whether or not a medical sample contains markers for disease. \nSonya Jampel: Public health prevention of air pollution exposure \nFine particulate matter – a primary contributor to air pollution – is so small that over twenty particles can fit across one human hair. When fine particulate matter is suspended in the atmosphere\, it can penetrate deep into your lungs and bloodstream. These small\, suspended particles including dust\, dirt\, or soot can lead to harmful health impacts such as heart attacks\, stroke\, respiratory illness\, and death. In January\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed lowering standards to protect human health. Come learn about how science and policy work together to improve health! \nSonya Jampel (she/her) is a Master’s in Public Health Student in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. She uses large birth and death certificate datasets to analyze the relationship between air pollution and infant mortality in order to inform policy and prevention solutions.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-3/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Ellioff-Borje-Jampel.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230510T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230411T061245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T061245Z
UID:26970-1683739800-1683743400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nKaylin Ellioff: Understanding the makeup of marijuana to better treat chronic pain \nChronic pain affects 1 in 5 people in the US and currently opioids are the main treatment for severe cases. There is potential for individuals to become tolerant to opioids as well as misuse them. Therefore\, alternative treatments are desperately needed. In Kaylin Ellioff’s research\, she is working to understand if and how different chemical components found in Cannabis\, otherwise known as marijuana\, can be used to treat chronic pain. Cannabis has been used for centuries to treat pain\, and by better understanding how each of the chemicals work in our body\, new pain treatments can be developed so that patients do not have to rely on daily doses of opioids or get high to experience pain relief. \nKaylin Ellioff is a Pharmacology graduate student at the University of Washington\, where she studies different chemicals found in cannabis and how they can be used to treat chronic pain. \nSamantha Borje: Using designer DNA to detect diseases \nWhen it comes to forming connections\, molecules generally look for the same things that many people do: a sense of stability and a certain degree of freedom. Whether a molecule can provide these for another molecule is often a complicated question because most molecules consist of many parts. DNA\, the central molecule of life\, is remarkably simple in that it consists of only four parts: A\, C\, G\, and T. The combination of these parts in a piece of DNA determines exactly whether\, how quickly\, and in what settings it can connect with another piece of DNA. We can take advantage of this predictability to design and carry out super-specific chain reactions made entirely of DNA pieces\, in a process known as DNA computing. \nSamantha Borje is a Molecular Engineering graduate student at the University of Washington\, where she works at the Seelig Lab and Molecular Information Systems Lab. Her research focuses on designing massive networks of DNA pieces. She aims to use these networks as diagnostic platforms\, where the DNA pieces would set off different chain reactions depending on whether or not a medical sample contains markers for disease. \nSonya Jampel: Public health prevention of air pollution exposure \nFine particulate matter – a primary contributor to air pollution – is so small that over twenty particles can fit across one human hair. When fine particulate matter is suspended in the atmosphere\, it can penetrate deep into your lungs and bloodstream. These small\, suspended particles including dust\, dirt\, or soot can lead to harmful health impacts such as heart attacks\, stroke\, respiratory illness\, and death. In January\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed lowering standards to protect human health. Come learn about how science and policy work together to improve health! \nSonya Jampel (she/her) is a Master’s in Public Health Student in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. She uses large birth and death certificate datasets to analyze the relationship between air pollution and infant mortality in order to inform policy and prevention solutions.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-3-2/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Ellioff-Borje-Jampel.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230411T062346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T062346Z
UID:22250-1684171800-1684175400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nRory Mcguire: Automating science by putting the lab on a chip \nComputers used to be the size of rooms\, and now they fit in our pockets. Biology\, chemistry\, and medical research on the other hand still require big\, expensive lab spaces. But what if we could shrink the lab down to the size of a phone\, or maybe even smaller? Putting a lab onto a chip could make research more accessible to underfunded institutions\, cut the wait time between a doctor’s visit and getting a diagnosis\, and reduce hazardous biological and chemical waste\, among other benefits. Motivated by these possibilities\, Rory McGuire is developing a “lab-on-a-chip” that uses electrical signals to manipulate liquids and molecules on a palm-sized platform that can all be controlled from your laptop. \nRory Mcguire does research at the intersection of computation and biology. Sometimes this means using DNA as a hard drive to store digital data\, and sometimes this means using electronics to automate biological experiments. Rory has spent the last 2 years developing open-source hardware and software with the aim of making biology and chemistry research more accessible\, efficient\, and equitable. \nKeenan Ganz: Predicting where the next wildfire will burn \nRecent large forest fires in the American west have placed wildfire\, and its consequences\, in the public eye. For nearly a century\, forest managers have suppressed fire in naturally burning forests and used public awareness campaigns to portray wildfire as a destructive and wasteful force. But\, recent scientific work and recognition of Indigenous land practices point to the opposite interpretation: fire is crucial to keeping our forests healthy. Keenan’s work is about helping us live with fire. He studies how computer models can help us prepare for when the next fire will burn. \nKeenan Ganz is a graduate student in Remote Sensing at the University of Washington. He uses specialized cameras on satellites and drones to study forest health and wildfire. One day\, Keenan wants to build an improved forecasting system to understand when and where wildfire will burn next. \nRasika Venkataraman: How understanding the environment of cancer can help us treat it \nBlood cells develop and mature in a spongy environment within our bones called the bone marrow. The bone marrow and blood cells are in constant communication with each other making sure the ‘blood headquarters’ is functioning smoothly\, replenishing blood throughout life. A small population of humans is born with a mutation in a specific gene\, which puts them at risk of developing blood cancer later in life. A mutation is a change in our genes\, which are codes that tell our body to function a certain way. To understand how this mutation causes blood cancer\, we need to study its function in blood cells as well the bone marrow environment. This will shed light on potential disruptions in the communication between the blood cells and the bone marrow\, which could then be leveraged to improve blood cancer treatment in patients that have this specific mutation. \nRasika Venkataraman is a third-year graduate student at the University of Washington’s Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology. Her research focuses on studying a specific hereditary mutation in DNA that causes blood cancers. She aims to investigate how this mutation alters the environment in which the cancer cells develop and grow\, to improve the treatment of blood cancer.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-5/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/McGuire-Ganz-Venkataram.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230411T062346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T062346Z
UID:26972-1684171800-1684175400@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:UW Engage Science 2023
DESCRIPTION:UW Engage Science sees a future where every graduate student has access to science communication training\, and therefore good science communication becomes the norm. The outcome is an increased public trust and positive attitude toward science\, ultimately strengthening the connection between the public and scientists. Join us for a look at the forefront of research in our region and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. \n\nRory Mcguire: Automating science by putting the lab on a chip \nComputers used to be the size of rooms\, and now they fit in our pockets. Biology\, chemistry\, and medical research on the other hand still require big\, expensive lab spaces. But what if we could shrink the lab down to the size of a phone\, or maybe even smaller? Putting a lab onto a chip could make research more accessible to underfunded institutions\, cut the wait time between a doctor’s visit and getting a diagnosis\, and reduce hazardous biological and chemical waste\, among other benefits. Motivated by these possibilities\, Rory McGuire is developing a “lab-on-a-chip” that uses electrical signals to manipulate liquids and molecules on a palm-sized platform that can all be controlled from your laptop. \nRory Mcguire does research at the intersection of computation and biology. Sometimes this means using DNA as a hard drive to store digital data\, and sometimes this means using electronics to automate biological experiments. Rory has spent the last 2 years developing open-source hardware and software with the aim of making biology and chemistry research more accessible\, efficient\, and equitable. \nKeenan Ganz: Predicting where the next wildfire will burn \nRecent large forest fires in the American west have placed wildfire\, and its consequences\, in the public eye. For nearly a century\, forest managers have suppressed fire in naturally burning forests and used public awareness campaigns to portray wildfire as a destructive and wasteful force. But\, recent scientific work and recognition of Indigenous land practices point to the opposite interpretation: fire is crucial to keeping our forests healthy. Keenan’s work is about helping us live with fire. He studies how computer models can help us prepare for when the next fire will burn. \nKeenan Ganz is a graduate student in Remote Sensing at the University of Washington. He uses specialized cameras on satellites and drones to study forest health and wildfire. One day\, Keenan wants to build an improved forecasting system to understand when and where wildfire will burn next. \nRasika Venkataraman: How understanding the environment of cancer can help us treat it \nBlood cells develop and mature in a spongy environment within our bones called the bone marrow. The bone marrow and blood cells are in constant communication with each other making sure the ‘blood headquarters’ is functioning smoothly\, replenishing blood throughout life. A small population of humans is born with a mutation in a specific gene\, which puts them at risk of developing blood cancer later in life. A mutation is a change in our genes\, which are codes that tell our body to function a certain way. To understand how this mutation causes blood cancer\, we need to study its function in blood cells as well the bone marrow environment. This will shed light on potential disruptions in the communication between the blood cells and the bone marrow\, which could then be leveraged to improve blood cancer treatment in patients that have this specific mutation. \nRasika Venkataraman is a third-year graduate student at the University of Washington’s Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology. Her research focuses on studying a specific hereditary mutation in DNA that causes blood cancers. She aims to investigate how this mutation alters the environment in which the cancer cells develop and grow\, to improve the treatment of blood cancer.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-engage-science-2023-5-2/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/McGuire-Ganz-Venkataram.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230413T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T172853Z
UID:22295-1684332000-1684344600@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:American Cancer Society ResearcHERS Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 17th for the American Cancer Society’s Annual ResearcHERS Symposium\, hosted at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. \nWomen make invaluable contributions to cancer research\, yet they’re consistently underrepresented in research leadership. Our panelists will have a discussion on how we can sustain women-led cancer research\, bolster the careers of women researchers\, and support a more robust pipeline of those leaders in cancer research. \n2:00PM-2:30PM Welcome\n2:30PM-4:30PM Panel Discussion\n4:30PM-5:30PM Networking Hour \nLight bites and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/american-cancer-society-researchers-symposium/
LOCATION:Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center\, 1100 Fairview Ave. N.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/ResearcHERS-Invite.png
ORGANIZER;CN="American Cancer Society":MAILTO:anne.christian@cancer.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230413T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T172853Z
UID:26973-1684332000-1684344600@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:American Cancer Society ResearcHERS Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 17th for the American Cancer Society’s Annual ResearcHERS Symposium\, hosted at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. \nWomen make invaluable contributions to cancer research\, yet they’re consistently underrepresented in research leadership. Our panelists will have a discussion on how we can sustain women-led cancer research\, bolster the careers of women researchers\, and support a more robust pipeline of those leaders in cancer research. \n2:00PM-2:30PM Welcome\n2:30PM-4:30PM Panel Discussion\n4:30PM-5:30PM Networking Hour \nLight bites and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/american-cancer-society-researchers-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center\, 1100 Fairview Ave. N.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/ResearcHERS-Invite.png
ORGANIZER;CN="American Cancer Society":MAILTO:anne.christian@cancer.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230421T150433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T150433Z
UID:22376-1684411200-1684431000@scienceinseattle.com
SUMMARY:ITHS Expo 23
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ITHS Expo\, Symposium and Poster Session will feature three distinguished keynote speakers from the field of vaccine development. \n\nITHS Principal Investigator Dr. Nora Disis will discuss her research in developing targeted vaccines for breast cancer.\nUW Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Marco Pravetoni will focus on his team’s work around the development of a substance abuse vaccine that targets opioids and aims to prevent addiction and relapse.\nDr. Jay Evans\, Research Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences and Director of the Center for Translational Medicine at the University of Montana\, will be discussing his team’s research in developing innovative vaccine technology that has the potential to revolutionize the field of immunology.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the keynote presentations and an exciting hour of lightning talks\, the poster session will feature presentations by dozens of researchers and innovators all across the spectrum of translational science. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/iths-expo-23/
LOCATION:UW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceinseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/expo-23-713-final-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090923
CREATED:20230421T150433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T150433Z
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SUMMARY:ITHS Expo 23
DESCRIPTION:This year’s ITHS Expo\, Symposium and Poster Session will feature three distinguished keynote speakers from the field of vaccine development. \n\nITHS Principal Investigator Dr. Nora Disis will discuss her research in developing targeted vaccines for breast cancer.\nUW Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Marco Pravetoni will focus on his team’s work around the development of a substance abuse vaccine that targets opioids and aims to prevent addiction and relapse.\nDr. Jay Evans\, Research Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences and Director of the Center for Translational Medicine at the University of Montana\, will be discussing his team’s research in developing innovative vaccine technology that has the potential to revolutionize the field of immunology.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the keynote presentations and an exciting hour of lightning talks\, the poster session will feature presentations by dozens of researchers and innovators all across the spectrum of translational science. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/iths-expo-23-2/
LOCATION:UW
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SUMMARY:Career Development Workshop: Preparing Scientists for Industry Careers
DESCRIPTION:JOIN LIFE SCIENCE WASHINGTON FOR A FREE “LEARN BY DOING” WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY SCIPHD. \nAbout this Event\nDate: May 18\, 19\, 22\, 23\, 2023\nTime: 12:00 – 4:00 PM PT \nWith an increasing number of available jobs shifting from academia to industry settings\, understanding the skills necessary to compete for and succeed in an industry position is critical. This four-part workshop will provide you with interactive experiences and guidance as you prepare to move beyond academia and pursue your career\, and an opportunity to network with local industry! \nWho should attend? This workshop series is for graduate students\, doctoral candidates and post-docs looking for professional guidance as they pursue their careers. Participants may still be enrolled in their professional programs or recent graduates. \nDate and Format: The entire virtual workshop will take place over the course of four half-day sessions over 2 weeks starting May 18\, and includes several virtual networking opportunities with representatives from sponsor companies throughout the program. Students are expected to attend the majority of sessions. If your schedule conflicts with the workshop schedule\, please notify Srikant Iyer at srikant@LifeScienceWA.org for arrangements to be made. \nRegistration: There is no cost to participate in the workshop due to the generous support of Bristol Myers Squibb\, but registration is required to receive course materials. As part of your registration\, you will also receive access to Flamingo\, the virtual career coach\, to help guide you through the job search process. \nWORKSHOP MODULES\nThe Business of Science\nYour Three Identities\n24 Core Competencies\nTypes of companies and Jobs\nDeveloping a targeted resume \nCommunications for Scientists\nTechnical Literacy\nApplied Communications in Interviewing\nEmotional Intelligence\nSocial Intelligence \nProject Management \nNetworking for Success\nInitiating conversations\nBuilding your network\nNegotiating departure with your PI\nNegotiating your salary
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/career-development-workshop-preparing-scientists-for-industry-careers/
LOCATION:Online
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