
MSL Seminar Series: Pathway to Independence Awardee Talks
May 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Host: Dr. Freda Miller
This seminar will be presented in a hybrid format. All speakers will be delivering talks in person at the MSL Lecture Theatre (room 102). Audience members are welcome to attend either in person or via the zoom link. Those connecting via zoom will be able to ask questions during the Q&A portion using the chat function.
Zoom registration link: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/w1W6TziSRlOv4aI4Im4pzw
Speakers:
Dr. Lars Kruse – Bohlmann lab
Elucidating short-chain alkane biosynthesis for the development of biofuels
Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos – Miller lab
It’s all in the vessels – Exploring the role of the neonatal brain vasculature on neural stem cell function
Dr. Ross Jones – Zandstra lab
Uncovering genetic circuit design rules to program human stem cells and development
Dr. Santanu Sasidharan – Tokuriki lab
De novo designed immunogens with conserved regions of the SARS-CoV-2 spike provide immunity against multiple β-coronaviruses