Developing tools for single-molecule sequencing and imaging of RNA modifications Location: 135 Shillman Hall Abstract: Despite every cell in the human body having the same genetic makeup, gene expression varies greatly between them. The process of DNA transcription into RNA, along with subsequent post-transcriptional modifications, is crucial for achieving this variability and enabling cell specialization. […]
Life in a tight spot: Spying on bacteria in complex spaces Location: 135 Shillman Hall Abstract: Nucleic acids are programmable biomolecules that hold great promises as a therapeutic. However, with over 40 years of development, only a handful of nucleic acid drugs ever reached the market. The lack of greater success is in part due […]
Understanding and mitigating host-part incompatibilities during microbial engineering Location: 135 Shillman Hall Abstract: One of our major goals is to elucidate and highlight the unexpected outcomes that result from modifying living systems and formalize them under the umbrella of “incompatibilities”. For example, when multiple recombinant proteins are co-expressed in bacteria like E. coli, the cellular […]
Investigating the “Black Box” of Active Learning Approaches in Engineering Education Location: 135 Shillman Hall Abstract: In our research on undergraduate engineering education, we seek to build theory about the details of active learning experiences in engineering courses. Engineering educators aspire to support students from all backgrounds and identities in developing deep conceptual understanding and […]
Data-Driven Approaches Towards Controlling the Structure-Property-Processing Relationships of Soft Matter Location: 135 Shillman Hall Abstract: Controlling the hierarchical structure of soft matter, like polymers, from monomer to microstructure to process design is crucial for tailoring their functional properties in advanced materials systems. However, achieving scalable production of advanced soft materials is hindered by their inherent […]
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This is the annual event for our community to celebrate the department, College, University, and external awards and achievements given over the past year. **Parking is available for a fee at Gainsborough and Renaissance Park Garages. There are also meters on Columbus Ave. Lyft and Uber are also suggested. MBTA commuters can take the Orange […]
Name: Victoria Duback Title: Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Assessment of a T Cell-Targeted Vector for In Vivo Car-T Cell Therapy Date: 06/05/2024 Time: 10:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Abigail Koppes (Advisor) Prof. Ryan Koppes Prof. Debra Auguste Dr. Kutlu Elpek Location: Kariotis 309 Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has demonstrated transformative efficacy in the […]
Name: Matthew Fernez Title: Development of a Hydrogen Sulfide Biosensor and Interrogation the Role of Sulfide on Mucus Barriers Date: 06/05/2024 Time: 10:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Benjamin Woolston (Advisor) Prof. Rebecca Carrier (Co-Advisor) Prof. Erel Levine Dr. Jodie Ouahed Location: Shillman 420 Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a gastrointestinal condition that is estimated […]
Name: Yujia Wang Title: Machine Learning and Spatially Resolved Spectroscopy for Controlled Synthesis and Novel Phenomena Discovery in Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide Date: 06/20/2024 Time: 10:30:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Swastik Kar (Advisor) Prof. Joshua Gallaway Prof. Steve Lustig Prof. Francisco Hung Location: Burlington Campus: Building 5, Room C Abstract: Two-dimensional (2D) materials, particularly transition metal […]