Speaker: Dr. Rati Sharma Title: Systems Biology In Action: A dive into signaling pathways and behavioral dynamics Abstract: “Systems Biology” refers to the study of biological systems through modeling, experiments and computational tools. In particular, the workings and implications of genetic networks, behavior and signal-response can be studied through the tools and techniques adapted from the field […]

Title: Molecular Imaging using CEST MRI: Acquisition, Analysis and Applications Abstract:  MRI is routinely being used to obtain different types of images that are sensitive to structural, functional, and physiological information. The use of MRI in disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment monitoring is rapidly growing. Chemical-exchange-saturation-transfer (CEST) is an advanced MRI techniques which provides […]

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Title: Connecting the dynamics of microbial systems across scales Abstract:  Biological reactions often involve low-copy molecular reactants, leading to stochastic outcomes. As a result, there is substantial heterogeneity among cells, even when they experience the same external conditions. Recent theoretical and experimental investigations have demonstrated that for microbial systems such heterogeneity is of important consequence to […]

Speaker: Prof. Marty Pagel (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Teax ) Title: Molecular Imaging of the Tumor Microenvironment Abstract: Tumor acidosis, hypoxia and vascular perfusion are well-known characteristics of the tumor microenvironment. We have developed MRI, PET/MRI, multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) and electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI) to measure extracellular pH, […]

Title: The food fly: neural circuits of feeding and emesis in Drosophila Abstract: Our group is broadly interested in understanding how the brain communicates with the gut and other organ systems to regulate food/nutrient intake. Food intake is mainly influenced by innate sensory inputs and also by memories of past feeding experiences. We have developed and improved handy […]