The Life Sciences Research Symposium brings together researchers in UAlbany and the capital region to discuss recent progress in their research programs and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. The symposium provides a platform for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to present their research through oral presentations and posters, with awards given for the best presentations.

The Life Sciences Research Symposium will take place on (in-person) at the D'Ambra Auditorium, Life Sciences Research Building.

Three distinguished keynote speakers

Dr. Elisa Franco
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, UCLA
Topic: "Programmable artificial RNA condensates in mammalian cells”
 

Dr. Andrea H. Brand
Frederick L. Ehrman Professor of Cell Biology and Professor of Neuroscience and Physiology - New York University
Topic: “Time to wake up: Regulation of neural stem cell quiescence”
 

Dr. Victor Ambros
Nobel Laureate
Silverman Professor of Natural Sciences and Professor, Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical College
Topic: “Genetic networks controlling developmental timing in C. elegans”
 

Program Schedule

8:30 to 9 a.m. - Registration, breakfast, poster set up

9 to 9:05 a.m. - Opening Remarks

9:05 to 9:10 a.m. - Life Sciences Graduate Gathering & STEM NOW

9:10 to 9:15 a.m. - Capital District Postdoc Association

9:15 to 10 a.m. - Keynote 1: Dr. Elisa Franco

 "Programmable artificial RNA condensates in mammalian cells”

10 to 10:50 a.m. - Selected Presentations 1

10:50 to 11:30 a.m. - Coffee break and Posters

11:30 to 12:15  p.m.  -  Keynote 2: Dr. Andrea H. Brand

"Time to wake up: Regulation of neural stem cell quiescence"
 

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch and mingling

1:15 to 2:05 p.m. - Selected Presentations 2

2:05 to 2:45 p.m. - Coffee Break and Posters

2:45 to 3:35 p.m. - Selected Presentations 3

3:35 to 4:25 p.m. - Keynote 3: Dr. Victor Ambros

  “Genetic networks controlling developmental timing in C. elegans”

4:3 to 5 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Award Ceremony