http://genome.wustl.edu/events/ en The Genome Institute Copyright 2012 2012-06-06T20:00:10+00:00 http://genome.wustl.edu/events/live_chat_the_bugs_inside_of_us_-_george_weinstock_on_science_live/ http://genome.wustl.edu/events/live_chat_the_bugs_inside_of_us_-_george_weinstock_on_science_live/ Join Science Live at 3 PM EDT, Thus. Jun. 7, for a live chat about 'The Bugs Inside of Us' with Dr. George Weinstock who will discuss the human microbiome - the community of microbes living in and on the human body. Upcoming 2012-06-06T20:00:10+00:00 http://genome.wustl.edu/events/2011_national_dna_day_symposium/ http://genome.wustl.edu/events/2011_national_dna_day_symposium/ Where: Washington University Medical Campus, St. Louis, MO Schedule of Events 9:00am Breakfast with the Keynote Speaker - Grad Students and Postdocs only please.(RSVP at outreach@genome.wustl.edu) Location: DBBS conference room - 521 11:00am Keynote Speaker — Levi Garraway, MD, PhD. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Title: "Prostate Cancer: From Genomics to Therapy" Location: McDonnell Sciences Building - Erlanger Auditorium (map) 12:00pm Student Poster Session Location: Farrell Learning & Teaching Center - Atrium (map)(light refreshments served) 2:00pm Award Announcement Location: Farrell Learning & Teaching Center - Atrium About the speaker, Dr. Levi Garraway: Dr. Garraway’s lab focuses on the genomic alternations in cancer, particularly melanoma and prostate cancer. His lab’s work includes the study of how cancer progresses, how it becomes resistant to certain drugs and the development of therapeutics and other approaches to enable personalized cancer medicine. Dr. Garraway is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Garraway is also a faculty member of Dana-Farber Center for Cancer Genome Discovery and an Associate Member of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, where he is Co-Director of Cancer Genome Analysis in the Broad Cancer Program.   Call for Abstracts We are accepting abstracts in all areas of biomedical and biological research with some emphasis on genetics and genomics. All abstracts will be presented in poster format. Eligibility Any student enrolled in the following degree programs at Washington University: MS, PhD, MD/PhD. Prizes will be awarded to the top ranked posters. Abstract deadline: April 22, 2011. Submit your entry via this form: Abstract Submission Form (pdf) More information about DNA Day events can be found in our Outreach section. 2011-04-29T16:19:08+00:00 http://genome.wustl.edu/events/2011_national_dna_day_ambassador_program/ http://genome.wustl.edu/events/2011_national_dna_day_ambassador_program/ The Fourth Annual National DNA Day Ambassador Program The Genome Institute invites you to participate!   What is DNA Day? National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure in April 1953. It is a day that encourages students, teachers and the public to learn more about genetics and genomics. What is involved? Ambassadors (faculty/staff/students from The Genome Institute) will visit area schools and conduct scientific experiments with, or give talks to, students about genomics and careers in the field. What is the cost? This event is absolutely FREE! Who can participate? Everyone. Note: we are no longer acceping applications for host schools. Interested in being an Ambassador? Send an email to outreach@genome.wustl.edu. Put “Ambassador program” in the subject area. Provide your name, contact information, your group or department, and your availability on April 15. Prior experience is not necessary, just enthusiasm and some patience. We will send details about a DNA day clinic that will teach you what you need to know for that day. We look forward to hearing from you. More information about DNA Day events can be found in our Outreach section. 2011-04-15T16:19:15+00:00