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Past Events: October 2024

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Cornell Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education Fall Seminar Series 2024

“Molecular mechanisms underlying biofilm formation in non-tuberculous mycobacteria”

Infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are on the rise across the globe. In the clinic, NTM infections have become increasingly problematic as they are the primary cause of pulmonary lung infections and are difficult to clear due to biofilm formation. Biofilms occur when bacteria colonize surfaces and aggregate in a self-secreted exopolysaccharide matrix. NTM biofilms are a public health threat as they...

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Title: "Applying Bacterial Genetics to Understand, Treat, and Prevent Tuberculosis"

By: Dr. Sabine Ehrt, Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr. Jongmin Kim, Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Sciences department at Cornell University, will be speaking as part of the CoRe Seminar Series with his talk, "Gene silencing mechanisms safeguarding germ cell fate" on October 23 at 4:00 PM. This is a hybrid event. Refreshments will be served.

Title: "What's Self Got to do With It? Thymic Imprinting of T Cell Effector Function"

By: Dr. Heather Melichar, McGill University

Cornell Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education Fall Seminar Series 2024

“Surveying the roles of tRNA modification in bacterial pathogenesis”

Adaptation to an antimicrobial environment is critical for the infection of pathogenic bacteria. We focus on the chemical modification of tRNA (tRNA modification) as a potential mechanism underlying bacteria’s adaptation to hostile antimicrobial environments. This seminar will introduce our exploration of tRNA modifications in bacterial pathogens and discuss their roles in environmental adaptation.

Satoshi Kimura Bio:

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Federal Commissioner Robert M. Califf will join Cornell leaders at a public event to discuss the roles of research, policy and regulation in addressing health challenges in New York state and across the U.S. The discussion will be moderated by Krystyn J. Van Vliet, Vice President for Research & Innovation; Lorin D. Warnick, Ph.D. ’94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine; Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology; and Jeff Niederdeppe, senior associate dean in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. FDA Deputy...

Title: "The Two Antagonistic Pathways, Type I Interferon and Inflammasome/Gasdermin D, Control the Severity of Schistosome Immunopathology"

By: Dr. Parisa Kalantari, Pennsylvania State University

Cornell Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education Fall Seminar Series 2024

An economists approach to AMR: Ideas for feedback

Dr. Schofield will discuss how economists approach to antimicrobial resistance research including the use natural experiments and considerations around spillovers and externalities. She will also highlight a few early stage ideas using these approaches for feedback.

Heather Schofield Bio:

Dr. Heather Schofield is an Assistant Professor in the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. She is an economist studying development, health, and...

The New York State Veterinary Conference will be held October 5-7, 2024! This three-day interactive event promises top-notch Continuing Education credit opportunities.

Join us for this engaging experience, co-hosted annually by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. We're thrilled to present the Hybrid event once again, offering on-site, online, and on-demand experiences to cater to diverse preferences.

Take it from one of our attendees who said, "I love the onsite and online access, and ability to participate both ways. The...

The New York State Veterinary Conference will be held October 5-7, 2024! This three-day interactive event promises top-notch Continuing Education credit opportunities.

Join us for this engaging experience, co-hosted annually by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. We're thrilled to present the Hybrid event once again, offering on-site, online, and on-demand experiences to cater to diverse preferences.

Take it from one of our attendees who said, "I love the onsite and online access, and ability to participate both ways. The...

The DeeDee Arrison Concert for the Animals is an annual event dedicated to celebrating our love for the animals in our lives, past and present. World-renowned violinists Tim Fain and Francisco Fullana will be accompanied by pianist Robert Koenig. There is no better way to experience the power of music for healing and as a heart-warming tribute to pets. Bring your well-behaved furry friend and join other animal enthusiasts. This event is free and open to the public. Register to attend in person or online: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/deedee-arrison-concert-animals

Cornell Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education Fall Seminar Series 2024

“State of the World’s Antibiotics in 2024”

Ramanan Laxminarayan Bio:

Ramanan Laxminarayan is the founder and president of the One Health Trust, founded as the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP). He is a senior research scholar at Princeton University. He is an affiliate professor at the University of Washington, senior associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Dr. Laxminarayan chairs the...