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EMBRIO All Faculty Investigators Meet Today at 3pm ET
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

TODAY: All Faculty Investigators Meeting @ Monday Weekly, August 28th 3pm ET A reminder that today's Weekly Meeting is dedicated to faculty investigators only for open discussion with the leadership team. Please see the draft document on deliverables for input on the range of products and achievements we want to capture this year on Box in the Annual Reporting sub-folder: https://app.box.com/s/noitt8vl5rvrt6p2dnoe8zsexnw7z526<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Thanks to all who have submitted your revised budgets. Investigators - if you haven't yet submitted your revised budget for Y3, please get in touch with me today (laddb(a)purdue.edu) Reminder to Trainees: Connect with the Student Leadership Council Thanks to all of the trainees who participated in the meeting this last Monday with the Student Leadership Council leading the discussion. The SLC is recruiting new officers to represent your university and your perspective for EMBRIO. Reach out to David Gazzo (dgazzo(a)nd.edu) Feyisayo Akande (fakande(a)purdue.edu) and Jazzmin Owens (jazzmin.owens(a)morehouse.edu) for more information, and log your ideas for future topics or events<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> that the SLC could organize. Access SLC slides and documents<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…>, and consider signing up to give or receive mentoring<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> for/from EMBRIO trainees in helping support and orient to the EMBRIO mission and interdisciplinary framework. Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research, Ste. 203 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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Chicago Cytoskeleton talks on Sept. 15
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

EMBRIOphytes, you may be interested in some of these talks happening at the meeting of the Chicago Cytoskeleton Society: >From Chris Staiger: -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Chicago Cytoskeleton meeting September 15! Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:48:24 -0400 From: Holly Goodson <holly.v.goodson.1(a)nd.edu><mailto:holly.v.goodson.1@nd.edu> To: Vladimir Gelfand <vgelfand(a)northwestern.edu><mailto:vgelfand@northwestern.edu>, vanessa.g(a)northwestern.edu<mailto:vanessa.g@northwestern.edu> ---- External Email: Use caution with attachments, links, or sharing data ---- Hi Everyone, The first CC meeting of the 2023-2024 year is coming up soon, Friday Sept. 15 (three weeks from today)! We hope to see you there! Speakers will include: Wen Lu (Gelfand lab, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine) The dynamic duo of microtubule polymerase Mini spindles/XMAP215 and cytoplasmic dynein is essential for maintaining Drosophila oocyte fate Ron Rock (University of Chicago) New optogenetic tools for labeling and patterning actin Rafael Garcia-Mata (University of Toledo) The role of SGEF in the regulation of epithelial cell adhesion William Brieher (University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne) Actin polymerization and the maintenance of epithelial cell-cell adhesion Eric Vitriole (Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University) Control of microtubules in neuronal processes by profilin 1 and actomyosin Place: Simpson Querrey Auditorium, Lurie Building, Feinberg School of Medicine Time: Talks are from 3:00 until ~6:15, followed by a social hour with refreshments. There is no registration fee, but if you need parking validation, please don't forget to sign up before Sept. 8 at this link: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=2587384<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.fei…> For more information including a map of where to park, please see the CC website: https://chicagocytoskeleton.net<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchicagocy…>/. We look forward to seeing you Sept. 15! -Holly Goodson and the Chicago Cytoskeleton Steering Committee Vladimir Gelfand Northwestern University Bill Bement University of Wisconsin Dileep Varma Northwestern University Holly Goodson University of Notre Dame Daniel Shaye University of Illinois-Chicago Michael Glotzer University of Chicago Bill Brieher University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Brian Mitchell Northwestern University Chris Staiger Purdue University Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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All Faculty Investigators on Monday at 3pm; SLC info for Trainees
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 25 Aug '23

25 Aug '23

Dear EMBRIOnic Folk, Hope your semester is off to a great start. The Institute officially launches year three period of NSF funding on September 1st (9/1/23 - 8/31/24). Thanks to all who have submitted your revised budgets. Investigators - if you haven't yet sent yours, please get in touch with me (laddb(a)purdue.edu) Those who love and look forward to every issue of Emergence newsletter - as soon as I wrap up Y3 allocations, I'll get the next issue out with all the goings on in EMBRIO world. All Faculty Investigators Meeting @ Monday Weekly, August 28th 3pm ET A reminder that this coming Monday's Weekly Meeting is dedicated to faculty investigators only for open discussion with the leadership team. Please see the draft document on deliverables for input on the range of products and achievements we want to capture this year on Box in the Annual Reporting sub-folder: https://app.box.com/s/noitt8vl5rvrt6p2dnoe8zsexnw7z526<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Student Leadership Council News Thanks to all of the trainees who participated in the meeting this last Monday with the Student Leadership Council leading the discussion. The SLC is recruiting new officers to represent your university and your perspective for EMBRIO. Reach out to David Gazzo (dgazzo(a)nd.edu) Feyisayo Akande (fakande(a)purdue.edu) and Jazzmin Owens (jazzmin.owens(a)morehouse.edu) for more information, and log your ideas for future topics or events<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> that the SLC could organize. Access SLC slides and documents<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…>, and consider signing up to give or receive mentoring<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> for/from EMBRIO trainees in helping support and orient to the EMBRIO mission and interdisciplinary framework. EMBRIO Doctoral Trainees: Fellowship Opportunity The online application for the 2024 Hertz Fellowship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhertzfoun…> is now open through Friday, October 27. If you know an innovative young scientist, engineer or mathematician with leadership skills and exceptional creativity, then you can help us identify the next Hertz Fellowship recipients. What is the Hertz Fellowship? The Hertz Fellowship empowers the nation’s most promising doctoral students in science and technology to pursue research that best advances our nation’s security and economic vitality. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding, offering flexibility from the traditional constraints of graduate training and the independence needed to innovate. In addition to receiving financial support, Hertz Fellows join a multigenerational, intellectual community of peers, providing a unique engine for professional development and collaboration. (Eligible applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.) How can prospective applicants learn more about the Hertz Fellowship? The Hertz Foundation held an online information session<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhertzfoun…> for prospective applicants, during which Hertz Fellowship Director Derek Haseltine and Hertz Fellows Nikhil Bhattasali, Bailey Flanigan, and Jane Wang discussed this unique doctoral funding opportunity and provide advice to help prepare your application. The resources below also provide additional information about the fellowship. We encourage you to share this email with students who have a broad understanding of science and technology, exceptional creativity, and a keen interest in applying innovative research toward strengthening our nation and impacting lives. Thanks in advance for your support. You can always email us with any questions at fellowshipinfo(a)hertzfoundation.org<mailto:fellowshipinfo@hertzfoundation.org>. Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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Today's EMBRIO Weekly for Trainees, investigators submit revised budgets
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

Dear EMBRIO Members, Today's Weekly Meeting at 3pm will be led by our Student Leadership Council (SLC) officers and will be for students and postdocs only with open discussion, and participating in SLC activities that add value to trainee experiences. The following Monday, Aug. 28th will be dedicated for all faculty investigators with an overview of Y3 by the leadership team and open discussion. (reminder to investigators if you haven't yet done so, please submit your revised Y3 budget request, guided by your allocation letter, to me today). Thanks, Brent Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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Week Wrap Up: Video from Summer Workshop; R Café sessions start Sept. 6
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Dear EMBRIO Community, Best wishes to all for success on the new semester as many have started or will start next week. A reminder that Monday's Weekly Meeting at 3pm will be led by our Student Leadership Council officers and will be for students and postdocs only. The following Monday, Aug. 28th will be dedicated for all faculty investigators with an open discussion. (reminder to investigators to submit your revised Y3 budget request to me by Monday morning). Slides, handouts, and video recordings from this summer's imaging workshop at Notre Dame are available on our shared Box account: https://app.box.com/s/mzo5ihlqiq4tfeig2psx2l6rmmdxto0c<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Calling All R enthusiasts - many of you responded recently that you are interested in learning to use R for data analytics and solving research questions. Dr. Priyanka Baloni & Dr. Anke Tukker will be hosting a bi-weekly session for those interested in learning R and solving their research related questions. Participants only need to bring their laptop with R and R studio installed<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frstudio-e…>. We will have an interactive session where we try to solve coding related questions and learn new things related to data analysis and visualization using R. We invite everyone to work on their own R projects, ask questions and learn from each other. The first session will be held in DLR conference room 221 on September 6th from 3:30-4:30 pm. There is an option to attend it in-person or virtually. Purdue folks are encouraged to attend in person. The virtual meeting link for those who can't be here in person: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3998037199<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Have a good weekend! Brent Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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EMBRIO Weekly recordings and upcoming + R Café sessions
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello All, If you missed yesterday's walk through of the Blender tool, or the BioRender tool introduction back in June (or any of the previous Weekly Update seminars), you can find the video recordings (along w/ text and links from the chat) on our Box shared files under the "Weekly Meeting Recordings" folder: https://app.box.com/s/48uqgrgoy5ygp1tsj2l3lafoy8ubgkop<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Thanks again to our Student Leadership Council members for organizing both of these mini workshops! BTW, the council will be leading an session for trainees only for the weekly next Monday, followed by a session for all faculty investigators on the 28th. In response to your collective input requesting specific topics that you desire to learn more about, we will dedicate most of September and October with sessions germane to the Institute where we can all gain knowledge w/ some hands-on experience. We'll return to research-oriented talks in November. Below is the schedule through October for upcoming Weekly meetings. Aug 21 Student Leadership Council - Grads and Postdocs Only Session Aug 28 Faculty Investigators Only Sept 4 Labor Day no meeting Sept 11 Dr. Linlin Li: Part I: Solving Mathematical Modeling with ODE or PDE in MatLab or Python (Google Colab) Sept 18 Dr. Linlin: Part II: Solving Mathematical Modeling with ODE or PDE in MatLab or Python (Google Colab) Sept 25 Dr. Adrian Buganza Tepole: Part I: Physics informed machine learning Oct 2 Dr. Adrian Buganza Tepole: Part II: Physics informed machine learning Oct 9 Fall Break - no meeting Oct 16 TBD: Statistical Design of Experiments with Dr. Mauricio Cabrera Oct 23 ABIDES: Mentoring with Dr. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi Oct 30 Thrust & Site Leads Weekly R Café Fall Semester: Along these lines, Dr. Priyanka Baloni is offering weekly sessions this semester on Wednesday's starting Sept. 6th (exception of November will have one on 11/9 a Thursday) at 3:30 - 4:30 ET for EMBRIO trainees and faculty to learn R for data analytics. Each session will build on the previous week and will be held primarily in person at Purdue in Hall for Discovery Learning & Research (DLR) conference room 221 (no need to sign up, just come). Those outside of Purdue will be able to join via Zoom link (TBA). More details will be forthcoming. Brent Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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Benchling mini-workshop at EMBRIO 3PM today
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Dear EMBRIO Members, A reminder that today's EMBRIO Update at 3PM EDT will feature a mini workshop organized by our Student Leadership Council. The workshop will focus on “Hands-on experience of molecular biology workflow with Benchling”. Please use the following link to sign up / sign in to Benchling before the meeting: Signup for a (free) Benchling account here: https://benchling.com/signup?pubref=pubref_icAJ4Ep5<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenchling…> slides with the planned hands-on tasks for the workshop are attached. See you all this afternoon! Brent ps. if you emailed me during the last two weeks and I haven't yet replied, thank you for your patience as I navigate post-surgical recovery. I will do my best to get back with you this week. Brent T. Ladd, Senior Research Program Manager, EMBRIO Institute<https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Office: Hall for Discovery Learning and Research 207 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 laddb(a)purdue.edu <https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/>

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EMBRIO Weekly Meetings Reminder
by Akande, Feyisayo Priscilla 10 Aug '23

10 Aug '23

Dear EMBRIO Members, A reminder that we are starting off this fall with a mini workshop organized by The Student Leadership Council on Monday. We'll have EMBRIO All-hands Weekly Meetings on August 14th for the Fall semester at our regular time of Mondays at 3-4 PM. The workshop will focus on “Hands-on experience of molecular biology workflow with Benchling”. Please use the following link to sign up / sign in to Benchling before the meeting. Signup for a (free) Benchling account here: https://benchling.com/signup?pubref=pubref_icAJ4Ep5<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenchling…> I have also attached the slides with the planned hands-on tasks for the workshop. See you all on Monday. Feyisayo EMBRIO Student Leadership Council Feyisayo AKANDE Hans 333 / Staiger’s Lab Botany and Plant Pathology MS Purdue University

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