January 2025 - Embrio-list

Today's Seminar "Next Generation Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM)" + New Pre-Prints
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

[cid:b9a695e0-2f7e-4f46-8e32-5eecfc0fd297] Dear EMBRIO Members, Tune in this afternoon 3-4pm EST for our invited seminar by Scott Howard<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineeri…>, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame "Next Generation Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM)" Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97946412458?pwd=YUurFKck0n1am07eA7b0O0TVKsVwpC…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Abstract This talk will introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), a microscopy tool for quantitative analysis of intravital microenvironments, and our "Instant FLIM" system that costs a fraction of existing multiphoton FLIM systems and achieves the highest imaging rate, depth-resolved, intravital imaging in highly scattering tissue. Our open-source image analysis and processing tools, including neural-network based image denoising, and our work developing the first theoretical framework for machine-learning based FLIM image processing and analysis will be presented. The Spring Seminar schedule, Monday's 3-4pm ET (please contact Jennifer Goad: goad3(a)purdue.edu for any changes needed in scheduling): Month Day Spring Semester 2025 Jan 13 Denise Driscoll, Purdue (ABIDES Invited Scholar) Recording<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Jan 27 Scott Howard, Notre Dame Feb 10 Tami Kinzer-Ursem; Thrust 1A Feb 24 Janice Evans; Thrust 1B Mar 10 Chris Staiger and Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi; Thrust 2A Mar 24 Jeremiah Zartman; Thrust 2B Apr 7 Qing Deng; T3B Apr 21 Mary Mullins; T3A May 5 Stephanie Gardner; T4 May 19 Ale Magana (Joreen/Abby); T4 Get Your Summer Intern Projects Submitted Now for the SURF Program! Reminder to faculty at Purdue (and Partners - please identify any undergrads at your university you might want to send to Purdue to work in EMBRIO labs for the summer): Submit your EMBRIO project idea now to take advantage of the EMBRIO-SURF collaboration<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/info-faculty> to bring excellent undergraduate students into your lab this summer. EMBRIO Institute will cover the faculty mentor portion, along with the $1000 housing requirement for external students. Please see the SURF program project submittal page linked above for details, and make sure to check the EMBRIO Institute box. Kay Kobak, SURF Asst. Dir., can help with any programmatic, student matching, or project submission questions: kkobak(a)purdue.edu Recent EMBRIO Publications: Check out the new pre-prints on bioRxiv from Thrust 2A with the Staiger Lab and a collaborative effort with five EMBRIO labs involved : Xu, L., W. Zhang, L. Huang, C. Zhang, and C.J. Staiger. 202X. Actomyosin and the Arp2/3 complex are involved in the internalization of cellulose synthase complexes. Plant Physiol. Submitted 01-17-25. Also available on bioRxiv at https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.01.19.633783<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2…> Zhang, W., N. Kumar, J. Helwig, A. Hoerter, D. Umulis, A.S. Iyer-Pascuzzi, E. Pienaar, and C.J. Staiger. 202X. Local traveling waves of cytosolic calcium elicited by defense signals or wounding are propagated by distinct mechanisms. Science Signaling. Submitted 01-23-25. Also available on bioRxiv at https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.01.23.634554<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2…> Let me know of your recent publications and pre-print posts, as well as conference papers and posters. Access the Institute's Google Scholar page and full list of products on our website: https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/research/scholarly-products.php 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

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End of Week Reminders and Opportunities (Get your SURF summer intern projects submitted!)
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

[cid:f5b6d177-2352-48c9-bbaa-ad25353db552] Dear EMBRIO Members, If you missed the insightful ABIDES Invited Scholar seminar by Denise Driscoll this past Monday focused on cultural awareness and inclusion in science teams, you can access the video on our shared Box account in the All-Hands Meeting Recordings folder. Direct link to the seminar recording files: https://app.box.com/s/7jk3rk3bizsfr563f1g8r6actavp262i<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Personal Assessment handouts are in the ABIDES folder under Cultural Awareness sub-folder: https://app.box.com/s/k80apasri8tm4n75ndxx4un1c4eyaq47<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.c…> Our next EMBRIO seminar, Monday, January 27th 3-4pm EST will be presented by Prof. Scott Howard, Electrical Engineering, Notre Dame University. The Howard Research Group<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhowardpho…> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhowardpho…> is a biomedical photonics research group that focuses on how the interaction of photons and tissue can be used to aid diagnosis and fundamental research in biological fields. The remaining dates in spring are dedicated to Thrust leaders presenting research seminars and updates from their collaborative EMBRIO projects. The Spring Seminar schedule, Monday's 3-4pm ET (please contact Jennifer Goad: goad3(a)purdue.edu for any changes needed in scheduling): Month Day Spring Semester 2025 Jan 13 Denise Driscoll, Purdue (ABIDES Invited Scholar) Jan 27 Scott Howard, Notre Dame Feb 10 Tara Kinzer-Ursem; Thrust 1A Feb 24 Janice Evans; Thrust 1B Mar 10 Chris Staiger and Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi; Thrust 2A Mar 24 Jeremiah Zartman; Thrust 2B Apr 7 Qing Deng; T3B Apr 21 Mary Mullins; T3A May 5 Stephanie Gardner; T4 May 19 Ale Magana (Joreen/Abby); T4 Get Your Summer Intern Projects Submitted Now for the SURF Program! Reminder to faculty at Purdue (and Partners - please identify any undergrads at your university you might want to send to Purdue to work in EMBRIO labs for the summer): Submit your EMBRIO project idea now to take advantage of the EMBRIO-SURF collaboration<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/info-faculty> to bring excellent undergraduate students into your lab this summer. EMBRIO Institute will cover the faculty mentor portion, along with the $1000 housing requirement for external students. Please see the SURF program project submittal page linked above for details, and make sure to check the EMBRIO Institute box. Kay Kobak, SURF Asst. Dir., can help with any programmatic, student matching, or project submission questions: kkobak(a)purdue.edu Recent EMBRIO Publications: Check out the recent publication in Nature Communications led by the Jayant lab in collaboration with the Kinzer-Ursem lab: Khan, H.F., Dutta, S., Scott, A.N., Xiao, S., Yadav, S., Chen, X., Kinzer-Ursem, T.L., Rochet, J-C., Jayant, K. *“Site-specific seeding of Lewy pathology induces distinct pre-motor cellular and dendritic vulnerabilities in the cortex”. Nat Commun 15, 10775 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54945-0<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2…> Let me know of your recent publications and pre-print posts, as well as conference papers and posters. Access the Institute's Google Scholar page and full list of products on our website: https://www.purdue.edu/research/embrio/research/scholarly-products.php Graduate Students (Purdue Opportunitity) earn some cold hard cash: Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47166001/1704294751/103530133/0/1007625/?x=6…> The 3MT® competition challenges graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to effectively communicate their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. Participants present their research conducted at Purdue, highlighting its significance and relevance to the general public. Faculty Nominations Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:59 PM Prizes: * 1st Place: $5,000 * 2nd Place: $3,000 * People’s Choice: $2,000 Learn more here!<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47166001/1704294751/103530133/1/1007625/?x=c…> Say It In 6®<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47166001/1704294751/102509263/0/1007625/?x=d…> (SII6)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47166001/1704294751/102509263/1/1007625/?x=b…> Tell the story of your research experience in just six words and one visual aid. Open to all graduate, professional, non-degree students, and postdocs at Purdue, entries will be featured on the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars website and social media. Submission Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025 Prizes: * 1st Place: $5,000 * 2nd Place: $3,000 * People’s Choice: $2,000 Get creative and share your research story! Learn more here and submit now!<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47166001/1704294751/102509263/2/1007625/?x=6…> 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

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EMBRIO ABIDES Seminar Today + reminder to Purdue faculty to post your SURF projects
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Dear EMBRIOphytes, This afternoon 3-4pm EST, Dr. Denise Driscoll (bio below), will present our ABIDES invited scholar seminar, "Your Role in Building Teams that are Inclusive and Culturally Responsive" (please complete two very quick self-reflection exercises we will be using during the seminar - attached). Additional announcements below include details on posting your faculty project to the SURF Program, and several conferences that may be of interest. Seminar Title: Your Role in Building Teams that are Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Date/Time: January 13, 3-4pm EST Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97946412458?pwd=YUurFKck0n1am07eA7b0O0TVKsVwpC…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Description: Dr. Driscoll will give an introductory, interactive talk about 1. how one creates a culture of inclusion when working on research- or project-related teams and 2. how to increase one’s cultural intelligence (CQ) and be more culturally responsive when on a diverse team. Accompanying Activities: 1. When you think of a team that is inclusive in your workplace, what are some everyday workplace practices, procedures, and/or processes that you believe are responsible for creating a culture of inclusion? Write down a few examples. 2. Please complete the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Scale - 20 item version (see attached). It has pros and cons, as any scale does, but only takes a few minutes to complete and will help everyone think more complexly about what CQ entails. *During the session, we will talk about global dexterity and illustrate the concept using the Countries and Cultural Considerations attachment. Please print this document ahead of time if you don't have multiple screens. Thank you! Speaker Bio: Since 2019, Dr. Driscoll (Indiana University, B.A., 1986; University of California, Santa Barbara, Ph.D., 1992) has been CISTAR’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion where she is responsible for helping CISTAR NSF-ERC become a more diverse, inclusive center where people from all backgrounds are ready to participate and lead in a global energy economy. She has served previously as: an Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University who taught and conducted research on stereotyping and intergroup relations (1991-1999); a Diversity Resource Specialist for the Vice President of Human Relations at Purdue advising colleges on diversity initiatives, hosting workshops, assessing diversity climate, grant writing, and administering programs (2000-2007); a Diversity Consultant for her company, Diversity Competency (2007-2014); and a Continuous Lecturer in the Krannert School of Business at Purdue, teaching MBA students intercultural communication and management, business writing, and mentoring (2014-2019). About CISTAR The Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR) is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center that is housed within the School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue. There are five universities involved (see below) and over 30 industrial partners. [cid:226910bc-aed8-42cb-8b90-5a65e5044e52] EMBRIO Partnership with SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Purdue) EMBRIO investigators at Purdue – if you haven't already done so, post your summer research projects with the SURF program to recruit undergraduate researchers to your lab. EMBRIO will cover the faculty portion of the stipend and housing agreement. The SURF program provides an 11-week on campus research experience. Get your project posted now for consideration (links below). EMBRIO faculty at our partner institutions – please let your undergrads know of this opportunity to work with EMBRIO faculty on summer projects and make connections with those at Purdue. SURF Project Portal: Learn more about the program and submit your project today<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/46944966/1704294751/98563639/0/1007625/?x=f1…>! Contact the SURF EURO Office for assistance: eur(a)purdue.edu Info for students: This 11-week, on-campus summer program provides a unique opportunity to mentor undergraduate students through hands-on research experiences. Students receive a $6,500 stipend, subsidized by the school/department and college affiliated with the project. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/46944966/1704294751/89814806/0/1007625/?x=5e…> Conferences of Interest Announced: March 26-28, 2025. EMBRIO members check out the Multicellular Engineered Living Systems (M-CELS) Symposium 2025. Organizers invite you to participate in the “M-CELS: Advances in Basic Research and Translational Opportunities<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>” symposium, which will be held on March 26-28, 2025, at the OMNI Hilton Head Resort in South Carolina, USA. July 9-13, 2025. International Zebrafish Conference<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.izfs.…>. Madison, WI, USA. 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

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EMBRIO Monday ABIDES Seminar: Your Role in Building Teams that are Inclusive and Culturally Responsive, Denise Driscoll, Ph.D.
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Dear EMBRIOphytes, Happy New Year, and welcome back. This is a quick reminder that we'll have a guest speaker, Dr. Denise Driscoll (bio below), for our upcoming ABIDES seminar on Monday 3-4pm EST, with the details below (and two very quick self-reflection exercises we will be using during the seminar are attached for you to complete ahead of the seminar). Additional announcements include several conferences that may be of interest (see below) Seminar Title: Your Role in Building Teams that are Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Description: Dr. Driscoll will give an introductory, interactive talk about 1. how one creates a culture of inclusion when working on research- or project-related teams and 2. how to increase one’s cultural intelligence (CQ) and be more culturally responsive when on a diverse team. Accompanying Activities: 1. When you think of a team that is inclusive in your workplace, what are some everyday workplace practices, procedures, and/or processes that you believe are responsible for creating a culture of inclusion? Write down a few examples. 2. Please complete the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Scale - 20 item version (see attached). It has pros and cons, as any scale does, but only takes a few minutes to complete and will help everyone think more complexly about what CQ entails. *During the session, we will talk about global dexterity and illustrate the concept using the Countries and Cultural Considerations attachment. Please print this document ahead of time if you don't have multiple screens. Thank you! Speaker Bio: Since 2019, Dr. Driscoll (Indiana University, B.A., 1986; University of California, Santa Barbara, Ph.D., 1992) has been CISTAR’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion where she is responsible for helping CISTAR NSF-ERC become a more diverse, inclusive center where people from all backgrounds are ready to participate and lead in a global energy economy. She has served previously as: an Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University who taught and conducted research on stereotyping and intergroup relations (1991-1999); a Diversity Resource Specialist for the Vice President of Human Relations at Purdue advising colleges on diversity initiatives, hosting workshops, assessing diversity climate, grant writing, and administering programs (2000-2007); a Diversity Consultant for her company, Diversity Competency (2007-2014); and a Continuous Lecturer in the Krannert School of Business at Purdue, teaching MBA students intercultural communication and management, business writing, and mentoring (2014-2019). About CISTAR The Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR) is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center that is housed within the School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue. There are five universities involved (see below) and over 30 industrial partners. [cid:e7bbd1cf-def5-4116-88c4-c196e211be5c] Conferences of Interest Announced: March 26-28, 2025. EMBRIO members check out the Multicellular Engineered Living Systems (M-CELS) Symposium 2025. Organizers invite you to participate in the “M-CELS: Advances in Basic Research and Translational Opportunities<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>” symposium, which will be held on March 26-28, 2025, at the OMNI Hilton Head Resort in South Carolina, USA. July 9-13, 2025. International Zebrafish Conference<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.izfs.…>. Madison, WI, USA. 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

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