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  • Jan
    11

    BME Seminar Series: Dr.Yarui Diao

    McCormick - Biomedical Engineering Department (BME)

    4:00 PM Trienes (SQ 1M-209), Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

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    “Uncovering Gene Regulation Mechanism Through 3D Genome and Proteomics Approaches”

    Abstract:

    Over 98% of the human genome consists of non-coding sequences, many of which are crucial for gene regulation by acting as cis-regulatory elements (CREs). These CREs interact with various regulatory proteins, and undergo DNA and histone modifications through epigenetic mechanisms. Notably, CREs form a complex 3D structure that controls spatial-temporal gene expression. Thus, understanding the protein bindings and biochemical modifications at CREs, as well as their 3D organization, is essential to grasp the basics of gene expression control. In this seminar, I will discuss recent technologies we have developed to study the spatial interactions of CREs at single cell levels, and methods to identify regulatory proteins that affect gene expression. Using stem cells and their differentiation as a model system, our results also reveal new mechanisms of gene regulation important for stem cell fate control in development and regeneration.

    Short Bio:

    Yarui Diao, PhD is the Principal Investigator of the Laboratory of Regeneration Genomics in the Department of Cell Biology, Duke University Medical Center. As a dedicated functional genomics lab, his group focuses on advancing genomic technologies to investigate the intricate relationship between chromatin structure and gene regulation. Combining his background in cell biology with genomics approaches, he is particularly enthusiastic about unraveling the mechanisms involved in tissue regeneration during injury, diseases, and aging.

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    TIME Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    LOCATION Trienes (SQ 1M-209), Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center    map it

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    CONTACT Naomi Vasciannie    naomi.vasciannie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    8

    Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

    CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  • Sep
    12

    New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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    TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    15

    Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    LOCATION Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    16

    Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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    TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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