Schedule

All events will take place in the Biotechnology Building on Cornell's campus.

09:00 - 09:45 Registration / Breakfast (G floor lobby)

10:00 - 10:05 Welcome (room G10)

10:10 - 10:55 Keynote (room G10)

Miranda Wilson

Characterizing the role of an RNA binding protein and nutrition in female sex determination

11:00 - 12:00 Talk Session I (room G10)

1. Alexis Terracciano

Characterizing markers for studying an apparent global arrest produced by disrupting ORC1 in C. elegans

2. Sergio Moreira-Antepara

Genetic analysis of lon-1, lon-2 and sma-9, three genes in the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling pathway in C. elegans

3. Tevin Flom

Computational Approach to Understanding Biofilm Dispersion Processes

4. Josie Ward

Role of Wnt and FGF Signaling in the Regeneration of Zebrafish Lateral Line Cells Following Targeted Ablation

12:00 - 12:30 Poster Promos (room G10)

12:30 - 13:00 Lunch (G floor lobby)

13:00 - 14:35 Lunch / Poster Session (G floor lobby and room G10)

13:00-13:45 odd numbers present

13:50-14:35 even numbers present

14:45 -16:00 Talk Session II

5. Joey Rodas

Characterization of unique late-born neurons in the developing fly optic lobe: an exception to the rule of neurotransmitter identity

6. Ginny Illingworth

Investigation of Rare Genetic Diseases in C. elegans using RNAi

7. Sarah Zipkowitz

Biofilm Eradication Efficacy using Combinatorial Glycoside Hydrolase and
Antibiotic Treatment

8. Nathan Souchet

Novel Techniques to Overcome the Major Challenges of Working in the Axolotl

9. Emma Anderson

Tardigrade Locomotor Development

16:00 -16:45 Career Development Panel Discussion (Room G10)

16:45 -17:00: Snacks/Awards/Closing Remarks (Room G10)