• Seroprevalence of West Nile Virus in Adults in Southern Maine, USA.

    Virtual

    Speaker: Catherine Miller, Ph.D, Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern Maine About the speaker: Dr. Catherine Miller joined the USM Biology faculty in 2019. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Biology at Western Illinois University, and she held postdoctoral research positions in the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Pediatrics […]

    Free
  • Fluorescence Imaging with Bruker Technologies

    202 Ferland 46 Beddington Rd, Orono, ME, United States

    Discover the Latest Advances in Fluorescence Imaging! Free Lunch & Learn Workshop Join us for a hands-on, in-depth exploration of fluorescence imaging! Date: Monday, November 18 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: University of Maine - Ferland Hall, Room 202 Please contact Kris Schoepfer at kris.schoepfer@bruker.com with any questions.     

    Free
  • Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

    Stodder Hall, Room 57

    Speaker: Scott S Walker, PhD, Sr. Principal Scientist Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ, USA About the speaker: Scott earned a B.S. in Microbiology from The University of Maine and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Connecticut Health Center. His graduate work focused on understanding the basic architecture of a eukaryotic nuclear […]

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  • Biomedical Research and AI Nexus (BRAIN): A Cross-Campus Initiative between the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine

    Virtual

    Speaker: Amir Kordijazi, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, College of Science, Technology, and Health, University of Southern Maine About the speaker: Dr. Kordijazi is an interdisciplinary scholar with a strong passion for teaching and research, specializing in the field of Industry 4.0. His expertise centers around the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics […]

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  • MDIBL Science Café: Unlocking the Secrets of Vision Restoration

    Virtual Event

    Ever wonder how a tiny fish can regenerate its damaged eyes? Join Dr. Romain Madelaine and his team at MDI Biological Laboratory for an exciting look into how zebrafish are revolutionizing our understanding of eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Zebrafish have a superpower: the ability to regenerate damaged tissues—eyes included! Now, […]

  • Level Up: How Post-Bac Programs Can Supercharge Your Success

    Virtual Event

    Planning to enhance your academic qualifications and advance your career by pursuing a post-baccalaureate program? Making well-informed decisions about your future education and career trajectory requires research and information gathering. This presentation will review what students need to know to apply to and benefit from a post-bac program.  Speaker: Brittany Rice, PhD, Assistant Professor, Behavioral […]

  • The Scoop and Poop: Agricultural microbiomes and social equity

    Speaker: Dr. Adina Howe, PhD. About the Speaker: Dr. Adina Howe is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University.  She leads the Genomics and Environmental Research in Microbial Systems (GERMS) Laboratory. The goal of the GERMS Lab is to understand and manage the impacts of microbiology as we […]

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