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Biochemistry Seminar Series - Lydia Finley, PHD

Bioscience Graduate Programs “Decoding metabolic signals during cell fate transitions” Cellular metabolism converts nutrients into the molecules that cells need to function. As cellular functions change during differentiation, so does demand for the products of metabolic pathways. Accordingly, cell fate transitions are accompanied by metabolic remodeling that enables emergence of new cell states. In turn, metabolites also can provide information that shapes the likelihood of cells undergoing a given cell fate transition. In this presentation, I will present our latest work on how intracellular metabolites provide information that determines the outcomes of cell fate transitions during mammalian development. Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Room Name/Number: 1730. Contact Name: Biochemistry Events. Contact Email: events@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Biomedical & Health Science Career Panel and Networking

Bioscience Graduate Programs November 17, 2026, 1 -3:30 pm at EHSEB 2600 and Alumni Hall  Explore how your research training translates into impactful careers in the biomedical and health sciences industry. This event connects University of Utah graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with professionals across biotech, pharma, healthcare, regulatory, diagnostics, and related sectors. Through a career panel and networking reception, you’ll gain insight into industry pathways, workforce expectations, and potential next steps while building relationships that may lead to internships, employment, site visits, or future collaborations to enhance awareness, communication, and opportunities between yourself and local biomedical industry professionals.  Schedule1 - 2 pm | Career panel (EHSEB 2600), 2 - 3:30 pm | Career networking (EHSEB Alumni Hall). Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Room Name/Number: Alumni Hall. Ticket URL: https://tinyurl.com/yjp4d6ar. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Adapting to NIH in 2026 Webinar Series - What Early-Career Researchers Should Know About a Changing NIH Landscape

Bioscience Graduate Programs ​Wondering what recent NIH changes mean for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty seeking their first NIH awards? Join University of Utah experts for a discussion of key developments and considerations for researchers early in their NIH journey. The session will provide an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with those who support trainees and early-career investigators. ​Session Speakers:​Michael Rubin, MD, PhD, MS, Director, VPCAT Research Scholars Program; Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development, Department of Internal Medicine, ​Erin Wachs, BS, Research Manager, VPCAT Research Scholars Program, ​Sean Flynn, PhD, Director, Biomedical Research Education Office, ​Jessica Kieper, BBA, Associate Director, Training Grants and Fellowships, ​Kristin Stephens, BFA, Grant Specialist, Biomedical Research Education Office, ​Neil Vander Most, PhD, MS, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Campus Locations: Zoom. Ticket URL: https://luma.com/NIH2026. Contact Email: researchcomm@hsc.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

2026 Benning Society Public Lecture - Edward F. Chang, MD

Bioscience Graduate Programs In his presentation, Dr. Chang will share groundbreaking advances in understanding how the brain produces speech and how these discoveries are restoring communication for individuals living with paralysis.   Held at the stunning Natural History Museum of Utah, this special evening offers attendees the opportunity to engage with one of the world's leading neuroscience innovators in a unique and inspiring setting. Campus Locations: Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). Contact Email: specialevents@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - Abby Green MD

Bioscience Graduate Programs We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.    This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd  Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research. Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research North - Huntsman (HCI North). Room Name/Number: 4th Floor Conference Room. Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Biomolecular AI Interest Group SOM Seminar - Dr. Pranam Chatterjee

Bioscience Graduate Programs “DESIGNING PROGRAMMABLEBIOLOGICS WITH GENERATIVE SEQUENCE MODELS” In this talk, I will share how my lab develops discrete generative models to design functional biologics for disease and bioremediation. Our work has centered on language models that de novo design peptides to bind and modulate undruggable targets, with experimental validation across rare neurodegenerative disorders, pediatric cancers, and viral infections. Because therapeutic design depends on clinically-viable properties beyond binding (solubility, half-life, non-toxicity), we have developed discrete diffusion algorithms to generate peptides, proteins, mRNAs, and heavy metal sequestrants that are Pareto-optimal across these properties. We have extended these frameworks to discrete flow matching models that generate isoform specific, domain- and motif-resolved binders under competing therapeutic objectives, enabling the design of potent inhibitors and CAR T cell ligands. Finally, we have recently pioneered Schrödinger Bridge Matching, a new c… Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Room Name/Number: 2600. Contact Name: Jeffrey Swan. Contact Email: jeffrey.swan@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Biochemistry Seminar Series - Richard Hite, PHD

Bioscience Graduate Programs "Mechanisms of organellar transport” Compartmentalization is an essential component of eukaryotic cells that enables unique organelles for specialized biosynthetic reactions. By combining genetic, biochemical and structural analyses, we resolve how organellar membrane transport proteins function as selective barriers that define the environment of each organelle to promote their unique functions. Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Room Name/Number: 1st Floor Auditorium. Contact Name: Biochemistry Events. Contact Email: events@biochem.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Plagiarism Lecture with Dr. Michael Kay

Bioscience Graduate Programs Scientific Writing: How to Make it Your Own. Learn when and how to properly cite sources. Review Academic Standards. Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Room Name/Number: 1750. Contact Name: Bioscience PhD Programs. Contact Email: bioscience@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM.

Holiday: Thanksgiving Break

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.

Spring 2027 - Open enrollment

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, November 30, 2026.

Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 4, 2026.

Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 4, 2026.

Genetics Interest Group Seminars - Ofer Rog

Bioscience Graduate Programs Ofer Rog School of Biological Sciences University of Utah. Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Room Name/Number: 6400. Contact Name: David Grunwald. Contact Email: dgrunwal@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, December 7, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.

Extracelllular Matrix (ECM) Mini-Symposium 2026

Bioscience Graduate Programs Hosted by the University of Utah ECM Interest Group, the symposium will bring together researchers from across campus to share their work, make new connections, and identify opportunities for collaboration. ECM-related research is broadly welcomed, including work in biology, medicine, engineering, biomaterials, bioinformatics, and computational approaches. A highlight of this year’s event will be a networking activity led by Dr. Kendell Clement (Department of Biomedical Informatics). The activity will use participants’ research interests and expertise to identify promising connections, followed by dedicated time to meet and talk with suggested collaborators. We also invite participants to share their work through a 10-15-minute flash talk or poster presentation. Students are especially encouraged to present. Student presentation awards will be selected by random drawing. Campus Locations: Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX). Ticket URL: https://luma.com/p9hvah82. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Fall 2026 Full Term - Classes end

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes end

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Fall 2026 Full Term - Reading day

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 11, 2026.

Fall 2026 Full Term - Final exam period

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026. For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.

Fall 2026 Second Half - Second-half grades due

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, December 15, 2026. For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.

Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - James Gagnon, PhD

Bioscience Graduate Programs We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.    This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd  Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research. Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research North - Huntsman (HCI North). Room Name/Number: 4th Floor Conference Room. Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Holiday Recess (Dec 19 - Jan 10)

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Sunday, January 10, 2027.

Fall 2026 Full Term - Semester-length grades due

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, December 23, 2026. For more info visit registrar.utah.edu.

Holiday: Christmas Day

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, December 25, 2026.

Spring 2027 - House Bill 60 registration

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Classes begin

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, January 11, 2027.

Spring 2027 Term Length - Classes begin

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, January 11, 2027.

Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Last day to add, drop, audit

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027.

Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Last day to wait list

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027.

Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to add without a permission code

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027.

Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to wait list

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027.

Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - David Cortez, PhD

Bioscience Graduate Programs We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.    This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd  Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research. Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Room Name/Number: 1st Floor Auditorium. Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 15, 2027, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, January 18, 2027.

Spring 2027 - Deadline to apply for graduation

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 22, 2027.

Spring 2027 - Tuition payment due

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 22, 2027.

Spring 2027 Term Length - Last day to add, drop, audit

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, January 22, 2027.

Spring 2027 - Census deadline

Academic Deadlines Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, February 1, 2027.

School of Medicine/Benning Seminar Series Presents: Mary Jo Pugh

Bioscience Graduate Programs Campus Locations: Eccles Institute of Human Genetics (EIHG). Room Name/Number: Gesteland-White Auditorium. Contact Name: Andrew Pannier. Contact Email: andrew.pannier@genetics.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Genome Instability and Cancer Seminar Series - Agnel Sfeir, PhD

Bioscience Graduate Programs We would like to bring your attention to a new monthly seminar series at HCI/University of Utah, focused on the role of genetic instability (at the DNA, RNA and ribosome levels) to cancer etiology, progression, and treatment.    This seminar series, called GStaC (Genome Instability and Cancer), will bring both established and early career investigators in the field to showcase their recent research and data to our community. Attached, you will find the line-up of speakers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Seminars will happen on the 3rd  Friday of each month, and refreshments will be served. We would love to count on the presence of all of you (and your groups), showcasing the interest of our institution to this area of research. Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Room Name/Number: 1st Floor Auditorium. Contact Name: Katie Kvam. Contact Email: katie.kvam@hci.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, February 12, 2027, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.