Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please feel free to attend the women faculty/trainee lunch on the first Friday of the month at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to informally chat and discuss issues pertaining to female scientists.
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Please join us, VIRTUALLY, for our MWRI/WIP Series, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 @ 12pm
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/92988814428
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Work-in-Progress Conference & Seminar Series
“Disruption of CA-MSC-induced desmoplasia reprograms the tumor immune microenvironment and enhances the efficacy of immunotherapy in ovarian cancer”
Sandra Casio, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Professor
Department of OBGYN-Reproductive Sciences
Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Objective: My research interests are in understanding the cellular and molecular interactions between malignant cells and non-malignant cells, such as immune cells and stromal cells, within the ovarian tumor microenvironment. Our lab integrates studies in human and mouse models applying immunological, biochemical and computational approaches to uncover intra- and inter-cellular communications in ovarian cancer. We have previously shown that cancer-associated mesenchymal stem cells (CA-MSCs) generate tumor desmoplasia and promote tumor progression. In this study, we explored the impact of CA-MSCs on the tumor immune microenvironment and the mechanisms by which they induce tumor immunosuppression. Using an immune-responsive syngeneic mouse model, we also evaluated whether targeting CA-MSCs-derived desmoplasia could restore the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Our goal is to translate our studies into the clinic to increase the efficacy of current immune therapies and improve survival of ovarian cancer patients.
“Single cell transcriptome analysis identifies putative markers of human spermatogonial stem cells”
Sarah Munyoki, B.A
5th year Graduate Student
Integrative Systems Biology Program
Orwig Lab- Magee-Womens Research Institute
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Objective: Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are essential for spermatogenesis and may hold promise as a therapy for male infertility. We performed single cell RNA sequencing of human and rhesus macaque testicular cells to enhance our understanding of primate SSCs and spermatogenesis. This presentation will focus on how our transcriptome data has identified genes that may be used to isolate and enrich primate SSCs and may contribute an improved understanding of primate SSC biology that will enable SSC based fertility therapies.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
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Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Dr. Schopfer’s December 4 SVC lecture will be virtual, and registration is required to receive event information.
Click to register: https://bit.ly/3hDMgIo.
Please feel free to attend the women faculty/trainee lunch on the first Friday of the month at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to informally chat and discuss issues pertaining to female scientists.
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Jacob D. Durrant, PhD, assistant professor of biological sciences, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and of computational and systems biology, School of Medicine, will present the next Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Seminar on Friday, December 11, at noon. The title of his talk is “The Dynamics and Druggability of LARP1, a Cancer-Relevant RNA-Binding Protein.”
Registration for the lecture is required to receive event instructions. Please register after December 5: https://bit.ly/3hDMgIo. More information about Dr. Durrant’s lecture is available at http://svc-seminar.pitt.edu/5.html.
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
All seminars are virtual. Please contact Natalie King for Zoom details.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
All seminars are virtual. Please contact Natalie King for Zoom details.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
Please use the following link to register:
https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vjoK6JlCTBOoEJWFQSsLPQ
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Dr. Fernandez’s January 15 SVC lecture will be virtual, and registration is required to receive event information. Click to register: https://bit.ly/3hDMgIo.
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
All seminars are virtual. Please contact Natalie King for Zoom details.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
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All seminars are virtual. Please contact Natalie King for Zoom details.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Immunology Seminar Series continues on Thursday, January 28, with Dr. Marcus Clark, Professor of Medicine and Pathology and Chief of Rheumatology at the University of Chicago.
The talk, “The Molecular Machinery of Germinal Centers,” will begin at 12:00 PM on Zoom (see below for link and password). This seminar will be recorded and the link to the recording will be on the seminar schedule, which is located on the department website.
| Meeting URL: | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95207219770?from=addon |
| Meeting ID: | 952 0721 9770 |
| Passcode: | 935775 |
Zoom link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/92800704733
The Bridgeside Research Forum is a seminar given by postdocs and graduate students every Friday from 12-1 pm during the academic year. Most weeks consist of two 30-minute talks, but there will be an occasional hour-long special seminar from an invited guest too.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for trainees to gain valuable experience presenting their research to a broad scientific community. The topics are diverse each week, so there is sure to be something for everyone. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while you are there!
There is a free shuttle to transport people directly from the Hillman Cancer Center to Bridgeside Point II and back. The shuttle will depart Hillman at 11:30 am and then depart Bridgside at 1:15 pm
Please visit the Tumor Boards section under Healthcare Professionals for more information.
These meetings are for health care professionals and researchers and are not open to the public.
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Please join us, VIRTUALLY, for our MWRI/WIP Series, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 12 p.m.
Course director is Mark Goodman, MD
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