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Unlocking the Science of Memory The Rockefeller University 2023-06-28 | The Rockefeller University25th Anniversary Women & Science Lecture and LuncheonUnlocking the Science of MemoryMay 12, 2022SPEAKERPriya Rajasethupathy, M.D., Ph.D.Jonathan M. Nelson Family Assistant ProfessorLaboratory of Neural Dynamics and CognitionThe Rockefeller UniversityHOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsRockefeller neuroscientist Priya Rajasethupathy develops and applies sophisticated technologies to explore the genes, cells, and neural circuits that orchestrate the dynamics of memory. In recent years, her discoveries have challenged conventional notions of how memories are stored and retrieved. Research by Dr. Rajasethupathy and colleagues has shown, for example, how memory function involves parts of the brain that had not previously been thought to play a role. Many of us take memory for granted until we see how disruptions associated with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, or drug addiction profoundly diminish our quality of life, or even threaten survival. By revealing the mechanisms that underlie this essential cognitive process, work by Dr. Rajasethupathy is helping to elucidate how memory is compromised by neurodegeneration or other impairments. Recently, she has also begun to search for therapeutics that can modulate the brain’s memory systems when improvement is needed. Dr. Rajasethupathy joined the Rockefeller faculty in 2017. She had previously conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford with Dr. Karl Deisseroth, after earning M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at Columbia, where she worked with Nobel laureate Eric Kandel. Dr. Rajasethupathy is the recipient of numerous honors, including a National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award, a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, and a Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship, among many others. For more information on Women & Science, please visit our website: https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science/
Do octopuses have nightmares? The Rockefeller University 2023-06-22 | While conducting a study on octopus intelligence, neuroscientist Marcelo Magnasco and his team at The Rockefeller University captured on video intriguing episodes of an octopus named Costello having abnormal parasomnia events in which he flushes with color, wrestles with an invisible foe, and even squirts ink.
The Rockefeller University Convocation for Conferring Degrees – 2023 The Rockefeller University 2023-06-16 | On June 1, 2023, The Rockefeller University held a ceremony at which it conferred Ph.D. degrees upon 36 students, and granted honorary degrees to Evelyn G. Lipper, M.D., Marc W. Kirschner, Ph.D., and Ingrid Daubechies, Ph.D. Hosted by President Richard P. Lifton.
Hardwired for Song and Dance: The Neurobiology of Language and Movement The Rockefeller University 2023-05-08 | The Rockefeller UniversityApril 27, 2023SPEAKERSErich D. Jarvis, Ph.D.Professor, Laboratory of Neurogenetics of LanguageThe Rockefeller UniversityInvestigator, Howard Hughes Medical InstituteConstantina Theofanopoulou, Ph.D.Associate Research ProfessorHunter College, City University of New YorkHOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsThe Rockefeller UniversityDancing and singing are perhaps the most ancient forms of human expression. For Erich Jarvis, a neuroscientist who trained professionally in ballet, it was not entirely surprising to discover that neural circuits enabling us to learn movements are in close proximity to parts of the brain essential to speech. Dr. Jarvis studies songbirds and other animals to identify genes and brain centers that underlie vocal learning. His work is helping to explain how the human brain evolved to produce complex spoken language.Like Dr. Jarvis, Constantina Theofanopoulou is a neuroscientist as well as an accomplished flamenco dancer. Drawing on the latest findings from many convergent lines of research, Dr. Jarvis and Dr. Theofanopoulou will provide a fascinating look into the genes-to-neurons choreography that connects with motor systems to enable us to sing and dance. They will also discuss movement and speech disorders that stem from disruptions in these neural pathways, as well as the roles that music and dance can play in the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and autism.
2023 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing About Science The Rockefeller University 2023-04-19 | Forests Connect UsThe Rockefeller University awards its 2023 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing About Science to forest ecologist and author Dr. Suzanne Simard. The Prize, given annually by The Rockefeller University, recognizes Dr. Simard for her research which spurred the field of mycorrhizal networks and her best selling book, "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest." Hosted by President Richard P. Lifton on Monday, April 17, 2023.
2023 Talking Science featuring Robert B. Darnell, M.D., Ph.D. The Rockefeller University 2023-02-01 | Riveting Memories: How They Are Made and Lost. How the mind works is an enduring mystery. Why can we instantly remember an event from years ago, but forget what happened yesterday? What occurs inside neurons when we memorize a fact or learn the cello? In this Talking Science lecture for high school students, physician-scientist Robert B. Darnell, M.D., Ph.D., professor and head, Laboratory of Molecular Neuro-oncology at The Rockefeller University, highlights how cutting-edge molecular biology and genetics are revealing fundamental mechanisms that underlie learning and memory. Filmed in Caspary Auditorium on January 14, 2023.
New Insights into Rheumatoid Arthritis The Rockefeller University 2022-10-14 | Women & Science 2022 Fall Morning Lecture New Insights into Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Self-Testing Could Revolutionize the Fight Against Autoimmune DiseasesSpeaker: Dana Orange, M.D., M.Sc.Assistant Professor of Clinical InvestigationThe Rockefeller UniversityAssistant Attending RheumatologistHospital for Special SurgeryHost: Sarah Schlesinger, M.D.Senior Attending Physician, Rockefeller University HospitalAssociate Professor of Clinical InvestigationLaboratory of Chemical Biology and Signal TransductionThe Rockefeller UniversityMore than 1.3 million people in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, debilitating pain, and irreversible joint damage, among other symptoms. Notably, women are twice as likely as men to develop rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. What are the factors that lead to this prevalence in women? And how can we better predict and prevent flare-ups in arthritis and other inflammatory disorders?Dana Orange, M.D., M.Sc., seeks to answers these questions by focusing on the pathogenic mechanisms that cause rheumatoid arthritis. Working with Robert Darnell, M.D., Ph.D., at Rockefeller, Dr. Orange developed a novel testing system that made it possible to monitor cellular and molecular changes in rheumatoid arthritis patients in unprecedented detail. Her unique approach led to the discovery of a new cell type—called a PRIME cell—that may prove to be a reliable marker for impending rheumatoid arthritis flares, as well as a promising new therapeutic target.Dr. Orange earned an M.D. with honors from Weill Cornell Medical College and a master’s in translational research at Rockefeller University as a Beth and Ravenel Curry Clinical Scholar. She completed an internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a rheumatology fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery.Learn more about Rockefeller's Women & Science initiative at https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science
Heart Disease and Stroke in 2022: Research, Treatment, Prevention The Rockefeller University 2022-04-25 | The Rockefeller UniversityApril 21, 2022SPEAKERHolly S. Andersen, M.D.Attending Cardiologist, Associate Professor of MedicineDirector of Education & Outreach, The Ronald O. Perelman Heart InstituteNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical CenterTrustee, The Rockefeller UniversityHOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsThe Rockefeller UniversityHolly S. Andersen, M.D., a distinguished cardiologist who serves as a Rockefeller University Trustee, discussed the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs in cardiovascular health and their impact on disease prevention and patient care. She also discussed the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19. An authority on preventive cardiology and an advocate for heart disease awareness, Dr. Andersen is director of education and outreach for the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is also an attending cardiologist and associate professor of clinical medicine at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center. This webinar was hosted by Rockefeller president Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.
Portrait of Discovery: Five Rockefeller Trailblazers Who Made Scientific History The Rockefeller University 2022-04-20 | Women & SciencePortrait of Discovery: Five Rockefeller Trailblazers Who Made Scientific HistoryAn Unveiling CelebrationOn the evening of Thursday, April 14, 2022, The Rockefeller University hosted the unveiling of a new portrait of five historic scientists. The event was held in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Women & Science initiative. This groundbreaking portrait—the university’s first depicting women scientists—features Drs. Marie Daly, Rebecca Lancefield, Louise Pearce, Gertrude Perlmann, and Florence Sabin, researchers who held significant tenures at Rockefeller or went on to have distinguished careers at other institutions after training at the university. All were among the first women in their respective fields and are recognized for their pioneering contributions to science.Speakers: HOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorThe Rockefeller UniversityREMARKSAudrey HarnagelPresident Women in Science at Rockefeller (WISeR)TRIBUTES TO PORTRAIT HONOREESLeslie B. Vosshall, Ph.D.Robin Chemers Neustein ProfessorThe Rockefeller UniversityVice President and Chief Scientific OfficerHoward Hughes Medical InstituteARTIST PRESENTATIONBrenda ZlamanyPainterThis portrait was commissioned in 2020 by Women in Science at Rockefeller (WISeR) and the Women & Science Initiative with the support of generous benefactors. It now hangs in the lounge of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall at Rockefeller University. For more information, please visit: https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science/portrait-initiative/
The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts featuring Misha Dichter – February 1, 2022 The Rockefeller University 2022-03-01 | On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, renowned pianist Misha Dichter gave a concert as part of The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts at The Rockefeller University. The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts offer a series of musical performances every year by internationally acclaimed artists in a venue unmatched in New York City—the University’s Caspary Auditorium. Program: Ludwig van Beethoven – Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 and Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111; Franz Schubert – Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960
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Talking Science: “Infectious Diseases and Immunology” The Rockefeller University 2022-01-13 | Rockefeller University scientists Jeremy Rock, Ph.D., Leslie Vosshall, Ph.D., and Christian Gaebler, M.D., discuss diseases, how they spread, and what we can do to protect ourselves from them. Moderated by Jeanne Garbarino, Ph.D., on January 10, 2022.
Pathways in Bioscience: Four Perspectives Beyond the Bench The Rockefeller University 2021-12-06 | The Rockefeller UniversityWomen & Science Entrepreneurship Fund Speaker Series WebinarDecember 2, 2021HOSTKaren Akinsanya, Ph.D.EVP, Chief Biomedical Scientist, and Head of R&DSchrödingerRockefeller University TrusteePANELISTS Leigh Baxt, Ph.D.Associate Director of BiologyTri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery InstituteJeanne Farrell, Ph.D.Associate Vice PresidentOffice of Technology TransferThe Rockefeller UniversityJessica Hopfield, Ph.D. ’91Healthcare Strategist and InvestorPresident, J Hopfield ConsultingOn Thursday, December 2, 2021, Dr. Karen Akinsanya led a discussion with Dr. Leigh Baxt, Dr. Jeanne Farrell, and Dr. Jessica Hopfield about their unique perspectives within the translational ecosystem. The panelists shared their experience regarding their transition from the bench to their current positions outside of academia. The event included a Q&A with webinar participants.The Women & Science Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF) is designed to help ensure that every Rockefeller University scientist who wants to realize the therapeutic potential of her discoveries has the tools, support, and knowledge to do so. The fund will also amplify the potential of Rockefeller’s unique translational programs to reap therapeutic rewards. The WEF Speaker Series features leaders from biotech and pharma to talk directly with Rockefeller researchers.For more information: https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science/ws-entrepreneurship-fund/
Why Are Diseases of Affluence and Age Rising? The Rockefeller University 2021-11-17 | The Rockefeller UniversityWomen & Science InitiativeNovember 16, 2021SPEAKERKate Jeffrey, Ph.D.Associate Professor of MedicineMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolAssociate Member, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University2010 Women & Science Postdoctoral Fellow, The Rockefeller UniversityHOSTAlexander Tarakhovsky, M.D., Ph.D.Dr. Plutarch Papamarkou ProfessorLaboratory of Immune Cell Epigenetics and SignalingThe Rockefeller UniversityThe incidences of chronic inflammatory diseases such as allergies, arthritis, and diabetes are rising in Western societies at alarming rates, and genetics alone cannot explain this increase. In this webinar, former Rockefeller University Women & Science Fellow Kate Jeffrey, Ph.D. explores how the epigenome integrates the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment and is a possible cause and drug discovery target for these diseases of affluence and age.Dr. Jeffrey is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, an associate in immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, a faculty member of immunology and virology at Harvard University, and an associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University. Dr. Jeffrey pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and completed her Ph.D. with Professor Charles Mackay at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia. She conducted her postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University with Alexander Tarakhovsky, M.D., Ph.D., during which time she received a Women & Science fellowship.In 2012, she launched her independent laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She and her team now study host-pathogen interactions—work that is essential for developing therapies to improve human health. Dr. Jeffrey has also served as an immunology editor with Nature Medicine and co-founded the Imagine Science Film Festival in New York City.Learn more about Rockefeller's Women & Science initiative at https://www.rockefeller.edu/women-and-science
Demystifying the Therapeutic Development Ecosystem: A Roadmap of What You Need to Know The Rockefeller University 2021-11-09 | The Rockefeller UniversityWomen & Science Entrepreneurship Fund Speaker Series WebinarMarch 24, 2021SPEAKERBrandy Houser, Ph.D.NYC Site Head, Celdara MedicalCo-Founder of Traverse Biotech, Fiddlehead Foundation, and Women AcceleratorsHOSTAgata Smogorzewska, M.D., Ph.D., '02Associate Professor, Laboratory of Genome MaintenanceThe Rockefeller UniversityOn Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Dr. Brandy Houser, a leading expert in biotechnology development and investment, shared a 30,000-foot aerial overview of the complex therapeutic discovery ecosystem. This webinar explored the challenges that women scientists may face as they contemplate breaking into the field. The event included a Q&A with webinar participants.The Women & Science Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF) is designed to help ensure that every Rockefeller University scientist who wants to realize the therapeutic potential of her discoveries has the tools, support, and knowledge to do so. The fund will also amplify the potential of Rockefeller’s unique translational programs to reap therapeutic rewards. The WEF Speaker Series features leaders from biotech and pharma to talk directly with Rockefeller researchers.For more information: https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science/ws-entrepreneurship-fund/
From Beach to Bench and Beyond: Venom’s Therapeutic Potential for Pain and Cancer The Rockefeller University 2021-11-09 | The Rockefeller UniversityWomen & Science Spring Morning Webinar March 10, 2021SPEAKERMandë Holford, Ph.D., ‘03Associate Professor in ChemistryHunter College and The CUNY Graduate CenterHOSTVanessa Ruta, Ph.D., ‘05Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Associate ProfessorLaboratory of Neurophysiology and BehaviorThe Rockefeller UniversityVenoms—molecules that evolved as toxins—have the power to transform lives. Marine chemical biologist Dr. Mandë Holford studies snail venom and its ability to disable prey by interfering with cell signaling. These peptides can provide insights into cellular physiology, informing efforts to develop novel therapeutics for pain disorders and cancer, new agricultural pesticides with gentler environmental impacts, and myriad other innovations yet to be discovered.A 2003 graduate of Rockefeller, Dr. Holford is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at CUNY Hunter College and The CUNY Graduate Center. She also holds scientific appointments at the American Museum of Natural History and Weill Cornell Medicine, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to marine biology and chemistry that ranges “from mollusks to medicine.”Dr. Holford co-developed a premier Science Diplomacy course at Rockefeller University to encourage early career scientists to think globally about the impacts of their research. She was selected as a 2020 Sustainability Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, which named her a New Champion Young Scientist in 2015. She was recognized as a Breakthrough Woman in Science by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and NPR’s Science Friday. She is a fellow of the California Academy of Sciences.She is also co-founder of Killer Snails, LLC, an award winning EdTech company that uses tabletop, digital, and XR games about extreme creatures in nature as a conduit to advance scientific learning in K–12 classrooms. Dr. Holford is a Life Member of the Council of Foreign Relations and a Science & Technology Policy Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. An advocate for science education at all grade levels, she is also the recipient of a prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.For more information on Women & Science, visit our website: https://www.rockefeller.edu/support-our-science/women-and-science/
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The Inside Story: How the Microbiome Influences Communication Between Our Nervous and Immune Systems The Rockefeller University 2021-10-27 | The Rockefeller UniversityOctober 26, 2021 SPEAKERDaniel Mucida, Ph.D.ProfessorLaboratory of Mucosal ImmunologyInvestigator, Howard Hughes Medical InstituteHOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsIn this webinar, professor Daniel Mucida investigates the delicate balance of the digestive system and its critical role in health. His research embraces multiple fields of biomedicine, revealing unexpected cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie the so-called gut-brain axis. Dr. Mucida’s research is providing insights into the origins of many gastrointestinal pathologies, including chronic inflammatory disorders, food allergies, and colon cancer. The understanding gained from this work can inform new approaches to the prevention and treatment of these and other diseases.Learn more about Rockefeller, Dr. Mucida's ongoing research, and support the university at https://www.rockefeller.edu/
A COVID-19 Update: Vaccines and Variants The Rockefeller University 2021-09-15 | The Rockefeller UniversityVirtual Discussions with Genuine ExpertsSeptember 14, 2021Speakers:Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsThe Rockefeller UniversityPaul Bieniasz, Ph.D.ProfessorLaboratory of RetrovirologyInvestigator, Howard Hughes Medical InstituteIn this webinar, President Rick Lifton provides an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is then joined by virologist Paul Bieniasz to address critical questions on the latest vaccine and variant data.Your contributions are vital to COVID-19 research.To learn more about research at Rockefeller University and to make a gift to the Fund for COVID-19 Research please visit: https://covid-19-research.rockefeller.edu/
2021 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing About Science The Rockefeller University 2021-04-21 | The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin’s Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World–and Us. Hosted by President Richard P. Lifton on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The Rockefeller University awards its 2021 Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science to ornithologist, scientist, and author Dr. Richard O. Prum. The award, given annually by The Rockefeller University, recognizes Dr. Prum’s visionary research along with his vivid and compelling writing for all audiences. The prize presentation is followed by a lecture by Dr. Prum and a conversation with Dr. Erich D. Jarvis, Professor at The Rockefeller University.
Racing Against Time: A New Approach to Battling Heart Attack The Rockefeller University 2021-04-15 | The Rockefeller UniversityApril 13, 2021HOSTRichard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D.President and Carson Family ProfessorLaboratory of Human Genetics and GenomicsThe Rockefeller UniversitySPEAKERBarry S. Coller, M.D.Physician in Chief, The Rockefeller University HospitalDavid Rockefeller ProfessorAllen and Frances Adler Laboratory of Blood and Vascular BiologyThe Rockefeller UniversityThe odd of surviving a heart attack have improved dramatically, thanks to a range of interventions available in hospitals equipped for coronary care. The weak link in the treatment chain is time: early treatment is crucial in preventing irreversible damage to the heart, but it is difficult to administer before patients reach the hospital.Barry S. Coller, M.D. is working to prevent deaths by treating patients during the critical pre-hospital period. He has created a small molecule, RUC-4 (generic name zalunfiban), that prevents blood platelets from sticking together. Platelets sticking together initiates the blood clots that cause heart attacks. Crucially, RUC-4 is designed to be administered in the ambulance or even self-administered via a simple injection device. Dr. Coller discusses this potential drug’s development and the promising results from early clinical trials.Learn more about Rockefeller, Dr. Coller’s ongoing research, and support the university at https://www.rockefeller.edu/
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview The Rockefeller University 2021-02-23 | Session 4 – COVID-19 Pandemic: The Road to Recovery. Richard P. Lifton, M.D., Ph.D., Rockefeller University President and Carson Family Professor, is joined in conversation by RockEDU Director Jeanne Garbarino, Ph.D., for the fourth installment of the 2021 Talking Science four-part webinar series, The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview. This virtual event was recorded on February 22, 2021.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview The Rockefeller University 2021-02-10 | Session 3 – Viruses and Vaccines. Paul Bieniasz, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Laboratory of Retrovirology at The Rockefeller University, and Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute delivers the third lecture in the 2021 Talking Science four-part webinar series, The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview. This virtual event was recorded on February 8, 2021.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview The Rockefeller University 2021-02-10 | Session 2 – Using Science to Advance Health Equity. Chibuzo U. Enemchukwu, M.D., M.S., Senior Research Scientist, Department of Psychology at Hunter College, The City University of New York and a Visiting Fellow at The Rockefeller University delivers the second lecture in the 2021 Talking Science four-part webinar series, The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights and Overview. This virtual event was recorded on January 25, 2021.
