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Students, Postdoctoral Scholars and Faculty in the Graduate Program in Life Sciences have an abundance of seminars to choose from. Every basic science department and many of our programs organize seminar series that feature renowned researchers.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionSpeakerLocationHost
3/23/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
What's the Impact? Journal Citation Reports and Eigenfactor Basics
Impact factor and citation rates are two hotly discussed topics among science researchers. This workshop will include an overview of using Journal Citation Reports and Eigenfactor, two of the major tools for finding impact factors, as well as some of the basics of cited reference searching and citation analysis in Web of Science.
 
Debra R. Berlanstein, M.L.S.
UMB HSHSL
UMB HSHS Library, room LL03
3/23/10
04:30 PM -
05:30 PM
Neuroprotection Research Seminar Series
Yongjie Yang, Ph.D.,
Neuroscience & Genetics Department of Neurology Johns Hopkins University
Helrich Conference Room 8th Floor South Hospital, Room S8B14Dr. Alan Faden
3/24/10
12:30 PM -
01:00 PM
Google Alerts in 30 Minutes
Google Alerts provides a daily, weekly or as-it-happens service which notifies its users by email, or as a feed, about the latest web and news pages of their choice. Use this service for information on developing news stories, keeping current on industry information or information on your area of interest. In this workshop we will have hands on time to set up Google Alerts to suit your needs.
 
Anna Tatro
UMB HSHSL
UMB HSHS Library, room LL03
3/26/10
09:00 AM -
10:00 AM
Transforming your CV into a resume
Presenting yourself is key to your next job search and you may only have one chance to make a good first impression.  If your next job search yields a position that requires you to send a resume, how confident do you feel about your resume presentation?  Participants will learn how to convert their CV into an effective resume. Cover letters will also be addressed. Participants are encouraged to bring their current CV to this session for additional feedback.
 
Registration is required online at www.peopleware.net/1482.
Derek Haseltine, MEd
UMSOM
Howard Hall 450Office for Research Career Development
3/26/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Chris Willis
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Biochemistry, Bloch Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
3/29/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Hepatic Stem Cell Biology in Mice
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Snorri Thorgeirsson, M.D., Ph.D.
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
3/29/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Molecular Mechanisms of Hyperglycemia Induced Birth Defects
E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
University of Maryland School of Medicine
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St. Dr. Richard L. Eckert
3/31/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
ReWorks Advanced
This workshop offers you the chance to explore more in-depth features offered by RefWorks, such as account customization, global record editing, my list, the RSS feed reader and advanced search options.
 
Debra R. Berlanstein, M.L.S.
UMB HSHSL
UMB HSHS Library, room LL03
4/5/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Germ Cell Development in Mice
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Alex Bortvin, M.D., M.S., Ph.D., Department of Embryology
Carnegie Institution
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
4/6/10
12:00 PM -
12:30 PM
RSS Feeds with Google Reader
Want to keep up with the latest news or journal literature? In this thirty minute workshop we will create a Google Reader account and learn how to subscribe to RSS feeds which can keep you up to date with the most current news and literature that is being published.
 
Ryan Harris, MLIS
UMB HSHSL
UMB HSHS Library, room LL03
4/7/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based citation manager that can save you time and ease your workload. RefWorks is now FREE to UMB! In this workshop you will create an account, learn how to import citations into your account, and learn how to automatically insert in-text citations and build bibliographies.
 
Ryan Harris, MLIS
UMB HSHSL
UMB HSHS Library, Room LL03
4/8/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Healthy Back Seminar
A healthy back gives you the freedom to participate in an active lifestyle!  Learn gentle exercises to encourage a healthy back and flexible spine as well as proper body mechanics to keep your back safe.  This workshop is suitable for all fitness levels.  Participants practice appropriate stretching.  We recommend wearing loose fitting clothes and bringing a fitness mat or towel.
 
TBA
SMC Campus Center, Rm. 351Presented by WellAdvantage
4/12/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Neurogenesis and Notch Signaling in Zebrafish
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Ajay Chitnis, MBBS, Ph.D., Laboratory of Molecular Genetics
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
4/12/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
FLIP: A Target for Prostate Cancer Management
Addanki Pratap Kumar
Dept. of Urology; UT Health Science Center
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St.
4/15/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Stephen R. Max Memorial Lectureship
Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCC
Director: Division of Adult Critical Care Medicine, JHU Quality & Safety Research Group, Center for Innovations in Quality Patient Care
HSF II AuditoriumTerry Rogers
4/16/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Brandiese Beverly
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Molecular Medicine, Hamlyn Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
4/19/10
12:00 AM -
11:59 PM
IGS Genomics Training Workshop
The Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland is hosting a FREE 4-day workshop that will provide detailed instruction in the areas of genome sequencing, annotation, and analysis.
The course is designed to be modular in nature so that attendees can choose to attend only the portions of the workshop that they are interested in.
Michelle Giglio
SOM Institute for Genome Sciences
BioParkII building at 801 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21201
4/19/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Plant Genomics Potpourri
Pablo D. Rabinowicz, Ph.D.
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St. Geoffrey D. Girnun
4/23/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Mariah Green Goodall
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Molecular Medicine, Rogers Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
4/26/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Transcriptional Regulation of Hematopoiesis in Drosophila
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Nancy Fossett, Ph.D.; Department of Pathology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
4/26/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
ERK Positively Regulates The Oncogenic Activity of MCT-1 in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ronald B. Gartenhaus, MD
Dept. of Medicine; University of Maryland, School of Medicine
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St. Gerald M. Wilson, Ph.D.
4/27/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Healthy Habits With A Desk Job!
Break out of your cubicle!  This interactive workshop is designed to help participants become more successful in your everyday life by improving your health even when you have limitations such as schedules, work environments or family obligations.
Get excited about the endless possibilities for improving your health in your current setting.
Focus your energy where it’s needed for proper life balance and release stress energy.
Find out about current health trends in the United States.
Keep yourself free from disease and illness with common sense steps toward prevention!
TBA
SMC Campus Center, Rm. 351Presented by WellAdvantage
4/30/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Jaclyn Kerr
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Physiology, Bloch Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
5/3/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Adult Neural Stem Cell in Mice and Humans
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Hongjun Song, Ph.D.; Department of Neurology and Institution for Cell Engineering
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
5/3/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
TBA
Enrico DiCera, MD
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St. Dr. Leonid Medeved SC.D., Ph.D.
5/6/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Feel Fine In Five - Stress Reduction
Stress is a normal reaction to sensory and mental overload and can at times have positive effects.  Stress can develop negative and counterproductive consequences when allowed to become highly elevated.  Participants will learn to identify feeling the effects of stress and get great ideas on how to reduce your stress level.
 
TBA
SMC Campus Center, Rm. 351Presented by WellAdvantage
5/7/10
12:00 PM -
12:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Rebecca Hu
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Biochemistry, Kontrogianni-Konstantopoulos Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
5/10/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Muscle Development in Drosophila
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular Biology and Gentics
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
5/10/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Extracellular Transglutaminase: the Signaling Fuction and Trafficking
Alexey Belkin, Ph.D.
Biochem and Molecular Biology; University of Maryland, School of Medicine
BRF 102, 108 N. Green St. Dr. Eric Toth
5/14/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Jessica Swartz
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Neuroscience, Weinreich Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
5/17/10
04:30 PM -
05:30 PM
GPILS 4th Annual Distinguished Lectureship
4th Annual GPILS Distinguished Lectureship
Bert Vogelstein, MD, Clayton Professor of Oncology and Pathology, HHMI Investigator
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & HHMI
UMB Dental School, 650 W. Balt St, Lussier Lectur Hall, Ground FloorDavid Weber, PhD
5/18/10
04:00 PM -
05:00 PM
Oogenesis in Drosophila
The Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Presents
2010 Molecular Mechanisms in Developmental Biology: A Seminar Series
Please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/stemcell/seminars.asp for updates
 
Allan Spradling, Ph.D.; Department of Embryology
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Carnegie Institution
HSF II, AuditoriumMariana Marques, Director, Research Program Development
5/19/10
12:00 AM -
11:59 PM
Membrane Biology Training Program 13th Annual Retreat
Join us for stimulating talk and social interaction at the 13th Annual Membrane Biology Training Program Retreat. It will be held at the Mount Washington Conference Center, which is 15 minutes from campus by car and is also easily accessible by the light rail. The cost will be approximately $75.  Registration costs for students are generally supported by the students’ PI. The Membrane Program will cover the costs of any student who has not committed to a laboratory and wishes to attend, or whose PI cannot do so.
 
Please reply to Suzanne Ventura (sventura@som.umaryland.edu) if you plan to attend by Friday, March 19th.

Mount Washington Conference CenterTraining Program in Membrane Biology
5/28/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Jennifer Rathe
University of Maryland MD/PhD Student in Molecular Medicine, Strickland Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
6/4/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Nicholas Frost
University of Maryland MD/PhD Student in Neuroscience, Blanpied Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
6/10/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Healthy Nutrition For The Working Family
Working parents are always on the run in today’s fast-paced world.  Healthy nutrition is difficult to maintain when we have so much going on.  The key is planning and knowing what to buy.  Healthy meals don’t have to be expensive and time consuming to prepare.  Learn about label reading and the new food pyramid.
 
TBA
SMC Campus Center, Rm. 351Presented by WellAdvantage
6/11/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Michael Lai
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Bioengineering, Meredith Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
6/18/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Jim Nicholson
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Neuroscience, Bernstein Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
6/23/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Sleep Like A Baby
Many people suffer from sleep deprivation, which can affect job performance.  This seminar was developed by a Registered Nurse to provide common sense recommendations for a peaceful night of sound sleep. Topics include the sleep cycle, sleep deprivation signs and symptoms, plus great ways to get a good nights' sleep!
TBA
SMC Campus Center, Rm. 351Presented by WellAdvantage
6/25/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Paz Luncsford
University of Maryland MD/PhD Student in Biochemistry, Toth Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
6/29/10
12:00 AM -
11:59 PM
IGS Genomics Training Workshop
The Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland is hosting a FREE 4-day workshop that will provide detailed instruction in the areas of genome sequencing, annotation, and analysis.
The course is designed to be modular in nature so that attendees can choose to attend only the portions of the workshop that they are interested in.
Michelle Giglio
SOM Institute of Gemone Sciences
BioParkII building at 801 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21201
7/9/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Kevin Whittington
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Neuroscience, Alger Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology
7/16/10
12:00 PM -
01:00 PM
Student Research Seminar Series
Julie Brownley
University of Maryland Predoctoral Student in Molecular Medicine, Strickland Lab
Howard Hall 450Training Program in Membrane Biology

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