Seminar Series
Upcoming Seminar
Understanding the DNA damage response in HIV replication and Cure strategies
Dr. Oliver Fregoso, UCLA
May 2, 2024
4:00pm-5:00pm in HSCI-102
Dr. Oliver Fregoso is an associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG). He was an ndergrad at UC Santa Cruz, received his PhD from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (New York), and did his postdoctoral work at Fred Hutch (Seattle, WA). His lab studies the molecular mechanisms of lentiviral replication. They are particularly interested in understanding how viruses usurp host proteins to facilitate replication and overcome host antiviral mechanisms. A major focus of the lab is on the DNA damage response, which plays both pro- and antiviral roles in lentiviral replication. By using a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and evolutionary biology, they hope to uncover novel aspects of viral replication that can lead to the development of antivirals and vaccines. In addition to his research, Dr. Fregoso is passionate about making academia a more equitable and inclusive space for diverse scientists.
The Seminar Series is a unique opportunity for students to learn about new developments in biology and what biologists do after they graduate. Hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Long Beach, the weekly meetings invite guests from universities, research laboratories, and industry to present and discuss current topics in biology. All students are encouraged to attend.
Seminar Coordinator
For information and suggestions about our Seminar Series, please contact the seminar coordinator:
Dr. Peter Ramirez
Peter.Ramirez@csulb.edu
Schedule
The following schedule is for Spring 2024.
| Date | Title | Speaker and Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Understanding the DNA damage response in HIV replication and Cure strategies | Dr. Oliver Fregoso, UCLA |
| May 9, 2024 | (topic: parasitology) | Dr. Pascale Guiton, Santa Clara University |
Previous Seminars
| Date | Title | Speaker and Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | Organelle Dynamics During Mitosis: Pathway for the Generation of Cellular Diversity | Dr. Blake Riggs, San Francisco State University |
| April 18, 2024 | Glycopolymers as Broad-Spectrum Anti-Viral Drugs | Dr. Katherine McReynolds, CSU Sacramento |
| April 11, 2024 | The Neurobiology of Female Aggression: A Study in Drosophila Melanogaster | Dr. Caroline Palavicino Maggio, Harvard University |
| March 28, 2024 | Targeting Neuroinflammation and Brain Infiltrating Macrophages to Modulate Seizures in a Mouse Model of Viral-Induced Epilepsy | Dr. Ana Beatriz DePaula-Silva, University of Utah |
| March 21, 2024 | Development of Novel Mono and Bivalent Nanobodies Against EGFR for Targeted Cancer Therapy | Diana Carolina Aguilar Cortes, Ph.D. student at University of Buenos Aires |
| March 14, 2024 | Elastic Movements in Nature | Dr. Mark Ilton, Harvey Mudd College |
| March 7, 2024 | Helping Communities Coexist with Cougars | Korinna Domingo, Cougar Conservancy |
| February 29, 2024 | Why Recognize Protein When Fats Taste so Good! | Dr. Dequina Nicholas, UC Irvine |
| February 22, 2024 | The Evolutionary and Ecological Consequences of Agricultural Expansion: Insights from Bird Communities in Southeast Asia and California | Dr. Elizabeth Scordato, Cal Poly Pomona |
| February 15, 2024 | Adapting to Changing Landscapes - Studying Behavior in the Streets and in the Classroom | Dr. Karina Sanchez, University of New Hampshire |
| February 8, 2024 | CRISPR/Cas9 – A Cut Above the Rest: Gene Editing Protocols for Monogenic Diseases | Dr. Jennifer Johnston, San Jose State University |
| February 1, 2024 | Mangroves of the U.S. Virgin Islands: Growing Research, Restoration, Outreach and Education Opportunities | Dr. Kristin Grimes, University of Virgin Islands |
The Seminar Series Archive has topics from previous semesters.
