Sunday, October 22, 2017

This week on campus - 10/23-29

Climate Change: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here?, 10/24

USC Stem Cell Seminar | April Pyle, UCLA—"Defining the origins and function of human pluripotent stem cell derived skeletal muscle stem cells using in vivo human myogenesis", 10/24

Biotech Entrepreneurship | From Movies to Medicine: How Story Powers Everything, 10/26 [HSC]

Pause for Paws - Visiting Therapy Dogs, 10/26

Cardinal & Gold: Haunted Hay Ride, 10/27

Post-Doc Opportunity in the Stevens Lab

The Stevens Lab at the Bridge Institute at USC is looking to recruit 2 postdoctoral fellows/researchers to determine the 3-dimensional structure of the human pancreatic beta cell and to integrate digital arts and sciences.  These exciting and pioneering areas are at the forefront of biological discovery and part of the Pancreatic Beta Cell Consortium and World Building Media Lab at USC.  The Stevens Lab is interested in applicants from a broad range of backgrounds including chemistry, biology, computer science, and cinema.

To qualify, the applicant must hold a PhD in fields related to cell biology, molecular biology, structural biology, chemistry or other related biological or chemistry field, or any concentration/degree from cinematic arts and computer science. The candidates should be highly motivated and interested in being involved in a team oriented, highly collaborative, integrated project with high impact outcomes.  Individuals will be uniquely trained to become the next generation of leaders in the exciting area of convergent arts and sciences and will be highly competitive in future faculty recruitments globally.  Applicants should apply to stevens@usc.edu by December 31st, 2017.

CODHy World Congress 2018 – Program Highlights!

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Partek Software Onsite Training at USC, Nov. 8-9 2017

Thursday! Biotechnology Entrepreneurship-- From Movies to Medicine: How Story Powers Everything


The Top Science Careers Employers of 2017 - A survey of almost 7,000 scientists

Read the full article here.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Bridge Institute ChemBio Seminar | Alain Milon | October 18th at TRF 120

Alain Milon, Ph.D.
Institut de Pharmacologie et de Biologie Structurale (IPBS) Toulouse,
Department of Structural Biology and Biophysics

Title: NMR Analyses of the Structure and Dynamics of Klebsiella Pneumoniae OmpA Transmembrane Domain

Wednesday, October 18
2:00 pm
TRF 120

The transmembrane domain of kpOmpA possesses four long extracellular loops which exhibit substantial sequence vari¬ability throughout OmpA homologues in Enterobacteria. These loops are responsible for the immunological properties of the protein, such as cellular and humoral recognitions. Using liquid state NMR we have determined the 3D structure of kpOmpA in DHPC micelles (M. Renault et al., J. Mol. Biol. 2009). In a micellar environment, a complex dynamical behav¬ior has been observed: a rigid barrel core, ms motion at the micellar-water interface, and sub-ns motions within the loops. Using 1H and 13C detected solid state NMR relaxation measurements and proteolysis experiments, we have demonstrated the persistence of this complex motional behavior in E. coli polar lipid bilayers (I. Iordanov et al., Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 2012; O. Saurel et al., J Amer. chem. Soc., 2017). Using single molecule force spectroscopy we have shown that kpOmpA is able to unfold and refold reversibly its β-barrel core (P. Bosshart et al., Structure 2012). Finally, relaxation violated coher¬ence transfer NMR spectroscopy on Alanine residues provided an accurate determination of order parameters in the loops and barrel residues. These results provide a unique description of internal motion within a membrane protein and allow illustrating the power of liquid and solid state NMR.

The Scientific Community is Invited

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

Research and Fellowships Week

Academic Honors and Fellowships, The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs present the 3rd Annual Research and Fellowships Week from November 6-10, 2017!

Are you interested in learning more about research at USC?  Curious to find out how award opportunities like the Fulbright U.S. Student Program or fellowships for PhD students can fund future graduate study or research abroad? A variety of interactive sessions and panels will be offered to help answer these questions and more!  Hear from fellow Trojans, USC Faculty, and Foundation Representatives about how research and competitive fellowships complement one another and help enhance your undergraduate, graduate, and professional career.


Monday, November 6
Sessions located in TCC 227.

Research and Fellowships 101 – 11:00-11:50am
Target Audience: Undergraduates
What is research? What is a fellowship? This presentation will offer an introduction to undergraduate research at USC and explain how research experience can be an asset when applying for competitive fellowships such as the Rhodes Scholarship and Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Warren Bennis Scholars Program – 12:00-12:50pm 
Target Audience: Freshmen, Sophomores
The Warren Bennis Scholars Program is a two-year, honors leadership development experience for USC undergraduate students from all academic disciplines, who manifest high leadership potential and a passion for serving society. Each year, approximately 20 students are invited to begin the program in the fall semester of their junior year.

Focus on Ford Fellowships – 1:00-1:50pm 
Target Audience: Juniors, Seniors, Early Career PhDs
The Ford Fellowship seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity. In this session, Dr. Rhacel Salazar Parrenas, USC Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies and Regional Ford Liaison will provide an overview of Ford Foundation opportunities that are available to traditionally underrepresented students.

External Fellowships for PhD Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences – 2:00-2:50pm 
Target Audience: PhDs
A panel of funded PhDs will discuss opportunities and tips.

Tuesday, November 7
Sessions located in TCC 227.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars – 12:00-12:50pm
Target Audience: Undergraduates, Master’s
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program provides full funding for graduate study at Stanford University, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders.

Focus on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program – 1:00-1:50pm 
Target Audience: Juniors, Seniors, Early Career PhDs
The NSF GRFP recognizes outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

USC Stevens Center for Innovation – 2:00-2:50pm 
Target Audience: Postdoctoral Scholars, PhDs, Doctoral, Master’s
Staff will present an introduction to working with USC Stevens and cover university intellectual property policies.

Wednesday, November 8
Sessions located in TCC 302.

Rotary Global Grant – 11:00-11:50am
Target Audience: Undergraduates, Master’s, PhDs
Rotary Global Grants are used to fund graduate level study as well as sustainable, measurable, and needs-based community service projects related to one of six areas of focus.

Boren Scholarship – 12:00-12:50pm 
Target Audience: Undergraduates – U.S. Citizenship Required
The Boren Scholarship provides funding to study less commonly taught languages for at least six months in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Applicants should have an interest in national security and working for the federal government for at least one year after graduation.

Postdoc Funding Opportunities Workshop and Information Session – 1:00-1:50pm 
Target Audience: Postdoctoral Scholars, PhDs
This session will cover postdoc funding opportunities, grant writing techniques, and tips from recent award recipients.

USC Advanced PhD Fellowships – 2:00-2:50pm 
Target Audience: PhDs
The USC Graduate School will discuss competitively awarded fellowships for students who have successfully completed the first year of their PhD program.

Thursday, November 9
Sessions located in TCC 227 or, if noted, Health Sciences Campus NRT 503/504.

Focus on Asia: Research, Intern and Study Abroad – 12:00-12:50pm 
Target Audience: Undergraduates, Master’s
Staff from the East Asian Studies Center and Academic Honors and Fellowships will discuss FLAS, Luce and Schwarzman Scholarships among other funding opportunities to support your studies in Asia.

Fellowships for International PhD Students – 1:00-1:50pm 
Target Audience: International PhDs
Staff from the Graduate School will discuss funding available to international PhD students.

Postdoc Funding Opportunities Workshop and Information Session – 1:00-2:30pm *located in HSC NRT 503/504* 
Target Audience: Postdoctoral Scholars, PhDs
This session will cover postdoc funding opportunities, grant writing techniques, and tips from recent award recipients.

External Fellowship Opportunities for PhDs in Health Fields – 3:00-3:50pm *located in HSC NRT 503/504* 
Target Audience: PhDs
A panel of funded PhDs will discuss opportunities and tips.

Friday, November 10
Sessions located in TCC 302.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program – 11:00-11:50am 
Target Audience: Undergraduates, Master’s, PhDs – U.S. Citizenship Required
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding to carry out a research project, graduate study or teach English for an academic year in over 140 countries outside of the United States.

Postdoctoral Opportunity: The Tufts Training in Education And Critical Research Skills Program

We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.  This program, called TEACRS (Training in Education and Critical Research Skills), is funded by the Institution Research and Career Development Award (IRACDA) mechanism of NIH-GMS.      

TEACRS is designed to prepare talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Trainees spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area.  The training is supplemented by workshops on teaching methods, career opportunities in academia, and essential skills such as grant writing, mentoring, and scientific presentations.  The training components are sequenced to allow trainees to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. TEACRS fellows receive up to four years of salary support and a yearly travel and supply allowance.

The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2018 is March 1. Later applications will be considered if positions are available.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. Commitment to the goals of the program, strong academic and research credentials and a demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring will be important criteria used in the selection process.

For additional information on the TEACRS program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact Claire Moore, the Program Director, or Jordan Wilkinson, the Program’s Research Administrator with questions. We have also attached a printable flier describing the program.

Best wishes,

Claire Moore
TEACRS Program Director

Mitch McVey
TEACRS Program Co-Director

Jordan Wilkinson
TEACRS Program Research Administrator

Sunday, October 8, 2017

USC Lifespan Health Summit - Call for Posters

Berea College Faculty Announcement

Berea College currently has a faculty opening in our Biology Department; please use the link below for more information: https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/faculty-positions/

Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 40 states and 70 countries. The College has a longstanding commitment to interracial education; here, people of different races seek to learn from and about each other, while also living together. Berea is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. It admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a Tuition Promise Scholarship, meaning no student ever pays tuition.  Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. The College is one of nine federally recognized Work Colleges, and all students hold a position in which they work 10-12 hours per week. Washington Monthly Magazine has consistently ranked Berea in the top 3 of Liberal Arts Colleges for its success in educating and graduating academically talented, low-income students who become service-oriented leaders in their professions and communities; in 2016 and 2017, the magazine ranked it number 1.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 14,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville.  More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Ingenuity Pathway and Variants Analysis software Onsite training at USC, Thur Oct. 26, 2017

USC Libraries Bioinformatics Service is pleased to announce the Ingenuity Pathways (IPA) and Ingenuity Variants (IVA) software onsite training at USC.  With live demos and hands-on practices, this workshop will help you learn to use the two powerful software to understand the underlying biology of your high-throughput data.  See attached flyer for more information.

Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017
Location: McKibben Annex 249 (MCH), Health Sciences Campus

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
                       
Registration is mandatory as seating is limited: https://uschsl.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8y8l4V8lBO89kp

Training agenda

8:30am: Coffee/snacks provided by USC Libraries
9-noon: Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) Hands-on Training

12-1pm: Lunch provided by QIAGEN

1-2:00pm: New cutting-edge tools in IPA
IsoProfiler Enhancements
Phosphorylation Analysis
Analysis Match

2:00-4:00pm: Ingenuity Variant Analysis (IVA) Hands-on Training

This workshop is part of the FY2018 USC Libraries Bioinformatics Training Series, funded by USC Libraries Dean’s Challenge Grant.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

USC Libraries Bioinformatics Service
nmlbio@usc.edu
nml.usc.edu/bioinformatics



Sunday, October 1, 2017

Insight Data Fellows Programs announcement for USC

Insight Data Fellows Programs

Insight is now accepting applications for the January 2018 fellowships in Data Science, Health Data Science, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.

900+ Insight alumni are now data scientists and data engineers at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Github, Slack, Seven Bridges Genomics, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Pinterest, Microsoft, and 250+ other top companies.

Insight Fellows Programs:

- 7 week, full-time training fellowship
- Mentorship from leading industry data scientists, data engineers & AI specialists
- Join an active community of Insight alumni
- Self-directed, project-based learning followed by interviews at top companies
- Tuition-free with need-based scholarships available to help cover living costs

Application Deadline: October 23rd

Insight awards four distinct Fellowships - learn more & apply:

Data Science
- For PhDs & Postdocs (graduating by May 2018)
- Locations: Silicon Valley, NYC, Boston, Seattle & Remote
- Apply: http://insightdatascience.com

Health Data Science
- For PhDs, Postdocs & MDs (graduating by May 2018)
- Locations: Silicon Valley & Boston
- Apply: http://insighthealthdata.com

Data Engineering
- For Bachelors, Masters or PhDs (graduating by May 2018) & professional engineers
- Locations: Silicon Valley & NYC
- Apply: http://insightdataengineering.com

Artificial Intelligence
- For Bachelors, Masters or PhDs (graduating by May 2018) & professional engineers
- Locations: Silicon Valley & NYC
- Apply: http://insightdata.ai

Not ready to apply? Sign up for our notification list:
http://insightdatascience.com/notify

Questions? Email us at info@insightdatascience.com

CLC Genomics Onsite training at USC, Oct. 17, 2017

Bioinformatics opportunity in Dept. of Translational Genomics (Keck School of Med)