MBTP/CSB Seminar Series
The seminars will be held in 1220 MRB3 from 12pm until 1pm unless otherwise noted.
2026 - 2027 Seminar Schedule
| Date | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Ivelin Georgiev, PhD Pathology, Mircobiology and Immunology | Conformation-specific antiviral antibodies |
| September 15, 2026 | Clint Holt, PhD Meiler Labs | Structure Prediction for Alphavirus-Antibody Interactions |
| September 22, 2026 Special Seminar | Maria McGresham, PhD Carterra | Antibody to Fragment Screening: How Carterra Ultra HT-SPR Platform Enables Highly Parallel Analysis Advancing Drug Discovery Modalities |
| September 29, 2026 RCR Special Session | John Yang, PhD Chemistry | |
| October 6, 2026 | Hassane Mchaourab, PhD Molecular Physiology and Biophysics | |
| October 20, 2026 | ||
| November 3, 2026 | Doug Kojetin, PhD Biochemistry | |
| November 17, 2026 | Dalton Boutwell Walker Lab | |
| December 1, 2026 | QJ Zhou, PhD Cell and Developmental Biology | |
| December 8, 2026 | Jordan Stacy Iverson Lab | |
| January 12, 2027 | Chuck Sanders, PhD Biochemistry | |
| January 19, 2027 Karpay Award Seminar | Karpay Award Winner | |
| January 26, 2027 RCR Special Session | LTC Daniel Peck Director, Vanderbilt Army ROTC Program | Preparing for mentorship and accountability |
| February 2, 2027 | Walter Chazin, PhD Biochemistry and Chemistry | |
| February 16, 2027 | Emma Peacock Eichman Lab | |
| February 23, 2027 RCR Special Session | Will Wan, PhD Biochemistry | |
| March 2, 2027 | Eva Karasmanis, PhD Biological Sciences | |
| March 16, 2027 | Christina H. Jimenez Meiler Lab | |
| April 6, 2027 | Will Wan, PhD Biochemistry | |
| April 20, 2027 | Ellie Lokken Eichman Lab | |
| April 27, 2027 RCR Special Session | Tim Cover, MD Medicine and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology | |
| May 4, 2027 | Krishna C. Mudumbi, PhD Cell and Developmental Biology | |
| May 18, 2027 | Maureen Fieldhouse Walker Lab | |
| June 1, 2027 | Tim Cover, MD Medicine and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology | |
| June 15, 2027 | Bridget McNish Breann Brown Lab | |
| July 6, 2027 | ||
| July 20, 2027 | Lily Liu Ren Lab | |
| August 3, 2027 | Allison Walker, PhD Chemistry and Biological Sciences | |
| August 17, 2027 | Joshua Huang Chazin Lab | |
| September 7, 2027 | ||
| September 21, 2027 | Isabella Silvestri Mudumbi Lab |
CSB Faculty Meeting
The CSB Faculty Meeting is held in 5131 MRB3 at 12:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
CSB Faculty Meetings might be canceled due to MBTP/CSB Seminar conflicts, CSB Director Travel and Metro Nashville Public Schools fall or spring breaks, due to the number of faculty members who have children in Metro Nashville schools or in schools that follow the MNPBS calendar. We will try to notify faculty of all cancellations.
| Date | Faculty Presenter |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | General Business Meeting |
| October 13, 2026 | CANCELED for Metro Nashville Schools Fall Break |
| November 10, 2026 | Doug Kojetin Biochemistry |
| December 8, 2026 | CANCELED due to MBTP/CSB Seminar conflict |
| January 12, 2026 | CANCELED due to MBTP/CSB Seminar conflict |
| February 9, 2027 | |
| March 9, 2027 | |
| April 13, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | |
| June - July 2027 | CANCELED for Metro Nashville Schools summer break |
| August 10, 2027 | General Business Meeting |
CSB Research Symposia
The CSB regularly hosts symposia featuring distinguished scientists engaged in cutting-edge research that investigates the structure, function and dynamics of complex biological systems. The most recent symposium explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and structural biology.
Beyond the scientific sessions, CSB symposia provide opportunities for community building and collaboration.
CSB Monthly Gathering
On the 3rd Friday of each month, a CSB lab hosts an informal meeting to build community among the CSB and MBTP labs. Food and drink are provided by the CSB and the hosting lab. It's an opportunity to get to know people in the various labs and learn a little about the CSB (informally) while relaxing and enjoying a beverage and a snack.
If your lab is interested in hosting a gathering, please contact Karen Davis.
The Ben Brown Lab will host the next gathering on September 18 at 4pm on the MRB3 5th floor atrium.