The NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) invites you to the next installment of the PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series on November 14th from Noon to 1pm on Zoom: David Frenze PE, LEED AP Senior Director, PS&S Indoor air quality (IAQ) threats and commercially available and emerging technologies employed to mitigate IAQ […]
The PreMiEr Diversity and Inclusion leadership presents the Fall 2024 Book Club selection: We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise. Meeting biweekly during the semester, each meeting will discuss 1-2 chapters of the book. September 10: Chapters 1 & 2 September 24: Chapters 3 & 4 October 8: Chapter 5 October 22: Chapter 6 November […]
The PreMiEr Scholar's Leadership Council invites all scholars in the ERC (undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and research staff) to join in a spirited discussion and analysis of a published manuscript of relevance to the center's vision and mission. Please check your emails or contact Megan Lott (melott@unc.edu) with any questions or for the Zoom link.
The PreMiEr Diversity and Inclusion leadership presents the Fall 2024 Book Club selection: We're All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise. Meeting biweekly during the semester, each meeting will discuss 1-2 chapters of the book. September 10: Chapters 1 & 2 September 24: Chapters 3 & 4 October 8: Chapter 5 October 22: Chapter 6 November […]
Healthcare plumbing systems, including drains and toilets, can harbor anti-microbial resistant bacteria, posing a significant risk to patient safety. This seminar will explore the microbiology of these reservoirs, their role in pathogen transmission, and strategies to mitigate these risks. Using tools such as epidemiology, microbiome analysis, and whole-genome sequencing, we will examine how understanding these microbial ecosystems can inform innovative infection prevention approaches in healthcare environments.
Please see individual SLC Member invites from Dr. Megan Lott regarding topics for discussion at each meeting. SLC Journal Club meetings are for SLC Members and conducted by SLC Members.
This talk will present hypotheses based on field data on potential ecological and physiological mechanisms underpinning the persistence and proliferation of the drinking water microbiome. These insights necessitate the development of novel approaches for holistic monitoring and management of the drinking water microbiome. This talk will also highlight ongoing work on the development of low-cost optical-and DNA sequencing-based methods for real-time and quantitative characterization of microbial communities in drinking water systems.
Please see individual SLC Member invites from Dr. Megan Lott regarding topics for discussion at each meeting.
PreMiEr Spring 2025 Seminar Series Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, IWBI
Please see individual SLC Member invites from Dr. Megan Lott regarding topics for discussion at each meeting. SLC Journal Club meetings are for SLC Members and conducted by SLC Members.
Developing cutting-edge technologies and effectively transitioning them into society are key success metrics for PreMiEr. A critical component of this process is understanding intellectual property (IP) and the invention disclosure process. Properly handling IP ensures that innovations emerging from our research community are protected, commercialized, and leveraged for societal impact. This seminar aims to equip faculty, researchers, and graduate students with foundational knowledge about IP, its protection, and best practices for invention disclosure. We hope it will provide valuable insights and practical guidance on how researchers can successfully navigate the IP landscape and contribute to the commercialization of their innovations. We look forward to an engaging and informative discussion!
Dr. Kieran O'Doherty, University of Guelph to present