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SUMMARY:Hoke County Schools Indian Education STEM Day
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr Community Outreach Event
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2854/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000
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CREATED:20241008T105224Z
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UID:2868-1727956800-1727960400@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr SLC Journal Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2868/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000
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CREATED:20240822T103828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T103828Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:THE SEMINAR FOR SEPTEMBER 26TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2568/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20241202T141435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T141435Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 DCI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The PreMiEr Diversity and Inclusion leadership presents the Fall 2024 Book Club selection: We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise. \nMeeting biweekly during the semester\, each meeting will discuss 1-2 chapters of the book. \n\nSeptember 10: Chapters 1 & 2\nSeptember 24: Chapters 3 & 4\nOctober 8: Chapter 5\nOctober 22: Chapter 6\nNovember 5: Chapter 7\nNovember 19: Chapter 8\nDecember 3: Chapter 9\nAdditional dates TBD\n\nThose who registered should have a Zoom link on their calendars. \nSign Up Link:   https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD60jWqOsEQRczA
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/3007/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20241008T105139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T105139Z
UID:2866-1726747200-1726750800@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr SLC Journal Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2866/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240607T095028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T095028Z
UID:2428-1726617600-1726876799@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Duke University Graduate Boot Camp (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by PreMiEr\, ATHENA\, and the Pratt School of Engineering: \nFor students interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Engineering and/or Computer Science. \nIn-person Session\nSeptember 18-20\, 2024 \nInsights: Get information to help you decide if graduate school is right for you\nFunding: Learn about graduate admissions\, funding opportunities\, and how to develop a strong application\nConnections: Meet faculty and graduate students in your areas of research interest. \nSave the date!
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2428/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240822T103559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T103559Z
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series | Dr. Rob Dunn
DESCRIPTION:The NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) invites you to the next installment of the PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series on September 12th from Noon to 1pm on Zoom: \nDr. Rob Dunn\n\nSenior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs\nWilliam Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Applied Ecology\nNorth Carolina State University \nThe future of human mutualisms\, including those in our homes\n\nFor ecologists and evolutionary biologists\, mutualisms are mutually beneficial relationships between or among species. For most of prehistory and parts of history\, these mutualisms have been measured\, tacitly\, in terms of the fitness benefits to each partner. That is\, does each partner have more children that survive to reproduce than in what when going it alone. Obviously\, in our modern contexts\, this is no longer the metric we seek to use. But what then? How do we judge our relationships? Dunn asks this question while also highlighting the extent to which non-human species have often been as much in control of human mutualisms as have humans. This is true for human-honeyguide as well as human-dolphin and human-whale mutualisms. It is arguably the case for history human-yeast-grain mutualisms. Dunn concludes the talk by turning back to daily\, indoor lives in which mutualisms still abound but\, intriguingly\, are controlled as much by tacit aspects of traditional knowledge (this is how one makes sourdough bread) and subconscious decisions as they are by conscious decisions. What does and should this mean with regard to how we engineer new mutualisms in our homes? Dunn does not answer this question. In fact\, he answers none of the questions he poses but instead opens them up for discussion\, after the talk\, but\, also\, over the next decade or so. \nThis series is open to the public\, but non-PreMiEr members must register to receive the Zoom link. You need register only once for the entire series. \nRegister at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Pzn6Zv6XjNwKlE
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2565/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20241202T141311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T141311Z
UID:3005-1725969600-1725973200@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 DCI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The PreMiEr Diversity and Inclusion leadership presents the Fall 2024 Book Club selection: We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise. \nMeeting biweekly during the semester\, each meeting will discuss 1-2 chapters of the book. \n\nSeptember 10: Chapters 1 & 2\nSeptember 24: Chapters 3 & 4\nOctober 8: Chapter 5\nOctober 22: Chapter 6\nNovember 5: Chapter 7\nNovember 19: Chapter 8\nDecember 3: Chapter 9\nAdditional dates TBD\n\nThose who registered should have a Zoom link on their calendars. \nSign Up Link:   https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD60jWqOsEQRczA
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/3005/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240819T123341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T123341Z
UID:2555-1725886800-1725897600@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Fall Workshop Series - Overview of microbiome lab techniques
DESCRIPTION:For PreMiEr members and affiliates – check your emails and newsletter for instructions to register. \n\n\nVirtual (Zoom) | 1 – 4 pm. \nTaught by Dr. Cynthia Gibas and Dr. Jessica Schlueter of UNC Charlotte\, this workshop is intended to give an overview of lab techniques relevant to sampling and analyzing microbiomes of the built environment. \nRegistration closes: September 2nd \n\n\n 
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2555/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240607T104633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T104633Z
UID:2430-1725667200-1725753599@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Waccamaw Siouan STEM Day
DESCRIPTION:Lake Waccamaw\, NC \n5 PreMiEr participants needed to help kids with hands-on STEM activities. \nContact Holly Leddy if interested in volunteering.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2430/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20241008T104951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T104951Z
UID:2864-1725537600-1725541200@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr SLC Journal Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2864/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240822T103147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T103147Z
UID:2563-1724932800-1724936400@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series | Dr. Karis Boyd-Sinkler
DESCRIPTION:The NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) invites you to the next installment of the PreMiEr Fall 2024 Seminar Series on August 29th from Noon to 1pm on Zoom: \nDr. Karis Boyd-Sinkler\nCo-Director of Diversity and Inclusion for\nthe NSF Engineering Research Center for\nPrecision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr)\nDuke University\nUnlocking Mental Resilience: Balancing Stress and Academic Pressure\nThis presentation aims to explore strategies to help build mental resilience while navigating the varying challenges of higher education. We will delve into the science of stress\, its effects on mental well-being\, and the balance between healthy motivation and overwhelming pressure. Attendees will learn practical tools for stress management\, including mindfulness techniques\, time management strategies\, and self-compassion practices\, all aimed at fostering a balanced and sustainable approach to academic success. The session encourages a proactive and inclusive discussion on how to create academic environments that promote resilience\, reduce burnout\, and help individuals thrive amidst pressure. \nThis series is open to the public\, but non-PreMiEr members must register to receive the Zoom link. You need register only once for the entire series. \nRegister at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Pzn6Zv6XjNwKlE
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2563/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240819T123023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T123023Z
UID:2546-1724677200-1724688000@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Fall Workshop Series - Biology & Microbiomes
DESCRIPTION:For PreMiEr members and affiliates – check your emails and newsletter for instructions to register. \nTaught by Dr. Misty Thomas of N.C. A&T\, this workshop is intended to give a broad overview of biological topics related to microbiome research. The intended audience is PreMiEr members with expertise outside of biology or microbiology\, or those looking for a refresher on those topics. \nVirtual (Zoom) | 1 – 4 pm. \nRegistration closes: August 21
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2546/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240701T153025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T153025Z
UID:2472-1721379600-1721390400@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Summer REU and RET Final Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Members of PreMiEr are cordially invited to attend the virtual final presentations of our summer 2024 Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) participants! \n9:00 am | RET participants – Lesson plan presentations \n10:15 am | REU participants – Research presentations \n11:15 am | Breakout room conversations with participants \nA Zoom invitation will be sent to your email.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2472/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240607T094811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T094811Z
UID:2425-1719417600-1719423000@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:Duke University Graduate Boot Camp (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by PreMiEr\, ATHENA\, and the Pratt School of Engineering: \nFor students interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Engineering and/or Computer Science. \nVirtual Session\n4pm – 5:30 EST \nInsights: Get information to help you decide if graduate school is right for you\nFunding: Learn about graduate admissions\, funding opportunities\, and how to develop a strong application\nConnections: Meet faculty and graduate students in your areas of research interest. \nApply by June 21st: duke.is/GradCamp6-2024 \n 
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2425/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T141151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T141151Z
UID:2422-1718280000-1718283600@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:Led by the PreMiEr postdoctoral scholar Dr. Megan Lott\, this series targeted to members of the PreMiEr REU program and any interested ERC scholars or faculty explores published manuscripts of interest to the mission and goals of PreMiEr. \nNon-REU participants interested in joining should contact Dr. Megan Lott\, melott@unc.edu\, for details.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2422/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T140931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T140931Z
UID:2418-1718107200-1718110800@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU: Innovation Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Led by the PreMiEr Director of the Innovation Ecosystem\, Dr. Ibrahim Mohedas\, this series targeted to members of the PreMiEr REU program and any interested ERC scholars or faculty explores aspects of technology development and translation in a relaxed environment. \nNon-REU participants interested in joining should contact Dr. Megan Lott\, melott@unc.edu\, for details.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2418/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T135603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T135603Z
UID:2414-1717752600-1717779600@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU Boot Camp: Day 3
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Boot Camp Day 2.  Non-REU participants from within PreMiEr are welcome to attend.  Anyone from the ERC interested in attending one or more of the sessions either online or in person should contact Dr. Megan Lott\, Lott\, melott@unc.edu for details. \n9:30 AM DCI in Science and Engineering (Dr. Karis Boyd-Sinkler via Zoom)\n10:00 AM Introduction to Data Analytics (Dr. Anthony Fodor via Zoom)\n11:00 AM Scientific Reading and Writing (Dr. Megan Lott)\n1:30 PM REU Evaluation (Dr. Glenda Kelly)
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2414/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T135455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T135455Z
UID:2411-1717666200-1717693200@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU Boot Camp: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Boot Camp Day 2.  Non-REU participants from within PreMiEr are welcome to attend.  Anyone from the ERC interested in attending one or more of the sessions either online or in person should contact Dr. Megan Lott\, Lott\, melott@unc.edu for details. \n9:30 AM Biology and Microbiomes (Dr. David Singleton)\n10:30 AM Ethics and Comprehension in PreMiEr Research Areas (Dr. Joseph Graves via Zoom)\n11:15 AM Hands-on Scanning Electron Microscope Demo (Dr. Holly Leddy)
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2411/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T135221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T135221Z
UID:2408-1717579800-1717606800@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU Boot Camp: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Boot Camp Day 1.  Non-REU participants from within PreMiEr are welcome to attend.  Anyone from the ERC interested in attending one or more of the sessions either online or in person should contact Dr. Megan Lott\, Lott\, melott@unc.edu for details. \n9:30 AM Welcome (Dr. Kristen Rhinehardt)\n10:00 AM Introduction to PreMiEr (Dr. Jill Stewart)\n11:00 AM Meet the Mentors (On Zoom\, with Breakout Rooms)\n2:00 PM Introduction to Microbiology (Dr. Mizpha Fernander)
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2408/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240603T134753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T134753Z
UID:2406-1717502400-1717506000@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr REU: NSF GFRP Workshop Session 1
DESCRIPTION:For PreMiEr Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and interested scholars\, a panel discussion on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) hosted by current PreMiEr graduate students. \nNon-REU participants should reach out to Dr. Megan Lott\, melott@unc.edu\, if they are interested in attending.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2406/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240503T100627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T100627Z
UID:2367-1717056000-1717090200@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr NSF Site Visit and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr faculty and scholars are required to attend the Year 1 NSF Site Visit and Evaluation.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2367/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20240503T100436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T100436Z
UID:2363-1716976800-1717002000@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr Members are invited to the second Annual Meeting of the PreMiEr ERC at Duke University.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2363/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20231128T094326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T094326Z
UID:2126-1712232000-1712235600@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr Spring 2024 Seminar Series - Dr. Shalani Prasad
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) and host Duke University for a talk by Dr. Shalani Prasad of the University of Texas – Dallas. \nTitle:Non-invasive tracking host inflammatory response due to infection and chronic disease \nAbstract: Inflammation is a biological response of the immune system that can be triggered by a variety of factors\, including pathogens\, damaged cells and toxic compounds. These factors may induce acute and/or chronic inflammatory responses in multiple organs\, potentially leading to tissue damage or disease. Both infectious and non-infectious agents and cell damage activate inflammatory cells and trigger inflammatory signaling pathways. Hence\, there is a widespread interest in designing technologies that will enable tracking of the human body’s inflammatory response due to non-infectious and infectious triggers. \nIn this work we demonstrate the viability of passive perspiration\, a functional biofluid toward tracking the human body’s inflammatory response. Cytokines are biomarkers that orchestrate the manifestation and progression of an infection/inflammatory event. Hence\, noninvasive\, real-time monitoring of cytokines can be pivotal in assessing the progression of infection/inflammatory event\, which may be feasible through monitoring of host immune markers in eccrine sweat. This work is the first experimental proof demonstrating the ability to detect inflammation/infection such as fever\, FLU directly from passively expressed sweat in human subjects using a wearable “SWEATSENSER” device. The developed SWEATSENSER device demonstrates stable\, real-time monitoring of inflammatory cytokines in passive sweat. \nWe have expanded the tracking of Inflammation to chronic disease with inflammatory bowel disease being the disease model. This work demonstrates the first proof-of-feasibility of multiplexed cytokine and inflammatory marker detection in passively expressed eccrine sweat in a wearable form-factor that can be utilized toward better management of inflammatory bowel disease. \nOpen to the public\, but registration is required for non-PreMiEr members. \nNon-PreMiEr members can register for the seminar series through this link.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2126/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20231128T094123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T094123Z
UID:2123-1711022400-1711026000@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr Spring 2024 Seminar Series - Currently Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2123/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20231128T094108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T094108Z
UID:2121-1709208000-1709211600@premier-microbiome.org
SUMMARY:PreMiEr Spring 2024 Seminar Series - Dr. Yun Shen
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) and host institution Duke University for a talk from Dr. Yun Shen of George Washington University. \nEnvironmental behaviors of pathogens in complex environments and challenges to engineering interventions \nUnderstanding the transmission of bacterial and viral pathogens in engineered water systems is of great importance to protect public health. In our study\, we investigated the fate of several key pathogens in drinking water and wastewater environments. Specifically\, we have 1) elucidated the physiological and transcriptional responses of Legionella pneumophila\, a ubiquitous opportunistic pathogen in drinking water\, to different reactive oxygen species (ROS) widely adapted in water treatment. We found that L. pneumophila exhibited resistance to ROS\, and different ROS targeted on different cell components of L. pneumophila. 2) We examined the abundance and diversity of viral vesicles from wastewater. Viral vesicles are persistent clusters of viruses cloaked in vesicles released from humans and animals\, and they are the dominant forms of some human viruses. We found several human viruses\, including norovirus\, rotavirus\, astrovirus\, and Sapporo virus\, were associated with viral vesicles in wastewater. 3) We further investigated the persistence of viral vesicles in simulated soil environment that receives treated wastewater. Remarkably\, our study demonstrated that viral vesicles exhibit greater persistence compared to free viruses in soil\, underscoring the significance of detecting and controlling these vesicles in wastewater and agricultural systems. The outcomes of our study will provide insights on optimization of wastewater treatment strategies and mitigation of health risks caused by environmental pathogens. \nOpen to the public\, but registration required for non-PreMiEr members. \nNon-PreMiEr members can register for the seminar series through this link.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2121/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T191032
CREATED:20241202T141121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T141121Z
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr Scholars Leadership Council (SLC) Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All PreMiEr-associated scholars (undergraduates\, graduate students\, post-docs\, and research staff) are invited to attend the monthly meetings of the Scholars Leadership Council (SLC)\, an organization led by and for the scholars that comprise the ERC.  Please check your emails from SLC Chair Jorden Rabasco for the Zoom link. \nPreMiEr-supported scholars are expected to be active members of the SLC.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/3003/
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr Spring 2024 Seminar Series - Dr. Karthik Anantharaman
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) and host institution The University of North Carolina at Charlotte for a talk from Dr. Karthik Anantharaman of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. \n(Re)defining the roles of phage in microbiomes \nViruses that infect microbes (typically referred to as bacteriophages\, or phages) are amongst the most abundant biological entities in all ecosystems. By infecting and lysing microbial populations\, phages can affect community composition and function which can directly impact ecosystems\, biogeochemistry\, and human health and disease. Increasing use of sequencing approaches such as metagenomics has allowed the generation of massive quantities of ‘viral dark matter’ from microbiomes\, which refers to viruses\, viral genomes\, and proteins which are poorly characterized. In this talk\, I will present novel techniques developed in our laboratory including the use of machine and deep learning approaches to study phage ecology in microbiomes. Our approaches allow for the study of phage at multiple resolutions and enable prediction of phage-microbe metabolic interactions at the scale of entire communities in human and environmental systems. Overall\, these approaches have diverse applications ranging from engineering viruses\, microbiomes\, and ecosystems\, to phage therapy. \nOpen to the public\, but registration required for non-PreMiEr members. \nNon-PreMiEr members can register for the seminar series through this link.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2119/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T120000
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr Spring 2024 Seminar Series - Dr. Nathan Crook
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) for a seminar by Dr. Nathan Crook of North Carolina State University. \nAccelerated Engineering of Nonmodel Microbes \nMicrobial communities are present in a diverse range of important habitats\, including the built environment\, the human gut\, and the plant root.  In these environments\, microbial communities utilize available nutrients and produce molecules that have important impacts on their surroundings. Unfortunately\, many of the mechanisms that underlie these important behaviors remain mysterious\, which limits our ability to modify these communities when something goes wrong\, or to enhance the performance of the environment they inhabit.  Genetic modification\, such as knockout\, knock-down\, or overexpression greatly facilitates the elucidation of these mechanisms\, but this ability is absent in the majority of bacteria living in important microbial communities.   In this talk\, I will discuss the Crook Lab’s recent efforts to enable genetic engineering in nonmodel bacteria.  I will first describe a cell-free approach to “disguise” incoming foreign DNA and its application to intractable gut commensals.  Then\, I will discuss the development of a genetic toolkit for engineering the maize root microbiome.  Finally\, I will introduce our new efforts to engineer and study built-environment-derived Enterobacter ludwigii. \nOpen to the public\, but registration required for non-PreMiEr members. \nNon-PreMiEr members can register for the seminar series through this link.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2117/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000
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SUMMARY:PreMiEr Scholar Research-in-Progress Discussions - Limited to PreMiEr Members only
DESCRIPTION:PreMiEr scholars actively involved in research share their data\, findings\, and problems with other members of PreMiEr.
URL:https://premier-microbiome.org/event/2108/
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