Cancer Biology GIDP Seminar: ‘Mechanical Signaling and Colonic Cell Fate Determination’

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am

The Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program and UArizona Cancer Center presents the following for the Cancer Biology GIDP Seminar Series lecture:

[Kelvin Pond, PhD]Kelvin Pond, PhD | Assistant Research Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

“Mechanical Signaling and Colonic Cell Fate Determination”

Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
UArizona Cancer Center – Kiewit Auditorium (Room 2951) or
Join Zoom Meeting: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89130395406 (Password can be found on the flyer below.)

Cancer Biology GIDP Seminar Series
Fall Instructor: Dr. Cindy Miranti
Contact: cmiranti@arizona.edu

About the Presenter

Dr. Kelvin Pond is an assistant research professor at the University of Arizona's Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, where he is developing patient-derived organoid technology to advance the understanding of epithelial homeostasis and single-cell kinase dynamics. His research, which integrates collaboration with machine learning specialists and bioengineers, focuses on DNA repair, genomic instability, and the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. Dr. Pond is actively establishing a new lab dedicated to these efforts. As a Wellcome Trust Researcher and recipient of the 2023 FASEB Outstanding New Investigator Award, he is committed to mentoring emerging scientists and driving novel biotech research.

LEARN MORE

Flyer for this lecture:  cancer_biology_gidp_seminar_2024.09.09_pond_flyer.pdf

Original event listing.

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Event Location: 

University of Arizona Cancer Center, Kiewit Auditorium (Room 2951)
1515 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719

 OR

Virtual: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89130395406 (see flyer above for password)

Event Coordinator Name: 
Jorge Camarillo
520-626-7479
Event Contact Department: 
University of Arizona Cancer Center