Seminars

ISMB seminars take place on Wednesdays during term time, providing research staff and students with the opportunity to hear talks by world class scientists.

The termly seminar series are organised around specific themes, and are co-ordinated jointly by the Research Department of Structural Molecular Biology at UCL and the Department of Natural Sciences, Birkbeck.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

ISMB Seminar Series Autumn Term 2024-25

Understanding neuronal processes at multiple scales – key questions and new approaches

Series overview:

Neurons are highly-differentiated cells that employ great structural and functional diversity within networks that underlie brain function. However, understanding how these cells function at the molecular level is no small challenge. The autumn seminar series in 2024 will examine how neurons are able to perform complex functions using simple molecular building blocks. The seminar series will include talks on the molecular structure of neurons at different scales assisted by the latest high-resolution imaging approaches. Speakers will also examine the molecular basis of neuronal functions including cytoskeletal trafficking, localised protein synthesis, and circuit formation. In addition, the series will explore how molecular insights may be exploited in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Coordinators: Matthew Gold and Andres Ramos

All seminars run on Wednesdays between 13:00-14:00.