Vertebrate Genomics Club, a.k.a "The Verge"

The Center for Vertebrate Genomics (CVG) was created to enhance research and education in vertebrate genetics and functional genomics at Cornell University. As part of that overall goal, the CVG aims to foster research interactions amongst vertebrate geneticists and other faculty. The monthly "Verge" meetings were started to increase awareness among CVG members of the different research programs that currently exist on campus, to share up-to-date information from conferences and the scientific literature, and to encourage interactions between CVG members.

Verge seminars may be held in-person or via zoom meeting. For remote meetings, the webinar link will be shared via the Verge-L email list and may be requested by emailing Jenna DeRario. Please contact Jenna if you need accomodations to particpate in these events.

The Verge usually meets from 11am to noon once per month.

Schedule Fall 2024

September 10, 2024 in G10 Biotech Bldg

  • John Lis
    Molecular architecture & regulatory mechanisms of a potent long-range enhancer.
  • Angela Poole
    Predicting oral and gut microbiota response to carbohydrate intake.

October 8, 2024 by zoom

  • Claudia Fishbach-Teschl
    Engineered microenvironments to understand cancer complexity.
  • Meng Wang
    Poison from within: metabolic aldehydes in cancer and aging.

November 12, 2024 by zoom

  • Ayshwarya Subramanian
    Macrophages in tissue inflammation.
  • Ben Sandkam
    Alternative Y chromosomes drive intrasexual diversity in hormone signaling across male reproductive morphs.

December 10, 2024 in LH2 Vet Research Tower

  • Brian Rudd
    Age-related changes in the T cell repertoire.
  • Heather Huson
    Investigating several genetic health traits in working dogs; Panosteitis, dermatitis, ciliary dyskinesia, rhabdomyolysis and more.

Past Presentations