Zoom-with-an-Expert
Zoom-with-an-Expert (Zoom-WE) is a CVG program launched in 2021 that brings pioneers in genome sciences from across the world to connect with CVG trainees in a virtual discussion. Each visiting expert sets aside 1.5 to 2 hours to discuss their research and recent papers, and answer trainee questions about career development, next frontiers in the field, DEI in science, mentoring and training, etc. The CVG Zoom-WE events are hosted by CVG Distinguished Scholars. The session may also feature a panel of Cornell faculty to enhance the discussion with their own expertise. The primary goal of Zoom-WE is to facilitate unique interactions between CVG trainees and leading experts.
The zoom links are shared via the Verge-L email list and CVG slack. For more information, please contact Praveen Sethupathy or Charlotte Williams.
Past Zoom-WE Events

August 23, 2022
Dr. Itai Yanai
Director,
Institute for Computational Medicine
Professor
Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
New York University School of Medicine
CVG Trainee Hosts
Madhav Mantri (De Vlaminck Lab)
Elena Panizza (Cerione Lab)
Cornell Faculty Panel
Dr. Ellie Duan, Dept. of Animal Science
Dr. Cédric Feschotte, Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Dr. Margaret Frank, School of Integrative Plant Science

July 19, 2022
Dr. Marisa Bartolomei
Director, IRM Program in Reproductive Medicine
Co-Director, Epigenetics Program
Perelman Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology
Professor of Genetics
Dept. of Cell & Developmental Biology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
CVG Trainee Hosts
Matt Edwards (Koren Lab)
Rosanna Ma (Sethupathy Lab)
Cornell Faculty Panel
Dr. Paula Cohen, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Paul Soloway, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. William Lai, Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics

September 10, 2021
Dr. Cassandra Extavour
Professor
Dept. of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Dept. of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Harvard University
CVG Trainee Hosts
Kieran Koch-Lawkowski (Sethupathy Lab)
Lauren Walters (Cosgrove Lab)
Cornell Faculty Panel
Dr. Corrie Moreau, Dept. of Entomology
Dr. Chelsie Specht, School of Integrative Plant Science

July 29, 2021
Dr. Marianne Bronner
Director of the Beckman Institute
Distinguished Professor of Biology
California Institute of Technology
CVG Trainee Hosts
Tatiane Kanno (Simoes-Costa Lab)
Bhargav Sanketi (Kurpios Lab)
Cornell Faculty Panel
Dr. Carrie Adler, Dept. of Molecular Medicine
Dr. Leslie Babonis, Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Dr. Marcos Simoes-Costa, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Genetics