In our popular seminar series, NYU Langone’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology invites outstanding researchers to speak about their ongoing work and enhance our community’s understanding of critical advances in the field.

Seminars take place on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:00PM.

2025–26 Seminars

October 30, 2025
“Multi-Omic and Spatially-Guided Classication of Brain Tumors”
Antonio Iavarone, MD
University of Miami
Host: Michele Pagano, MD

November 13, 2025
“Leveraging Mechanistic Insights for CRISPR Tool Development”
Ailong Ke, PhD
Yale University
Host: Alexander A. Serganov, PhD

January 8, 2026
“Bioenergetic Independent Roles of Mitochondria in Epigenetics and Neuroinflammation:
Exosomes to Regulate Molecular Processes in Stress-Related Diseases”
Carla Nasca, PhD
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Host: Dr. Pagano

January 29, 2026
"Mechanisms of Epigenetic Regulation in Hormone-Driven Cancers"
Eneda Toska, PhD
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Health
Host: Dr. Pagano

March 2, 2026
"Mitochondria and Cancer"
Dario Altieri, MD
Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center, The Wistar Institute
Host: Dr. Pagano

May 21, 2026
"Proximity Mapping of Ras and RTK Signalling Networks Reveals New Cancer Vulnerabilities"
Jean-Francois Côté, PhD
Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)
Host: Pau Castel, PhD