Chung Lab
Research Topics
Epilepsy, Homeostatic Plasticity, Ion Channel, Signal Transduction & Cell to Cell Communication
Disease Research Interests
Neurological and Behavioral Disorders

Raetzman Lab
Research Topics
Development, Endocrinology, Neurobiology
Disease Research Interests
Neurological and Behavioral Disorders, Reproductive Diseases, Infertility, and Menopause

Discover how to transform your research into a compelling story that communicates the significance of your work, connects with diverse audiences, and strengthens grant proposals and publications. Speakers from the Center for Writing Studies, ACES, and the College of Engineering will demonstrate humanities-inspired approaches to crafting engaging, persuasive research narratives. The session will conclude with a case study by Dr. Matthew Taves, who will illustrate different storytelling strategies through his talk, “Targeting Stress Hormone Production in the Tumor Microenvironment.” Attend in person or via Zoom and leave with practical tools to make your research more impactful. Light refreshments provided.

The IGB Postdoctoral Association and IGB Graduate Student Association are hosting a joint Coffee Hour, a casual community-building event that will include warm beverages, sweet treats, and roundtable discussions with IGB postdocs. Open to all, regardless of IGB affiliation.

Many funding agencies require a personal statement in addition to an applicant’s research proposal. Why?! What on earth are you supposed to talk about? If these questions have induced writer’s block, this workshop is for you. We will assess the range of personal statement prompts you may encounter and distill their shared essence. Participants will learn the qualities of a compelling statement and a writing process they can follow to arrive at a complete first draft. 

Register in advance for the link to join this online workshop.

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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat! 

Join Mindfulness & Movement to experience an expertly led program, intentionally created to guide participants through mindfulness meditations and easy stretching exercises in a relaxing, virtual atmosphere! This six-week series takes place every Wednesday from 12:15pm-12:45pm, starting on October 22, 2025.  Registration closes on Wednesday, October 15 or when the class is full.