Biology

The human microbiome is now recognized as a dynamic part of the human ecosystem, and research demonstrates that using ecology to understand this ecosystem has profound benefits for patient wellness. Changes in the human microbiome have substantial influence on atopy, neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, and a range of complex conditions and disease states. Professor Gilbert will discuss evidence of these conditions and how we have started to disturb the delicate balance of the immune-microbe equilibrium, impacting the development and function of our immune systems.

Scientific talk by Dr. Scott Taylor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Public talk by Dr. Scott Taylor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry joint reception for graduating seniors and their guests, including Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Environmental Studies-Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies-Chemistry seniors.

Meet & greet, for bio majors and anyone interested in learning more about the biology major. Come meet our faculty and students, and enjoy a pizza lunch too!

MBBC Thesis Presentations by Kevin Zhang, ‘19 and Gabriela Fort, ‘19. Lunch available at 12:15pm.

MBBC Thesis Presentation by Stacy Goins, MBBC ‘19. Lunch Provided at 12:15pm.

Darwin’s finches represent a classic example of adaptive radiation. However, human activities in the Galapagos are starting to affect this iconic group of birds. Here, I show how human development is eroding the very ecological and evolutionary processes that promote and maintain adaptive radiation in Darwin’s finches. This talk is for an audience with a science background, but all are welcome. (Lunch provided at 12:15pm). Dr. Luis De León is this year’s Saul Speaker, sponsored by the George B. Saul II Lecture Fund and the Department of Biology.