Events | Center for Precision Plant Genomics

April 7th, 2023
Angela Ricono, PhD Candidate, Greenham lab, University of Minnesota
1:00 PM in Room 105 Cargill

April 21st, 2023
Tom Schreiber, Postdoctoral Researcher
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle, Germany
Increased in planta gene targeting efficiency by fusion of 5´ exonucleases to CRISPR endonucleases
Virtual presentation with in-person watch-party in 239 Gortner
SPECIAL TIME = 9 AM Can't join us in person? Tune in remotely: https://umn.zoom.us/j/95864691896

Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 - Visiting Scholar hosted by Dan Voytas
Dr. Kamil Witek, Project Leader, The 2Blades Group, The Sainsbury Laboratory
SPECIAL DAY & TIME = 3 PM in Room 105 Cargill

The 2Blades Foundation delivers successful, sustainable, environmentally-friendly genetic solutions that increase the supply of safe, healthy food and improve the human condition.

Monday May 8th, 2023 - Visiting Scholar hosted by Dan Voytas
Dr. Lena Tripathi, Director of Eastern Africa Hub and Leader of the Biotechnology Program at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
SPECIAL DAY & TIME = 1 PM in Room 105 Cargill

Dr. Lena Tripathi is leading the transgenic and gene-editing research at IITA. She has been involved in plant biotechnology research for more than 25 years, with specific interests in crop improvement. She focuses on “Science to Practice” and linking scientific innovations to practical applications to solve food production issues worldwide. Her primary research focuses on genetically improving important staple food crops like banana/plantain, cassava, and yam to control diseases and pests. Her scientific contributions have been recognized internationally through several awards and honors, such as excellence awards for outstanding scientist and publications. She has been honored as an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her contributions to Agriculture.

Friday May 12th, 2023 - Visiting Scholar hosted by Mike Smanski
Dr. James Thompson, Research Geneticist, USDA ARS
1:00 PM in Room 105 Cargill

Thompson will speak on the topic of site-specific recombinases for crop engineering.
Read more about Thompson's work developing lilac limes here.

Thursday June 8th, 2023
Luc Mathis, CEO at Meiogenix
SPECIAL DAY & TIME = 3 PM in Room 105 Cargill
Title Forthcoming

About the CPPG Meetings:

Either the PI or a student/staff person of choice may present
Kit Leffler will contact all PIs the week before their presentation date for the speaker name and title of talk. This information will be distributed via CPPG newsletter.
If it is your group’s week to present, please arrive to the Zoom call or 105 Cargill five minutes early with a flash drive in order to set up.