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SUMMARY:The Silicon Valley ACS invites you to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum for wine-tasting & networking\, a discussion of winemaking\, and garden strolls
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, 12:30-3pm at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden\, Horticulture Room 2.   Cheese\, fruit\, and veggies will be served.  All attendees 21 years+ will receive a glass of wine during the reception (12:30pm-1pm) and will taste four different wines during Phil Crews’ presentation (1pm-3pm).  View flyer. \nReservations required by September 29th: $15 regular\, $10 students\, Free for under 21.  Pay at the door with cash or check.  Includes access to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum all day\, 9am-5pm. \n\nUC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Visitor Guide & Updated Trail Map (PDF) | Directions\nWatch a video narrated by Frans Lanting\, noted wildlife photographer\, explaining the unique value of Arboretum & Botanic Garden.\n\nWines from great vintages to wildfire catastrophes: Merging natural products chemistry fundamentals with sensory evaluations.  A workshop to gain a 21st Century perspective.\nProf. Phil Crews\, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry\, UC Santa Cruz\n \nAbstract: Wine is a complex liquid comprised of many bioorganic compounds in a 12.5% alcoholic solution with a pH range of 3-4. Wine quality assessment and winemaking methods have been in place for many centuries. Nowadays\, contemporary approaches to winemaking are quite scientific as many aspects of this complex drink appear to be understood. For example\, there is an excellent contemporary book\, “Understanding Wine Chemistry” (Waterhouse et al.\, 2017).  Decades ago\, Wired Magazine reported on the Grapes of Math (GoM) in a comprehensive article to underscore that consulting companies exist to help winemakers craft award winning wines. The GoM approach uses databases created via metabolomics approaches. On the other hand\, many subscribe to the idea that successful winemaking and wine quality evaluations can be achieved by just using a “right-brained” approach. In this wine-centric event we will explore principles of wines and winemaking through natural products & sensory evaluations. Different flavor outcomes achieved in winemaking as a function of grape variety and the terroir differences of vineyards in California will be illustrated. The approaches to wine creation will be explored using case examples.  Everyone at the workshop will have a chance to dissect the major and minor complex flavors and aromas associated with wines and to correlate them with a few key biomolecules. Answers to vexing questions will be sought by examining outcomes derived from tasting and talking about three different Burgundy style California wines.  Also discussed with be recent advances obtained by the Santa Cruz campaign (UCSC & SC Labs) using small molecule natural product wine chemo-markers to forecast wine quality damage caused by wildfire smoke. \nRecommended reading before the workshop:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00028 (open access) \n \nBiography: Phil Crews is a California native and has spent most of his academic career in the state. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Los Angeles and his Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara working with Domenick Bertelli. After becoming a postdoc at Princeton University\, in 1970\, he started as an Assistant Professor and is currently an Emeritus Professor for the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at UC Santa Cruz. The primary goals of his research group were to understand the chemistry of tropical marine sponges and marine-derived fungi. Bioassay-guided isolation assisted in the discovery of natural products potent against human diseases such as cancer and neglected tropical diseases. The search for novel active compounds incorporated elements of structure elucidation\, employing state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. Crews Lab site \nA passionate home-winemaker and wine educator\, he took his “hobby” public. Specializing in Burgundian and Rhone style wines from select coastal vineyards\, the Pelican Ranch Winery is a family owned and operated winery in the heart of Capitola. Established in 1997\, the winery is just a few blocks from Monterey Bay\, which provides a constant\, cool\, coastal influence that allows for the making of fine elegant wines.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-silicon-valley-acs-invites-you-to-the-uc-santa-cruz-arboretum-for-wine-tasting-networking-a-discussion-of-winemaking-and-garden-strolls/
LOCATION:In-person UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Exploring Health And Environment: Navigating Chemicals In Our Everyday Lives
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Event Between California Section of American Chemical Society & Association of Women in Science\, East Bay Chapter. \nSchedule:\n5:00 – 5:30 PM: Sign-Up and Networking\n5:30 – 6:30 PM: Talk and Q&A\n6:30 – 7:30 PM: Networking W/ Light Bites \nLocation: 4D Molecular Therapeutics\, 5959 Horton St.\, #200 conference room\, Emeryville\, CA 94608.  Free\, registration required. \nAbstract: The presentation delves into the prevalent challenges of human infertility and congenital defects exacerbated by environmental toxins. Chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates\, present in plastics\, cosmetics\, and personal care items\, disrupt hormones and pathways as endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs). Despite efforts to replace BPA with alternatives labeled “BPA-Free\,” these substitutes carry similar risks. These findings emphasize the potential health risks\, urging consumer awareness\, policy reform\, and sustainable alternatives. \nAbout the speaker: Prof. Sonya Schuh\, originally from Southern California\, developed a passion for nature and water activities. Her curiosity and upbringing by educator parents led her to a science career. She earned a B.S. in Marine Biology and Zoology from Humboldt State University and conducted marine research. Later\, she completed her Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington\, focusing on chemical effects on sperm. At Stanford’s Stem Cell Biology Institute\, she delved into genes and environmental factors affecting human reproduction. Joining Saint Mary’s College of California\, she initiated a research program on endocrine disruptors’ impact on stem cells and embryos. Dedicated to teaching and diverse collaborations\, her most cherished accomplishment is her three children\, inspiring her ongoing commitment to shaping a better future.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/exploring-health-and-environment-navigating-chemicals-in-our-everyday-lives/
LOCATION:In-person
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