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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: LinkedIn Profiles for Chemists
DESCRIPTION:During this free virtual career guidance session\, ACS Certified Career Consultant Katie Leach will provide invaluable insights on optimizing your LinkedIn profile. Discover strategies to attract new career opportunities in the chemical sciences and set yourself apart from the competition. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nTips and tricks for creating an impactful LinkedIn profile tailored specifically for chemists.\nHow to utilize LinkedIn to expand your professional network and attract the attention of potential employers.\n\nThe first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-linkedin-profiles-for-chemists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Plastics Know No Bounds: Engineering Polymers for Satellites in Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Timothy E. Long\, Professor & Biodesign SM3 Center Director\, School of Molecular Sciences Arizona State University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nFeb. 4th\, 2 pm\, Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by Feb. 3rd at 1 pm\n\n\n\nAbstract\nThere are nearly 15\,000 active and inactive satellites orbiting in low earth orbit (LEO) today and the total number continues to grow exponentially; most of these high-performance polymer-containing space structures were launched only in the past five years.1 Satellites enable many critical activities on Earth from GPS navigation and global communication to weather forecasting and military operations. Satellites make the world a smaller place\, however\, now is the time to impose lenses of sustainability and resiliency. Their outer space performance demands polymeric compositions that resist harsh environments from radiation and atomic oxygen exposure to extreme temperature changes and reactive particle impact. All aromatic polyimides\, poly(arylene ether ketones)\, polyarylates\, various fluorinated polymers\, and their corresponding composites collectively provide this exquisite performance. Furthermore\, engineering polymers replace heavier metallic structures to minimize energy consumption\, enable precision form factors\, and ensure a metal-free safer demise upon atmospheric reentry\, e.g.\, aromatic polymers convert to carbon at high temperatures. Our research has focused on the printing of high-performance engineering polymers whose thermal\, rheological\, and chemical characteristics generally complicate legacy processing modalities; however\, 3D printing micron-scale precursors allows polymerization in the printed structure with process intensification. Aromatic polyimides and polyethers offer exceptional thermal\, chemical\, flame\, and radiation resistance for many emerging transportation\, electronic\, and aerospace applications. Printed aromatic polyimides enable conversion to carbonaceous objects upon pyrolysis as confirmed with various measurements. The lecture will conclude with the potential for solvent-free polyimide ionic liquid precursors\, thus envisioning a light-driven polyimide manufacturing process for outer space. \n1. Outer Space Objects Index\, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). \nSpeaker Background\nTim received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Virginia Tech\, and he subsequently joined both Eastman Kodak and Eastman Chemical companies for eight years upon graduation. He joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech\, where he also served as the Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute until 2019. In 2020\, Prof. Long accepted an interdisciplinary faculty position across the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) and the School for Engineering Matter\, Transport\, and Energy (SEMTE) at Arizona State University (ASU) where he launched and now leads the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing (BCSM3). In addition to over 450 peer-reviewed publications\, his research awards include the 2023 3M Excellence in Adhesion Award\, 2022 Paul J Flory Award\, 2020 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award\, 2015 Virginia Scientist of the Year\, 2010 Virginia Tech Alumni Research Award\, ACS PMSE Collaborative Research Award\, PSTC Carl Dahlquist Award\, 2019 ACS Rubber Division Thermoplastic Elastomer Award\, and the ACS POLY Mark Scholar Award. His most recent research efforts address the need for tailored advanced macromolecules for advanced manufacturing (3D printing)\, including vat photopolymerization\, direct ink write\, binder jetting\, powder bed fusion\, and melt extrusion. His research ranges from controlled polymerization processes for block copolymers to high performance engineering polymers for emerging technology with a lens of earth sustainability.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/plastics-know-no-bounds-engineering-polymers-for-satellites-in-outer-space/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:ORCID 101: The ORCID iD and Record
DESCRIPTION:Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID\, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nWhat is ORCID and the Benefits of ORCID for Users\nHow to populate your ORCID record\nHow to keep your ORCID record up-to-date\n\nNo prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. See you there! \nLearn more about ORCiD: https://guides.library.stanford.edu/orcid
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-101-the-orcid-id-and-record/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T123000
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SUMMARY:Translating Science: Making Mass Spectroscopy Accessible in Cultural Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAnalyzing organic materials in artworks has long been associated with destructive techniques\, which can be a major limitation when working with delicate or historically important objects. Recent developments\, in both instruments and sampling strategies\, have opened the door to approaches that require little to no intervention on the object itself. In this talk\, I will share our experience implementing a very sensitive sampling method that brings together collection and concentration of volatiles emitted by art objects. This has proven especially useful as a screening tool when taking a physical sample simply is not an option. \nWe tested instrumentation developed for other research fields\, such as environmental research or clinical studies\, for the first time and compared their performance with more established alternatives in the museum laboratories. The methods have performed remarkably well in \nidentifying volatile compounds in enclosed spaces at the Rijksmuseum\, and it has allowed us to look at the molecular profile emitted from the back of canvas paintings as part of condition monitoring.  Finally\, we worked toward automating part of the workflow\, offering a more efficient and consistent alternative to lengthy passive sampling approaches. \nDownload the event flier HERE. \nAbout the Speaker\nAlba Alvarez Martin is a chemist with a PhD obtained from the University of Salamanca (Spain) in environmental sciences. She also holds a master’s degree in conservation science. During 2017 she worked at Antwerp University (Belgium) studying the effect that inorganic pigments have on the discoloration of organic lakes used by Van Gogh. Between 2017 and 2020 she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute\, Washington\, DC. In USA\, her research involved the study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by museum collections. From 2020 to 2021 she worked as a postdoc at the Rijksmuseum. In 2021 she received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship where she developed a new protocol to image cross sections by high resolution mass spectrometry.  In 2022 she worked as senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa. In June 2023 she was appointed research scientist at the Rijksmuseum\, where her main research goals are the implementation of more accessible mass spectrometry instrumentation in museums.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/translating-science-making-mass-spectroscopy-accessible-in-cultural-institutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Teaching Forensic Chemistry from a Mastery Perspective (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic chemistry has gained a lot of traction over the past years. Students are more engaged in this discipline when instructors use inquiry-based learning and objective-mastery assessments. In this webinar\, we will discuss how a new forensic chemistry class and laboratory course was implemented and how effective it has been to use this model to teach chemical principles. \nIf you are looking to incorporate more forensics-based teaching into your classroom\, take a look at our Forensics Unit Plan. \nPresenters: Carlos Olivo\, Associate Chemistry Professor\, Colorado State University\nDate: Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM Eastern time
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/teaching-forensic-chemistry-from-a-mastery-perspective-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Using spreadsheets to explore and make sense of data (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:College professors are reporting that students are coming to college with a lack of spreadsheet skills and knowledge. In this webinar\, participants will gain techniques in using spreadsheets to take sets of data (whether created in class or found from external sources) and distill results from them. Skills include graphing\, performing calculations\, filtering data\, conditional formatting\, and more. \nSpeaker: Sean Regan\, College Prep Chemistry Teacher \nSean Regan graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Teaching. Sean is currently in his 10th year at Framingham High School in Framingham\, MA after having taught four years at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh\, PA. His passion in teaching is seeing kids understand chemistry through his goofy antics\, approachable demeanor\, and personally-built spreadsheet lessons. Sean also has a love of presenting his spreadsheet work to other teachers and seeing these ideas used in schools inside and outside of Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/using-spreadsheets-to-explore-and-make-sense-of-data-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:ECOBIOMAXX: Biobased\, Biodegradable Polyurethane Platform
DESCRIPTION:DATE and Time: Thursday\, March 19\, 5:30 PM Pacific time \n\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, March 18\, 1:00 PM. \nRegistration may close earlier than the nominal deadline if capacity is reached. \nThis event will be FREE OF CHARGE\, but we still require you to fill out the registration form. In particular\, we need to have your name and email address for you to be able to participate. Please provide affiliation also if you can\, as it helps us judge audience interests. \nIf you can spare a small amount\, GGPF requests an optional donation of $5 (or more) but this is not required to register and attend the webinar. \nAbstract\nBezwada Biomedical has developed a new class of polyurethanes synthesized from biobased\, hydrolysable monomers\, resulting in polymers that are fully biodegradable and suitable for high-performance applications. This platform overcomes the limitations of conventional\, biostable polyurethanes by enabling controlled hydrolytic degradation while maintaining essential mechanical properties\, including tensile strength\, elasticity\, and processability. \nThe polymers exhibit tunable degradation kinetics\, allowing precise modulation of material resorption profiles to match specific clinical or environmental requirements. These materials can be processed into diverse morphologies—such as foams\, fibers\, coatings\, electrospun mats\, scaffolds\, and extruded filaments—facilitating their integration into a wide range of biomedical devices and sustainable product designs. \nScalable manufacturing processes have been established\, ensuring reproducibility and suitability for industrial applications. This technology provides a unified solution for the development of absorbable medical devices and environmentally degradable industrial materials\, contributing to reduced ecological impact without compromising functional performance. \nSpeaker Background\nRao S. Bezwada established Bezwada Biomedical\, an innovation-based and technology-driven research company\, in 2003. The company is focused on developing a wide range of novel absorbable polymeric biomaterials to help produce next generation bioabsorbable medical devices with therapeutic applications. \nDr. Bezwada earned a doctorate in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and has over 40 years of research experience in the medical device industry\, including 20 years of service at Ethicon\, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company). While at Ethicon\, Dr. Bezwada’s research and development efforts led to the launch of a number of products\, including Monocryl®\, an ultra-pliable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture. This product has represented worldwide sales of more than two billion dollars since its launch in 1993. Its success earned him the prestigious Johnson medal from J&J in 1996. \nDr. Bezwada has over 150 issued US patents on absorbable polyurethanes\, absorbable amino acid polymers\, absorbable polyester amides\, absorbable polyoxaesters\, and controlled release polymers. His work has led to the creation of more than 10 FDA-approved products marketed by Abyrx for wound healing and bone applications\, all based on Bezwada Biomedical’s absorbable polyurethane technology.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ecobiomaxx-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethane-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Reinventing the Way We Break Down Plastic Waste (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\nWatch online or register to attend in person. Learn more \nFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines\, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But\, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled\, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills or in the environment. Here at SLAC\, we are designing chemical processes that can break down plastics under controlled conditions while also making useful products. Using X-ray light\, we observe the details of this breakdown at the atomic level and use this information to design pathways for the degradation of plastics into useful products. We are members of a consortium that aims to make tomorrow’s plastics recyclable and biodegradable by design. In this lecture\, I will describe my work on visualizing and improving our methods for breaking down plastic waste into useful products. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ozge Bozkurt\nOzge Bozkurt is a chemical and biological engineer\, with bachelor’s of science degrees in molecular biology & genetics\, and chemical engineering from the Istanbul Technical University\, a master’s of science degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from Koc University. She has worked in the oil and gas industry as a research and development engineer with a specialization in biofuels. She is currently a research associate at SLAC\, conducting experiments on chemical recycling of plastic waste. Working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC\, she uses powerful X-rays to observe polymer breakdown and catalysts in action. In her free time she enjoys visiting science museums and has volunteered at many STEM outreach activities at SLAC.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reinventing-the-way-we-break-down-plastic-waste-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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SUMMARY:Implications and Applications of Local pH in Electrocatalysis (Beilstein Institute Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Samuel S. Veroneau\, PhD\, Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology\, University of Pennsylvania\nSponsored by the Beilstein Institute\nApril 16th\, 6:00-7:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemistry can transform abundant resources like water and carbon dioxide into useful chemical and sustainable fuels. These reactions often involve protons\, which are either consumed or produced at the surface of electrodes. The concentration of protons at the electrode (i.e.\, local pH) fundamentally governs the efficiency and selectivity of myriad electrochemical transformations (e.g.\, the oxygen evolution reaction [OER]). As more and more protons are consumed or produced during operation\, however\, this local pH can change dramatically. Taking bulk pH\, buffer composition\, and mass-transport into account\, we develop an accessible and robust model for describing this local pH. Our model explores how pH gradients form and dissipate during operation\, which we correspondingly validate using rotating (ring) disc electrodes. We may employ this model to predict the local pH over a wide range of current densities\, including under industrially relevant conditions\, and propose that dramatic changes in local pH may be inevitable regardless of bulk conditions. The complicating effects of morphology on local pH are further described to highlight how understanding and controlling this environment is crucial to improving the efficiency of electrochemical transformations. \nSamuel S. Veroneau\ngrew up near Washington\, D.C. and studied chemistry at the University of Chicago. He returned to the East Coast and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 2024 under the guidance of Prof. Daniel Nocera. His graduate studies focused on the electrochemistry of water splitting catalyst for green hydrogen production. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania\, his work now explores reactive nitrogen-based fuels under the supervision of Profs. Tom Mallouk and Daniel Mindiola. Dr. Veroneau was the recipient of the Herchel Smith Fellowship at Harvard and is currently funded by a Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/implications-and-applications-of-local-ph-in-electrocatalysis-beilstein-institute-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods with Acorns and Sagebrush
DESCRIPTION:Prof. James David Adams\, USC\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 22nd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAcorns are an important food that come from oak trees. They contain about 10% protein\, 35% carbohydrate and 55% fat. Acorn protein contains all 9 essential amino acids. Acorns are eaten by Chinese\, Korean and other people but are not a normal food in California. Sagebrush\, Artemesia californica\, can be made into a liniment to treat pain. It contains 15 monoterpenoids that penetrate into the skin\, inhibit transient receptor potential cation channels to relieve pain\, then evaporate from the skin. The liniment can be safely used to treat major pain and chronic pain. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. James Adams received a PhD in Pharmacology from UC San Francisco and was a faculty member at the USC School of Pharmacy for 33 years. He has over 300 publications and has published extensively on California medicinal plants. He learned California Indian Medicine from a California Indian woman for 14 years. He currently teaches Chemistry to pre-Nursing Students at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. He is an Expert in Apoptosis\, Delayed Cell Death\, Herbal Drugs\, Nicotinamide\, Ruptured Berry Aneurism\, Smart Drugs\, Stroke\, Toxicity Testing and Parkinsons Disease. \nMay 2012 – Chumash Healer\, Los Angeles\, following 14 years of training by Cecilia Garcia\, a recognized Chumash Healer \nSept 1981 – University of California\, San Francisco (Ph.D.\, Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology; Minors: Pharmacology\, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) \nSpring 1975 – University of California\, Riverside (Undergraduate\, A.B.\, Biochemistry; Minor: Chemistry) \n1993-2025 Associate Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, USC \n1987-1993 – Assistant Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, University of Southern California \n1985-87 – Assistant Professor\, College of Pharmacy\, Washington State University 1983-85 – Staff Fellow\, NIADDK\, NIH\, Section on Oxidation Mechanisms \n1981-83 – Postdoctoral Fellow\, Baylor College of Medicine\, Institute for Lipid Research 1976-81 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, San Francisco\, Ph.D. program in Biochemical Toxicology \n1975-76 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, Riverside\, Ph.D. program in Insect Toxicology \n  \nPROFESSIONAL/HONORARY SOCIETIES \n1981 – American Association for the Advancement of Science \n1986 – International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics \n1987 – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy \n1988 – Society of Neuroscience \n1989 – American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists \n1990 – The Oxygen Society \n1994 – The American Society for Neurochemistry \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-with-acorns-and-sagebrush/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Hierarchical Materials Through 3D Printing and Molecular Design
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Emily Davidson\, Princeton University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nApril 22nd\, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm\n\nNature creates remarkable material by controlling the hierarchical assembly of molecules that are broken down at the end of their useful life. Inspired by natural systems\, my group’s research combines molecular design with directed assembly via extrusion-based 3D printing to program the structure and function of polymer-based materials across length scales. First\, I will describe how in both liquid crystalline polymers and block copolymers we can control the extent of nanostructure alignment and functional anisotropy via the flow history the material undergoes during 3DP. By tailoring flow history and microstructural layout\, we are able to encode ‘multiple properties’ in structures composed of a single material. I will also discuss our contributions to developing liquid crystal elastomers with tailored network structures that allow us to probe the interplay of network structure with liquid crystalline phase transitions. \nSpeaker Background\nEmily Davidson is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. She leads a research group that works at the intersection of polymer synthesis\, polymer physics\, self-assembly\, and additive manufacturing to develop hierarchically defined functional materials. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from MIT\, her PhD from UC Berkeley\, and performed postdoctoral research at Harvard University. She has been recognized with a 2019 Scientista ‘Young Professional’ Award\, a 2022 DOE Early Career award\, and the 2023 Princeton School of Engineering Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/hierarchical-materials-through-3d-printing-and-molecular-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Lattin\, Dean or Aromatherapy\, American College of Health Science\, Portland\, Oregon\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 23rd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInto the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing explores how forest-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs)\, particularly monoterpenes such as α-pinene\, β-pinene\, limonene\, and bornyl acetate\, contribute to the physiological and psychological benefits of Shinrin-yoku. Drawing on research in environmental health\, phytochemistry\, and integrative medicine\, this session highlights how these compounds influence stress-related pathways\, including reductions in cortisol and support for parasympathetic nervous system activity. \nThe presentation further examines how conifer essential oils\, chemically aligned with forest VOC profiles\, can be used to recreate key aspects of the forest bathing experience indoors. Attendees will gain insight into the chemical mechanisms underlying naturebased stress reduction and practical strategies for applying forest-inspired aromatherapy when outdoor access is limited\, bridging environmental chemistry with accessible wellness applications. \nSPEAKER BIO:\nAmanda Lattin is the Dean of Aromatherapy at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and Vice President of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. She is an educator\, clinician\, and researcher with extensive experience in aromatherapy\, herbal medicine\, and phytochemistry. Amanda has designed and taught curriculum in chemistry\, phytochemistry\, aromatherapy\, and botanical medicine across multiple institutions\, including ACHS and the Traditional Roots Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine. \nHer scholarly work focuses on the therapeutic applications of essential oils and advancing a theoretical framework for researching aromatherapy through the lens of scientific holism; integrating biochemical\, physiological\, and whole-person health perspectives. She has published and presented on aromatherapy’s role in integrative health and evidence-informed practice. \nIn addition to her academic work\, Amanda has maintained a clinical aromatherapy and herbal medicine practice in Portland since 2007\, collaborating with integrative health clinics and practitioners to incorporate botanical medicine into comprehensive client care. Her work bridges scientific rigor\, clinical application\, and holistic wellness\, with a focus on translating plant chemistry into meaningful health outcomes.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/into-the-woods-and-beyond-essential-oils-and-the-chemistry-of-forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Virology and Immunology of Emergent Arboviruses: Learning From the Patients
DESCRIPTION:Sandra Lopez Verges\, PhD\nSponsored by California ACS\, Women Chemists Committee\nMay 9th\, 10:30 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download flyer\n\nEmergent viruses are primarily zoonotic viruses\, meaning that they infect both human and non-human animals. They can be transmitted predominantly by aerosols\, direct contact or through vectors. This talk will focus on the latter group of emergent viruses\, which are transmitted by arthropod vectors (arboviruses). The main arboviruses are transmitted by mosquitoes. We will describe their molecular and genetic characterization during outbreaks and surveillance from febrile patients. We will also explore the immune response in these patients\, and what can be learned from survivors and seropositive healthy individuals to create new treatments and define correlates of protection for future vaccine studies. Finally\, we will discuss how these patient-based observations can inform more basic in-vitro studies. \nAbout the Speaker\nSandra did her studies at the Université Paris 7 Denis Diderot\, Paris\, France. She received her BS in Biology-Biochemistry\, her MS (Pasteur Institute) and her PhD in Microbiology with a specialty in Basic Virology. Her doctoral thesis focused on HIV cellular cofactors at the Institut Cochin. She completed post- doctoral training in Immunology and Virology at UCSF. \nSince 2012\, Sandra has worked at the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies\, Panama\, as a Senior Health Researcher. She created the flow cytometry core there\, participates in arboviruses and emergent viruses and leads projects on viral immunology. She was the Head of the Department of Research in Virology and Biotechnology from January 2020 to January 2025\, leading the laboratory’s national response for the COVID19 pandemic. She has also been teaching graduate classes at the University of Panama since 2018. \nHer research has resulted in one patent and more than 60 scientific publications (ORCID: 0000-0002-1106-8479). She obtained several awards as the Gorgas Memorial Award (ASTMH\, 2013) and the UNESCO-L’OREAL International Fellowship for Young Women in Science in 2014 to work on arboviruses at the University of Texas Medical Branch\, USA (2015-2017). She was selected as a member of the National Research System (SNI\, SENACYT in Panama) in 2014\, of the Global Young Academy (GYA) in 2018. She was part of the Pathogen Bulletin working group on Biosafety and Biosecurity in Virology research (2022 2024)\, the WHO R&D Blueprint Togaviridae working group (2023-2024) and the panel of experts from the International Science Council for the Bioweapons convention (2024-2025). \nBesides her research work\, she has participated in workshops\, courses and projects on Science Diplomacy and Science advice. She continues to be an advocate for women in science and participates in science motivational programs for young people.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/virology-and-immunology-of-emergent-arboviruses-learning-from-the-patients/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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