Past Events
Presidential Lecture - “Building, Using, and Teaching The Tree of Life” by Prof. Douglas Soltis and Prof. Pamela Soltis
Joint talk with Prof. Douglas Soltis, Distinguished Professor in the Florida Museum of Natural History and Department of Biology at the University of Florida, and Prof. Pamela Soltis Pam Soltis, Distinguished Professor and Curator, Polyploidy and plant phylogenetics.
Open Meeting on Strategy
Open Meeting on Strategy chaired by Dr. Ken Peach
Everyone is welcome
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] On the nonlocal curvature of surfaces and curves by Dr. Brian Seguin (Loyola University Chicago)
Abstract: Motivated by generalizations of the Ginsburg-Landau energy and the diffusion equation in which derivatives are replaced by fractional derivatives, Caffarelli, Roquejoffre, and Savin studied the minimizers of a fractional perimeter functional on sets involving a parameter between 0 and 1. Such minimizers have to satisfy a pointwise condition on their boundary, which can be used to define a notion of nonlocal mean-curvature. This definition only holds for surfaces which are the boundary of a set. I will describe how to define a nonlocal notion of mean-curvature for any surface by introducing a fractional area functional and considering its minimizers. Moreover, I will describe how these ideas can be extended to curves by defining a fractional length and an associated nonlocal curvature for a curve.
[Seminar] "Correlated constrained quantum many-body systems" by Dr. Yi-Ping Huang
Seminar hosted by Theory of Quantum Matter Unit
Seminar "Functional renormalization group - a new approach to frustrated quantum magnetism"
Prof. Johannes Reuther, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany
[Seminar] "Statistical Challenge and Promise: Big Data, Sampling Bias" by Prof. Yu Shen, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Prof. Yu Shen, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Open Lectures: The 3rd ABiS Advanced Light Microscopy Training Workshop at OIST
Lectures and microscope demonstration : Super resolution microscopy (SIM, STORM/PALM, STED, etc.) Aberration correction, Labeling condition, Sampling rate, Denoising, etc.) Applications in research. etc. Registration reqired for demonstration. Language: English
Sounds of the Ryukyus
Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts "SOUNDS OF THE RYUKYUS"
OPEN 13:30 START 14:00
Admission Free, Reservation Required
Nago Science Festival 2019
Venue: 21st Century Forest gymnasium(Nago 21-Seiki no mori Taikukan) 〒905-0015 沖縄県名護市大南2丁目1−1
Admission: Free
Language: Japanese only
The Fifth English & Cross-culture Seminar
This is an externally organized event. For more information contact the organizers.
Journal club seminar: Turbulence and Random Geometry
Discussion on recent article by Yaron Oz "Turbulence and Random Geometry" with Slava Lysov leading the discussion.
Seminar "Theory of thermionic emission from two-dimensional conductors"
Dr. Maxim Trushin, Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, NUS, Singapore
[Seminar] "Evolution of Planktonic Gastropods in an Acidifying Ocean" by Dr. Katja T.C.A. Peijnenburg
Speaker: Dr. Katja T.C.A. Peijnenburg 1) Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, The Netherlands 2) University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] Some exotic nontrivial elements of the rational homotopy groups of Diff(S^4) by Dr. Tadayuki Watanabe (Shimane University)
Abstract: The rational homotopy groups of the group Diff(S^4) of self-diffeomorphisms of S^4 with the C^\infty-topology. We present a method to prove that there are many 'exotic' non-trivial elements in the rational homotopy groups of Diff(S^4) parametrized by trivalent graphs. The proof utilizes Kontsevich's characteristic classes for smooth disk bundles and a version of clasper surgery for families. In fact, these are analogues of Chern-Simons perturbation theory in 3-dimension and clasper theory due to Goussarov and Habiro.
The Elevator Pitch: A Quick Introduction to You and Your Research
Learn to summarize and present yourself and your research in a short time.
This seminar is aimed at intern students who are not native speakers of English, but all are welcome to attend.
Language: English. Venue: c600B. No need to register.
Seminar"A novel fluorogenic chemical probe for live microglia visualization" by Dr. Fukuda
Dr. Masahiro Fukuda, Postdoc, Duke-NUS Medical School, Language: English
ORC Assembly
First Assembly of the ORC (OIST Researcher Community) with the new elected office.
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] The General 4 dimensional Light Bulb Theorem by Dr. David Gabai (Princeton University)
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] David Gabai (Princeton University) will talk about the General 4 dimensional Light Bulb Theorem.
[Seminar] "An automated high-throughput image processing pipeline for the extraction of structural connectivity from marmoset brain images", Dr. Skibbe
Language: English
[Seminar] A neuron-specific microexon implicated in X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP) controls subcellular localization of TAF1 by Dr. Jill R. Crittenden
Title: A neuron-specific microexon implicated in X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP) controls subcellular localization of TAF1
Speaker: Dr. Jill R. Crittenden
Affiliation: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Telomere as the starting point of anticancer drug discovery
"Dr. Hiroyuki Seimiya, Chief, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research. Language: English, no interpretation."
Seminar by Prof YANG 'Supressing photothermal convection in plasmonic optical tweezers and optogenetic bioreactors'
Speaker: Prof Ya Tang Yang - Jack; National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Language: English
Seminar "Conjunctive code for odors and space in posterior piriform cortex"
Dr. Cindy Poo, Postdoc, Champalimaud Institute. Language: English
Cycle - Energy for Creation 2019 - art exhibition
Art Exhibition by Graduate School of Formative Arts, Okinawa Prefectural University of the Arts. Admission is free.
[Seminar] "Randomness induced quantum spin liquids in frustrated magnets" by Prof. Hikaru Kawamura from Osaka University
TQM unit is pleased to invite everyone to a seminar.
[PhD Thesis Presentation] -Nilupaer Abudukeyoumu- Cholinergic interneurons in striatal microcircuit dynamics studied with anatomical, and behaviora l methods
Thesis Public Presentation
Presenter: Nilupaer Abudukeyoumu
Title: Cholinergic interneurons in striatal microcircuit dynamics studied with anatomical, and behaviora l methods
Date&Time: January 22nd, 13:00-14:00
Venue: C209, Level C, Ctr Bldg
[Seminar] "Connectomic reconstruction of mouse cerebellar molecular layer from serial electron microscope images" by Dr. Jinseop Kim
Speaker: Dr. Jinseop Kim, Korea Brain Research Institute
[Seminar] "Applications of 3D electron microscopy in synapse remodeling research" by Dr. Kea Joo Lee
Speaker: Dr. Kea Joo Lee, Korea Brain Research Institute
Journal club seminar: Constraints on Symmetry from Holography
Discussion on recent articles by D. Harlow and H. Ooguri "Symmetries in quantum field theory and quantum gravity" and "Constraints on symmetry from holography" with Linqing Chen leading the discussion.
[Seminar] "Exact edge, bulk and bound states of finite topological systems " by Dr. Manuel Valiente from Institute for Advanced Study, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Seminar Language: English
Seminar “In Vivo Calcium Imaging of Neural Circuits” by Dr. Vania Cao
Dr. Vania Cao: Commercial Programs Lead at Inscopix Inc. Language: English
OIST x Juntendo Joint Workshop of Tokuyasu Method 2019
The Tokuyasu cryo-sectioning method is a well-established technique in Cell Biology for the localisation of macromoleculs by immuno-gold labelling. We will teach the essentials like chemical fixation and its impact on the cellular ultrastructure, how to judge the quality of antibodies and to do immunolabelling.
Foodie OISTers Master Chef
Cooking Competition
Kleptoprotein Bioluminescence: The origin of the luciferase of luminous fish Parapriacanthus ransonneti
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute https://www.mbari.org/bessho_manabu/
[Seminar] Age-related changes in brain function and connectivity in relation to motor behavior by Dr. Stephan Swinnen
Title: Age-related changes in brain function and connectivity in relation to motor behavior
Speaker: Dr. Stephan P. Swinnen
Affiliation: Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group, KU Leuven, Belgium
QuickFix: Resume
“QuickFix”- improve your application materials in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!
To register CLICK HERE Post-workshop survey SUMMARY[Seminar] Neurodegeneration and drug discovery in C. elegans by Dr. Alexander Parker
Title: Neurodegeneration and drug discovery in C. elegans
Speaker: Dr. Alexander Parker
Affiliation: CRCHUM - Université de Montréal
[Geometry, Topology and Dynamics Seminar] The Seiberg-Witten equations and topology by Dr. Hirofumi Sasahira (Kyushu University)
Abstract: In this talk, I will explain basics of the Seiberg-Witten equations and applications to topology. I will also mention about recent progress in the Seiberg-Witten Floer theory.
Seminar "Vapor-Induced Attraction of Floating Droplets" by Prof. Tuan Tran
Seminar by Prof. Tuan Tran,School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
[Seminar 2] "Adaptive nonlinear control and learning dynamics with spiking networks" by Dr. Slotine
Speaker: Prof. Jean-Jacques Slotine Massachusetts Institute of Technology Title: Adaptive nonlinear control and learning dynamics with spiking networks
[PhD Thesis Presentation] -Masakazu Igarashi- The role of interhemispheric cortico-cortical connections in bimanual coordination in the rats
Thesis Public Presentation
Presenter: Masakazu Igarashi
Title: The role of interhemispheric cortico-corticalconnections in bimanual coordination in the rats
Date&Time: January 16th, 14:00-15:00
Venue: C210, Level C, Ctr Bldg
Spatio-temporal dynamics of SAPKK regulates cell fate decisions under stress conditions
"Dr. Mutsuhiro Takekawa, Professor, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo. Language: English, no interpretation."
[Seminar] Undulatory locomotion and its neuromechanical control in C. elegans: models and experiments by Dr. Netta Cohen
Title: Undulatory locomotion and its control in C. : models and experiments
Speaker: Dr. Netta Cohen
Affiliation: University of Leeds
[Seminar] Regulation of the Heat Shock Response and Proteostasis Networks in Aging and Disease by Dr. Richard Morimoto
Title: Regulation of the Heat Shock Response and Proteostasis Networks in Aging and Disease
Speaker: Dr. Richard Morimoto
Affiliation: Northwestern University
Seminar "Color Centres in 2D Hexagonal Boron Nitride".
Mr. Sajid Ali, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Universiry of Technology, Sydney
[Seminar] Functional compression at the C. elegans motor circuit by Dr. Mei Zhen
Title: Functional compression at the C. elegans motor circuit
Speaker: Dr. Mei Zhen
Affiliation: University of Toronto
[Seminar 1] "Collective computation and learning in nonlinear networks" by Dr. Slotine
Speaker: Prof. Jean-Jacques Slotine Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Seminar "Non-collinear magnetism of cobalt-benzene clusters"
Dr. Jhon González, Centro de Física de Materiales (CSIC-UPV/EHU)-Material Physics Center (MPC)
[Seminar] "Cluster-Based Haldane States in Spin-Cluster Chains" by Dr. Takanori Sugimoto from Tokyo University of Science
Seminar
[PhD Thesis Presentation] ‐Kazuto Kawamura‐ Forward genetic screen for Caenorhabditis elegans mutants with a progressive decline in adult locomotor function
Thesis Public Presentation
Presenter: Kazuto Kawamura
Title: Forward genetic screen for Caenorhabditis elegans mutants with a progressive decline in adult locomotor function
Date&Time: January 15th, 14:00-15:00
Venue: C210, Level C, Ctr Bldg