Epigenetics Consortium

At The University of Minnesota

Our Mission

The Epigenetics Consortium at the University of Minnesota serves as a platform for researchers at the UMN and the State of Minnesota to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations in the area of Epigenetics. We strive to exchange ideas, resources, and expertise and to provide unique training for young scientists. Our overall goal is to bring the University of Minnesota to the forefront of epigenetics research contributing to our understanding of gene regulation and improving human health via the development of epigenetic therapies.

EpigeneticS Consortium Seminars

News

2022-2023 Seminars

April 20, 2023

Martin Matzuk, M.D., PhD

Department Chair 

Department of Pathology and Immunology

Baylor College of Medicine


“DNA-Encoded Chemistry Technology and Genetics for Interrogation of Reproduction”


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694

March 16, 2023

Kristin Koutmou, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

University of Michigan


Incorporation and consequences of mRNA modifications


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694

February 16, 2023

Anang Shelat, PhD

Associate Member and Director

Lead Discovery Informatics and Compound Management, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


Bromodomain Selective Therapy for Pediatric Cancers


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694

January 19, 2023

Jeffrey Gross, PhD

Professor & Department Chair

Molecular Biosciences, College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas


“Epigenetic Regulation of Retina Development & Regeneration”


Dr. Gross will present via Zoom, however his talk will also be displayed in Room 105, 717 Delaware Building for those who would like to watch it with the group. 


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694

December 15, 2022

Michiel Vermeulen, PhD

Professor

Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Oncode Institute, Netherlands


“Deciphering Gene Expression Regulation in Health and Disease Using Integrative Omics Approaches”


Dr. Vermeulen will present via Zoom from the Netherlands, however his talk will also be displayed in Room 105, 717 Delaware Building for those who would like to watch it with the group. 


In person: 2:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694



November 17, 2022

Babal K. Jha, PhD

Associate Professor

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU


“TET Dioxygenase Deficiency Creates a Targetable Vulnerability in Malignant Cells”


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 105, 717 Delaware Building

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694



October 27, 2022

Aleksey Matveyenko, PhD

Professor of Physiology

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine


“Circadian Etiology of Type 2 Diabetes”


In person: 3:00 pm, Room 1-101 MRF (Microbiology Research Facility, 689 23rd Ave SE – Minneapolis, MN 55455)

or

Zoom: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92928983694


Congratulations to the winners of the Epigenetics Consortium Flash Talk Competition! 

1st Place:  Peter Windsor (Bhagi-Damodaran Lab)

2nd Place: Noelle Olson (Pomerantz Lab)

3rd Place: Alex Hurben (Tretyakova Lab)


11/05/2020

Tretyakova lab moves to new space in 2-230 CCRB


1/06/2020

The Epigenetics Consortium is featured in an article "Your Genes Don't Have to Determine Your Future" by Gao Vang from the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs.