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Global Links theme - EU grant opportunities
16-Nov-2009 14:00 - 15:00
Title: EU grant opportunities
Presentation by Lars Wikman (External Relations, Umeå university) & Professor Petter Gustafsson (UPSC)
Place: UPSC lunchroom
Presentation by Lars Wikman (External Relations, Umeå university) & Professor Petter Gustafsson (UPSC)
Place: UPSC lunchroom
KBC-Days 2009
17-Nov-2009 8:00 - 15:00
The KBC Days 2009 will take place on 16-17 November 2009
All members of the KBC-Departments are welcome to two days of communication, celebration and inspiration. We cordially invite our research partners and friends who like to learn more about our centre.
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All members of the KBC-Departments are welcome to two days of communication, celebration and inspiration. We cordially invite our research partners and friends who like to learn more about our centre.
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Seminar - Edouard Pesquet
23-Nov-2009 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Microtubules and xylem vessel cell wall patterning
Edouard Pesquet, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå university
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Edouard Pesquet, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå university
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Third UPRA Meeting on Plant Integrative Biology
25-Nov-2009 8:00 - 27-Nov-2009 8:00
On November 25--27, the "Third UPRA Meeting on Plant Integrative Biology" will be held at Champenoux, France. UPRA is a "European Open Laboratory" initiative between UPSC and INRA. The program for the upcoming meeting can be viewed here.
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Seminar - Benedikt Kost
30-Nov-2009 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Polarized Rac/Rop signaling underlying directional cell expansion
by Benedikt Kost, Department of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics, SLU, Uppsala
Place: KB3A9, KBC
by Benedikt Kost, Department of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics, SLU, Uppsala
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Cutting Edge Seminar - Prof Harry Klee
03-Dec-2009 15:15 - 16:15
Title: Metabolic engineering of tomato fruit flavor: A paradigm for quality improvement
Prof Harry Klee, University of Florida
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Prof Harry Klee, University of Florida
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Thesis defence - Jonathan Love
04-Dec-2009 10:00 - 12:00
Title: New Insights into Ethylene Signalling and Wood Development
Opponent: Harry Klee
Place: Björken, SLU
CANCELLED Seminar - Prof Adrian K. Clarke
16-Dec-2009 13:30 - 14:30
Seminar is cancelled
Title: An Appetite for Destruction – The ATP-dependent Clp Protease in Cyanobacteria and Plant Chloroplasts
by Professor Adrian K. Clarke, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg
Place: KBF31, Fysiologihuset
Title: An Appetite for Destruction – The ATP-dependent Clp Protease in Cyanobacteria and Plant Chloroplasts
by Professor Adrian K. Clarke, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg
Place: KBF31, Fysiologihuset
Seminar - Prof Jim Whelan
08-Jan-2010 11:00 - 12:00
Title: Characterisation of regulatory pathways for nuclear genes encoding mitochondrial proteins
Professor Jim Whelan, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, University of Western Australia
Place: KB4C10, UPSC
Professor Jim Whelan, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, University of Western Australia
Place: KB4C10, UPSC
Seminar - Dr Harry Brummer
25-Jan-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Molecular insight into xyloglucan degradation and re-arrangement in plant cell walls
Dr. Harry Brummer, School of Biotechnology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), AlbaNova University Centre, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Dr. Harry Brummer, School of Biotechnology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), AlbaNova University Centre, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Seminar - Dr Muriel Bardor
28-Jan-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Plant glycobiology : new data from microalgae study
by Dr. Muriel Bardor, Glyco-MEV, Université de Rouen, SCUEOR, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France
Place: KB3A9, KBC
by Dr. Muriel Bardor, Glyco-MEV, Université de Rouen, SCUEOR, Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Dissertation - Stefan Burén
29-Jan-2010 10:00 - 13:00
Title: Targeting and function of CAH1 – characterization of a novel protein pathway to the plant cell
chloroplast
by Stefan Burén, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Opponent: Dr Muriel Bardor, Université de Rouen, CNRS UMR 6037, SCUEOR, 76 821 Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France
chloroplast
by Stefan Burén, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Opponent: Dr Muriel Bardor, Université de Rouen, CNRS UMR 6037, SCUEOR, 76 821 Mont-Saint-Aignan Cedex, France
Seminar - Catherine Bastien
10-Feb-2010 14:00 - 15:00
Title: Breeding for durable tolerance to Melampsora larici populina rust in poplar: lessons from collaborative research between molecular biologists, physiologists, geneticists, pathologists and breeders
by Catherine Bastien, INRA Orléans, FRANCE
Place: Aspen at SLU
by Catherine Bastien, INRA Orléans, FRANCE
Place: Aspen at SLU
Cutting Edge Seminar - Dr. Alex Webb
22-Feb-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Systems Analysis of Circadian Signalling
Dr. Alex Webb, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Abstract
The plant circadian clock regulates many aspects of plant growth and development and provides competitive advantage (Dodd et al. 2005). This is achieved in part by the circadian oscillator regulating the transcription of up to 30% of the Arabidopsis genome. Our research focuses on the circadian modulation of signalling networks. We use physiological, modelling, reverse genetic and bioinformatic tools to determine the role of oscillations of cytosolic free Ca2+ [Ca2+]cyt in the circadian signalling network. I will describe new evidence which suggests that circadian oscillations of [Ca2+]cyt driven by cyclic adenosine diphosphate ribose (cADPR) are sensed by calmodulin-like proteins to regulate circadian oscillator function (Dodd et al., 2007 and Gardner et al., in preparation). We have used linear systems modelling to describe the circadian regulation of [Ca2+]cyt and also 3503 circadian genes. Simulations within these models and testing of hypotheses generated by the models provide insight into the nature and function of the network connections in the circadian signalling pathway. Our data suggest that dual regulation of [Ca2+]cyt by both the circadian oscillator and light participates in circadian oscillator function, possibly as part of loop comprising ADPR cyclase, cADPR and Ca2+. Our systems analyses identify that the circadian oscillator alone might not be sufficient for correct biological timing.
References
Dodd, A.N., Gardner, M.J., Hotta, C.T., Hubbard, K.E., Dalchau, N., Love, J., Assie, J.M., Robertson, F.C., Kyed Jakobsen, M., Gonçalves, J., Sanders D. and Webb A.A.R. (2007) A cADPR-based feedback loop modulates the Arabidopsis circadian clock. Science 318, 1789 -1792.
Dodd, A.N., Salathia, N., Hall, A., Kévei, E., Tóth, R., Nagy, F., Hibberd, J.M., Millar, A.J. and Webb, A.A.R. (2005) Plant circadian clocks improve growth, competitive advantage and survival. Science 309, 630 – 633.
Dr. Alex Webb, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Abstract
The plant circadian clock regulates many aspects of plant growth and development and provides competitive advantage (Dodd et al. 2005). This is achieved in part by the circadian oscillator regulating the transcription of up to 30% of the Arabidopsis genome. Our research focuses on the circadian modulation of signalling networks. We use physiological, modelling, reverse genetic and bioinformatic tools to determine the role of oscillations of cytosolic free Ca2+ [Ca2+]cyt in the circadian signalling network. I will describe new evidence which suggests that circadian oscillations of [Ca2+]cyt driven by cyclic adenosine diphosphate ribose (cADPR) are sensed by calmodulin-like proteins to regulate circadian oscillator function (Dodd et al., 2007 and Gardner et al., in preparation). We have used linear systems modelling to describe the circadian regulation of [Ca2+]cyt and also 3503 circadian genes. Simulations within these models and testing of hypotheses generated by the models provide insight into the nature and function of the network connections in the circadian signalling pathway. Our data suggest that dual regulation of [Ca2+]cyt by both the circadian oscillator and light participates in circadian oscillator function, possibly as part of loop comprising ADPR cyclase, cADPR and Ca2+. Our systems analyses identify that the circadian oscillator alone might not be sufficient for correct biological timing.
References
Dodd, A.N., Gardner, M.J., Hotta, C.T., Hubbard, K.E., Dalchau, N., Love, J., Assie, J.M., Robertson, F.C., Kyed Jakobsen, M., Gonçalves, J., Sanders D. and Webb A.A.R. (2007) A cADPR-based feedback loop modulates the Arabidopsis circadian clock. Science 318, 1789 -1792.
Dodd, A.N., Salathia, N., Hall, A., Kévei, E., Tóth, R., Nagy, F., Hibberd, J.M., Millar, A.J. and Webb, A.A.R. (2005) Plant circadian clocks improve growth, competitive advantage and survival. Science 309, 630 – 633.
Seminar - Philipp Kurz
23-Feb-2010 13:00 - 14:00
Title: Calcium Manganese(III) Oxides (CaMn2O4·xH2O) as biomimetic oxygen-evolving catalysts
Philipp Kurz, University Kiel, Germany
Place: KB3A9, lilla hörsalen, KBC
Philipp Kurz, University Kiel, Germany
Place: KB3A9, lilla hörsalen, KBC
Half time seminar - Lars Björkén
01-Mar-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Autumn Senescence in Aspen
Lars Björkén, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Lars Björkén, Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Lecture for Associate Professorship (Docent) - Rosario Garcia Gil
02-Mar-2010 8:00 - 9:00
Title: Scots pine genetics and genomics
by Rosario Garcia Gil, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Aspen, SLU
by Rosario Garcia Gil, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Aspen, SLU
Umeå Renewable Energy workshop 2010
16-Mar-2010 8:30 - 17-Mar-2010 16:30
It is well recognized that due to limited resources and climate change societies world wide need to move away from relying on fossil fuels for heating, electricity and mobility towards employing renewable energy resources.
At Umeå University several groups are working on different renewable energy related projects that range from improving biomass production on the gene to ecosystem levels, over biophysical studies of the mechanisms of energy relevant enzymes to studying artificial catalysts for watersplitting, H2-production and devices for lightharvesting.
This workshop aims at raising the awareness about this research among graduate students, postdocs and all researchers at UmU, as well as within Sweden and abroad.
Four outstanding invited speakers from the USA, Germany, Finland and Stockholm will also bring new expertise to Umeå University.
Flyer.pdf
At Umeå University several groups are working on different renewable energy related projects that range from improving biomass production on the gene to ecosystem levels, over biophysical studies of the mechanisms of energy relevant enzymes to studying artificial catalysts for watersplitting, H2-production and devices for lightharvesting.
This workshop aims at raising the awareness about this research among graduate students, postdocs and all researchers at UmU, as well as within Sweden and abroad.
Four outstanding invited speakers from the USA, Germany, Finland and Stockholm will also bring new expertise to Umeå University.
Flyer.pdf
Dissertation - Madeleine Englund
18-Mar-2010 10:00 - 13:00
Title: Molecular Control of Activity-Dormancy Transitions in Populus
Fil mag Madeleine Englund, Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Björken, SLU, Umeå
Opponent: Docent Folke Sitbon, Institutionen för växtbiologi och skogsgenetik, SLU, Uppsala
Fil mag Madeleine Englund, Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Björken, SLU, Umeå
Opponent: Docent Folke Sitbon, Institutionen för växtbiologi och skogsgenetik, SLU, Uppsala
Seminar - Folke Sitbon
19-Mar-2010 13:00 - 14:00
Title: Gene expression profiling of potato tubers reveals key genes in glycoalkaloid biosynthesis
by Docent Folke Sitbon, Department of Plant Biology, SLU, Uppsala
Place: KB3A9, KBC
by Docent Folke Sitbon, Department of Plant Biology, SLU, Uppsala
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Presentation of Master Thesis
19-Mar-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Phenolic profiling of Populus spp.
by Sireesha Potluru
Place: KBF30, UPSC
by Sireesha Potluru
Place: KBF30, UPSC
Seminar - Richard Strimbeck
24-Mar-2010 10:15 - 11:15
Title: Biochemistry and mechanisms of extreme frost tolerance in boreal conifer needles
Prof. Richard Strimbeck, Institutt for biologi, Norges tekniske-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim, Norway
Place: KBF30, UPSC
Prof. Richard Strimbeck, Institutt for biologi, Norges tekniske-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim, Norway
Place: KBF30, UPSC
Presentation of Master Thesis
24-Mar-2010 13:00 - 14:00
Title: Autumn senescence in Populus tremula
by Erik Olofsson
Place: KBF30, UPSC
by Erik Olofsson
Place: KBF30, UPSC
Seminar - Andrew Groover
22-Apr-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Evolution and development of secondary growth in trees
Dr Andrew Groover, Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, CA, USA
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Dr Andrew Groover, Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, CA, USA
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Dissertation - Jeanette Nilsson
23-Apr-2010 10:00 - 13:00
Title: Regulation of vascular cambium identity and activity
by Jeanette Nilsson, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Björken, SLU
Opponent: Dr Andrew Groover, Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, CA, USA.
by Jeanette Nilsson, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Lecture Hall Björken, SLU
Opponent: Dr Andrew Groover, Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, CA, USA.
Seminar - Nicolas Taylor
23-Apr-2010 14:30 - 15:30
Title: The remodelling of mitochondrial metabolism in response to thermal variation and the Spatio-temporal analysis of leaf proteins in plants by MALDI-imaging mass spectrometry
by Dr Nicolas Taylor, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Place: KB3B3, KBC
by Dr Nicolas Taylor, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Dissertation - Ellinor Edvardsson
07-May-2010 10:00 - 13:00
Title: Integration of Arabidopsis and Poplar Model Systems to Elucidate Gene Function during Wood Formation
by Ellinor Edvardsson, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Björken, SLU, Umeå
Opponent: Docent Ines Ezcurra, Skolan för Bioteknologi, Stockholm.
by Ellinor Edvardsson, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU
Place: Björken, SLU, Umeå
Opponent: Docent Ines Ezcurra, Skolan för Bioteknologi, Stockholm.
Half time seminar - Pierre Pin
10-May-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Control of flowering time in sugar beet
by Pierre Pin, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU and Syngenta Seeds AB
Place: KB3A9, KBC
by Pierre Pin, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU and Syngenta Seeds AB
Place: KB3A9, KBC
Seminar - Alison Smith
19-May-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Starch, sugar and starvation
Alison Smith, John Innes Centre, UK
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Alison Smith, John Innes Centre, UK
Place: KB3B3, KBC
Presentation of Master Thesis - Mir Amir Hossein Mahboubi
24-May-2010 15:00 - 16:00
Title: Identification of downstream components in the receptor-like kinase SRF6 and SRF7 pathway
by Mir Amir Hossein Mahboubi
Place: KBF30, UPSC
by Mir Amir Hossein Mahboubi
Place: KBF30, UPSC