Publications

Mol Syst Biol.: auth.: group van Leeuwen

Mol Syst Biol. 2021 May;17(5):e10138. doi: 10.15252/msb.202010138.
Natural variants suppress mutations in hundreds of essential genes
Leopold Parts 1 2 3, Amandine Batté 4, Maykel Lopes 4, Michael W Yuen 1, Meredith Laver 1, Bryan-Joseph San Luis 1, Jia-Xing Yue 5, Carles Pons 6, Elise Eray 4, Patrick Aloy 6 7, Gianni Liti 5, Jolanda van Leeuwen 4
Abstract
The consequence of a mutation can be influenced by the context in which it operates. For example, loss of gene function may be tolerated in one genetic … Read more.

---

Science.: co-auth.: group Gatfield

Science. 2021 May 13;eabf3546. doi: 10.1126/science.abf3546. Online ahead of print.
Structural basis of ribosomal frameshifting during translation of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome
Pramod R Bhatt # 1 2 3, Alain Scaiola # 1, Gary Loughran 2, Marc Leibundgut 1, Annika Kratzel 4 5 6, Romane Meurs 7, René Dreos 7, Kate M O'Connor 2, Angus McMillan 8, Jeffrey W Bode 8, Volker Thiel 4 5, David Gatfield 7, John F Atkins 9 3 10, Nenad Ban 11
Abstract
Programmed ribosomal frameshifting is a key event during translation of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome allowing synthesis of the viral RNA-dependent RNA … Read more.

---

Science.: co-auth.: M.C. Gambetta

Science. 2021 May 28;372(6545):984-989. doi: 10.1126/science.abe2218.
3D genomics across the tree of life reveals condensin II as a determinant of architecture type
Claire Hoencamp # 1, Olga Dudchenko # 2 3 4, Ahmed M O Elbatsh # 1, Sumitabha Brahmachari # 4, Jonne A Raaijmakers # 5, Tom van Schaik # 6, Ángela Sedeño Cacciatore # 1, Vinícius G Contessoto #  … Read more.

Seminars @ UNIL

DBS Seminar: Prof. Fanny Langlet, June 1, 2021 at 12:00 P.M.

The presentation of Prof. Fanny Langlet which will take place on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 12:15 via Zoom.
"Tanycyte, a multifunctional player in the control of energy balance"

Read more.

---

CIG remote research progress seminars

Thursday June 3 at 4pm: Geoffrey Cobb (group Fankhauser) and Edlyn Wu (grouè Vastenhouw)


>>>Clic here to access the complete program<<<

---

BIG remote SEMINARS 2021

June 7, 2021 at 4:15 PM:
Randall Platt, ETH Zurich (CH)
"Harnessing the CRISPR toolbox to engineer biology“

>>>Clic here to access the zoom meeting<<<

Career

Careers in Clinical Trials - Wednesday June 9th 5:30pm - Deadline 04.06.2021

What career opportunities are there in the Clinical Trials field? Are you interested in getting a better idea of what Clinical Trial researchers do on an everyday-basis? Do you want to know the range of career opportunities that exist?

BSNL and SFS are joining forces to prepare this career and  networking event where experts and peers can exchange their ideas and experiences in an  informal setting.

Come and join this event during … Read more.

Open positions

Post-doctoral fellows

2 Postdoctoral researchers positions in regulatory genomics and systems immunology in lupus and allergic diseases are open at the Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (USA)

The Gutierrez-Arcelus Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (gutierrezarceluslab.com) is seeking two postdoctoral research fellows to work on regulatory genomics and systems immunology of systemic lupus erythematosus and allergic diseases. Candidates can have a computational/statistics background and/or wet lab background. We are an interdisciplinary lab that utilizes genetics and multi-omics quantitative approaches to deepen our understanding of human gene …

Read more.

---

PAT

Technicien-ne de laboratoire à 80%, CDD de 6 mois, CIG (UNIL)
Deadline 15.06.2021

>>>Link to the job add<<<
 Présentation Pour compléter son équipe, le groupe de recherche de la Professeure Gambetta appartenant au Centre intégratif de génomique (CIG) de la Faculté de biologie et de médecine de l’Université de Lausanne est à la recherche d’une technicienne ou d’un technicien de laboratoire.… Read more.

---

PhD Student

PhD program in Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Tigem, Naples (IT)
D
eadline 01.06.2021

We are offering a 4 year graduate program focused on the study of Genetic Diseases and Cancer through the use of emerging approaches of biomedical research, such as molecular genetics, genomics, advanced cell biology and gene therapy. Students will receive a full scholarship for the duration of the PhD.  The selection of the students will be exclusively on …

Read more.

PhD student position open in Neurophysiology at the CIG (UNIL)
Deadline 12.06.2021

>>>Link to the job add<<<
Presentation The Center for Integrative Genomics of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a PhD Student position in the research group of Dr Sophie Croizier.
The Croizier lab works on the role of guidance molecules in the formation of hypothalamic circuits controlling energy and glucose homeostasis. For more details, please consult the current website of the group: https://www.unil.ch/cig/en/home/menuinst/research/dr - sophie­ croizier.html ... Read more.

joint-PhD position in Neuroscience available at the University of Turin (UNITO) and the University Côte d’Azur (UCA)
D
eadline 15.06.2021

We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate, strongly interested in Experimental Neuroscience and Molecular Neurobiology and dedicated to high quality research. The research project deals with the identification … Read more.

Funding

Postdoc Funding chats, an event dedicated to specific grants.

On June 3: MSCA fellowships
If you’re looking to apply for a postdoc fellowship, you’re having difficulties navigating the jungle of possibilities, or you’re looking for someone to exchange experiences with, this is your chance!

Events

CRISPR and Beyond: Perturbations at Scale to Understand Genomes, Sep. 1-3, 2021

Virtual Conference CRISPR and BeyondRapid advancements in gene-editing technology enables us to begin to understand the functional implications of natural and disease-related human genetic variation.  This year’s programme will cover approaches that modulate the genome and its context at scale, from single nucleotides and genes to hundreds of growth environments. ..Read more.

---

[BC]2 Basel Computational Biology Conference Sep. 13 – 15, 2021

The 2 Basel Computational Biology Conference will take place on-site, in Basel, and registration is now open.
The early-bird fee is applied until 30 June.
Participating as a student or early career scientists is a prime opportunity to learn about cutting edge research in computational biology and bioinformatics, and to network with other members of the community. It is also a great opportunity to enhance … Read more.