Commemorating 10 Years of the MBL-UChicago Affiliation
A Celebration of Science and Collaboration
The MBL-UChicago 10th Anniversary event was held on July 21, 2023 and included Marine Biological Laboratory and University of Chicago leadership, faculty, students, and foundation and corporate partners for day-long panel discussions showcasing the power of the MBL-UChicago partnership and exciting opportunities for the future. Recordings of the panel discussions are linked below.
9:30 a.m.Welcome & Opening Remarks
Paul Alivisatos, President of the University of Chicago; Chair, ϲappBoard of Trustees
Nipam Patel, Director, Marine Biological Laboratory
Coffee available in the Lillie Lobby starting at 9:00 a.m.
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.Academic Panel
Highlighting the impact that ϲappeducational offerings provide to University of Chicago students.
Moderator:Nipam Patel, Director, Marine Biological Laboratory
Panelists:
Eric Chen, University of Chicago (BA 2021, Chemistry; BS 2021, Biology)
Andrew Gillis, Associate Scientist, Marine Biological Laboratory; Director, MBL/UChicago PhD Graduate Program
Phoebe Hall, University of Chicago (BS 2022, Biological Sciences)
Helena Mandeville, University of Chicago (BA 2024, Environmental Science/Biology)
11:00 a.m.Foundation Panel
Highlighting the MBL’s role in collaborations with private foundations and its ability to facilitate innovative science and disseminate new advances, tools, and technologies to the broader scientific community.
Moderator: Anne Sylvester, Director, Division of Research, Marine Biological Laboratory
Panelists:
Amy Bernard, Director, Life Sciences, The Kavli Foundation
Adam Jones, Program Officer, Science, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Matthew McFarlane, Incoming President, The Grass Foundation
Louis Muglia, President and CEO, Burroughs Wellcome Fund
12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
Dine in Woods Hole village or at Swope Café
1:30 - 3:15 p.m. Science Spotlights
Tabletop Tidepool
ϲappQuadrangle, 7 ϲappStreet
Get up close to live marine creatures and learn how ϲappscientists draw upon nature to teach us more about our environment and even ourselves.
“Meet & Greet” with Metcalf Fellows
ϲappQuadrangle, 7 ϲappStreet
Metcalf Undergraduate Fellowships expose University of Chicago students to the world-class science conducted at the MBL. Join the 2023 Fellows and learn more about their ϲappsummer research experience.
Tϲapp and University of Chicago: A Reflection on the Past, A Foundation for the Future
Grass Reading Room, MBLWHOI Library, Lillie Building
The MBL-UChicago affiliation was the culmination of a long, productive relationship that traces back to both institutions’ earliest days. This digital exhibit documents interactions between the two institutions.In addition, the ϲappLibrary will display pieces from their collection related to ϲappand UChicago.
Visit the Pierce Exhibit Center and Gift Shop, 100 Water St.
Colorful exhibits tell the story of the ϲappand its impact on life sciences. Live animals, stunning underwater video footage, a hands-on microscope, and an interactive squid are all part of the visitor experience. The Gift Shop offers a wide variety of unique ϲapprelated gifts including toys, games, books for children and adults, souvenirs, and clothing for all ages.
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Corporate Panel
Highlighting the advantage that ϲappprovides to corporate partners through its abilities to incubate interdisciplinary research, provide expansive feedback on research and development, and to effectively market commercial products to its many visitors participating in research and education programs.
Moderator:Juan de Pablo,Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago; ϲappTrustee
Panelists:
William Linton,Chairman & CEO, Promega Corporation; ϲappTrustee
Eric Moore, General Manager, Iwaki Aquatic
James O’Brien, Vice President, Life Sciences & Applied Solutions at Leica Microsystems
Kenny Patterson,President, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
Nipam Patel,Director, Marine Biological Laboratory
8:00 p.m.Friday Evening Lecture
“The Time to be Born”
Louis Muglia, President and CEO, Burroughs Wellcome Fund