BioNotes

October 5 through October 9, 2026

Tuesday, October 6 – Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm, 3009 KIN—TCGA WORKS IN PROGRESS SEMINAR, "The neural regulation of food texture preference during aging," Zohre Panahidizjikan, Department of Biological Science, FSU. During Works in Progress, graduate students present their ongoing research, and this counts toward required seminars/public speaking for their degree.

Tuesday, October 6 – Tuesday, October 6, 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm, —REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CHEMICAL SENSES RETREAT, "Registration Deadline for Chemical Senses Retreat." Attendees, register at https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JzX11VbtLMvTsq

Wednesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 7, 3:30 pm – 3:30 pm, A211 PDB—NEUROSCIENCE COLLOQUIUM, "Understanding the role of gut peptide Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1 (GLP-1) on glucose homeostasis," Dr. Darleen Sandoval, Department of Pediatrics-Nutrition, University of Colorado, Anschutz. Host: Dr. Debi Fadool, Program in Neuroscience and Department of Biological Science, FSU.

Thursday, October 8 – Thursday, October 8, 3:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 1024 KIN—BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM, " Cellular and molecular dynamics shaping the vertebrate eye," Dr. Kristen Kwan, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Host: Austin Werner, J. Fadool Lab, Department of Biological Science, FSU.

Friday, October 9 – Friday, October 9, 8:00 am – 7:30 pm, FSU Union—CELEBRATION OF CHEMICAL SENSES RETREAT CTP Trainees and associates will provide progress reports on their work. An afternoon Mock Interview Workshop (2:30 - 3:45 pm) will allow practice interviews for positions in academia (R1 vs. Liberal arts college), industry/ government, public outreach/administration, or a research institute. (Faculty volunteer interviewers welcome.) Keynote Dr. John McGann, Rutgers University, on 'Learning and Belief in the Brain's Olfactory System' (4-5:15 pm). Program concludes with bowling and snacks (5:30 to 7:30 pm).

Friday, October 9 – Friday, October 9, 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm, 1024 KIN—ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION SEMINAR, "The struggle of spring ephemerals in a changing world," Clayton Hale, Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Host: Dr. Brian D. Inouye, Department of Biological Science, FSU.

Friday, October 9 – Friday, October 9, 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm, FSU Student Union—NEUROSCIENCE COLLOQUIUM, "The use of optical imaging techniques to visualize the unique pattern of olfactory bulb neural activity evoked by odors," Dr. John McGann, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University. Host: Chemosensory Training Program.

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