Carleton Hosts Science Café – Gene Processing: The Splice of Life

October 1, 2020

As part of Carleton University’s Science Café series, Erin Vanzyl, PhD candidate in the Department of Biology, will present Gene Processing: The Splice of Life.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration/RSVP Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3UBuBFJ2ROCEcNkikDHWCQ

For more information, visit: https://science.carleton.ca/cu_event/science-cafe-gene-processing-the-splice-of-life/

All are welcome to join this online panel discussion. Media are invited to attend the event.

Cancer is a class of related diseases that are associated with the uncontrolled growth of cells in different parts of the body. Changes in cells leading to cancer are caused by mutations in genes that lead to changes in important proteins in cancer. Understanding how genetic changes contribute to cancer is important in understanding the disease and coming up with new therapeutic strategies. Vanzyl’s current research studies a specific intermediate step required to make proteins called pre-mRNA splicing. This intermediate step is frequently altered in a variety of cancers. Vanzyl will discuss her research on understanding how defects in pre-mRNA splicing affect cancer cells.

About the Speaker

Vanzyl’s research examines how human cells respond to errors in the process of gene splicing, providing insight into how cells detect such errors and protect themselves by minimizing the damage.

About Science Café

Come and virtually join us for a lively discussion around a scientific issue of the day. Be prepared to be informed, engaged and even amused, as our professors share their scientific discoveries with you. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the Faculty of Science by email at odscience@carleton.ca.

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