Events
CU Diabetes Research Center (DRC) is dedicated to providing a dynamic platform for its members and diabetes researchers to learn about and exchange the latest developments in diabetes research. Through a variety of engaging events and initiatives with noted clinical, translational, and basic researchers from across campus and around the country, the DRC fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among researchers, clinicians, and students.
The following are major and regular CU DRC events:
- CU DRC Speaker Series
- CU DRC Research In Progress (RIP) Series
- Annual Diabetes Day
Please join us at our events!
Optimizing Single-Cell Long-Read Sequencing
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Optimizing Single-Cell Long-Read Sequencing for Improved Isoform Detection in Mouse Islets
Recent research has highlighted alterations in RNA processing as significant contributors to beta cell dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). To better understand the RNA splicing landscape throughout disease progression, Professor Wells is pioneering a single-cell, long-read RNA-sequencing method capable of capturing full-length transcripts before and after immune infiltration. By integrating this approach with direct RNA sequencing, her work aims to link alternative splicing events to RNA modifications, uncovering potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for T1D.
This innovative methodology offers a more comprehensive view of the molecular mechanisms driving T1D, paving the way for advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies. Stay tuned for updates and insights from this critical work.
When: February 10, 12 pm to 1 pm
Where: Barbara Davis Center (M20), Level 2, Main Conference Room 2104
Registration: Click here
Speaker:
Kristen Wells, Assistant Professor, BDC Basic Research