Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next On Tap: Monday, May 13, 2019
Genes and Traits
In the age of genetic testing and genome sequencing, many companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe offer services to determine which “versions of genes” (called alleles) customers have, and if the specific alleles an individual has are associated with specific traits, or perhaps even predispose us to disease. But how do scientists actually figure out which genes are associated with specific traits or diseases? In this session of “Science on Tap” we will explore how the use of model organisms, such as worms and fruit flies, has shaped our knowledge of the genetic basis of human diseases.
Bio: Dr. Eugenia Olesnicky Killian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she teaches Genetics, Molecular Genetics and Developmental Neurobiology. She received her doctorate in Developmental Genetics from New York University and subsequently completed two postdoctoral fellowships in Developmental Neurobiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Princeton University. Dr. Olesnicky Killian’s research focuses on understanding how the disruption of gene regulation results in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, trail running and spending time outdoors with her daughters, husband and dogs.
Bio: Dr. Eugenia Olesnicky Killian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she teaches Genetics, Molecular Genetics and Developmental Neurobiology. She received her doctorate in Developmental Genetics from New York University and subsequently completed two postdoctoral fellowships in Developmental Neurobiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Princeton University. Dr. Olesnicky Killian’s research focuses on understanding how the disruption of gene regulation results in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, trail running and spending time outdoors with her daughters, husband and dogs.
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