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*MCB News, Week of * *February 17 - Week 5MCB News* - *UAO Updates: **The Neurobiology emphasis requirements have changed.* - *Deadline to sign up for research: February 20* - *Pre-health Advising Options* - *Summer Research and Graduate Funding: Resources* - *Purchase awesome MCB merchandise!* - *Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2015 Info Session (hosted by mcbUSA) * - *Emphasis Night hosted by MCBcDNA and MCBUSA* *Other News* - *UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program* - Bio-Manufacturing to Market program now accepting applications - *Cal Energy Corps Summer 2015 Internship* - *Apply to be a PAID Health Leads Summer Fellow or Fall Advocate* - *TUC Pharmacy Open House * - *Paid research intern positions available at Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. * - *Greater Good Science Center Call For Research Fellowship Applications* - *MCPHS Optometry School Presentation* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Upcoming Important Dates/Events* - February 20, Add/drop deadline; last day to add 99/199/H196 units *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UAO Updates* - The Neurobiology emphasis requirements have changed. Please visit the NEU emphasis webpage <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/major-requirements/neuro> on the MCB site for detailed information. Some highlights include... - Introduction of a two semester Neurobiology sequence (MCB 160 and MCB 161) that replaces MCB C160 and Elective B, and an - Updated elective list. - The changes affect all students declaring the NEU emphasis in sp15 and beyond, and any declared NEU student who has not completed MCB C160 by Sp15. - Faculty advising <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/advising-services> and peer advising <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/peer-advising> resumed on January 20. Please note changes availability by clicking on each service or visiting the MCB website <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/advising/advising-office/advising-services> . *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Deadline to sign up for research: February 20* This includes MCB 99, MCB 199, MCB H196A and MCB H196B If you are planning on earning MCB units for research, you must enroll by the add/drop deadline of February 20. This means that you have to take care of all the paperwork and bring it in to the UAO before then in order to get the course control number. You'll need your PI's signature, so check with him/her now on availability, in case s/he plans to travel. We will not take a post-doc's signature in its place. Relevant websites: https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/research/research/mcb-199/, https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/honors-program/honors/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Pre-health Advising Options* Here are several ways for you to get pre-health advising: *1. Schedule a 30-minute appointment:* with a Pre-Health advisor at the Career Center for in-depth assistance including mock interviews for medical school and other health programs. Appointments can be madehere <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=https://career.berkeley.edu/Info/MakeAppt.stm> up to two weeks in advance. *2. Phone/Video Appointments:* will resume week of 3/2. *3. Pre-Health Tuesdays at VLSB:* Visit for help with Pre-Med class requirements, resources for finding volunteer experiences or internships, an overview of health professional school application processes, and all your other pre-health professions questions and concerns. Hours will vary: 2/10: 10am - 12pm 2/17: 10am - 1pm 2/24: 10am - 12pm *4. Pre-Health Student Self-Assessment:* is designed to be a quick status check on how you're doing in order to help you better identify areas of concern ahead of your counseling appointment, and therefore better strategize your pre-health sessions. Simply click here <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.edu/forms/d/1uxj4eJHbILsuG3FkN-szzzq54lEj3gjIMO0COvDsj2w/viewform> to access this tool. *5. Cal Health Peer Forum on LinkedIn <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Cal-Health-Peer-Forum-5140917?gid=5140917&mostPopular=&trk=tyah>:* is an online forum designed to answer quick student and alumni questions about preparing and planning for various pre-health professions at Cal. Join our open group on LinkedIn and post quick questions, engage in discussions, and network with one another. Our Health Counselors and Peers will be posting answers to questions and relevant pre-health related articles and resources regularly. Check it out here <https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/track/f964d276346aebbbe63c654158f5f4e3/3709618650/realurl=http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Cal-Health-Peer-Forum-5140917?gid=5140917&mostPopular=&trk=tyah> . *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Research and Graduate Funding: Resources* *For Undergraduates:* Summer Research Opportunities on the MCB Website <https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/research/research/summer-research> Paid Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Placements: Over 800 programs – REU, NASA and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/undergrads.aspx *For Financial Support in Graduate School:* Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx *For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships: * http://intern.nasa.gov *For tips on applying and associated resources:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx *For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx *For opportunities specifically in Engineering:* http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Purchase awesome MCB** merchandise!* Interested in representing and supporting your MCB department? MCBcDNA is selling brand new quarter zip sweaters, sweatshirts, water bottles, and shot glasses this semester! Check out pictures of our merchandise and order online at http://goo.gl/forms/H93SdYURK <http://goo.gl/forms/H93SdYURKr>. If you have questions, please email mcbcdnafundrais...@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2015 Info Session (hosted by mcbUSA)* Interested in getting involved in biological research over the summer? Apply to SURP! If you are interested in SURP, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, check out the link here for more information ( http://mcbusa.berkeley.edu/surp.html#procedure). The application period runs from February 15th to March 15th. The SURP information session is scheduled for *February 18th 6-7 pm,* location *107 GPB. *There will be refreshments and time afterwards to connect with attending researchers afterward! Be on the lookout for more information about upcoming events on our website (http://mcbusa.berkeley.edu/events.html#events-upcoming) and in our monthly newsletters. Our events are open to everyone, so feel free to drop by! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* *Emphasis Night hosted by MCBcDNA and MCBUSA* Hey current and prospective MCB Majors! Unsure about what emphasis you want to declare for the Molecular & Cell Biology major? Come check out MCB Emphasis Night! There will be a faculty panel with representatives from each of the five emphases! This is a great chance for you to learn more about the different emphases (and their respective tracks) and to ask professors and fellow MCB students any questions you may have! *Date*: Thursday, Feb 19th *Time*: 7-9pm *Location*: 126 Barrows Like the event on FB <https://www.facebook.com/events/1556540581266637/> to be reminded the day of and to receive updates! Food and Refreshments will be provided Hosted by MCBcDNA and MCBUSA If you have any questions, contact us at mcbc...@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Other News* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program* The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training Program offers a summer clinical research training program for 12-15 currently-enrolled undergraduate students who are planning to attend dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy professional schools after graduation, and who have an interest in a career in clinical research. Students will be paired with a UCSF professional student who is enrolled in the course. The purpose of the course is to train students to evaluate the medical literature, to design clinical and translational research studies, and to encourage long-term collaborations between UCSF and students. Tuition and book are included if accepted into the program and a $1500 stipend is offered. To learn more about the program, click here: http://accelerate.ucsf.edu/training/pup The application deadline is February 23, 2015. If you are interested, have any questions, or would like to set up a meeting with your group or a combination of student groups, please let me know. I have attached announcements for you to post or share with others you feel may be interested. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** Bio-Manufacturing to Market program now accepting applications Now in its third year, the *Bio-Manufacturing to Market *program continues to create multi-disciplinary, team-based PAID internships for science and engineering undergrads at UC Berkeley with industry partners in our East Bay. This semester we have a wide variety of science and engineering opportunities for Spring 2015, from biomass pre-treatment engineer to molecular biologist to software designer and programmer to digital social media and marketing, and many more! We are *NOW* accepting student applications on-line (deadline for applying is* February 19th*). Spring semester opportunities can be found at: http://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/bio2market/spring-2015-opportunities Please do pass along this announcement to anyone who might be interested in applying. Please contact Tiff Dressen in the Office of Research at UC Berkeley, if you have questions (tddres...@berkeley.edu). *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Cal Energy Corps Summer 2015 Internship* *If you are an undergraduate interested in a paid summer internship in Energy and Climate, then you should apply to the Cal Energy Corps Summer 2015 Program - there are numerous internship opportunities around the world! * *We will be hosting an Information Session for all prospective applicants on February 12th from 6-8pm to highlight the program information, application process, and past participant experiences. Refreshments will be provided. Get your ticket **here!* <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cal-energy-corps-summer-2015-info-session-tickets-15505763155> Applications will be due on March 30, 2015.* APPLY HERE. <http://beci.berkeley.edu/cal-energy-corps/>* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Apply to be a PAID Health Leads Summer Fellow or Fall Advocate* Apps due on Feb. 24, 2015 at 11:59pm Health Leads envisions a healthcare system that addresses all patients' basic resource needs as a standard part of quality care. We do this by working with providers who can "prescribe" resources such as food, housing, and heating assistance - just as they do medication - to their patients. Our college student volunteers then connect patients with the community services that fit these needs.Health Leads Bay Area currently operates at Kaiser Permanente in Richmond and West County Health Center in San Pablo. As a Health Leads Advocate, you'll be interacting with clients one-on-one and following up with them to ensure that their basic resource needs are met. You'll be working alongside fellow Advocates as well as a Program Manager who will train and support you in this work throughout the semester. You will also be contributing to our comprehensive database of community resources. The Summer Fellow is a 20 hours/week paid opportunity while Fall Advocates work 6-8 hours/week. Both positions are a 2-semester commitment. The application can be found at: https://healthleadsusa.org/get-involved/volunteer/ and more information about the position can be found here: healthleadsbayarea.weebly.com. Come learn more about us at one of our info sessions: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7-8pm, location TBD Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8pm, location TBD Contact Mint at mbhetrarat...@healthleadsusa.org if you have any questions. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *TUC Pharmacy Open House * TUC College of Pharmacy would like to invite you to our ‘Spring Open House’ on Friday, Feb 27, 2015 1 - 4:00 PM Once again, we will be offering a variety of informational sessions, student-guided campus tours, and reception to help you learn more about… ●Our Unique 2+2 Program ●On-Campus Pharmacy Practice Center ●Life as a TUC Pharmacy Student ●How to Script your Career with a PharmD ●Applying to Pharmacy Schools ●MPH Dual Degrees and MS Degree in Medical Health Sciences Prospective applicants, undergraduate students, student clubs, and academic advisors are ALL welcome. Faculty, TUC Alumni, Pharmacy students, and Admission Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and show you what TUC has to offer. Because seating is limited, this event requires advanced registration GO TO: http://cop.tu.edu/news/#openhouse email: ad...@tu.edu Check-in & campus tours begin at 12:00 PM at the Lander Hall. Informational sessions begin at 1 PM. Additional information will be available at check-in. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Paid research intern positions available at Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.* *Description* Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. is focused on the research and development of novel DNA-binding proteins for therapeutic gene regulation and modification. The basis of our proprietary technology is a naturally occurring class of transcription factors, zinc finger DNA-binding proteins (ZFPs). ZFPs can be engineered to bind to novel sequences, and when functionally linked to a nuclease domain create designed zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs). ZFNs can be targeted to efficiently modify the human genome in living cells at pre-determined locations to facilitate targeted gene disruption, gene correction, or targeted gene addition (Urnov, et al. 2005, Nature 435:646; |Moehle, et al. 2007, PNAS 104:3055; |Perez, et al. 2008, Nat Biotechnol 25:778; |Shukla, et al. 2009, Nature 459:437; |Geurts, et al. 2009, Science 325:433; |Goldberg, et al. 2010, Cell 140 :678; |Wood, et al. 2011, Science 333:307; |Li, et al. 2011, Nature 475:217; |Soldner, et al. 2011, Cell 146:318; |Provasi, et al. 2012, Nat Med 18:807; |Genovese, et al. 2014, Nature 510:235). Sangamo has ongoing clinical trials to evaluate the safety and clinical effect of ZFN therapeutics for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and b-thalassemia. Other therapeutic development programs are focused on cancer, monogenic, and rare diseases, including hemophilia, sickle cell disease, Hungtinton’s disease, and lysosomal storage disorders. The work is exciting, fast-paced, and may ultimately lead to effective treatments for these devastating diseases. For more information about Sangamo, visit the company’s web site at www.sangamo.com. We have paid research intern positions open in our gene modification and gene regulation groups. If you are considering graduate study or a professional career in medicine or bioscience, this position provides a very valuable learning opportunity to work in a cutting edge field. *Requirements* We are looking for dedicated, hard-working, and dependable candidates who are interested in working in a laboratory environment, designing and carrying out experiments, and in learning how to do basic science research. Previous hands-on experience would be beneficial, such as experience in general molecular biology techniques, cloning, PCR, DNA isolation, and tissue culture. Students with knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, or immunology, especially those who are graduating this May and can provide at least a 1-year time commitment, are highly encouraged to apply. *Application* Sangamo is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your application (cover letter + Resume +Transcript; non-official transcript is OK; there is no special form to fill) or any questions to jw...@sangamo.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *Greater Good Science Center Call For Research Fellowship Applications* *We welcome researchers from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines at UC Berkeley, with an emphasis on the social-behavioral sciences* The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at UC Berkeley announces new one-year fellowship opportunities <http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about/fellowships> for UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students whose work relates to our mission: championing studies that explore the roles that social connection, kindness and community play in the happy, meaningful lives of individuals and society. *** Applications can be submitted beginning February 17 and are due by April 6, 2015*** Based at UC Berkeley and led by social psychology professor Dacher Keltner, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply insights from research to their personal and professional lives. Previous GGSC fellows <http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about/fellowships/past_fellows_grad> have secured top research and teaching positions at universities nationwide, providing a significant boost to the science of a meaningful life, including topics like: *awe*, *compassion*, *resilience*, *altruism*, and *happiness*. You can read about recent GGSC fellow Craig Anderson’s trailblazing work on the social benefits of awe in this Sierra Club magazine article. <http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2014-6-november-december/feature/science-awe> *Timeline:* • *Application Window: *Feb. 17 – April 6, 2015 • *Winners Announced: *May 15, 2015 • *Funding Starts: *September 1, 2015 • *Two fellowships will be awarded to undergraduates: *One GGSC Fellowship (up to $2,500), One Goldberg Fellowship (up to $5,000) • *Four fellowships will be awarded to graduate students:* Three GGSC Fellowships (up to $10,000), One Hornaday Fellowship (up to $15,000) Former fellows have come from departments of psychology, integrative biology, anthropology, American studies, sociology, neuroscience, urban studies, and other departments; the school of public health, education, social welfare, and Haas business; and the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. The online application will open *February 17, 2015* at http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about/fellowships - submission <http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about/fellowships#submission> Applicants may contact GGSC science director Emiliana Simon-Thomas for more information at ggscfellowsh...@berkeley.edu. More information about the GGSC can be found at http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *MCPHS Optometry School Presentation* Thursday, February 19th, 7:00pm-8:00pm, 100 Wheeler To all prospective optometrists - please join Foresight Pre-Optometry Club Thursday night and learn about the OD program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences! MCPHS University offers a professional pathway <http://cms.mcphs.edu/sitecore/shell/Controls/Rich%20Text%20Editor//academics/programs/premed-and-health-studies-od> for undergraduate students, which allows students to earn a combined Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies from MCPHS University‐Boston and a Doctor of Optometry from MCPHS University‐Worcester in six years. Refreshments provided! To learn more about this school, please visit their website at http://www.mcphs.edu/ <http://www.mcphs.edu/>. Contact foresight.presid...@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~** *MCB News/Infoline Submission Guidelines* Members of the campus community are invited to submit information about their group, event, etc for the weekly email. Submissions may not be longer than 8 sentences maximum, must include a link/contact email for additional information, and should not include attachments. 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