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We are excited to announce that BCMM has received an $8 million award from the NIH Office of Research Infrastructure Programs. Under the leadership of Dr. Susan Lynch, the award will support the expansion and modernization of the Quantitative Metabolite Analysis Center (QMAC), initially launched in 2021. The upgraded facility will advance our capabilities in molecular-level analysis using cutting-edge mass spectrometry.
Covering 3,100 square feet of space on the Parnassus Heights campus, the facility will centralize resources for optimal research efficiency and accessibility. The modernized QMAC will promote innovative research, education, training, and diverse workforce development, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. It aims to become a leading center in metabolomics, fostering new analytical tools and interdisciplinary collaboration.
To view QMAC services, click here.
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New Computational Core Enhances BCMM Research
BCMM has launched a new Computational Core led by Dr. Lu Yang, who stepped in as the BCMM lead Computational Biologist in July 2024. The core specializes in advanced computational analyses of omics data from microbiome sequencing, aiding translational research for better patient outcomes.
The core’s responsibilities include processing and analyzing omics datasets, providing results to investigators, and managing the necessary computational infrastructure. Among the services offered are microbiome sequencing and metabolome data analyses, and grant/manuscript support. Get more info
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| |  | BCMM Celebrates the Renovated Gnotobiotic Mouse Research Facility
We are happy to announce the completion of the renovation of the Gnotobiotic Core Facility. This significant project, launched in 2020, was made possible through collaborative efforts and funding from BCMM, UCSF leadership, various stakeholders, and the Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research.
Led by Dr. Jessie Turnbaugh, the newly renovated and expanded Gnotobiotic Core Facility enhances experimental throughput, providing researchers with improved capabilities for their studies. With the increase in experimental and medium breeding isolators and the potential for further expansion with minimal additional investment, the facility allows for more studies to be conducted simultaneously. Additionally, the upgraded facility offers new opportunities for in-house training in gnotobiotic animal research, fostering the development of expertise in this critical area of microbiome science.
This renovation marks a significant milestone for BCMM, further solidifying our commitment to advancing microbiome research.
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Art Meets Science: A Memorable Evening at UCSF
The Art-Science Soiree, organized by BCMM, was a success! The evening started with an inspiring talk by Prof. David Schneider from Stanford, who shared insights on how art influences his scientific research. He even brought along some of his artwork to illustrate his points.
Following the talk, participants gathered for a lively social event where the artistic talents of our colleagues were on display—drawings, sculptures, photographs, and posters, accompanied by live music, fostered an environment of creativity, connection, and inspiration. We look forward to more such enriching experiences in the future.
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The BCMM team is growing!
We welcome Sabrina Chu as the BCMM's finance manager. We also would like to celebrate the 40 new BCMM community members who joined us in the past few months.
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The BCMM team is excited to announce a variety of upcoming events. Join other UCSF trainees for coffee and snacks at our monthly Bugs N Brew sessions to socialize, share your work, and brainstorm new activities. Don’t miss our monthly Microbiome Ignite Talks to hear the latest research from your peers. Sign up to speak or attend the December 3rd PITRAMI Holiday Trainee Talks Event, a holiday-themed mini-symposium with opportunities to present, enjoy food and drink, music, and get free socks! Share your cheer in our Holiday Reception on December 12th, 2024, to celebrate the season with colleagues. Join us for the BCMM Annual Symposium on January 30th, focusing on “Interdisciplinary Approaches in Microbiome Research”.
View here the complete list of upcoming events.
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Save the date for the next BCMM Retreat
We are happy to announce that we now have the date and location for the next BCMM Retreat! Join us on June 20-21st at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. Stay tuned for more details!
We are currently soliciting keynote speaker suggestions. The topic of the talk must be related to microbiome-related.
Submit your keynote speaker suggestions by clicking here.
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The Zlitni Lab is seeking a candidate with experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry. | | |
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The Zlitni Lab is seeking a bioinformatician who will develop and implement computational pipelines to analyze public and in-house microbial genomics data and assist with managing the lab's computational operations. | | |
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We are recruiting Postdoctoral fellows with experience in one or more of these areas: microbiological assays, genetic manipulation of microorganisms, computational biology or bioinformatics, protein biochemistry, metabolomics, next-generation sequencing technologies, and high-throughput functional assays. | | | | |