Precision Brain Cell Access: Enhancer-AAV Toolkit for Understanding and Treating Brain DiseaseSpeaker:Meagan Quinlan, Ph.D.Scientist II, Gene Therapy Therapeutic Lead,Allen Institute for Brain ScienceHost: Paula Kurdziel, Ph.D.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom.

Join The Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) for another Distinguished Seminar speaker event with Matt Cohen!Seminar Title: Sometimes You Can Observe a Lot Just by Watching: Sensors, Theory, and the Inner Workings of Aquatic EcosystemsAbstract: High-frequency sensors have transformed our capacity to observe the phenomenology of environmental variation, and the resulting data streams have enabled new tests of ecosystem and watershed theory. This talk will describe five breakthroughs in river and watershed science enabled by high frequency measurements from in situ sensors, ranging from multi-decadal time series of stream metabolism and nutrient assimilation, to deploying sensors in a Lagrangian reference frame to extract spatial patterns of river function, to detecting the coupled signals of short and long-term water storage embedded in patterns of watershed solute release. These examples highlight the fertile interplay of theory and measurements in the context of aquatic ecosystem stewardship, and the talk will close with thoughts on the next generation of insights needed to better understand and manage our water resources.Matt Cohen is the Carl Swisher Eminent Scholar in Water Resources and Director of the Water Institute at the University of Florida. His research focuses on wetlands, rivers, and aquifers. He received a BS from Swarthmore College (PA) in environmental engineering and a PhD from the University of Florida in systems ecology. His scholarly passion is ecohydrology, which explores the critical interface of ecosystems and water. His research has focused on Florida, exploring the impacts of land management on water quality and quantity, the health and function of wetlands, and changes in the energy basis of river ecosystems. His most recent work focuses on the restoration of Florida’s wetlandscapes, deep-learning from patterns of high frequency water quality variation, and the impacts of nutrient loading in flowing waters.

The Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series.Discuss the journey of research adoption from discovery to real-worldapplication.

Ligandomics: A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutic DiscoverySpeaker:Wei Li, Ph.D.Professor of Ophthalmology, Biochemistry and Molecular PharmacologyKnights Templar Eye Foundation Presidential Chair in OphthalmologyBaylor College of MedicineHost: Claudia Rodrigues, Ph.D.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom.

The Office of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Dana Vouglitois, J.D., CLP – Evaluating Research Innovations, Intellectual Property Protection, Technology Commercialization Agreements.Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, SC-1, Room 141, Boca RatonSept. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., HB-18, Room 103, Harbor BranchOct. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, MC-12, Room 202C, JupiterOct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., AH-52, Room 205, Boca RatonNov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, EE-96, Room 329, Boca RatonChris Houghtaling, MBA – Technology Commercialization Strategies, Marketing University Research, Startup Company FormationMondays, 2 to 4 p.m., PS-55, Room 336B, Boca RatonVirtual – All TopicsFridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom, http://bit.ly/3GytwLMInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date thatworks best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance bycontacting techdevelop@fau.edu.

The Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series.Create a compelling story that sparks interest and makes your researchaccessible to a wider audience.