Michael Kobor - University of British Columbia

Epigenetic Embedding of Early Life Experiences – How Environments Get Under the Skin

    Date:  02/23/2017 (Thu)

    Time:  3:30pm- 5:00pm

    Location:  Seminar will be held on-site: Gross Hall 230E

    Organizer:  Jenny tung


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    All meetings will be held in the same location as the seminar unless otherwise noted.

    8:15am - Breakfast -Dan Belsky

    9:00am - Breakfast- Dan Belsky

    9:30am - Breakfast- Dan Belsky

   10:00am - Susan Alberts

   10:30am - Amanda Lea/Tauras Vilgalys

   11:00am - Giovanna Merli

   11:30am - Jenny Tung

   12:00pm - Lunch- Jane Costello

   12:30pm - Lunch- Jane Costello

    1:00pm - Lunch- Jane Costello

    1:30pm - Candice Odgers

    2:00pm - Christina Gibson-Davis

    2:30pm - Scott Lynch

    3:00pm - Seminar Prep

    3:30pm - Seminar Presentation (3:30pm to 5:00pm)

    6:00pm - Dinner: Jenny Tung, Anatoliy Yashin, etc.


    Additional Comments:  Abstract: This presentation will highlight the emerging role of epigenetic modifications at the interface between environments and the genome. Drawing on a large interdisciplinary research network of human population studies with partners from child development, psychology, psychiatry, and epidemiology, Dr. Kobor will discuss how early life adversities such as poverty and family stress can ”get under the skin” to affect health and behavior across the lifespan. Furthermore, Dr. Kobor will highlight challenges and opportunities associated with the tissue-specific nature of epigenetic marks, and examine the interface between genetic and epigenetic variation. Rooted in the developmental origins of health and disease concept, this presentation provides a new perspective on the nature versus nurture debate.