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
Meeting Schedule: Login or email the organizer to schedule a meeting.
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.