Dr. Ronald B. Walter
The Biological & Biomedical Sciences Research Seminar series presents Dr. Ronald B. Walter discussing “Wavelength Specific Transcriptional Regulation of Select Genetic Pathways in Vertebrates” on Monday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. in Irvine 150.
Walter is Professor and University Chair in Cancer Research and Director of Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center at Texas State University.
The host is Dr. Molly Morris.
Abstract: Data will be presented showing the response to fluorescent light is highly conserved through three divergent fish models (Xiphophorus, Danio and Oryzias) and mice (Mus). This conservation is remarkable as it occurs in at least three different organs of viviparous, oviparous diurnal fish species as well as a nocturnal mammal (mouse) with an estimated 450 million year of divergence. Additionally, data showing exposure to specific wavelengths of light may exert transcriptional control of select genetic pathways within various organs in the three fish models will also her present. These data suggest one may utilize light wavelength exposure to turn specific genetic pathways on, or off, both in light receiving organs (skin) as well as internal organs (liver). This stuff is new and much is not yet published.
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