FOXG1 Research Center To Host Opening Ceremony
Join Us for the Opening Ceremony of the FOXG1 Research Center at UB
We are excited to announce the official opening ceremony of the FOXG1 Research Center (FRC) at the University at Buffalo (UB). This highly anticipated event will bring together leading scientists, donors, and families in the FOXG1 community to celebrate the launch of a new chapter in FOXG1 syndrome research.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: 10 Capen Hall, University at Buffalo
RSVP Required: (invitation-only)
About the Ceremony
The event is by invitation only, with attendance from members of the FOXG1 Research Foundation (FRF), donors, parents of children with FOXG1 syndrome, and key faculty members from the Department of Biological Sciences at UB. This milestone event celebrates the official launch of the FOXG1 Research Center and will offer exciting updates from the top scientists driving research in FOXG1 syndrome.
What to Expect
In addition to the ceremonial ribbon cutting, attendees will have the chance to hear from leading researchers and experts in the field of FOXG1 syndrome. The event will feature a Science Symposium with presentations on the latest scientific breakthroughs, ongoing research projects, and upcoming clinical trials.
For parents and family members of FOXG1 children, this is a special opportunity to connect with each other, meet leading scientists in the field, and learn more about the incredible work being done to advance FOXG1 research.
The ceremony will conclude with a tour of Lee Labs, where attendees can witness firsthand the state-of-the-art research facilities that are propelling FOXG1 syndrome research forward.
Event Agenda
(*Breakfast at 8:30 AM in The Buffalo Room)
Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM: Opening remarks by Soo-Kyung Lee, Director of the FOXG1 Research Center and Professor at UB
9:10 AM – 9:20 AM: Remarks by Venu Govindaraju, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, UB
9:20 AM – 9:30 AM: Remarks by Robin Schulze, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, UB
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM: Remarks by Nasha Fitter, CEO of the FOXG1 Research Foundation
9:40 AM – 9:50 AM: Remarks by Tom Horton, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines, partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, lead director at Walmart Inc. and General Electric Corp
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM: Ribbon cutting
Science Symposium: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: Clinical Aspects of FOXG1 Syndrome by Elli Brimble, Chief Clinical Data Officer, FRF
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM: Overview of Gene Therapy by Soo-Kyung Lee, UB
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Human Clinical Trials by Gai Ayalon, Chief Drug Development Officer, FRF
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM: FOXG1 in the Auditory System by Wei Sun, Associate Professor, UB
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM: FOXG1 Methylation by Michael Yu, Associate Professor, UB
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM: FOXG1 and Constipation by Shin Jeon, Senior Scientist, University of Pennsylvania
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM: Q&A Session (with lunch)
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM: Closing Remarks by Jae Lee, Professor, UB
Break & Networking: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Snacks will be provided
Lab Tour: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
A guided tour of Lee Labs at 550 Cooke Hall, UB
e note that the event is primarily for members of the FOXG1 Research Foundation, donors, and families of FOXG1 children.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and sharing the exciting progress being made in FOXG1 syndrome research!
