Seminars & Journal Clubs Join us for a Seminar!
In addition to formal courses, there are many active seminar series and journal clubs within the College of Medicine that provide students with presentations by experts in the field and engaging discussions on current topics in physiology and gerontology.
All seminars are held on Mondays from 12pm-1pm in the Medical Science Building, Room M304.
Classes for the Spring 2025 semester begin January 13 and end April 23. Holidays/Breaks: January 20, Spring Break March 17-21. *Seminar schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions, please call us at 352-294-5064.

Spring 2025 Physiology & Aging Seminar Series
DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
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January 13, 2025 | Aditya Mahadevan & Sophia Eikenberry | Data Discussion |
February 3, 2025 | Dr. Paul Coen | The Study of Muscle Mobility and Aging(SOMMA): A Key Role for Mitochondrial Energetics |
February 17, 2025 | Dr. Shinichi Someya & Dr. Shuang Huang | Chalk Talk |
February 19, 2025 | Joseph Takahashi, PhD | Special Research Seminar – Dr. Takahashi will present his recent research focused on leveraging the circadian system to support health aging |
March 3, 2025 | Brittany Poole | Pre-qualifier presentation |
March 10, 2025 (Medical Guild Presentations) | Sophia Eikenberry | Unlocking the potential of the molecular clock: Sex-dependent role of PERIOD1 in salt-sensitive hypertension |
Martin Schonk | C5aR signaling during pancreatic cancer cachexia | |
Alyssa Tipler | Assessing Placental Health via Mid-Pregnancy Maternal Serum in Congenital Heart Defects | |
March 24, 2025 | Spencer Procopio | Data Discussion |
March 31, 2025 | Alyssa Tipler & Alex Juffre | Data Discussion |
April 7, 2025 | Sara N. Burke, Ph.D | Neurobiological and Metabolic Mechanisms of Age-related Cognitive Decline |
April 14, 2025 | Niharika Bala & Faisal Alousi | Data Discussion |
April 21, 2025 | Maya Semel & Marjan Khan | Data Discussion |
Spring 2025 Journal clubs
Journal Club
Muscle Journal Club
Dr. Glenn Walter
Wednesdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: MSB, M559
Journal Club
Cardio/Renal Journal Club
Drs. Michelle Gumz and Ryan Crislip
Mondays, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: MSB, M559
Journal Club
Reproduction, Pregnancy and Programming Journal Club
Dr. Helen Jones, Dr. Rebecca Wilson and Dr. Brad Daigneault
Wednesdays (every other week) 9AM- 11AM
Location: M337L