May 4, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT PhD Dissertation Defense – Christine Urrea, PhD Student– “Continuous Bioprocessing: Technology for Next-Generation Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing” KGI 535 Building - Room 35 535 Watson Ave, Claremont, CA, United States Please join us for Christine Urrea's PhD Dissertation Defense on: Current industrial practices for producing biopharmaceuticals include fed-batch production with batch isolation and purification. Nonproductive hold-up steps and manual offline measurements are common in batch processing which increases processing time and contributes to a high cost of production. Current market trends and cost pressures in […] Free
May 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PDT PhD Dissertation Graduate Student Literature Seminar – Terezie Cernosek, PhD Student– “Poly(A) Tails in mRNA Vaccines: Challenges and Analytical Methods” KGI 121 Building - Room 1113 121 Bucknell Ave, Claremont, United States Please join us for Terezie Cernosek's PhD Dissertation Graduate Student Literature Seminar Presentation on: Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has gained significant traction in the biopharmaceutical space over the last decade for applications that include vaccination approaches for infectious diseases, gene editing, and protein replacement therapies. The unique structure of mRNA molecules includes a 5' cap, […] Free
May 24, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT PhD Student Tristan Yang – Graduate Student Literature Seminar-“Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Gout” Hybrid - Zoom or In-person Bldg. 535 Room 35 , United States Please join us for PhD Student, Tristan Yang's PhD Graduate Student Literature Seminar on "Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Gout" Incidents of gout have expanded worldwide with the increased intake of high protein food in many societies. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent episodes of intense joint pain, swelling, and stiffness […] Free
September 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PDT Professional Headshots – 1st Year MSGC, 1st Year PA, and Riggs Students (ONLY) KGI Oasis KGI Commons 111 Bucknell Ave., Claremont, CA, United States The incoming MBS, MENG, MS, MSMDE, MSGC, MSGDA, MSRA, MSTM, PhD, PPC, PPA, and PA students are available to drop in for the seated portraits on September 1, 2023, and get their headshots taken. There will be no formal schedule. It will be first come, first served in the 121 Student Center and Kitchen. Date: […]
October 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PDT Alumni and Student Reception KGI 517 Building - Chan Family Cafe & Patio 517 Watson Drive, Claremont, CA, United States All students and Alumni are invited to a reception to celebrate the Classes of '02, '03, and '04 in the KGI Chan Cafe. Mix and mingle with the KGI Community. Free
October 6, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. PDT KGI Casino Night KGI 517 Building - Room 165 (Founder's Room) Alumni are invited to mix and mingle as we celebrate the Classes of '02, '03, and '04. Join alumni as we mix, mingle, and play the night away. Free
October 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT Lunch and Learn with Rachel Melman, MBS ’07 KGI 517 Building - Room 190 535 Watson Dr, Claremont Students are invited to learn about regulatory affairs with alumna, Rachel Melman, MBS '07. Rachel is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Cytokinetics. Rachel has over 16 years of experience and oversees the regulatory strategy for the cardiovascular portfolio at Cytokinetics for preclinical through Phase 3 programs. Register here: Food will only be ordered […]
October 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. PDT ABCAB Hybrid Meeting, Student Poster Session, & Industry : Student Reception KGI 555 Building - Room 640 555 watson dr, claremont, CA, United States Register to attend the ABCAB Student Poster Presentations and Industry-Student Networking Reception. Please take a few moments to choose your RSVP option to attend this event. Thursday, October 26, 2023 555 Bldg. – Room 640 Debrief Room & Hallway Area (KGI entrance next to the outdoor patio area) Board Meeting 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Student […] Free
November 2, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT Riggs School Fall Student Forum KGI 517 Building - Room 165 (Founder's Room) All Riggs School students are invited to the Fall Forum with Dean Prosser, in the Founder's Room (note the new location). Lunch will be served. Please RSVP through the Outlook invitation so we can get a headcount for lunch. Please contact RiggsDean@kgi.edu with any questions.
November 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST Riggs School Potluck Dinner KGI 517 Building - Chan Family Cafe & Patio 517 Watson Drive, Claremont, CA, United States All Riggs School students are invited a Riggs School student, faculty and staff potluck dinner party. Please bring a dish to share!
February 8 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST Coffee with KGI Board of Trustees Member Lydia Villa-Komaroff Virtual CA, United States Hosted by KGI's JEDI (Justice, Equity Diversity and Inclusion) Committee, students are invited to hear from Board of Trustees Member Lydia Villa-Komaroff about the advancement of equal opportunities in science. RSVP here