Summer 2025 Epigenetics Institute Workshops
The Penn Epigenetics Institute is pleased to present a series of workshops focused on technical skills and professional strategies. Led by faculty experts from the Epigenetics Institute, these workshops are a unique opportunity to learn and ask questions about a variety of topics relevant to your research career.
Please Note: Each event will be in-person only and open to any current member of an Epigenetics Institute affiliated lab. Registration is required and is also limited, so please only register if you will actually attend. If you register and do not attend, you will not be permitted to register for future workshops. Once registration is full you will be able to sign up for a waitlist and you will be notified if a spot opens up.
Single-Cell Genomics
Thursday, July 10 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Smilow 11-146
Co-hosted by Kai Tan, PhD, & Hao Wu, PhD
Learn more about currently available platforms, their advantages and limitations, and how to choose the best method for working on different projects.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedKUUUQpNC5vQL0-sZsVgEwkaMqvIAjASuPd42FU8JpfZ2Lg/viewform?usp=header
Grant Strategies
Thursday, July 24 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Smilow 11-146
Co-hosted by Golnaz Vahedi, PhD, Matt Weitzman, PhD, & Ken Zaret, PhD
Gain insight into the grant application process for both NIH and non-NIH grants, including tips on identifying opportunities, writing, and the review process.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc81f0U6FQIMIyZTZO9OrIIfzs7R9i2mCCWA5QcdAcakv8VTw/viewform?usp=header
Imaging Techniques
Thursday, July 31 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Smilow 9-146
Co-hosted by Melike Lakadamyali, PhD & Mustafa Mir, PhD
This workshop will feature an overview of imaging techniques and how to choose the best option for your project, as well as resources you can use once you’ve selected a technique.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyb_970lHLxKyYeUEHnPLSG4SbdJk8jxs30KlOvyhMG6A1ng/viewform?usp=header
Screening Technologies
Thursday, August 7 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Smilow 8-146
Co-hosted by Eric Joyce, PhD, David Schultz, PhD, & Junwei Shi, PhD
Hear about a variety of screening techniques, including CRISPR screens, imaging screens, and chemical screens, with a focus on how to choose the best option for your project and resources to help you utilize your chosen technique.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZVTxhImLMC3i7ocWumBimOjxJlyERpjbSMHcbYZ10s3Fg7A/viewform?usp=header
Screening Technologies
Thursday, August 7 | 3PM – 4:30PM | Smilow 8-146
Co-hosted by Eric Joyce, PhD, David Schultz, PhD, & Junwei Shi, PhD
Hear about a variety of screening techniques, including CRISPR screens, imaging screens, and chemical screens, with a focus on how to choose the best option for your project and resources to help you utilize your chosen technique.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZVTxhImLMC3i7ocWumBimOjxJlyERpjbSMHcbYZ10s3Fg7A/viewform?usp=header
