CDB Seminar Series: Akhila Rajan

Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time:
9:30 am to 10:30 am
Location:

BSRB ABC Seminar Rooms

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Akhila Rajan

About This Event

Speaker: Akhila Rajan, PhD. Associate Professor, Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

Title: Fat to Brain, Special Delivery: Moonlighting Autophagy Proteins and Unexpected Cargo Delivery

The venue is accessible via elevator and ramp. If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity, please inform Holly Martin.
Phone: (734) 615-7509
Email: [email protected]


Host

Swathi Yadlapalli

Swathi Yadlapalli

Associate Professor

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