Isa presented her work on Pericentrin during early embryo development at the SOURCE research festival March 28, 2025!
Better late than never—huge congrats to Isabella Morales, who was named a Spring 2025 SOURCE Scholar at Syracuse University!
Isa is tackling some fascinating questions in early embryonic development, investigating how Pericentrin contributes to spindle assembly both before and after the mid-blastula transition. Using a pericentrin null zebrafish line, she's uncovered some striking findings that are shedding new light on centrosome function during this critical developmental window.
Catch Isa and her exciting results this Friday at the SOURCE Research Festival. Way to go, Isa—we're so proud of everything you've accomplished!
Isa working away at the bench!
BioArt Talk with Adam Zaretsky and Pop-Up Exhibit by Aksiniya Peycheva Recap
Last Friday, the Honors Program hosted a compelling BioArt talk by artist and educator Adam Zaretsky in the Lundgren Room. Known for his provocative work at the intersection of art and biology, Zaretsky captivated the audience with an engaging presentation that challenged traditional boundaries between scientific inquiry and artistic expression.
Following the talk, attendees gathered in the second-floor lunchroom of the Life Sciences Complex for refreshments and continued conversation. The event also featured a pop-up exhibit by Aksiniya Peycheva titled Trauma Mapping, which offered a powerful exploration of embodied memory and healing through mixed media.
It was a lively and thought-provoking afternoon of interdisciplinary exchange, drawing students and faculty from across campus.
Seminar Announcement: Adam Zaretsky, Ph.D. – BioArt & Reproductive Technology
Please join us for an engaging and provocative seminar by Adam Zaretsky, Ph.D. (Ionian University) as part of the Renee Crown Honors Symposium. This event is a collaboration between Boryana Rossa (VPA), Karin Nisenbaum (Philosophy), and me, with support from the Renée Crown Honors Program Team and Director, Danielle T Smith. Please forward to whoever is interested, all are welcome!
Date: Friday, March 21st
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
Location: Lundgren Room
Discussion & Treats to Follow
Seminar Title: Exploring BioArt – Transgenic Human Co-Creation & Germline Aesthetics
This interactive session will showcase wet lab bio art workshops designed for non-biologists, offering an unconventional perspective on reproductive technology, germline aesthetics, and transgenic human co-creation. Adam Zaretsky’s work blurs the boundaries between science and art, challenging legal, ethical, and social perspectives on embryogenesis and development as bio art. Topics will also include cryogenic storage, human colonies, and novel approaches to archiving biological expression.
Join us as we rethink the intersections of biology, creative practice, and speculative futures!
