# DRB 330: Experimental Approaches to Developmental and Regenerative Biology
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### **Enrollment for DRB 330qc: Experimental Approaches to Developmental and Regenerative Biology is open through [my.harvard](/my.harvard.edu). Course runs Jan 7th – Jan 18, 2019 and covers a wide spectrum of stem cell and whole organism model systems studied in DRB/SCRB-affiliated labs across the Harvard community. It’s going to be fun, exciting and you’ll learn a lot. So, join us today!**
Sort - ### [True Stories from DRB 330](#testimonials)
- ### [What's new for this year?](#new2019)
- ### [2019 Course Schedule](#2019schedule)
- ### [FAQ](#330FAQ)
- ### [Questions](#330questions)
Each of the 9 classes consists of an introductory lecture to the model and/or organ system of the day, followed by hands-on interactive laboratory sessions designed to let you test out the various experimental techniques used in DRB program labs.
The course is always fun, and you’ll learn a lot of new techniques in a low-stress environment. More importantly, it is a great way to get to know the other DRB/SCRB faculty and trainees.
Please note, while this course is a DRB program requirement, DRB330qc is open to anyone with an interest in trying the variety of experimental model systems and research areas covered in DRB/SCRB- affiliated laboratories at Harvard.
The advantages of DRB 330qc participation:
*~28% of BBS faculty are self-declared “developmental biologists”, and approximately 52% of BBS students rotate in at least one of these labs during their graduate training.*
1) Our DRB community brings researchers and scholars together from across the Harvard campuses and affiliated hospitals in a synergistic and supportive way that can help you handle experimental, intellectual and personal challenges during your time in the lab.
2) The transition to graduate school presents a unique and special time in your scientific training where you have the flexibility to learn about and explore a broad range of contemporary research topics and methods without long-term commitment.
3) DRB 330qc was developed with these aims in mind, allowing both tool-box and cohort building through informative interactive class sessions, including student led mini-project pitch presentations and an end-of-course party with the larger DRB community.
4) Our newly reformatted 2-week course block covers a larger expanse of topics, and pairs DRB/SCRB faculty to highlight the ability and benefits of working collaboratively across model systems to answer complex questions in developmental biology and/or advance the understanding and treatment of developmental or acquired human disorders and diseases.
5) DRB 330qc is a great way to interact informally with DRB/SCRB faculty who may later serve on your PQE, DAC and thesis committees, as well as meet peers and potential collaborators from other graduate class groups throughout the Harvard community.
### See below for additional information and resources.
Sort - ### [True Stories from DRB 330](#testimonials)
- ### [What's new for this year?](#new2019)
- ### [2019 Course Schedule](#2019schedule)
- ### [FAQ](#330FAQ)
- ### [Questions](#330questions)
## **True Stories from DRB 330**
We asked our students to reflect on 330. Here are a few of their comments.
- *I changed my third rotation and ultimately ended up joining the lab of a DRB 330 faculty member I wouldn’t have otherwise considered.*
- *DRB 330 solidified my rotation choices*
- *I made friends with the students in the course and they have remained some of my closest friends throughout grad school.*
- *The reviews, techniques and background covered in DRB 330 helped greatly with my PQE prep and beyond.*
- *Provided me with one of the best perspectives on becoming a PI that I’ve ever heard.*
## **What's new for this year?**
- Team-taught sessions to diversify background and include faculty in allied research areas from across Harvard-affiliated institutions.
- Opportunity to get feedback on potential rotation projects with faculty
## **2019 Course Schedule**
#### **Monday, January 7th, 2019 – January 18th, 2019, 10 – 4 pm**
**Location: Varies**
Sort **Date & Time**
**Faculty & Affiliation**
**Topic**
1/7
Jennifer Waters,
Nikon Imaging Center
Molecular Microscopy
1/8
Olivier Pourquie, HMS Genetics and BWH
Gastrulation and patterning in chick, mouse and iPSC models
1/9
Matt Pecot and Davie Van Vactor, HMS
Drosophilia neuromotor connectivity
1/10
Eric Greer, Children’s Hospital
Epigenetic regulation in *C. Elegans* and *Dictostelium Discoideum*
1/11
Jeff Macklis, Harvard Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology & The Allen Institute
Neuromotor cortex in mouse and iPSC models
1/12
Trista North and Wolfram Goessling, Children’s Hospital, DFCI & Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Organogenesis in zebrafish
1/14
Da Zhi Wang, Children’s Hospital
RNA biology and cardiovascular regeneration
1/15
Jessica Whited and Jessica Lehoczky, Harvard Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology & Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Regeneration in the axolotl
1/16
Ya-Chieh Hsu, Harvard Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
Development and regeneration in mammalian skin
1/17
April Craft and Jenna Galloway, Children’s Hospital & MGH
Regeneration and repair of cartilage, bone and joints
1/17
Annual New Year’s Party
1/18
Students
Presentation Showcase
## **FAQ**
**1. Is this required for DRB Membership?**
Yes, to be a full, development-award eligible member of DRB you are required to take DRB 330 and CB 207 in the spring.
**2. There’s class on Saturday?**
Yes, Profs. North and Goessling shut down their labs to make them available for Bootcamp.
**3. How can I still get started on rotations if I’m taking this class?**
It’s possible and our students have done it. Talk to us: [theodore\_feldman@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:theodore_feldman@hms.harvard.edu), . We’ll help and we can connect you with students for some more tips.
**4. I’ll have to miss \_\_\_ day of DRB 330, can I still participate?**
Talk to us: [theodore\_feldman@hms.harvard.edu](mailto:theodore_feldman@hms.harvard.edu), .
**5. What is the DRB Annual New Year’s Party?**
A senior member of DRB, either student or faculty hosts DRB 330 students, DRB members, students and faculty alike to join us for a fun-filled social get together to kick off the new year and celebrate with you, our newest cohort of DRB students.
**6. What do we have to do?**
Grading is sat/unsat. We expect you to attend session and actively participate. The course will culminate in a presentation session in which we will ask you to give a short (5 min) presentation of your idea for a rotation project based upon the lab of your choice.
## **Questions?**
Contact: Ted Feldman, CF for DRB at: [theodore\_feldman@hms DOT harvard DOT edu](mailto:theodore_feldman@hms.harvard.edu) or Trista North, Course Director at [Trista.north@childrens DOT harvard DOT edu](mailto:Trista.north@childrens.harvard.edu).