2026 MOMY Schedule
July 29th, Wednesday
Course Directors Arrival for course prep with MBL ADMIN
TA Arrival
TAs begin unpacking the lab and setting up
TAs begin any cell and fungal cultures needed for experiments
July 30th, Thursday
TAs Lab Setup Continues
TAs continue cell and fungal culture prep
TAs Exp1 Microscopy any culture Prep needed
TAs Exp 8 Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures
July 31st, Friday – **STUDENTS ARRIVE, COURSE BEGINS**
TAs continue cell culture prep
TAs Exp 1 Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles – Set up fungal cultures, ~3 PM
TAs Exp 2 YNB culture for Cryptococcusgenetics.
5 -7 pm: Opening reception/dinner – Swope Lower Terrace Tent
7 pm: MBL Welcome - Bay Reading ROOM
7:45 pm: Jack Edwards and Aaron Mitchell KeyNote Address: Richard Bennett – Bay Reading ROOM
Reception to Follow- Quad picnic area
August 1st, Saturday
8:30 - 9: MOMY Course Intro – MBL Admin–Loeb 374 Fishbowl
9 -10: Research Seminar: Jamie Konopka - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15-11:15: Research Seminar: Aaron Mitchell - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
11:15:
1:00-2:00: Nuts/Bolts: Exp 1 Microscopy:Jamie Konopka -
2:00:
Fungal Genome Resources – Robb Cramer –Loeb 360 - Lab
Exp 1: Microscopy of Fungal Organelles - INTRODUCTION SESSION – USE 4 ANIMAL GROUPS and cultures from day before.
TAs Exp 2 start Crypto cx for CRISPR
TAs Exp 3: Start Aspergillus culture Aspergillus transformation
7- 9:30: Faculty, TA, student intros + tips and tricks for success at MOMY and in Science – Bay Reading Room
August 2nd, Sunday
8:00: Exp. 3: Aspergillus genetics: Start Culture for A. fumigatusprotoplast generation
9:00 – 10: Research Seminar, Tamara Doering - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15-11:15: Nuts/Bolts Lecture: Exp 2 Crypto genetics/animal models- Tamara Doering
1:00: Nuts/Bolts Aspergillus transformation-Robb Cramer
2:00:
Exp 1: Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles – SELECT STRAINS 4 GROUPS
Exp 2: Crypto CRISPR transformation: Day 2 electroporate and plate
Exp 3: Aspergillus transformation – protoplasting and transformation
TAs Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – A nidulans cultures
7:00: Faculty Mentoring:Manuscripts and Publishing – Bay Reading Room (Faculty Co-leaders to be recruited)
August 3rd, Monday
8 AM: Exp 3 Aspergillus transformation Day 1 – hygromycin overlay
9 - 10: Research Seminar: Robb Cramer - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research SeminarAnita Sil Loeb 374 Fishbowl
1-7p:
ACF Walk Through with Students – meet at lab, walk over together
Exp 1: Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles
Exp 2: Crypto CRISPR transformation – check plates
Exp 3: Aspergillus transformation Day 1 – check plates in PM
TAs Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – day -1 – Immune suppress, prep inoculum
TAs Exp 5: Zebrafish – Streak out Candidastrains
7:00 Group Discussion – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage in Mycology – Bay Reading Room
August 4th, Tuesday
8:15:
9 -10: Research Seminar:Sarah Beattie - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15-11:15: Nuts/Blots: Exp 4 Lobster AspergillosisSarah Beattie: Loeb 374 Fishbowl
1-7:
Exp 1: Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles
Exp 2: Crypto CRISPR transformation – Day 4 check plates, pick colonies and patch
Exp 3: Aspergillus transformation Day 2 – Pick colonies to new plates
Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – Day 0 – Inoculate with intranasal instillation
-Come to ARC in groups starting at 1 PM, 45 minutes/group
Exp 5: Zebrafish – Prepare Candida Culture Streaks for colonies, set up spawning tank
7:00: Rigor, Reproducibility, Ethics in Science – Faculty small groups
9:00: Exp 5 – Zebrafish – Prepare Candida Overnight Cultures for Injection
August 5th, Wednesday
9 - 10: Research Seminar, Rob Wheeler – Loeb 374 Fish Bowl
10:15: Nuts/Bolts – Exp 5 Zebrafish Fungal Infections –Rob Wheeler– Loeb 374
1-7: Exp 1 – Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles
Exp 2 Crypto CRISPR transformation Day 5 replica plate, start cultures for capsule induction/imaging
Exp 3 Aspergillus transformation Day 3 – Collect conidia/colony PCR – start phenotyping (if ready)
Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – Day 1 – Caspofungin injections, monitor
Exp 5: Zebrafish: (1) Inoculate with Candida(2) Collect Embryos and change media (3) set up spawning tank
5:00: TA Dinner withWheeler/Nett
7:30 pm: Faculty mentoring – Careers in Academia - Bay Reading Room (Faculty Co-leaders to be recruited)
August 6th, Thursday
9:00 -10:00: Research Seminar: David Rogers - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research Seminar: Scott Moye-Rowley- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
1:00:
Exp 1 – Microscopy of fungal mutants/organelles
Exp 2 Crypto transformation Day 6 – check replica plates, imaging, start capsule induction–Epifluorescence Zeiss Observer Scope 1-5 p.m.
Exp 3: Aspergillus transformation Day 4 – Collect conidia/colony PCR – start phenotyping (if not ready prior day)
Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – day 2 – Caspofungin injections, monitor
Exp 5: Zebrafish – Collect Embryos and infection ½ students inject, ½ students image–
Confocal noon - 6
TAs Exp 8 Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures
7:00: Seminar Dona Love – NIH and NIH Grants – Bay Reading Room
7:45: Faculty Panel: Grants (opportunities, writing, reviews) –Bay Reading Room
August 7th, Friday
9-10: Research Seminar: Kevin Fuller - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research Seminar: Xiarong LinLoeb 374 Fishbowl
11:15:
1-7:
Exp 2: Crypto CRISPR transformation Day 7 Image induced cells for
Capsule – Epifluorescence Zeiss Observer Scope 1-5 p.m.
Exp 3: Aspergillus transformation Day 5 –Monitor Phenotypes
Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – Day 3 – Caspofungin Injections, monitor
Exp 5: Zebrafish – Collect Embryos and infection ½ students inject, ½ students image –
Confocal noon - 6
TAs Exp 8 Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures
7:00 PM: Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – Day 3.5 - harvest, flash freeze, lyophilize
8:00 PM: MBL Friday Evening Lecture: George O’Toole: The Microbiome from Guts to Lungs (Doors open at 7:30 Clapp Auditorium)
August 8th, Saturday
10AM-3PM: Science Stroll Woods Hole (optional)
9-10: Research Seminar: Jeniel Nett- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research Seminar: Damian Krysan - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
11:15: Exp. 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis-RNA Extraction and fungal burden qPCR
1-7pm:
Exp 3 Aspergillus transformation –Quantitate Phenotypes
Exp 4: Lobster model of aspergillosis – fungal burden qPCR analysis
Exp 5: Zebrafish – Quantify phenotypes – additional monitoring/injections
7:00: Krysan/Lin Keynote Lecture: Lena Heung–Bay Reading Room
Reception to Follow- Quad picnic area
August 9th, Sunday
Students Day off – *Students organize day off activities*
TAs Exp 6: Candida transformation culture prep
TAs Exp 7: Lobster Candida experiment –day -1 cultures
August 10th, Monday
9:00-10:00: Nuts/Bolts – Exp 6 Candida transformation– Matt Anderson - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15-11:15: Nuts/Bolts Exp 7Candida animal models– David Andes - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
1:00 – 5:30: Laboratory
Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 1: CRISPR transformation
Exp 7 Lobster Candida Inoculation – Tail Veins at ACF in groups
6:00: Jack Edwards Memorial Event on zoom?
7:00: Clinical Mycology – Case Studies – Bay Reading Room
9:00: Exp 7 Lobster Candida model Day 1 – Antifungal Treatments and Monitoring 1
August 11th, Tuesday
8 AM: Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 2: Heat Shock Cells, recovery incubations
9:00 – 10:00: Research Seminar: Matt Anderson -Loeb 374
10:15 -11:15: Research Seminar: David Andes- Loeb 374
11:15: Laboratory: Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 2: Plate Recovery Cells before lunch
11:15 – 12:15:
1-7: Exp 7 Lobster Candida Model Day 2 – Antifungal Treatments and Monitoring 2
5:00: Pizza day- Quad picnic area
7:00: Seminar Julie Segre Bay Reading Room
August 12th, Wednesday
9-10: Research Seminar Bridget Barker
10:15-11:15: Research Seminar: Felipe Santiago-TiradoLoeb 374
1:00: Nuts and BoltsExp 8: Cryptococcus:Macrophages–Felipe Santiago-Tirado
1-7: Laboratory:
Exp 6: Candida transformation Day 3: check plates
Exp 7: Lobster Candida Model Day 3– Antifungal Treatments and Monitoring 3
(potential take down depending on disease progression)
7 – 10: MOMY Mini-Golf Event – Cataumet Mini-Golf (sign up for car rides)
August 13th, Thursday
9 - 10: Research Seminar: Mariana Castanheira - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research Seminar: Tom Chiller -Loeb 374 Fishbowl
11:15:
1-7:
Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 4: patch transformants if present
Exp 7: Lobster Candida Model Day 4 – take down and CFU plating
Exp 8: Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures – Plate Set Up Interactions
7:00: Fungal Outbreak Exercise Session – Tom Chiller -Bay Reading Room
August 14th, Friday
9-10: Research Seminar: Andy Alspaugh- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Research Seminar: Deborah Hogan- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
1-7: Laboratory
Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 4: patch transformants if present
TAs Lab Packing
Exp 7 Lobster Candida Data Analysis CFU counting
Exp 8: Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures – Image and Analyze Interactions, conduct ELISAs
TAs start Exp 9 Biofilm cultures
7:00: Alspaugh/Hogan Keynote Lecture: Amariliz Rivera
Reception to Follow- Quad picnic area
August 15th, Saturday
9-10: Research Seminar: Rebecca Shapiro- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15: Nuts and Bolts – Exp 9 Candida biofilms Jeniel Nett- Loeb 374
Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 5 – PCR Verification of gene deletion Exp 6 Candida transformation Day 7: PCR Verification #2/integration
Exp 8: Cryptococcus Macrophage Cultures – Analysis and ELISA if needed
Exp 9 Candida biofilm Day 1 - plates for drug leukocyte studies 1PM, TREAT 6P
7:00 PM: TBD (Directions for talks?)
TAs Lab Packing
August 16th, Sunday
8:15: Meet in front of Swope to walk to Lighthouse
9:00: Falmouth Road Race viewing
11:15:
1 PM: Exp 9 Candida biofilm Day 2 –drug treatment and leukocyte-biofilm labeling/imaging
Exp 9 Candida biofilm Day 3 – XTT analysis
Students begin work on Final Presentations
TAs Finalize Lab Packing*
7 PM: Research Seminar: Ted White– Bay Reading Room
August 17th, Monday
9-10: Research Seminar: Joseph Heitman- Loeb 374 Fishbowl
10:15 – 11:15: Research Seminar: Neil Gow - Loeb 374 Fishbowl
130 PM: Student Data presentations – Location Loeb 374 Fish Bowl - 10 MIN PER GROUP
5:30: Closing Banquet Lobster/Chicken/Pasta Dinner –Shuckers, Downtown Woods Hole
7:00: Final Farewells, certificates, social – Loeb Quad picnic area
August 18th, Tuesday
Course Departure for all