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CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend . . . no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.

Events in January 2021

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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Monday, December 28, 2020
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Thursday, December 31, 2020(1 event)

More information about Lab Holiday

Thursday, December 31, 2020 All day - EST

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is closed for the holiday.

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Friday, January 1, 2021(1 event)

More information about Lab Holiday

Thursday, December 31, 2020 All day - EST

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is closed for the holiday.

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Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Monday, January 4, 2021
Tuesday, January 5, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Live at the Lab: Defeating Cancer, with Kevin Cassel, Dr.PH

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Join us for a discussion on how scientists can work with underserved communities to conduct better cancer research.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Friday, January 8, 2021
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Monday, January 11, 2021
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021(2 events)

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More information about Seminar series: “Life Science Across the Globe” 1/13

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is joining seven other prominent science institutions from five continents in the “Life Science Across the Globe” seminar series. January 13th, hear from Michel Nussenzweig and Jeanne Garbarino from The Rockefeller University.

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: DNA Extraction from Strawberries

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! What does DNA look like? Is strawberry DNA structurally different from human DNA? Join us to find out!

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
Saturday, January 16, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: DNA Extraction from Strawberries

Saturday, January 16, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! What does DNA look like? Is strawberry DNA structurally different from human DNA? Join us to find out!

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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Monday, January 18, 2021(1 event)

More information about Lab Holiday

Monday, January 18, 2021 All day - EST

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is closed for the holiday.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Wednesday, January 20, 2021(2 events)

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More information about Seminar series: “Life Science Across the Globe” 1/20

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is joining seven other prominent science institutions from five continents in the “Life Science Across the Globe” seminar series. January 20th, hear from Daniel Tomsic and Carolina Vera from UBA/CONICET.

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: As the Worm Turns

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! In this session, you will learn all about how a worm called C. elegans is used by researchers around the world to better understand gene function and genetic disease.

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Friday, January 22, 2021
Saturday, January 23, 2021(2 events)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: As the Worm Turns

Saturday, January 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! In this session, you will learn all about how a worm called C. elegans is used by researchers around the world to better understand gene function and genetic disease.

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Chris Vakoc

More information about CRF Angel’s Wish Virtual Gala and Sarcoma Research Update

Saturday, January 23, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

Join us in celebrating 14 years of funding cutting edge research into rare pediatric cancer. CSHL Professor Chris Vakoc will be honored and will give a brief update on his lab's sarcoma research.

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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Cracking the Code

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! In this session we’ll explore how DNA is used as a set of instructions and what happens when those instructions are changed.

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Thursday, January 28, 2021(1 event)

More information about Agricultural Biotechnology: Emerging Technologies and Insights

Thursday, January 28, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

InnovATE BIO National Biotechnology Education Center and CSHL's DNA Learning Center invite you to a free mini-symposium for high school and college faculty and students. Advance registration is required.

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Saturday, January 30, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: Cracking the Code

Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! In this session we’ll explore how DNA is used as a set of instructions and what happens when those instructions are changed.

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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Wednesday, February 3, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: DIY Electrophoresis Chamber

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! Join us to learn about the basic principles and applications of gel electrophoresis, then build your own device out of household materials and use it at home!

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021(1 event)

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More information about Saturday DNA! Virtual Lab: DIY Electrophoresis Chamber

Saturday, February 6, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Add some DNA to your day . . . virtually! Join us to learn about the basic principles and applications of gel electrophoresis, then build your own device out of household materials and use it at home!

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