Event Dime

Thesis Defence: Investigation of the role of MFG-E8 in U138 astrocytic engulfment of apoptotic SH-SY5Y neuronal cells

When:

June 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Where:

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME), 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada

Source:

Events from May 21 – June 12 – UBC Okanagan Events Calendar

Marisa Aviani, supervised by Dr. Fred Menard, will defend their thesis titled “Investigation of the role of MFG-E8 in U138 astrocytic engulfment of apoptotic SH-SY5Y neuronal cells” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. An abstract for Marisa Aviani’s thesis is included below. Defences are open to all members of the campus community as well as the general public. Registration is not required for in-person defences. A