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ROC Fest
at the University of Rochester
A day-long celebration of U Rochester’s impact on adaptation, speciation, and selfish genetic elements.
A day-long celebration of U Rochester’s impact on adaptation, speciation, and selfish genetic elements.
Come reunite with old friends and make some new ones.
Come reunite with old friends and make some new ones.
The event will feature talks from alumni and friends of the Orr, Werren, Eickbush, and Jaenike labs.
The event will feature talks from alumni and friends of the Orr, Werren, Eickbush, and Jaenike labs.
Lunch and activities are included. Dinner for out-of-town guests is by RSVP and space is limited for local attendees.There is no registration fee to attend the celebration.
The honorees
The honorees
Tom Eickbush
Tom Eickbush
Mercer Brugler Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus
John Jaenike
John Jaenike
Professor Emeritus
Allen Orr
Allen Orr
Shirley Cox Kearns Professor Emeritus & University Professor Emeritus
Jack Werren
Jack Werren
Nathaniel and Helen Wisch Professor Emeritus of Biology & Research Professor
The speakers
The speakers
Yue Xiong
Yue Xiong
Harmit Malik
Harmit Malik
Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson
Kelly Dyer
Kelly Dyer
Daven Presgraves
Daven Presgraves
Andrea Betancourt
Andrea Betancourt
Patrick Ferree
Patrick Ferree
Richard Stouthamer
Richard Stouthamer
The Venue
The Venue
Wegmans Hall
Wegmans Hall
University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The talks will be in 1400 Wegmans Hall and the lunch will be in Goergen Hall, across the quad from Hutchison.
The talks will be in 1400 Wegmans Hall and the lunch will be in Goergen Hall, across the quad from Hutchison.
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Please RSVP by September 1, 2025
Questions? Contact the organizers: Kelly Dyer, Justin Fay, Amanda Larracuente, Bob Minckley, and Daven Presgraves
Support: We are grateful for support from the Department of Biology, University of Rochester
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