Recruitment is one of the most critical—and challenging—parts of research. Many studies struggle to meet enrollment goals, and understanding why can make all the difference. This session provides a foundational overview of recruitment, covering common challenges, barriers and facilitators, and the impact of participant perceptions on retention. Attendees will also explore practical strategies to strengthen … Read more
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Breast Cancer – Cancer Grand Rounds Lisa Carey, MD Live Webinar December 2, 2025 4:00 – 5:00 PM Free Continuing Education Credit available: ABIM MOC Part 2 • CME Cancer Hospital Conference Room 1 – Sanofi Aventis 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Or via the UNCLCN Learning Portal at https://learn.unclcn.org/cgr-12022025 This Cancer Grand Rounds is … Read more |
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Justin Milner, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Seminar title: “Molecular programming of T cell activity in cancer.” Host: Lee Graves Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon request to Mimi Baltz.) From the Milner … Read more |
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Improving Symptom Management for Adolescents and Young Adults with Advanced Cancer: Development and Pilot Testing of a Novel Intervention – Free CE Credit With: Caroline Dorfman, PhD Bio: Caroline Dorfman, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke where she also serves as the Co-Director for the Division of … Read more
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Join the NC TraCS Institute for a 2-hour introduction to NIH and Foundation career development awards (CDAs). Learn how to read and interpret the instructions for a CDA, along with strategies for identifying mentors and developing your research and training plans. This session will cover both NIH CDAs and selected non-NIH examples, giving you a … Read more |
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The UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH), in collaboration with the UNC NORD Center of Excellence, is forming a Rare Disease Network at UNC. We would like to invite you to our upcoming, virtual event: “Primary Care: The Unsung Heroes in Rare Disease Diagnostics” This virtual, interactive event focuses on the diagnostic odyssey and … Read more |
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Join the UNC School of Medicine at AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead in San Antonio The UNC Health Foundation and SOM Alumni Affairs are hosting an alumni and friends reception at AAMC in San Antonio. All faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to join us on Sunday, November 2 at the Grant Hyatt Riverwalk. Learn more … Read more |
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The challenges of recruitment are known widely, and research teams are often stretched thin. This session shows how AI can help save time, reach more participants, and make study materials clearer and more engaging. Attendees will learn both the benefits and limits of AI in recruitment and retention, as well as considerations and challenges unique … Read more |
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Daniel Dominguez, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology Member, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Seminar Title: “The Complexity of RNA Binding and Regulation” Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Building @ 4:00 PM Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon … Read more
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With: Joshua Zeidner, MD Live Webinar November 4, 2025 4:00 – 5:00 PM Free Continuing Education Credit available: ABIM MOC Part 2 • CME Cancer Hospital Conference Room 1 – Sanofi Aventis 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Or via the UNCLCN Learning Portal at https://learn.unclcn.org/cgr-11042025 This Lineberger Cancer Grand Rounds is supported by UNC Lineberger … Read more
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Daniel Dominguez, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology Member, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Seminar Title: “The Complexity of RNA Binding and Regulation” Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Building @ 4:00 PM Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon … Read more |
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Description: Many autistic adults experience mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and difficulties with emotional awareness and regulation which may exacerbate problems in everyday life. This training is designed to support mental health providers in delivering an evidence-based intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training (DBT-ST), to autistic adults without co-occurring intellectual disability. Characteristics of … Read more
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Bring your laptop to this hands-on workshop and learn to visualize clinical data in R and Python. We will teach you to identify, create, and use appropriate simple plots; use data visualization for exploratory data analysis and data quality assessment; and visualize temporal patterns with time series and longitudinal plots. This workshop is intended for those … Read more
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Strategies to Address HPV-related Cancers among American Indians in Southeastern North Carolina – Free CE Credit With: Ronny Bell, PhD, and Megan Huchko, MD, MPH 12:00–1:00 PM Event Link: https://learn.unclcn.org/11052025 This webinar offers CME continuing education credits at no cost. The Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership (SAICEP) is a unique collaboration initiated by the Community Outreach … Read more |
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The NC TraCS Biostatistics Seminar Series is appropriate for those with a basic familiarity with statistics. These seminars introduce topics not often included in STATS 101. In this seminar, Beibo Zhao, PhD, will discuss the different kinds of experimental designs that can be used for public health research, and their pros and cons. |
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Recruitment materials are often the first impression potential participants have of your study, but are they leading you to recruitment success? Do your recruitment materials grab their attention, build their trust, and invite them in? This session will explore how to design effective, audience-centered recruitment materials that translate research into clear, compelling messages. We’ll cover … Read more |
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Johanna Smeekens is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology, in the Department of Pediatrics. She earned her PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and then joined the UNC Food Allergy Initiative for her postdoctoral training in food allergy and immunology. Dr. Smeekens’ research focuses on understanding the … Read more
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Johanna Smeekens is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology, in the Department of Pediatrics. She earned her PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and then joined the UNC Food Allergy Initiative for her postdoctoral training in food allergy and immunology. Dr. Smeekens’ research focuses on understanding the … Read more
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Kenneth A. Jacobson, PhD John W. Daly Distinguished Scientist Senior Investigator Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry NIDDK, National Institutes of Health Seminar Title: "Action of Nucleosides and Nucleotides at Purinergic and Non-Purinergic Drug Targets" Date & Time: November 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Bldg. Host: Yinglong Miao Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! … Read more |
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CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds Addiction Medicine – Free CE Credit With: Shonali Saha, MD Event Link: https://unclineberger.org/unclcn/event/ccsp-11122025/ Weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine. Live assistance is available for UNCLCN-supported events at 919-445-1000 or unclcn@unc.edu.
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University of North Carolina researchers are invited to join Bruker Spatial Biology and the Pathology Services Core for an exciting and engaging afternoon filled with scientific innovation. Throughout the summit various single-cell experts will share best practices, real world experiences, and their enthusiasm for what's to come in single-cell research! We invite you to stay … Read more
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University of North Carolina researchers are invited to join Bruker Spatial Biology and the Pathology Services Core for an exciting and engaging afternoon filled with scientific innovation. Throughout the summit various single-cell experts will share best practices, real world experiences, and their enthusiam for what's to come in single-cell research! We invite you to stay … Read more
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Wayfinding: Moving from Risk Prediction to Action on Acute Care Events in Oncology – Patient Centered Care (UNCLCN) – Free CE Credit Jacob Stein, MD, MPH Drs. Stein and Lafata will discuss their ongoing research project, funded through the CTSA, which seeks to improve the burden of acute care events (hospitalizations and emergency room visits) on … Read more
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Flyer: Dept-Health-Sci-Forum-Flyer-November-12_2025-Bill-Roman Learn about the opportunities and Innovate Carolina resources available to support your innovation journey or to unlock the commercial potential of your research. Presenters: Bill Romani, PT, Ph.D. Director of Design and Innovation for the Public Good Dr. Romani has led the merger of human centered design frameworks with the concepts of social … Read more |
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Following the presentation, participants will take part in an interactive workshop where they can bring their own study recruitment materials, plans or questions, receive real-time feedback, and immerse themselves in the path of their choosing. Participants will choose one of the breakout rooms listed below and receive more in-depth and customized knowledge of topics covered … Read more |
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John D. Scott, PhD Professor & Chair of Pharmacology University of Washington Seminar Title: “Anchored Protein Kinase Pathologies” Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Bldg. (Zoom link available upon request) Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18 @ 4:00pm Faculty Host: Henrik Dohlman, PhD Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon … Read more
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Clinical Advances in Harnessing Therapy-Induced Immunity with ADCs and Cancer Vaccines? Zachary Hartman, PhD Live Webinar November 18, 2025 4:00 – 5:00 PM Free Continuing Education Credit available: ABIM MOC Part 2 • CME Cancer Hospital Conference Room 1 – Sanofi Aventis 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Or via the UNCLCN Learning Portal … Read more |
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CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds Art Therapy – Free CE Credit With: Hannah Tosch Event Link: https://unclineberger.org/unclcn/event/ccsp-11192025/ Weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine. Live assistance is available for UNCLCN-supported events at 919-445-1000 or unclcn@unc.edu.
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Summary of Seminar: Humans, like all mammals, possess limited natural ability to efficiently replace lost myocardium with new contractile tissue. This deficiency contributes to heart failure, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. By contrast, teleost fish robustly restore lost cardiac tissues after heart damage. Heart regeneration in its natural context builds … Read more
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About the Forum Established through a generous grant from Dr. Frank C. Wilson, this annual forum promotes thoughtful dialogue around professionalism in medical education. Since 2011, it has featured respected voices in medicine and education, highlighting the importance of professional identity in academic and clinical settings. 2025 Session Theme Fostering Professional Identity in Education Across … Read more |
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Join us for the 2025 Cancer and Aging Symposium, hosted by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event will feature presentations and panels, including a patient perspectives panel and student forum. We welcome the research and clinical communities to join, as well as members of the public interested in cancer and aging research and care. … Read more |
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