Please join us for an information session about the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Research Program and our Innovation to Impact Awards. This session will cover key details about the program and will include an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, and the application process. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions at the … Read more

Jonathan C. Schisler, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology & The McAllister Heart Center University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Title of Talk: “TBD” This seminar will be in 1131 Bioinformatics Building Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! (For those unable to attend, a zoom link is available upon request … Read more

Summary of Seminar:  The pathology of diabetic small fiber neuropathy, characterized by neuropathic pain, axon degeneration and abnormal microvasculature, develops locally within the skin during the stages of obesity and pre-diabetes. However, the initiation and progression of morphological and functional abnormalities in skin sensory nerves and vasculature remains elusive. To address this, we utilized ear … Read more

Department of Health Sciences Office of Research and Scholarship Kick off the fall semester with an introduction to three new DHS faculty. Dr. Molly Beiting, Dr. Timothy Eckard and Dr. Sallie Nowell will share details about their research as they begin their time in the department.

Seminar will be presented by Dr. Kevin Hall, Senior Investigator at National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The seminar will be held in Rosenau 133 located in Gillings School of Global Public Health or via Zoom (registration required). The talk will be 4-5pm and there will be a reception to follow. Register for … Read more

The Sheps Center is proud to host a Lunch & Learn series this year focused on statistical methods for analyzing data.  These sessions will be facilitated by Chuck Huber from StataCorp. These workshops will be held via zoom and registration is required. September 19, 2024 12-1pm EST Introduction to Difference-in-Differences Zoom registration: go.unc.edu/ShepsWebinar This talk will … Read more

The 2nd Annual Thomas C. Shea Clinical Cancer Symposium will highlight clinical and translational research focusing on upper respiratory malignancies (neck, head, and lung cancers). We will seek to educate on current clinical standard of care and the most promising new and emerging therapies likely to improve care over the next few years. Faculty, trainees, and … Read more

There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to engaging patient, community, or other partners in your research. Rather, there are a variety of engagement methods to suit your study's needs, your research team's capacity, and your partners' interests. This online training will describe three common approaches for working with patient, community, and other partners in your research: … Read more

This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also observe or participate … Read more