The UNC Center for Health Equity Research’s (CHER) Health Equity Research Intensive (HERI) is a unique opportunity to join other researchers to learn how to design more inclusive health equity research projects. HERI will introduce you to research methods and tools that emphasize partnership and engagement across all stages of research, from idea conception to budgeting to … Continued
Elena Conis, PhD, MS, MJ Associate Professor Graduate School of Journalism – Department of History – CSTMS University of California, Berkeley Elena Conis, Ph.D. is a writer and historian of medicine, public health, and the environment. Prior to joining the Graduate School of Journalism, she was a professor of history and the Mellon Fellow in … Continued
While significant progress continues to be made in adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector mediated gene delivery in clinical trials, several challenges remain in improving AAV transduction efficiency, tropism, and immunity to the AAV capsid and transgene. The main research focus of the Li lab is to develop effective strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance AAV … Continued
About the Principal Investigator: The Stankunas laboratory pursues research on fundamental questions of vertebrate organ development and regeneration. They combine mouse and zebrafish genetics with cell, molecular, and systems biology approaches to determine how cell signals interface with epigenetic information to allow the heart, bone, and other organs/tissues to form and repair. They also develop … Continued
Patient Centered Care NCPD/CNE — ACPE — ASRT — CTR Live Webinar September 14, 2022 12:00 – 1:00 PMAn Introduction to Cancer Registry Operations Isaiah Zipple,CTR This presentation will be a detailed explanation of key cancer registry functions and highlight the data it contains.
The 45th Merrimon Lecture Heidi J Larson, Ph.D. Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science Director, The Vaccine Confidence Project London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Heidi J. Larson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science and is the Founding Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of … Continued
Jean Mankowski, Ph.D. Dr. Jean Mankowski is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor who has practiced at the CIDD for 15 years. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with behavioral and/or psychiatric difficulties in the context of neurodevelopmental disability. Dr. Mankowski will review how experiences of trauma manifest in individuals with … Continued
We are excited to announce that the 10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Conference: Carolina Update, hosted collaboratively by University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Sickle Cell Disease Program and Duke University School of Nursing, is scheduled for two virtual sessions on Friday, September 16th, 2022 and Saturday, September 17th, 2022 from 10AM to 12:30PM. The … Continued
Whole Community Connection invites applications from existing community-academic partnerships advancing health and well-being in Edgecombe or Robeson County. Selected teams participate in leadership development and receive funding to implement community-led solutions. The call for applications closes Oct. 18. Selected teams participate in one year of leadership development focused on building relationships for collective and community-led action … Continued
Please join us in celebrating the launch of the Partner in Microscopy agreement between Leica Microsystems and the UNC Neuroscience Microscopy Core on Sept. 20. Welcome and remarks begin at 10 a.m. in Room 3116 MEJ. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Please RSVP by Sept. 2 if interested in a tour of the … Continued
Advanced Practice Provider NCPD/CNE Live Webinar September 21 4:00–5:00 PMPrinciples of Pharmacologic and Interventional Management of Cancer Pain Dominika James, MDDominika James, MD, will focus on providing basic knowledge regarding pain management as pertinent to those caring forpatients suffering from cancer related pain. She will discuss epidemiology and causes of cancer pain, recognize effects ofpain on … Continued
Research to Practice CME — NCPD/CNE — ACPE — ASRT — CTR Live Webinar September 28 12:00 – 1:00 PMDemystifying Molecular-Based Tests in Head and Neck Cancers Siddharth Sheth, DO, MPHSiddharth Sheth, DO, MPH, will provide a brief overview of clinical factors relevant to head and neck cancers and basic management. Themain focus will be the … Continued
Andre Sourander, MD, will present, Population based digitalized interventions with telephone coaching for childhood anxiety, preschool disruptive behavior and prenatal depression, September 28 at 3:00 pm. Dr. Sourander’s presentation will describe the background, development of interventions, and results of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) and implementation challenges in a real-world context. Andre Sourander, MD, is professor in child … Continued
Dear Future Relational Leaders, Seats are still available for the Relational Leadership training for the Fall 2022 semester. This exclusively online training will be held from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm on the following dates: September 29, 30, October 26, 27 and November 8, 9 Each session builds on the next, making attendance at all 6 dates a requirement to … Continued
The UNC Sports Medicine Institute is hosting its first annual conference with a focus on improving knee injury outcomes on Friday, September 30th, at the Friday Center. Conference registration includes a Thursday evening reception with keynote by Roy Williams! (select during registration) Education sessions will include the following topics: knee injury prevention, surgical management, non-operative management, rehabilitation … Continued