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MHI Seminar Series presents Sophie Astrof, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Cell Biology, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Pagano Conference Room 450 West Dr., Chapel Hill

Title Of Talk: “Temporal and Cell-Type Specific Function of Fibronectin in Cardiovascular Development” The ability of cells to sense and to respond to changes in their extracellular environment is integral to the process of embryonic morphogenesis. In our lab, we have been studying the functions of the extracellular matrix protein fibronectin (Fn1) in vertebrate development. … Read more

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CTSA Grand Rounds: The impact of sleeping and waking behaviors on maternal health during pregnancy

Please join NC TraCS on March 23 at 12 p.m. for a CTSA Grand Rounds seminar, The impact of sleeping and waking behaviors on maternal health during pregnancy, with Marquis Hawkins, PhD. He will discuss his work on sleep health characteristics and gestational weight gain. Hawkins is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the … Read more

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Research Forum: Writing Skills Development Program – How Did They Get All That Money from IES?

This virtual event will feature Lara-Jeane Costa, PhD discussing writing skill development. Learn about the grant proposal requirements for the Institute of Education Sciences with tips for how to get funded. Dr. Costa is an intervention scientist with the UNC-CH School of Medicine. Over her 15-year research career, she has secured IES funding for multiple … Read more

FPG Distinguished Speaker Series

In this talk, Dr. Belcher will define and discuss social and political factors related to optimal child development and the prevention of developmental disabilities.  The emerging demographic characteristics of the United States and the current and potential healthcare workforce will be reviewed, as it relates to the provision of healthcare for children and youth with … Read more

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