The NC TraCS Biostatistics Seminar Series helps clinical and translational researchers collaborate more effectively with consulting biostatisticians by building deeper understanding of key statistical concepts and methods. Researchers then are better able to (1) evaluate relevance of the concept or method for research aim(s) definition and choice of study design; and (2) properly interpret the results of … Read more
Edward Glasscock, PhD, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Southern Methodist University will present talk title "Revealing epilepsy's lethal risk through neuro-cardio-respiratory biomarkers" for Pharmacology's Seminar Series on September 5th, 2023. Dr. Glasscock’s research explores the genes and mechanisms underlying epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) by employing diverse electrophysiological approaches in genetic … Read more
How is North Carolina collecting, compiling, and utilizing data related to violent death (e.g., homicides and suicides) and firearm violence in our state? Attend a free workshop to learn how the North Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS) data can be used to inform prevention research, policy, and practice. Light food and drinks provided! Wednesday, … Read more
This online training session will provide an introduction to qualitative research methods. Topics covered will include differences between quantitative and qualitative research, qualitative research methodologies, strategies for qualitative data collection, and methods of qualitative data analysis. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences conducting qualitative research. Presenters MaryBeth Grewe, MPH Engagement … Read more
Executive Education in Healthcare Leadership is a new, immersive leadership development experience offered by the UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH). This executive education opportunity will develop healthcare leaders who can lead change through effective operations and process improvement, personal leadership skills, and systems thinking. Taught by leading faculty from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, … Read more
Dr. Buckley is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology. She studies early life environmental chemical exposures to inform policies targeted at improving children’s health. Her work incorporates molecular epidemiology and modern statistical approaches to produce robust evidence for exposure assessment and environmental epidemiology. This seminar is co-sponsored by the Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility and … Read more
Do you wish you could figure out a way to tame your email inbox and organize your task list? Register for this free FALD Superpower series workshop event, Productive Power – Outlook Mail and To-Do, to unleash the full potential of Microsoft Outlook and To-Do. Revolutionize the way you handle emails, calendars, and tasks. Discover the tools … Read more
Dr. Sonya Neal is an Associate Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of California in San Diego. While from North Carolina, Sonya earned her BS at UCSD, where she graduated with honors with a degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry. She completed her PhD at UCLA, in Carla Koehler’s lab, where she … Read more
Grand Rounds Free CME Credit Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs/Palliative Care September 13 8:00–9:00 AMRad-Onc & CCSP/PC Combined Grand Rounds Tracy Balboni, MD, MPH Free CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
Summary of Seminar: Dr. Zhang will be talking about the role of circadian regulation in cardiac remodeling. She will discuss two unpublished stories -- one on pharmacological targeting of a circadian repressor as a therapy for heart failure and the other on the role of a novel circadian lncRNA in ischemic injury. UNC Bioinformatics Building, … Read more
Now Recruiting – SPROUT Tele-inpatient ECHO The American Academy of Pediatrics is recruiting pediatricians, hospitalists, and other professionals to be a part of the SPROUT (Supporting Pediatric Research on Outcomes and Utilization of Telehealth) – CTSA Network Tele-inpatient ECHO. This ECHO will serve as a forum for increasing knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy regarding effective strategies … Read more
Improving the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer Lauren Lux, MSW • Melissa Matson, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC • Catharine Swift, MSW, LCSW Adolescent and Young adults living with a cancer diagnosis have unique needs, strengths and challenges. This webinar will highlight tools and strategies that healthcare providers can deploy to meet the medical and psychosocial needs of the AYAs in … Read more
