Summary of Seminar:  Combinatorial signaling by proinflammatory cytokines synergizes to exacerbate toxicity to cells and tissue injury in both acute and chronic cardiovascular disease. To explore synergism at the gene regulatory level, we investigated the dynamics of transcription and chromatin signaling in response to dual cytokines by integrating nascent RNA imaging mass spectrometry, RNA-sequencing, amplification-independent … Read more

Medical and hospital staff often encounter ethical tensions in practice arising from understandings of relevant law, as well as from a variety of other sources such as institutional policy, risk avoidance, financial concerns, professional guidelines, and political influences. This highly interactive conference will examine these constraints using case presentation, small group discussion, lecture, expert panel … Read more

Speaker: Elena Losina, PhD Robert W. Lovett Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Director, Policy and Innovation eValuation in Orthopedic Treatments (PIVOT) Center Director, Orthopedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research (OrACORe) Department of Orthopedic Surgery Brigham and Women’s Hospital Talk Title: Value of Knee OA treatments Brief Description: Knee osteoarthritis is a debilitating painful condition affecting … Read more

Current Concepts in Spinal Oncology Michael Galgano, MD, FAANS • , • , Michael Galgano, MD, FAANS, will focus on differentiating the various types of spinal tumors, ranging from metastases, to primary vertebral column tumors, and intradural spinal cord tumors. He will discus the contributions of co-morbidities and frailty on the management of patients with spinal tumors. He will also … Read more

11th Symposium on Hemostasis: Coagulation, Platelet Biology at the Intersection of Health and Disease April 25-27, 2024 The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, North Carolina The symposium planned for 2024 will continue to focus on the latest findings in the field of hemostasis and thrombosis. The meeting consists of several sessions focusing on new insights into … Read more

Please join us for the 2024 Walk to End Bladder Cancer, presented by the NC Triangle Chapter of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). The funds we raise will go toward helping individuals with bladder cancer in North Carolina through a variety of outreach initiatives formed and managed by the chapter members. In addition to … Read more