The 10th Annual UNC Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium is excited to feature Dr. Jennifer Doudna, the 2020 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, as this year's distinguished speaker. Dr. Doudna is renowned for her groundbreaking work in characterizing and developing the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, a revolutionary technology transforming fields ranging from agriculture to medicine. She is currently a … Read more
Andrea Ponti '85, Managing Partner & Founder of GHO Capital, has lived and worked across the U.S., U.K., and continental Europe. He has over 30 years of experience as an investor helping entrepreneurs, founders, and boards drive healthcare innovation on a global scale. Mr. Ponti is also a founder of Blueprint for Better Business, an initiative that supports business leaders who are … Read more
The Foundations of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Course is an empirically-supported, 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the work of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding. The … Read more
Val Watts, PhD Professor and Associate Dean for Research Borch Department of Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology College of Pharmacy Purdue University Seminar Title: “Ca2+-Regulated Adenylyl Cyclase 1: an Emerging Non-Opioid Target for Chronic Pain” Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Building (Zoom by request) Host: Camryn Fulton, Gumpper Lab Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! … Read more
Location: Hybrid FPG Child Development Institute 910 Raleigh Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Zoom information will be shared upon registration at: go.unc.edu/Wasik2026 __________________________________________________________________ Between 2016 and 2020, rates of anxiety and depression among youth increased by nearly 30% (Mahmood et al., 2024). In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 40% of youth were experiencing … Read more
Scan, Scope, Smear: Cancer Screening Guidelines for the Front Line Providers Portia Nleya, MD, MPH Webinar Flyer Live Webinar April 1, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM Free Continuing Education Credit available: CME • NCPD • ACPE This webinar is a part of the Advanced Practice Provider webinar series with the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network.
Do you want to learn more about the NIH K24 Midcareer Investigator Award? Are you considering applying for a K24? Join NC TraCS for an in-person, interactive panel discussion on the NIH K24 grant mechanism. The session will cover an overview of the K24 mechanism, eligibility criteria and key components of a competitive application. Following the … Read more
The Office of Medical Student Education, Curricular Pathways invites students, faculty, staff and community members to attend the 42nd Annual Zollicoffer lecture on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:30PM in the Roper Hall Active Learning Theater (Roper 1101). This annual event highlights the healthcare needs of communities across the state of North Carolina and the … Read more
Loic Deleyrolle, PhD Associate Professor Senior Associate Consultant II Molecular Medicine Mayo Clinic Seminar Title: “Metabolic Dependencies in Glioblastoma: From Tumor Persistence to Engineered Immunotherapy.” Location: 1131 Bioinformatics Host: Henrik Dohlman Please join us and show support for our seminar speakers! Event flyer: Seminar Flyers
Amy Scott, MD April 8, 2026 You are invited to attend this CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds webinar. The Palliative Care and Comprehensive Cancer Support Programs (CCSP) co-organize weekly presentations on the care of seriously ill patients and their families, including individuals living with cancer, relevant to interdisciplinary clinicians. Individual topics address pain and symptom management, communication … Read more
Engagement in Research 101: Introduction to Engaging Patient & Community Partners in Research Are you interested in learning about patient and community engagement and how it can benefit your research? Excited by the idea of engaging patient, community, or other partners in your research, but unsure about where to start? Want to know more about … Read more
Navigating Breast Cancer Surgery: Clinical Choices, Treatment Pathways, and Screening Impacts Clara Lee, MD, MPP, FACS Kristalyn Gallagher, DO, FACS Webinar Flyer Live Webinar April 8, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM Free Continuing Education Credit available: CME • NCPD • ACPE • ASRT • ODS This webinar is a part of the Patient Centered Care webinar series … Read more