The goal of this two-day series is to provide researchers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to aid in the development of a scientific protocol for a clinical research study. Both sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and a question-and-answer session will follow each presentation. The first day of the series will provide an introduction and focus … Read more
Building on discussions initiated during the October 2023 kick-off networking event, the UNC Office of Research Development is engaging with researchers across campus to strengthen connections and strategize for future successes in setting up a network to respond nimbly and effectively to funding and collaboration opportunities. Join the ORD on May 14, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 … Read more
Please join the CRI for presentations by Dr. Anisha Gerber & Dr. Maria Ansar. We hope you are able to join us! Anisha is a third-year pediatric nephrology fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests are epidemiology and management of pediatric chronic kidney disease in resource limited settings. Her work … Read more
The goal of this two-day series is to provide researchers with the knowledge, tools, and resources to aid in the development of a scientific protocol for a clinical research study. Both sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and a question-and-answer session will follow each presentation. On the second day of the series, we will take a "deeper … Read more
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Help Cancer Survivors Move Forward After Treatment Melissa Holt, DNP, PMHNP-BC • Lisa Kanser, PsyD • , Cancer survivors may face many unique psychosocial challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that can effectively teach patients skills to manage these challenges after completing cancer treatment. We will take you through … Read more
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is pleased to welcome Phylicia Fitzpatrick Fleming, PhD, NCSP, as the presenter of its 2024 Barbara Hanna Wasik Distinguished Lecture. This is a hybrid event scheduled on May 21 from 9:00-10:30 am at FPG’s Spangler Building; reception to follow. Meeting Them Where They Are: Engaging Schools in … Read more
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting its 47th annual scientific symposium, “Pancreatic Cancer: From Discovery to the Clinic,” on May 21-22 at the Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The symposium is free and will feature 15 talks on the latest in pancreatic cancer basic, translational and clinical research by faculty at … Read more
Please join the NC TraCS Institute as Tomas McIntee, PhD, a Research Data Scientist with the TraCS Data Science Lab, discusses strategies for deploying and using open-source, large language models (LLMs) for research. This month's seminar is a more advanced follow-up to April's seminar focused on using ChatGPT and similar tools. ----- Seminars in the NC … Read more
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting its 47th annual scientific symposium, “Pancreatic Cancer: From Discovery to the Clinic,” on May 21-22 at the Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The symposium is free and will feature 15 talks on the latest in pancreatic cancer basic, translational and clinical research by faculty at … Read more
Radiation therapy is an integral part of cancer treatment across many disease sites, but the locoregional control benefits must be weighed against the potential toxicities. During this webinar, Kevin Pearlstein, MD, will review the role of radiation in cancer care including basic radiobiologic principles, logistics, and toxicities. He will discuss several recent studies examining the … Read more
The Selective Use of Radiation in Solid Malignancies Kevin Pearlstein, MD Radiation therapy is an integral part of cancer treatment across many disease sites, but the locoregional control benefits must be weighed against the potential toxicities. During this webinar, Kevin Pearlstein, MD, will review the role of radiation in cancer care including basic radiobiologic principles, logistics, … Read more
The NC TraCS Institute's new cycle of Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot funding has been announced. Proposals are due August 13, 2024. First released in 2022, CTS Pilots are focused on translational science. In preparation for this cycle of CTS Pilots, NC TraCS is holding 1-hour information sessions for investigators interested in learning more about this funding … Read more