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Engagement in Research Nuts & Bolts: Specific Approaches for Engaging Patient & Community Partners in Research

There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to engaging patient, community, or other partners in your research. Rather, there are a variety of engagement methods to suit your study's needs, your research team's capacity, and your partners' interests. This online training will describe three common approaches for working with patient, community, and other partners in your research: … Read more

March Research Forum: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Panel Discussion

In this month's hybrid research forum event, panelists will share their experiences using applicable research examples (e.g., search and screenings, data extraction and quality assessment, library resources). To access the Zoom link and in-person lunch registration, please fill out the below survey: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b70b83M53W2ukse MacNider 321 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 United States Map It

UNC CCCR Speaker Series: Prof. Kim Bennell (Univ. Melbourne)

Speaker: Professor Kim Bennell, FAHMS (Melbourne Laureate Prof., Dept. of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences) Talk Title: Digital Delivery of Osteoarthritis Lifestyle Care Brief Description: Core recommended lifestyle treatments are under-utilised in the management of knee osteoarthritis. There are many barriers to the adoption and effectiveness of lifestyle care include inadequate patient knowledge, time … Read more

Physical Therapy Approaches to Oncology Care: Beyond Lymphedema – Advanced Practice Provider (UNCLCN) – Free CE Credit

Physical Therapy Approaches to Oncology Care: Beyond Lymphedema Sarah Richardson, PT, DPT, CLT, WCS • , • , Tailored for medical providers, this session led by a physical therapist addresses challenges like speech and swallowing difficulties or pelvic floor issues in gynecological cancer. Explore the pivotal role of physical therapy in survivorship care plans and delve into current research supporting … Read more

“Unmet” Watch Party and Discussion

This watch party event will bring students, educators, and community members together to learn about the North Carolina Direct Support Personnel (DSP) crisis that impacts individuals with developmental disabilities in our state. This collaborative event is hosted by the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities and UNC’s Department of Health Sciences. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness … Read more

Comprehensive Cancer Support Program/Palliative Care Grand Rounds — Free CME Credit

ACT in Survivorship Care Melissa Holt, NP Lisa Stewart Kanser, PsyD Ellen Ruebush, LCSW CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds May 22, 2024 8:00 – 9:00 AM You are invited in person at The Mary Anne Long Patient and Family Resource Center or via webinar to attend CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Round. This webinar is a part of the CCSP/Palliative Care Grand … Read more

The ABCs of SCI: Demystifying SCI Medical Challenges for Community Care Providers

The ABCs of SCI Conference Demystifying SCI Medical Challenges for Community Care Providers Those with spinal cord injuries have unique needs that require collaboration along the continuum of care.  This conference will help demystify the medical challenges as well as help to provide education and outreach for providers in the community to aid in our … Read more

Temperament in Context: Capturing Socioemotional Trajectories IN the Social World

UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is pleased to announce our 2024 Distinguished Lecture featuring Koraly Perez-Edgar, PhD, on Monday, March 25 at 9:00 am. Perez-Edgar will be presenting “Temperament in Context: Capturing Socioemotional Trajectories IN the Social World.” Those interested in the event can register virtually at: https://go.unc.edu/perez-edgar Limited on-site seating is available at … Read more

NC TraCS: Semi-structured Interviewing Workshop

This interactive online workshop will focus on semi-structured interviewing, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include basics of semi-structured interviews, development of interview questions and probes, interviewing skills, and considerations for conducting virtual interviews. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing interview questions and using interviewing skills. Register: https://go.unc.edu/QR326 … Read more

UNC Pharmacology Presents Vincenzo A. Gennarino, PhD, Hosted by Nick Brown

The Gennarino group investigates the pathophysiology of human genetic neurological disorders caused by disruptions in RNA and protein homeostasis utilizing a variety of model systems, including mice, flies, and zebrafish. By moving back and forth between clinical presentations of rare diseases and wet lab studies, the lab has identified several new neurological diseases and their … Read more

Strengthening Engagement in Research: Building and Maintaining Relationships with Patient & Community Partners

Meaningful partnerships with patients, community members, or other collaborators involved in your research are invaluable. Projects are set up for success when care is intentionally given to developing and strengthening partnerships over time. This online training will describe best practices for building mutually beneficial partnerships. The session will also cover common challenges that researchers and … Read more