In Kidney to Share the authors describe the experience of donating experience a kidney to a stranger to illustrate the medical, financial, and psychosocial barriers that make it difficult to donate and that may exacerbate health disparities.
Please join us for October's Children's Research Institute Seminar. Dr. Michael Kappelman will present "COVID-19 and IBD: What Have We Learned Over the Last Year? A New Paradigm for Rapid-Cycle Research During a Pandemic." We hope you are able to join us! Dr. Kappelman is a pediatric gastroenterologist whose research interests focus on using real-world … Read more
As of October 1, 2021, the Office for Human Research Ethics (OHRE) is releasing an updated SOP #1401. SOP #1401 was previously entitled “New Safety Information” and will now be titled “Promptly Reportable Information”. The SOP has been revised to increase readability by revising the formatting, updating definitions, and amending tables. Also as part of … Read more
Exploratory data analysis is useful to understand a dataset—to find insights and generate hypotheses, rather than test hypotheses. t's easy to understand a dataset when it's small, just a couple of patients and relatively low number of variables. What do you do if there are many variables or many data? How can we understand what's … Read more
The TraCS Professional Development Seminar series covers foundational skills useful for career development in clinical/translational research. It is split into 4 modules. In the final session of the Finding Funding module, hear from both successful early stage researchers and experienced grant reviewers about finding funding. Registration is open for the 2021-2022 TraCS Professional Development Seminar … Read more
The Quality Expo will be a virtual Webex event where top projects (as selected by the Quality Expo Committee) present their great work and answer questions, followed by break out room sessions fostering conversations about the rest of the fantastic submissions we received this year. A link to our virtual poster gallery will be provided … 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. The session will be led … Read more
When tasked with designing recruitment materials, how do you make sure your study stands out from the others? What tools are at your disposal to create eye-catching materials? How do you communicate your study quickly and effectively? Understanding the tools and strategies for developing recruitment materials can start your recruitment on the right foot. Join … Read more
A webinar on Optical Genome Mapping, sponsored by the HTSF. The Bionano Genomics platform for genome imaging offers an extremely long-read technology, providing unmatched ability to detect structural variation and genomic rearrangements. Examples will be presented of how Bionano’s platform is helping solve genetic mysteries for patients with undiagnosed genetic disorders, and how it elucidates … Read more
The TraCS Professional Development Seminar series covers foundational skills useful for career development in clinical/translational research. It is split into 4 modules. In this session of the Communication Skills module, learn more about delivering your message in research papers, gaining outside interest in your team and research program, and effectively utilizing various types of media … Read more
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. The workshop … Read more
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds - Orthopaedic Surgery Forecast for the Next Decade: Clinical, Operational and Leadership Opportunities - Michael J. Suk, MD, JD
This forum will explore lessons that could be applied in research or community development initiatives learned from 3 different community partnerships. These initiatives, situated in issues of housing, aging, and antiracism. highlight the importance of long-term community commitment, coordination in processes, and abundance- and partnership- based approaches to program development. Speaker: Ryan Lavalley, PhD, MOT, … Read more
You’ve learned how to communicate your study effectively and create visually appealing recruitment materials––Now let’s put it all together. In this final session of the NC TraCS Fall Recruitment Series, our recruitment specialists will help you to redesign your materials to stand out! Prerequisite – The registration link for the workshop will be provided separately. Attendees … Read more
Presenters will discuss how ABLE accounts help to increase the financial well-being of persons with a disability. They will review ABLE program implementation, a description of ABLE accounts and how they can be used. The presentation and discussion will include examples of use by ABLE account owners, in addition to resources for individuals, service providers … Read more
The 40th UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference provides the most up-to-date information on supporting social engagement and regulation for children and adults with autism at school, work, and in the community. This year’s conference focuses on taking the perspective of individuals with autism. Content will be shared in four, two-hour virtual sessions, each highlighting ways to support engagement. Join us on October 14 and 15, 2021. Registration is required.
The 40th UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference - Making Connections: Through the Lens of Neurodiversity provides the most up-to-date information on supporting social engagement and regulation for children and adults with autism at school, work, and in the community. This year’s conference focuses on taking the perspective of individuals with autism. Content will be shared … Read more
In this webinar participants will learn how eating disorders may present in gender diverse youth and how best to provide care simultaneously for gender dysphoria and disordered eating. Eligible participants will also receive free CE credit for participation. Presenter Dr. Martha Perry is the Chief of the Adolescent Medicine Section in the Division of General … Read more
The 2021 North Carolina Cardiovascular Update is CME event that will provide a refresher on optimal treatment of various cardiovascular diseases. Also, new technologies and drug therapies will be discussed. Challenging cases will be reviewed to put current treatment recommendations in perspective. Panel discussions will also be held and questions solicited from the audience. All … Read more
The TraCS Professional Development Seminar series covers foundational skills useful for career development in clinical/translational research. It is split into 4 modules. In this session of the Communication Skills module, learn more about delivering your message in research papers, gaining outside interest in your team and research program, and effectively utilizing various types of media … Read more
Dr. Page announces and celebrates the winners of the 2021 Dean’s Performance Awards. In addition, the Employee Relations team provides guidance and resources that support our performance in the workplace every day. Friday, October 15, 2021 12:00 – 12:20pm Dean's Performance Awards and Supporting a High-Performing Work Culture Speakers: Cristy Page, MD, MPH; Executive Dean … Read more
Dr. Arora's topic is "The North India STEMI Registry (NORIN-STEMI)"
This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also participate in a … Read more
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds 10/20/2021 - Relationship-Centered Practice and Difficult Discussions - Muneera Kapadia, MD MME
The TraCS Research Recruitment & Retention program is now offering drop-in office hours every third Wednesday. Get quick answers to your recruitment questions via Zoom. Our recruitment specialists can help answer brief questions, review documents, or provide resources. Whether you need recruitment troubleshooting, have MyChart questions, or need help designing a flyer—drop in and we can help … Read more
Made possible through a generous grant from Dr. Frank C. Wilson to promote discussion and learning around professionalism, particularly as it pertains to medical education, The Frank C. Wilson Professionalism Forum is an event that has featured a variety of medical professionals since 2011. Made possible through a generous grant from Dr. Frank C. Wilson … Read more
Made possible through a generous grant from Dr. Frank C. Wilson to promote discussion and learning around professionalism, particularly as it pertains to medical education, The Frank C. Wilson Professionalism Forum is an event that has featured a variety of medical professionals since 2011. (Read more) Register in advance for this lecture: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudOqurTItE9H7M_2YuIU9MVxhs3RxEZ_W After registering, you … Read more
The goal of this two-day series is to provide researchers with knowledge, tools, and resources to aid in the development of a scientific protocol for a clinical research study. Both sessions will begin at 9:00 AM and a question-and-answer session will follow each presentation. The first day of the series will provide an introduction and … Read more
This online training will provide an introduction to basic qualitative data analysis. The session will cover the basics of qualitative data analysis and steps in the analysis process, including transcribing, memoing, codebook development and coding, using computer-based analysis software, exploring content areas or themes, and interpreting and communicating findings. Participants will have the opportunity to … Read more
Registration is open for the 2021 Clinical Protocol Development Series. This series is aimed at academic researchers, scientists, study coordinators, and students engaged in clinical research and/or clinical trials. The goal of this two-day series is to provide researchers with knowledge, tools, and resources to aid in the development of a scientific protocol for a clinical research study. Both … Read more
Title Of Talk: “Fate and Function of SMC-Derived Cells in Atherosclerosis” Summary Of Seminar: Recent years have seen considerable advances in the understanding of the function of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in atherosclerosis. Experimental work by us and others have shown that clonal growth of a few preexisting SMCs is the source of the majority … Read more
Join the UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) for Pharmacogenomics and Decision Support in the EHR, a free virtual mini-symposium from 1:00-3:00pm on Wednesday October 27. Presenters will explore mechanisms for predicting how a patient’s genome will influence their response to medications, implementing pharmacogenomics in the clinic, and development of EHR decision support. Presentations: The ongoing … Read more
The 2021 School of Medicine Annual Faculty Meeting will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021. A Zoom-to-You Tube meeting experience, it will feature a variety of panelists, videos and breakout rooms, celebrating topics of interest. The event will be recorded for faculty members that are not able to attend the live event due to work conflict.
The TraCS Professional Development Seminar series covers foundational skills useful for career development in clinical/translational research. It is split into 4 modules. In the Communication Skills module, learn more about delivering your message in research papers, gaining outside interest in your team and research program, and effectively utilizing various types of media to promote your … Read more