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Real World Evidence in the COVID Era: Pfizer’s vaccine approval for children

Virtual

Join the NC TraCS Comparative Effectiveness Research team and guest expert Cindy Gay, MD, MPH, to review and discuss the now available data on the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in children ages 5 - 11.

Reference materials for this discussion:
Pfizer briefing document for Advisory Committee meeting: https://www.fda.gov/media/153409/download
FDA benefit and risk analysis: https://www.fda.gov/media/153447/download

UNC NRP Nov 2021 Education Session: Languishing vs Flourishing

Virtual

In this interactive session, well-being scholar/practitioner Dr. Suzie Carmack of George Mason University's Center for the Advancement of Well-Being will facilitate a knowledge sharing session on realistic work/life well-being solutions -- with a particular focus on sharing the science of compassion and the quadratic model of well-being (Eisel, 2020).

Qualitative Research 101

Virtual

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.

TraCS Qualitative Research Training series begins February 10

Virtual

Registration is open for the TraCS Qualitative Research Training series. Four training sessions in February and March are offered as part of the series: Qualitative Research 101, Semi-Structured Interviewing, Introduction to Focus Groups, and Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis.

Semi-Structured Interviewing

Virtual

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.

Introduction to Focus Groups

Virtual

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.

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

Virtual

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.

Qualitative Research 101

This online training session will provide an introduction to qualitative research methods. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences conducting qualitative research.

Free

Semi-Structured Interviewing

This interactive online workshop will focus on semi-structured interviewing, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing interview questions and using interviewing skills.

Introduction to Focus Groups

This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Attendees will also participate in a mini "mock" virtual focus group session.

Free

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

This online training will provide an introduction to qualitative data analysis, focusing on content/thematic analysis. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing and applying codes.

Free