This workshop addresses structural racism in the United States. The workshop explores the history of race as a social construct and the effects of racism on our education and health care systems. It also engages participants in a discussion of how to combat structural racism within the School of Medicine. Part of the SOM DEI certificate … Read more
Health Care Safe Zone is a four-hour alternative to Standard Safe Zone that similarly introduces concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Register here by November 2.
In-person only. -- Date Time Locations Broad Scientific Themes Monday, Nov 8 3:35pm-4:15pm MBRB First & Second Floor Lobbies Biochem, Biology, Biophysics, Genetics, Neurobio, Pharmacology, Pharm sci, Tox Monday, Nov 8 4:25pm-5:05pm MBRB First & Second Floor Lobbies Cell bio, Genetics, Immuno, Microbio, Path Wednesday, Nov 10 3:35pm-4:15pm GMB & Bioinfo Lobbies Microbio, Cell bio, Chem, Genetics, … Read more
Explores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. This workshop will be offered monthly throughout the year, and is strongly recommended to be first training that participants attend. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment … Read more
Open to all department members! You must register ahead of time using the form in your email to get a bagel, cream cheese, and coffee. Remember to please practice social distancing and wear a mask! This event is weather dependant and may be rescheduled. Stay safe and hope to see everyone soon, Amelia McCue and … Read more
The Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine are given to promising junior faculty in the School of Medicine, and the James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award is given specifically to a junior member of the School’s clinical faculty. Recipients of both awards are given public recognition of his or her achievements and the School’s full confidence … Read more
See the email text below for more poster sessions for other programs. -- Dear BBSP Faculty, The Fall BBSP & PREP Poster Sessions are back! And in person! Our first-year students will present posters on their rotation projects, so this is an excellent opportunity for you to meet students, especially if you’re recruiting for your lab … Read more
Learn more about the School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Staff Subcommittee.
This workshop explores microaggressions and biased behavior prevalent in the SOM and provides participants tools with which to intervene when witnessing acts of disrespect and discrimination. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment for UNC SOM faculty and staff via this link Register for Respecting All by visiting … Read more
BCBP Student Seminar 2021-2022 Student Seminars for students by students. Third Thursday of every month at noon Each speaker gets 25 m: 20 for talk + 5 for Q's List of Speakers 9/16 Cathy Anderson, Gabrielle Budziszewski 10/21 Reem Hakeem, Rhese Thompson, and Jeffery Bonin 11/18 Gabrielle Dardis, Gage Leighton, and Nicholas Martinez Each date … Read more
Dear Biochemistry and Biophysics department, Please join your colleagues and peers next Thursday, November 18th from 5-7pm in the GMB atrium for a celebration of friends and giving thanks! We're excited to bring back a modified version of our annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner this year. We are providing catered individual meals from Mediterranean Deli for everyone and … Read more
For details, see news post #GivingTuesday is on November 30, become a champion
Alemayehu Gorfe, PhD - "The conformational landscape of membrane-bound Ras and related small GTPases: Implications to function and inhibition"
Take advantage of self-compassion meditation sessions provided by School of Medicine and dedicate time to self-nurture. Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and even resilience. Each session is approximately 20-25 minutes in length.
Take time to relax and rejuvenate with gentle yoga. Find strength, balance, flexibility, and an overall feeling of energetic renewal. A mindful yoga practice can enhance self-compassion, lighten a heavy heart, and relieve the tensions of stress and anxiety. Employees can enjoy a free virtual gentle yoga sessions two times a week.
Bring balance into your day with free 15-minute mid-day micro meditation every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Add calmness to your day with meditation techniques to help you relax, rejuvenate, recharge, and reduce stress. Participate on your computer or mobile app.
Explores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. This workshop will be offered monthly throughout the year, and is strongly recommended to be first training that participants attend. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment … Read more
This workshop explores microaggressions and biased behavior prevalent in the SOM and provides participants tools with which to intervene when witnessing acts of disrespect and discrimination. Part of the SOM DEI certificate program for faculty and staff The DEI Certificate Program online enrollment for UNC SOM faculty and staff via this link Register for Respecting All by visiting … Read more
This workshop addresses structural racism in the United States. The workshop explores the history of race as a social construct and the effects of racism on our education and health care systems. It also engages participants in a discussion of how to combat structural racism within the School of Medicine. Part of the SOM DEI certificate … Read more
