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Structures of Inequality: Systemic Racism & Education

online webinar

Join Honors Carolina and Phi Beta Kappa Society for the second talk of the six part series, Systemic Racism and Education presented by Constance Lindsay, assistant professor of Education. Lindsay earned a doctorate in human development and social policy from Northwestern University, where she was an Institute of Education Sciences’ predoctoral fellow. Since leaving Northwestern, … Read more

G&MB Implications of Genetic Ancestry on Biological Determinants of Cancer Disparities, A Systems Biology Approach

Zoom online meeting

The G&MB Friday Seminar Series welcomes Melissa Boneta Davis, Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Research in Surgery at Cornell University on Friday, October 30, 2020. Dr. Boneta Davis’ talk title is “Implications of Genetic Ancestry on Biological Determinants of Cancer Disparities, A Systems Biology Approach”. She is hosted by Katie Hoadley, UNC Assistant … Read more

Advancing Research Careers of Groups Underrepresented in Academia Symposium

The last virtual session (workshop #5) in the UAB NORC Minority Symposium will be October 30. The series of virtual workshops is designed to identify barriers and challenges to the success of scientists from groups Underrepresented in Academia (URiA) and to identify actionable strategies to overcome these challenges. Website link for Advancing Research Careers of … Read more

THE IMPACT OF 2020, BUILDING RESILIENCY, & PREVENTING SUICIDE

Zoom online meeting

We all are experiencing feelings of anxiety, fatigue, sadness, and anger this year. The social isolation and cumulative stress can increase mental health challenges, suicide rates and substance use. But there is hope! In this workshop, we will learn to tell the difference between normal reactions to stressful events and a person who is experiencing a mental health challenge.

The Triangle Cytoskeleton Meeting

You are invited to the 2020 annual Triangle Cytoskeleton Meeting (TCM)! Registration is now open.  Due to the dynamic situation surrounding COVID-19, this year's TCM will be hosted virtually via Whova on November 2nd. Our planning committee looks forward to hosting an online meeting that encourages interactions with new colleagues and fosters the exchange of ideas. Dr. Sabine Petry, Assistant Professor in … Read more

GMB Student Seminar: Juan Carvajal Garcia

Juan Carvajal Garcia Dale Ramsden and Jeff Sekelsky Labs Repair of Chromosome Breaks by DNA Polymerase Theta Patrick Havlik Aravind Asokan Lab Dissecting AAV Structure-Function Correlates Through Directed Evolution Contact Juan or the event organizer for link.

Mental Health and Wellness Through a Cultural Lens

NIH OITE webinar Nov 2 at 1pm on Mental Health and Wellness Through a Cultural Lens Mental health is often viewed as a personal, individual issue. But did you know that our culture and background play an important role in mental health experiences - from how we assess mental health and how we describe our … Read more

Structures of Inequality: Systemic Racism & Education

online webinar

Join Honors Carolina and Phi Beta Kappa Society for the second talk of the six part series, Systemic Racism and Education presented by Constance Lindsay, assistant professor of Education. Lindsay earned a doctorate in human development and social policy from Northwestern University, where she was an Institute of Education Sciences’ predoctoral fellow. Since leaving Northwestern, … Read more

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS panel discussion Stigma-free Carolina

Zoom online meeting

A new panel discussion Stigma-free Carolina is having this year on the status of mental health within the Black community. With 2020 leaving an indelible mark on all of us no doubt, it has disproportionately affected the Black community with higher rates of COVID-19, while highlighting already present wounds that are just now receiving widespread … Read more