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SUMMARY:Imaris User Group Meeting hosted by Microscopy Services Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:The Microscopy Services Laboratory will host an Imaris User Group Meeting from October 18 to 20. This will be a 3-day\, intensive course for users of Imaris\, a powerful 3D analysis and visualization software available at MSL\, the Hooker Imaging Core and the Neuroscience Microscopy Core. The course will be taught by company representatives and go over all the functionality in the software\, in detail. I took a prior version of this course myself several years ago and it was immensely helpful in learning how to use Imaris for different research questions. \n\nThe course will take place in the Carolina Gaming Arena\, where each of 33 attendees will have access to identical\, top-of-the-line computers that can run the full version of Imaris. I expect intense interest in this opportunity\, so please spread the word and sign up here: \nhttps://forms.office.com/r/r7s3mcWVDb \nSign-up closes on Friday\, September 16th \nQuestions should be directed to Pablo Ariel (pablo_ariel@med.unc.edu) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/imaris-user-group-meeting-hosted-by-microscopy-services-laboratory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
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SUMMARY:NCBC Innovation Impact Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:https://www.ncbiotech.org/funding/grants/innovation-impact-grant \n  \nThe Innovation Impact Grant (IIG) program supports the purchase of research equipment for core facilities at academic or nonprofit institutions fostering innovation within North Carolina’s life sciences ecosystem. \nPriority will be given to proposals demonstrating a high impact on the applicant institution and broader life sciences research community. \n  \nFunding Deadline: October 12\, 2022 at 12:00 NOON. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/ncbc-innovation-impact-grant-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180600Z
UID:10000188-1665565200-1665572400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Core Facilities Advocacy Committee. If you have a question\, topic\, or specific issue to bring to CFAC’s attention prior to this meeting please contact your CFAC representative or ORT (corefacilities@med.unc.edu) by the Monday prior to the meeting date!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting/2022-10-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220915T183109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T183109Z
UID:10000178-1665486000-1665495000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Facilities Showcase Fair
DESCRIPTION:Where: Koury Oral Health Sciences Building (385 S. Columbia St) 1st and Ground Floor lobbies \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 11\, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM \nWhat: Participating core facilities will each have a manned table and will be giving short\, TED-style talks in Kirkland Auditorium. Come talk to our core directors about your research and listen to research highlights in our core facilities. Lunch will be provided for attendees who have their registration card signed by the requisite number of core directors! \nSpecial thanks to the SOM Office of Research\, VCR Core Development Team\, and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for their support for this event! \nList of Participating Cores (TBA) \nSchedule of Presentations (TBA) \nAre you interested in attending but you are not based at UNC? Parking (paid) is available just down the road at the Dogwood Parking Deck or the Koury Oral Health Sciences Building is right off the Health Sciences Library bus stop on Columbia St! \nFor more information reach out to the UNC SOM Office of Research Technologies at corefacilities@med.unc.edu
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-facilities-showcase-fair/
LOCATION:Koury Oral Health Sciences Building\, 385 S Columbia St\, Chapel Hill\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220825T172234Z
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UID:10000176-1663668000-1663675200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroscience Microscopy Core and Leica Microsystems: Partner in Microscopy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/neuroscience-microscopy-core-and-leica-microsystems-partner-in-microscopy-celebration/
LOCATION:Mary Ellen Jones Room 3116
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180315Z
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SUMMARY:Cost-Share and Matching Fund Request Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:If you are asking CFAC for cost-sharing towards an instrument purchase or matching fund requests for grant submissions\, you MUST submit your request using our online form: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/cfac-cost-sharing-and-matching-fund-request-submission-form/ \n  \nFunding decisions and awards will be discussed and finalized at the CFAC meeting following each submission deadline. \n  \nFor assistance or advice in filling out this form please contact your CFAC representative or ORT at corefacilities@med.unc.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cost-share-and-matching-fund-request-submission-deadline-2022-09-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180600Z
UID:10000187-1663146000-1663153200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Core Facilities Advocacy Committee. If you have a question\, topic\, or specific issue to bring to CFAC’s attention prior to this meeting please contact your CFAC representative or ORT (corefacilities@med.unc.edu) by the Monday prior to the meeting date!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting/2022-09-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T181527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T181527Z
UID:10000175-1662138000-1662138000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Annual Planning Surveys Due!
DESCRIPTION:Annual planning surveys\, which were e-mailed to you in July\, are due! \n  \nTimely receipt and completion of these surveys are not only helpful for ORT data and metrics\, they are required if your core intends to apply for CFAC funding for this fiscal year. \n  \nWe appreciate your assistance! If you have any questions please contact ORT at corefacilities@med.unc.eduCore
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-annual-planning-surveys-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180600Z
UID:10000186-1660122000-1660129200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Core Facilities Advocacy Committee. If you have a question\, topic\, or specific issue to bring to CFAC’s attention prior to this meeting please contact your CFAC representative or ORT (corefacilities@med.unc.edu) by the Monday prior to the meeting date!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting/2022-08-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T180918Z
UID:10000169-1658509200-1658509200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Cost-Share and Matching Fund Request Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:If you are asking CFAC for cost-sharing towards an instrument purchase or matching fund requests for grant submissions\, you MUST submit your request using our online form: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/cfac-cost-sharing-and-matching-fund-request-submission-form/ \n  \nFunding decisions and awards will be discussed and finalized at the CFAC meeting following each submission deadline. \n  \nFor assistance or advice in filling out this form please contact your CFAC representative or ORT at corefacilities@med.unc.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cost-share-and-matching-fund-request-submission-deadline/2022-07-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180600Z
UID:10000185-1657702800-1657710000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Core Facilities Advocacy Committee. If you have a question\, topic\, or specific issue to bring to CFAC’s attention prior to this meeting please contact your CFAC representative or ORT (corefacilities@med.unc.edu) by the Monday prior to the meeting date!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting/2022-07-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220302T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153048Z
UID:10000104-1654855200-1654858800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC Microscopy Cafe Series
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Microscopy Café is an informal seminar series and discussion group on microscopy theory and practice. Microscopy Café will meet monthly with a ~50 minute seminar followed by a dedicated time and space for informal discussions about any microscopy topic(s) you want. Each seminar is designed to be stand-alone and accessible and informative for all levels.  We welcome attendance and participation from the entire UNC research community and neighbors. \nSeminars will be hybrid with a webcast for those who cannot participate in person. Links will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event and added to our Google Calendar event description (also accessible from the website).  Please complete the free registration form for each seminar to help us document impact! \n  \n\nMarch 11\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Fluorescence Basics with Wendy Salmon (Hooker Imaging Core) Register here (free)\n\nApril 8\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Why Microscopy? with Pablo Ariel (Microscopy Services Laboratory)\nMay 13\, 10am\, MBRB G202: From pixels to graphs – an introduction to squeezing numbers out of microscopy images from Kasia Kedziora (Genetics & BARC)\nJune 10\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Moving\, Storing and Using image files from Michelle Itano (Neuroscience Microscopy Core)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-microscopy-cafe-series/2022-06-10/
LOCATION:Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room G202
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Salmon":MAILTO:wendy_salmon@med.unc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T175759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T173836Z
UID:10000167-1654776000-1654779600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ORT to Represent Core Facilities at Durham Tech "Back to Work" Virtual Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:Kara Clissold\, Associate Director of the Office of Research Technologies\, will be representing any UNC core facility who will be hiring in June and wishes to advertise their job posting at Durham Tech’s “Back To Work” Virtual Hiring Event. We have an hour time slot with which to meet with interested students and discuss the open positions in our cores. \nThese positions should be suitable for recent graduates of 2- or 4-year college degree programs related to biotechnology. If you are interested in advertising your open position during this hiring event please contact Kara at kara_clissold@med.unc.edu by Tuesday\, June 7th to provide a job description.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/ort-to-represent-core-facilities-at-durham-tech-back-to-work-virtual-hiring-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220518T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T180600Z
UID:10000168-1654678800-1654686000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:CFAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Core Facilities Advocacy Committee. If you have a question\, topic\, or specific issue to bring to CFAC’s attention prior to this meeting please contact your CFAC representative or ORT (corefacilities@med.unc.edu) by the Monday prior to the meeting date!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/cfac-meeting/2022-06-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220516T171905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T171920Z
UID:10000166-1654158600-1654167600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Director's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please let us know via e-mail (kara_clissold@med.unc.edu) if you will be attending in person so I can get a catering count!\n\nAgenda\n\nLocation- Bioinformatics 1131​\n\n8:30- Open for bagels and coffee on the outdoor patio!\n\nWe will begin at about 8:50 with a few opening remarks and housekeeping items.\n\n9:00- Purchasing with Troy Morse\n9:30- Rate Reviews with Chris Gregory and Kara Clissold\n10:00- Contracts with Diane Koltz\n10:30- Best Practices in F&A Tracking with Jackie Schwamberger\n11:00- End of meeting!\n\nAdditional Note:\nIf there is anyone associated with your core (employee\, business manager\, accountant\, etc.) who would benefit from these sessions they are welcome to attend. Please forward the invitation to anyone who would benefit from these sessions.\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKara Clissold is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/99661163191?from=addon \nMeeting ID: 996 6116 3191\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,99661163191# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,99661163191# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n833 548 0282 US Toll-free\n877 853 5257 US Toll-free\n888 475 4499 US Toll-free\n833 548 0276 US Toll-free\nMeeting ID: 996 6116 3191\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a9lq0sjO \nJoin by SIP\n99661163191@zoomcrc.com \nJoin by H.323\n162.255.37.11 (US West)\n162.255.36.11 (US East)\nMeeting ID: 996 6116 3191
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/core-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BioInformatics Building Room 1131
ORGANIZER;CN="Kara Clissold":MAILTO:kara_clissold@med.unc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220302T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153048Z
UID:10000103-1652436000-1652439600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC Microscopy Cafe Series
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Microscopy Café is an informal seminar series and discussion group on microscopy theory and practice. Microscopy Café will meet monthly with a ~50 minute seminar followed by a dedicated time and space for informal discussions about any microscopy topic(s) you want. Each seminar is designed to be stand-alone and accessible and informative for all levels.  We welcome attendance and participation from the entire UNC research community and neighbors. \nSeminars will be hybrid with a webcast for those who cannot participate in person. Links will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event and added to our Google Calendar event description (also accessible from the website).  Please complete the free registration form for each seminar to help us document impact! \n  \n\nMarch 11\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Fluorescence Basics with Wendy Salmon (Hooker Imaging Core) Register here (free)\n\nApril 8\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Why Microscopy? with Pablo Ariel (Microscopy Services Laboratory)\nMay 13\, 10am\, MBRB G202: From pixels to graphs – an introduction to squeezing numbers out of microscopy images from Kasia Kedziora (Genetics & BARC)\nJune 10\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Moving\, Storing and Using image files from Michelle Itano (Neuroscience Microscopy Core)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-microscopy-cafe-series/2022-05-13/
LOCATION:Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room G202
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Salmon":MAILTO:wendy_salmon@med.unc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220408T145940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T145940Z
UID:10000163-1652259600-1652284800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Microbiome/Metagenome Data Analysis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bioinformatics and Analytics Research Collaborative (BARC)\, UNC Microbiome core and SOM Office of Research are planning to host a hands-on bioinformatics data analysis workshop focused on “Analysis of next generation sequence data for microbiomes\, metagenomes and metatranscriptomes” soon. \nPlease see the announcement below for information regarding how to apply. An application is required and we will be doing a selection of candidates. We generally are able to select one person per investigator group. If more than one person applies from a lab we may ask the PI to choose one person to attend. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will discuss the basics of processing 16S rRNA amplicon\, metagenomic\, and metatranscriptomic sequencing of microbial communities.  For 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing results\, students will learn to use QIIME2 to determine taxonomic composition and for preliminary diversity and differential abundance analysis. For metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing results\, students will learn to use Kraken2/Bracken and HUMAnN2 to determine composition of taxa\, gene families\, and pathways.  Microbiome data will be analyzed and visualized in QIIME2 and R. We will also cover metagenome assembly strategies. \n\n\n\nWhen: May 9th through May 11th 2022 (9 am – 4 pm). \nWhere: UNC Friday Center (Parking will be available) \n\n\n\nPoints to note: \n1. Workshop is only open for researchers with a current affiliation with UNC-CH \n2. Workshop will be held at an off-campus location. You should be willing/able to attend for the entire duration of the workshop. Since the sessions build upon sequential learning it may be difficult for you to keep up (and for us to help you) if you miss any sessions. \n3. Free Breakfast/Lunch/session breaks are included. \n4. There is no charge to attend as of now (Necessary Disclaimer: subject to change/a small fee). \n5. You must have a laptop (PC/Mac) that you can bring along. \n6. Workshop is limited to 15 (fifteen) participants due to venue space constraints\, COVID protocols  and to ensure that everyone gets adequate attention/help. \nApplication procedure: \nIf you are interested in attending the workshop\, please complete the questionnaire (just the items between the lines below) and send to Dr. Hemant Kelkar (hkelkar@unc.edu) by email by 5 pm on April 25th\, 2022. \nApplicants will be notified of the selection decision by May 1st. \n\n\n\nPlease answer the following questions to best of your knowledge. \n1. Are you comfortable using linux? If you have no linux experience please indicate that (prior experience is not required/expected). \n2. Have you done QIIME2 analysis before? If yes\, how comfortable are you with QIIME2 package? \n3. Have you done any microbiome related data analysis before? If yes\, can you summarize your experience? \n4. Do you have your own microbiome/metagenome sequencing dataset you are planning to bring? (if yes\, specify if 16S rRNA amplicon or WGS sequencing). If you presently don’t have your own data are you planning to do a related experiment soon? \n5. Provide some biographical information. \nA. Your Information \nName: \nUNC Email: \nONYEN: \nContact phone: \nCurrent UNC Affiliation (student\, postdoc\, staff\, faculty): \nB. Information about your PI (if you are not the PI) \nName: \nDepartment: \nUNC Email:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/microbiome-metagenome-data-analysis-workshop/2022-05-11/
LOCATION:Friday Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220408T145940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T145940Z
UID:10000162-1652173200-1652198400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Microbiome/Metagenome Data Analysis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bioinformatics and Analytics Research Collaborative (BARC)\, UNC Microbiome core and SOM Office of Research are planning to host a hands-on bioinformatics data analysis workshop focused on “Analysis of next generation sequence data for microbiomes\, metagenomes and metatranscriptomes” soon. \nPlease see the announcement below for information regarding how to apply. An application is required and we will be doing a selection of candidates. We generally are able to select one person per investigator group. If more than one person applies from a lab we may ask the PI to choose one person to attend. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will discuss the basics of processing 16S rRNA amplicon\, metagenomic\, and metatranscriptomic sequencing of microbial communities.  For 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing results\, students will learn to use QIIME2 to determine taxonomic composition and for preliminary diversity and differential abundance analysis. For metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing results\, students will learn to use Kraken2/Bracken and HUMAnN2 to determine composition of taxa\, gene families\, and pathways.  Microbiome data will be analyzed and visualized in QIIME2 and R. We will also cover metagenome assembly strategies. \n\n\n\nWhen: May 9th through May 11th 2022 (9 am – 4 pm). \nWhere: UNC Friday Center (Parking will be available) \n\n\n\nPoints to note: \n1. Workshop is only open for researchers with a current affiliation with UNC-CH \n2. Workshop will be held at an off-campus location. You should be willing/able to attend for the entire duration of the workshop. Since the sessions build upon sequential learning it may be difficult for you to keep up (and for us to help you) if you miss any sessions. \n3. Free Breakfast/Lunch/session breaks are included. \n4. There is no charge to attend as of now (Necessary Disclaimer: subject to change/a small fee). \n5. You must have a laptop (PC/Mac) that you can bring along. \n6. Workshop is limited to 15 (fifteen) participants due to venue space constraints\, COVID protocols  and to ensure that everyone gets adequate attention/help. \nApplication procedure: \nIf you are interested in attending the workshop\, please complete the questionnaire (just the items between the lines below) and send to Dr. Hemant Kelkar (hkelkar@unc.edu) by email by 5 pm on April 25th\, 2022. \nApplicants will be notified of the selection decision by May 1st. \n\n\n\nPlease answer the following questions to best of your knowledge. \n1. Are you comfortable using linux? If you have no linux experience please indicate that (prior experience is not required/expected). \n2. Have you done QIIME2 analysis before? If yes\, how comfortable are you with QIIME2 package? \n3. Have you done any microbiome related data analysis before? If yes\, can you summarize your experience? \n4. Do you have your own microbiome/metagenome sequencing dataset you are planning to bring? (if yes\, specify if 16S rRNA amplicon or WGS sequencing). If you presently don’t have your own data are you planning to do a related experiment soon? \n5. Provide some biographical information. \nA. Your Information \nName: \nUNC Email: \nONYEN: \nContact phone: \nCurrent UNC Affiliation (student\, postdoc\, staff\, faculty): \nB. Information about your PI (if you are not the PI) \nName: \nDepartment: \nUNC Email:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/microbiome-metagenome-data-analysis-workshop/2022-05-10/
LOCATION:Friday Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220408T145940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T145940Z
UID:10000161-1652086800-1652112000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Microbiome/Metagenome Data Analysis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bioinformatics and Analytics Research Collaborative (BARC)\, UNC Microbiome core and SOM Office of Research are planning to host a hands-on bioinformatics data analysis workshop focused on “Analysis of next generation sequence data for microbiomes\, metagenomes and metatranscriptomes” soon. \nPlease see the announcement below for information regarding how to apply. An application is required and we will be doing a selection of candidates. We generally are able to select one person per investigator group. If more than one person applies from a lab we may ask the PI to choose one person to attend. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will discuss the basics of processing 16S rRNA amplicon\, metagenomic\, and metatranscriptomic sequencing of microbial communities.  For 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing results\, students will learn to use QIIME2 to determine taxonomic composition and for preliminary diversity and differential abundance analysis. For metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing results\, students will learn to use Kraken2/Bracken and HUMAnN2 to determine composition of taxa\, gene families\, and pathways.  Microbiome data will be analyzed and visualized in QIIME2 and R. We will also cover metagenome assembly strategies. \n\n\n\nWhen: May 9th through May 11th 2022 (9 am – 4 pm). \nWhere: UNC Friday Center (Parking will be available) \n\n\n\nPoints to note: \n1. Workshop is only open for researchers with a current affiliation with UNC-CH \n2. Workshop will be held at an off-campus location. You should be willing/able to attend for the entire duration of the workshop. Since the sessions build upon sequential learning it may be difficult for you to keep up (and for us to help you) if you miss any sessions. \n3. Free Breakfast/Lunch/session breaks are included. \n4. There is no charge to attend as of now (Necessary Disclaimer: subject to change/a small fee). \n5. You must have a laptop (PC/Mac) that you can bring along. \n6. Workshop is limited to 15 (fifteen) participants due to venue space constraints\, COVID protocols  and to ensure that everyone gets adequate attention/help. \nApplication procedure: \nIf you are interested in attending the workshop\, please complete the questionnaire (just the items between the lines below) and send to Dr. Hemant Kelkar (hkelkar@unc.edu) by email by 5 pm on April 25th\, 2022. \nApplicants will be notified of the selection decision by May 1st. \n\n\n\nPlease answer the following questions to best of your knowledge. \n1. Are you comfortable using linux? If you have no linux experience please indicate that (prior experience is not required/expected). \n2. Have you done QIIME2 analysis before? If yes\, how comfortable are you with QIIME2 package? \n3. Have you done any microbiome related data analysis before? If yes\, can you summarize your experience? \n4. Do you have your own microbiome/metagenome sequencing dataset you are planning to bring? (if yes\, specify if 16S rRNA amplicon or WGS sequencing). If you presently don’t have your own data are you planning to do a related experiment soon? \n5. Provide some biographical information. \nA. Your Information \nName: \nUNC Email: \nONYEN: \nContact phone: \nCurrent UNC Affiliation (student\, postdoc\, staff\, faculty): \nB. Information about your PI (if you are not the PI) \nName: \nDepartment: \nUNC Email:
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/microbiome-metagenome-data-analysis-workshop/2022-05-09/
LOCATION:Friday Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220425T192522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T201248Z
UID:10000164-1651392000-1651424400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Early Bird Registration Deadline for MAD SSCI Conference
DESCRIPTION:MAD SSCi 2022 will be a collaborative meeting with the FASEB Committee on Shared Research Resources. It will take place June 16-17\, 2022 at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore.  In addition to the fantastic science and development of the FASEB report\, it will feature a pre-meeting Business Skills Workshop on June 14 & 15\, a pre-conference workshop on the importance of animal models in research on June 15\, and various vendor user group meetings. \n  \nAs a core director/manager at UNC Chapel Hill you have access to ABRF member pricing! Please contact Kara Clissold at corefacilities@med.unc.edu if you have questions about your ABRF membership. \n  \nEarly bird registration closes May 1st! \n  \n\nHome
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/early-bird-registration-deadline-for-mad-ssci-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220425T193449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T201220Z
UID:10000165-1651275000-1651275000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Nominations CLOSE for the Inaugural UNC Core Facilities Staff Recognition Program
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Research Technologies is excited to announce the launch of our new Staff Recognition Program to recognize the value and importance of the staff in our biomedical research core facilities.  This program will offer up to three awards each fall and spring acknowledging the efforts and contributions of SHRA and EHRA non-faculty staff members in the biomedical research cores at UNC.  One award may be given in each of three categories: \n\nTechnical Achievement\nCustomer Service\nPerformance Excellence\n\nSpecific criteria and examples for each of these awards can be found on the website. \n  \nAnyone can nominate a staff member for the award (no self-nominations\, though) so please forward the award announcement to other core facility stakeholders\, customers or other lab members who may wish to nominate a staff member! \nNominees and nominators can be from any of the Schools at UNC.  Nominations open TODAY April 4th\, 2022 and close on April 29th\, 2022\, with winners announced in May. If you have any questions after reading the criteria on our website please contact the Office of Research Technologies at corefacilities@med.unc.edu \nEach winner will receive $1\,000 (pre-tax) and a feature on the Office of Research Technologies website. \n  \nWebsite link: https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/core-facilities-staff-recognition-program \n  \nWe look forward to your nominations!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/nominations-close-for-the-inaugural-unc-core-facilities-staff-recognition-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220407T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T130035Z
UID:10000158-1651050000-1651064400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:iLab User Group Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Overview – The iLab Operations Software User Group Conference is a unique opportunity for iLab/CORES software users and prospective users to network with each other and the Agilent iLab team. This two day virtual event includes informational presentations and discussions focused on new feature updates\, best practices\, and tips and tricks to help you make the most of your iLab Operations Software. \nWho Should Attend – This conference is intended for Institutional and Facility Directors and Managers who currently use or are planning to use the Agilent iLab Operations Software Platform. \n  \nAgenda – \n\nWelcome\nSurvey Feature\nAPI\nSLIMS/iLab Integration\nNetworking\n\n  \nRegister here! \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/ilab-user-group-virtual-conference/2022-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220407T130409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T130409Z
UID:10000160-1651050000-1651057200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:NC TraCS Institute Clinical Protocol Development Series (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 focus on the following key points: \n– Who needs a clinical protocol and why it is important\n– Types of clinical protocols\, and content expectations for sections of the protocol\n– Introduction to clincaltrials.gov registration\n– UNC Scientific Review processes\n– Protocol problems spots and ways to improve protocols\n– Resources and tools available at UNC to support clinical protocol development \nOn the second day of the series we will take a “deeper dive” into clinical study design\,\nstatistics\, and their impact on clinicaltrials.gov reporting:\n– Clinical Protocol Study Design – aims\, objectives\, endpoints\, and outcomes\n– Statistical Analysis\, sample size considerations\, data management\n– Clinicaltrials.gov – outcome measure reporting \nAudience: academic researchers\, scientists\, study coordinators and students engaged in clinical research and/or clinical trials. \nACRP Contact Hours: 4.0 Contact Hours of clinical research education on application for maintenance of ACRP’s ccrc®\, ccra® or cpi®\, certification designations will be available for attendees.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/nc-tracs-institute-clinical-protocol-development-series-virtual/2022-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220407T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T130035Z
UID:10000157-1650963600-1650978000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:iLab User Group Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Overview – The iLab Operations Software User Group Conference is a unique opportunity for iLab/CORES software users and prospective users to network with each other and the Agilent iLab team. This two day virtual event includes informational presentations and discussions focused on new feature updates\, best practices\, and tips and tricks to help you make the most of your iLab Operations Software. \nWho Should Attend – This conference is intended for Institutional and Facility Directors and Managers who currently use or are planning to use the Agilent iLab Operations Software Platform. \n  \nAgenda – \n\nWelcome\nSurvey Feature\nAPI\nSLIMS/iLab Integration\nNetworking\n\n  \nRegister here! \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/ilab-user-group-virtual-conference/2022-04-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220407T130409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T130409Z
UID:10000159-1650963600-1650970800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:NC TraCS Institute Clinical Protocol Development Series (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 focus on the following key points: \n– Who needs a clinical protocol and why it is important\n– Types of clinical protocols\, and content expectations for sections of the protocol\n– Introduction to clincaltrials.gov registration\n– UNC Scientific Review processes\n– Protocol problems spots and ways to improve protocols\n– Resources and tools available at UNC to support clinical protocol development \nOn the second day of the series we will take a “deeper dive” into clinical study design\,\nstatistics\, and their impact on clinicaltrials.gov reporting:\n– Clinical Protocol Study Design – aims\, objectives\, endpoints\, and outcomes\n– Statistical Analysis\, sample size considerations\, data management\n– Clinicaltrials.gov – outcome measure reporting \nAudience: academic researchers\, scientists\, study coordinators and students engaged in clinical research and/or clinical trials. \nACRP Contact Hours: 4.0 Contact Hours of clinical research education on application for maintenance of ACRP’s ccrc®\, ccra® or cpi®\, certification designations will be available for attendees.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/nc-tracs-institute-clinical-protocol-development-series-virtual/2022-04-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220302T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153048Z
UID:10000102-1649412000-1649415600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC Microscopy Cafe Series
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Microscopy Café is an informal seminar series and discussion group on microscopy theory and practice. Microscopy Café will meet monthly with a ~50 minute seminar followed by a dedicated time and space for informal discussions about any microscopy topic(s) you want. Each seminar is designed to be stand-alone and accessible and informative for all levels.  We welcome attendance and participation from the entire UNC research community and neighbors. \nSeminars will be hybrid with a webcast for those who cannot participate in person. Links will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event and added to our Google Calendar event description (also accessible from the website).  Please complete the free registration form for each seminar to help us document impact! \n  \n\nMarch 11\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Fluorescence Basics with Wendy Salmon (Hooker Imaging Core) Register here (free)\n\nApril 8\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Why Microscopy? with Pablo Ariel (Microscopy Services Laboratory)\nMay 13\, 10am\, MBRB G202: From pixels to graphs – an introduction to squeezing numbers out of microscopy images from Kasia Kedziora (Genetics & BARC)\nJune 10\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Moving\, Storing and Using image files from Michelle Itano (Neuroscience Microscopy Core)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-microscopy-cafe-series/2022-04-08/
LOCATION:Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room G202
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Salmon":MAILTO:wendy_salmon@med.unc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220331T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T204400Z
UID:10000105-1648818000-1648828800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Women in Data Science Research Triangle @ IBM Conference
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the WiDS worldwide conference\, IBM Research Triangle Park is hosting our own free regional event on April 1. This regional event provides an opportunity to hear from leading female data scientists\, learn how to prepare yourself for a rewarding career in data science\, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators in the field. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events which feature outstanding women doing outstanding work. WiDS Research Triangle @ IBM 2022 will have sessions on: the day in the life of a data scientist\, data science tools\, how to market yourself as a female technologist and more. \n\n\n  \n\nYou can sign up and register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wids-research-triangle-ibm-regional-conference-tickets-288134567247. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/women-in-data-science-research-triangle-ibm-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220214T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T204125Z
UID:10000100-1648368000-1648659600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ABRF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Science\, Community\, Synergy\, and Resiliency \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPalm Springs\, CA – March 27-30\, 2022 \n\nVirtual Attendance Options as well
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/abrf-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220214T203943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T204755Z
UID:10000099-1647849600-1647882000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:ABRF Annual Meeting Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:All UNC core directors and staff members are automatically ABRF members due to UNC’s Institutional Membership.  If you need assistance activating that\, please contact Kara Clissold at kara_clissold@med.unc.edu
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/abrf-annual-meeting-registration-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202546
CREATED:20220302T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153048Z
UID:10000101-1646992800-1646996400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC Microscopy Cafe Series
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Microscopy Café is an informal seminar series and discussion group on microscopy theory and practice. Microscopy Café will meet monthly with a ~50 minute seminar followed by a dedicated time and space for informal discussions about any microscopy topic(s) you want. Each seminar is designed to be stand-alone and accessible and informative for all levels.  We welcome attendance and participation from the entire UNC research community and neighbors. \nSeminars will be hybrid with a webcast for those who cannot participate in person. Links will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event and added to our Google Calendar event description (also accessible from the website).  Please complete the free registration form for each seminar to help us document impact! \n  \n\nMarch 11\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Fluorescence Basics with Wendy Salmon (Hooker Imaging Core) Register here (free)\n\nApril 8\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Why Microscopy? with Pablo Ariel (Microscopy Services Laboratory)\nMay 13\, 10am\, MBRB G202: From pixels to graphs – an introduction to squeezing numbers out of microscopy images from Kasia Kedziora (Genetics & BARC)\nJune 10\, 10am\, MBRB G202: Moving\, Storing and Using image files from Michelle Itano (Neuroscience Microscopy Core)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/corefacilities/event/unc-microscopy-cafe-series/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room G202
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Salmon":MAILTO:wendy_salmon@med.unc.edu
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