Research Forum - Early Communication in Autism: A New Tool to Support Clinical Decision Making
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hybrid: MacNider 321 and Zoom
Early Communication in Autism: A New Tool to Support Clinical Decision Making
Communication challenges remain one of the earliest concerns of parents whose children eventually receive an autism diagnosis. Many existing measures in autism only characterize communication differences but are not designed to monitor improvement over time or support clinical decision making.
This presentation will describe a new tool, the Early Communication Indicator for Autism (ECI-A), which is based on an existing norm-referenced, validated measure and can be easily used within clinical practice.
Wednesday, March 26, Noon – 1 pm | MacNider 321
Please register today to receive the Zoom link/in-person lunch registration.
Brian A. Boyd, Ph.D.
Director, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
William C. Friday Distinguished Professor, UNC-CH School of Education
Questions? Contact: Department of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship (DHS_ORS@med.unc.edu)

Research Forum: 2025 Research Excellence Awardees
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
The Health Sciences Research Excellence Award recognizes PhD students in the Department of Health Sciences who showcase research excellence in their wider academic and professional communities.
Ling Beiseker
Human Movement Science PhD Program
Physical Activity, Adjustment to College, and Mental Health Among First-Year College Women
Seth Mitchell
Occupational Science PhD Program
Everyday Strategizing for Social Transformation: A Political Activist Ethnography of Relational Action within North Carolina HIV Governance
Rebecca Parkin
Occupational Science PhD Program
Going skin deep: A collaborative ethnographic study of white caucusing and anti-racism praxis
Hsiao-Ting Su
Speech and Hearing Sciences PhD Program
Most Frequently and Commonly Used Mandarin Words: Supports for Children Who Use AAC

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Research Forum - Implementing Techniques for Assessing and Addressing Inadequate Physical Activity
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid: MacNider 321 and Zoom
Come learn about utilizing implementation science methodologies to identify and address barriers to adopting new innovations into clinical practice.
Wednesday, October 22, Noon – 1 pm | MacNider 321
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Mariana Wingood, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Department of Implementation Science
Department of Internal Medicine /Section of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)
Certified Exercise Expert of Aging Adults

Center for Remote Health Monitoring
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Questions? Contact: Department of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship (DHS_ORS@med.unc.edu)

Discovering Pathways to Translate Ideas Into Innovations for the Public Good
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid: MacNider 321 and Zoom
Department of Health Sciences Research Forum
Discovering Pathways to Translate Ideas Into Innovations for the Public Good

Learn about the opportunities and Innovate Carolina resources available to support your innovation journey or to unlock the commercial potential of your research. View full flyer.
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Research Forum: New Frontiers in Women's Health Research
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid: MacNider 321 and Zoom
Into the unknown. Autistic women’s experiences navigating healthcare supports during perimenopause
Clare Harrop, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Health Sciences

PREVAIL: Developing and pilot testing a novel model to integrate rehabilitation into rheumatology care

Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Sciences
