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SUMMARY:Bridging Research Development & Administration – Post-NCURA Session
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join a 30-minute follow-up session hosted by the UNC School of Medicine’s Office of Research (OOR) and Operational Effectiveness and Optimization Office (OEOO)\, in collaboration with the UNC Office of Research Development (ORD). This session builds on the NCURA webinar on May 27 from 2:00-3:30 PM ET\, “Bridging Research Administration and Research Development” and is designed specifically for UNC SOM research administrators. \n📅Date: Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 3:30 – 4:00 PM ET \n📌 Register for the SOM Discussion: \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/wetCAckFT82gcuTzBnrvsQ \nIn this SOM-focused session\, we will: \n\nClarify the distinct yet complementary roles of Research Administration (RA) and Research Development (RD)\nShare research development best practices\nHighlight strategic priorities and resources to support your work\n\n📢 NCURA Webinar Access (FREE): \nThanks to support from the SOM Sponsored Programs Administration Office (SPAO)\, you can register for the NCURA webinar at no cost using the link below. This access is available exclusively to UNC colleagues\, so please do not share outside the institution. \n🔗 Register for the NCURA Webinar \nWe look forward to seeing you at the discussion and continuing to strengthen collaboration across our research support community. \nUNC SOM Office of Research (OOR) \nOffice of Operational Effectiveness and Optimization (OEOO) \nOffice of Research Development (ORD)
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/bridging-research-development-administration-post-ncura-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T080000
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SUMMARY:Baseline Survey for Research Administration
DESCRIPTION:The UNC School of Medicine invites you to participate in the Baseline Survey for Research Administration\, open now through June 2. This important effort\, led by the Operational Effectiveness and Optimization Office\, is designed to improve how we support research across SOM. \nWho should take the survey?\nThis survey is intended for individuals who deliver\, manage\, or interact with research administration services. That includes: \n\nDepartmental research administrators who manage proposals\, awards\, budgets\, and compliance\nFaculty\, business managers and unit leaders who rely on or engage with research admin services\nCentral and Compliance office staff who support or collaborate with departmental RAs\nCoordinators\, accountants and project managers who collaborate with department RAs\n\nWhat is a departmental research administrator?\nA research administrator (RA) is a professional who provides day-to-day administrative support for research projects within or for a department. They assist with grant submissions and handle budget management\, regulatory compliance\, monitoring expenditures\, managing the purchase of research goods and services\, and coordination with central offices. \nSurvey details: \n\nDelivered directly to individual inboxes: search your email for the subject line: Help Shape the Future of Research Administration at SOM\nCheck your spam or junk folder if you haven’t seen it\nTime to complete: 5–30 minutes\, depending on your role\nIncentive: Raffle for professional development or travel funding\n\nYour feedback will directly inform improvements in training\, tools\, communication\, and support across the research admin ecosystem. \nHave questions? Email Megan Gallegos at megan_gallegos@med.unc.edu
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/baseline-survey-for-research-administration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Award Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a seminar celebrating the outstanding recipients of the 2024-25 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Awards.  These annual awards highlight the accomplishments of recently tenured SOM faculty that are recognized for their innovative contributions to research in their fields. \nThe seminar will be held on Friday\, July 11\, 2025 from 12:30pm-2:00pm in Kirkland Auditorium\, Koury Oral Health Sciences Building.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/yang-family-biomedical-scholars-award-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
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CREATED:20250714T202127Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Budget Justification Development: Strategies for Success at UNC – Post-NCURA Discussion (July 24)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nYou’re invited to join a 30-minute follow-up discussion hosted by the UNC School of Medicine (SOM) Operational Effectiveness and Optimization Office (OEOO)\, in collaboration with the SOM Sponsored Programs Office (SPO)\, the SOM Finance and Research Support Team (FiRST)\, and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). This session builds on the NCURA webinar on July 24 from 2:00-3:30 PM ET + 3:35-4:30 After the Show\, “Advanced Budget Justification: Strategies for Success” and is designed specifically for UNC SOM research administrators. \n📅Date: Thursday\, July 24\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:00 PM ET\n📌 Register for the SOM Discussion:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2q_HJtnvSoWHRZHtEQZx2Q \nIn this SOM-focused session\, we will: \n\nLearn what elements are typically included in a budget justification and how they support a strong submission within the UNC SOM research context\,\nRecognize frequent mistakes in budget justifications and how to prevent them\, with a focus on common issues seen in UNC SOM proposals\, and\nUnderstand sponsor-specific expectations and how to align with the newly released F&A justification guidance from the UNC Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).\n\n📢 NCURA Webinar Access (FREE):\nThanks to support from the SOM Sponsored Programs Administration Office (SPAO)\, you can register for the NCURA webinar at no cost using the link below. This access is available exclusively to UNC colleagues\, so please do not share outside the institution. \n🔗 Register for the NCURA Webinar \nWe look forward to seeing you at the discussion and continuing to strengthen collaboration across our research support community. \nBest regards\, \nUNC SOM Office of Operational Effectiveness and Optimization (OEOO)\nUNC SOM Sponsored Programs Office (SPO) \nUNC SOM Finance and Research Support Team (FiRST)\nUNC Office of Sponsored Programs
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/advanced-budget-justification-development-strategies-for-success-at-unc-post-ncura-discussion-july-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
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SUMMARY:AI-Driven Approaches to Validate NAMs and Reduce Animal Dependency in Biomedical Research
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 13\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nLocation: Zoom http://go.unc.edu/nam-zoom (Registration Required) \n  \n  \nSpeaker: \nMelissa Haendel\, PhD\, FACMI \nDistinguished Professor\, Genetics \nDirector of Precision Health & Translational Informatics \nDeputy Director of Computational Science – NC TraCS \nmhaendel@email.unc.edu \n  \nDescription:  \nJoin us for a dynamic session exploring how artificial intelligence and computational modeling are transforming biomedical science. This webinar will spotlight the critical role of AI in validating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and reducing reliance on traditional animal models. \n  \nOur featured speaker\, Dr. Melissa Haendel\, a national leader in biomedical data science and translational informatics\, will share insights into how AI-driven models are accelerating the development of human-relevant systems such as organoids\, iPSCs\, and digital twins. Learn how these innovations are reshaping disease modeling\, therapeutic testing\, and our understanding of human biology. \n  \nThis event is the first installment in the UNC School of Medicine AI in Research webinar series.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/ai-driven-approaches-to-validate-nams-and-reduce-animal-dependency-in-biomedical-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
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SUMMARY:Pioneering the Future of Biomedical Science: NAMs\, NATs\, and Core Collaboration at UNC
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 21\, 2025 \nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nLocation: Zoom http://go.unc.edu/cores-zoom (Registration Required) \n  \n  \n  \nSpeakers: \nScott T. Magness\, PhD \nFaculty Advisor\, Advanced Analytics Core\, EpCulture Services\nProfessor\, Biomedical Engineering\, Medicine\, and Cell & Molecular Physiology \nscott_magness@med.unc.edu \n  \nAdriana S. Beltran\, PhD \nFaculty Director\, Human Pluripotent Cell Core \nBreast Cancer Organoid Biobank \nAssociate Professor\, Genetics \nadriana_beltran@med.unc.edu \n  \nDescription:  \nAs biomedical research evolves\, so do the tools and models we use to understand human health. Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how UNC’s core facilities are advancing the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and New Approach Technologies (NATs) to reduce reliance on animal models and accelerate translational discovery. \n  \nHear from two leading experts: \n\nDr. Scott T. Magness\, Faculty Advisor of the Advanced Analytics Core and Professor of Biomedical Engineering\, Medicine\, and Cell & Molecular Physiology\nDr. Adriana S. Beltran\, Faculty Director of the Human Pluripotent Cell Core\, Breast Cancer Organoid Biobank and Associate Professor of Genetics\n\n  \nThey will share how their cores support cutting-edge research using organoids\, iPSCs\, and other human-relevant models\, and how interdisciplinary collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of NAMs and NATs. \n  \nThis session is ideal for investigators interested in applying for the Fall 2025 Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research (ECBR) pilot funding\, or anyone seeking to integrate NAMs and NATs into their research with the support of UNC’s core infrastructure.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/pioneering-the-future-of-biomedical-science-nams-nats-and-core-collaboration-at-unc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20250904T152820Z
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SUMMARY:Session 2: Practical AI Tools for Medical Researchers: No-Code to Pro-Code
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Peter Leese\, MSPH & Josh Fuchs\, PhD \nDate and Time: September 15\, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nZoom Registration: https://go.unc.edu/AI-Tools \nThis session will introduce a variety of practical AI tools utilized in research\, ranging from non-technical ChatGPT-like interfaces to advanced coding support.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/session-2-practical-ai-tools-for-medical-researchers-no-code-to-pro-code/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T163000
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DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20250828T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T180722Z
UID:10000964-1758213000-1758214800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating RFPs with Confidence: Best Practices and Pitfalls at UNC (A Post-NCURA Webinar Discussion for SOM Research Administrators)
DESCRIPTION:UNC Zoom Registration (4:30-5 pm): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aqg6bHRqSta6KQBv21Y8qA \nNCURA Webinar Registration (2-3:30 pm): https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/250918RFPXL
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/navigating-rfps-with-confidence-best-practices-and-pitfalls-at-unc-a-post-ncura-webinar-discussion-for-som-research-administrators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T163000
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DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20250915T020554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T020554Z
UID:10000967-1759163400-1759165200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Lessons Learned\, Readiness Earned: Audits A Post NCURA Webinar Presentation for SOM Research Administrators
DESCRIPTION:UNC Webinar Registration (4:30-5 pm): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mDigMZHSSKSlaGxixShz4Q \nNCURA Webinar Registration (2-3:30 pm); https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/250929auditsXL
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/lessons-learned-readiness-earned-audits-a-post-ncura-webinar-presentation-for-som-research-administrators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20250926T203229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T125503Z
UID:10000968-1760536800-1760538600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Research Compliance at UNC: From Proposal to Closeout   (A Post NCURA Webinar Presentation for SOM Research Administrators)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15th – UNC Webinar Registration (2:00 – 2:30 pm ET):https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwLHlStvTgaWN7u3pkjNIw \nTuesday\, October 14th – NCURA Webinar Registration (2-3:30 pm ET): https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/p/251014ResearchComplianceXL
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/research-compliance-at-unc-from-proposal-to-closeout-a-post-ncura-webinar-presentation-for-som-research-administrators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T191041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191041Z
UID:10000969-1760947200-1761325200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:UNC School of Medicine Research Week
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URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/unc-school-of-medicine-research-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T191238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191238Z
UID:10000970-1760947200-1761325200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:School of Medicine Art in Science Competition Winners Display
DESCRIPTION:From 10/20 through 10/24\, images submitted by this year’s winners of the School of Medicine Art in Science Competition will be on display in the first floor lobby of Bondurant Hall.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/school-of-medicine-art-in-science-competition-winners-display/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191518Z
UID:10000971-1760961600-1760965200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Hettleman Talks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provide an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work. The late Phillip Hettleman\, a member of the Carolina class of 1921\, and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recognize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty. \n2025 Hettleman Winners\nSarah Cohen\, Cell Biology and Physiology\, School of Medicine\nCohen is creating a better understanding of brain health by studying the interactions of organelles — subcellular structures like nuclei and mitochondria that perform specific jobs in cells. Her work focuses on organelle dynamics and fatty acid trafficking in and between cells\, particularly in the context of the central nervous system.\nHer lab uses cutting-edge multispectral imaging and computational tools to visualize and quantify these interactions in real time\, revealing how disruptions in lipid trafficking contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. To do this work\, Cohen and her team developed a versatile fluorescent toolkit that allows researchers to visualize dynamic membrane contact sites between organelles. These tools have been widely adopted by labs around the world\, accelerating discoveries in cell biology.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/hettleman-talks-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191740Z
UID:10000972-1760965200-1760976000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Core Facility Technology Talks
DESCRIPTION:UNC Chapel Hill core facilities provide centralized access to expertise\, technology\, and instrumentation. New services and equipment are added every year. These technology talks\, held during the 2025 UNC Research Week\, will highlight some of the new capabilities of our core facilities- from AI analysis capabilities to mixed method study design to biomarker analysis\, proteomics\, to new RNA extraction techniques there is sure to be a talk here for you! \n  \nHybrid Event: \nIn-Person: Mary Ellen Jones 3112 \nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fw4h3C41TwWHdj4zt5jVzg#/registration
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/core-facility-technology-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145236Z
UID:10000973-1761042600-1761046200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James W. Woods Junior Faculty Awards Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James W. Woods Junior Faculty Awards are amongst the most prestigious awards given to School of Medicine junior faculty members. Both awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the recipients and bestow a monetary award that the awardees can use at their discretion to further their research programs. \nThe 2025-26 recipients of the Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine are Bianca Allison\, MD\, MPH\, Associate Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\, and J. Justin Milner\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Microbiology & Immunology. \nThe winners of the James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award are Matthew Vogt\, MD\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Pediatrics and Microbiology & Immunology\, and Leon Coleman\, MD\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Pharmacology. This year’s winners are highly deserving of these awards. \nDon’t miss a seminar honoring Drs. Allison\, Milner\, Vogt\, and Coleman held on Tuesday\, October 21 at 10:30 – 11:30 AM in MBRB G-202 during UNC Research Week! If you have any questions\, please email Dr. Janelle Cross (Janelle_Cross@med.unc.edu). \nCongratulations again to this year’s recipients!
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/jefferson-pilot-fellowships-in-academic-medicine-and-james-w-woods-junior-faculty-awards-seminar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T192400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T192400Z
UID:10000974-1761129000-1761134400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Introducing BioSTAR
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting the work of the Office of Biomedical Science Training and Research (BioSTAR) supporting graduate and postdoctoral training in the School of Medicine. See our new logo\, learn about our programs\, meet the staff\, and win prizes! This is an in-person event. \nRoper Hall Room 1101
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/introducing-biostar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20251006T192611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T192611Z
UID:10000975-1761130800-1761141600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Research & Discovery Fair
DESCRIPTION:FPG Carolina Student Union\, Great Hall The fair will feature over 25 research labs and projects\, including three SOM-affiliated labs:\nClosed Loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation (CLEAR) Core\, BME Applied Biomechanics Lab\, and the Frohlich Lab. \nResearch & Discovery Fair – University Research Week
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/research-discovery-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
CREATED:20250904T153010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T133829Z
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SUMMARY:Session 3: From Keywords to Conclusions: AI’s Role in Literature Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Beth Moreton\, MLS & Luke Barron\, MSLS \nDate and Time: October 27\, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nZoom Registration: https://go.unc.edu/AI-HSL \nThis session will cover ethical considerations\, practical caveats\, and findings from the Health Science Library’s recent evaluation of generative AI tools like Elicit\, Consensus\, and Undermind. We will also explore tools for data analysis and visualization and discuss the application of AI in systematic reviews.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/session-3-from-keywords-to-conclusions-ais-role-in-literature-reviews/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:SHIRE 101: Introducing UNC’s New Platform for Data-Driven Clinical Research
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth session in our AI in Research series as Emily Pfaff\,\nPaul Kovach\, and JP Powers\, present an in-depth look at SHIRE. As of\nNovember 3\, the Secure Health Informatics Research Environment\n(SHIRE) will be the default environment for data-driven research using\nUNC Health’s electronic health record data. In this webinar\, we’ll\ndemonstrate everything you need to know to get started\, from logging in\nand finding your data\, to starting analysis\, to budgeting for your next\nproject. We’ll also touch on more advanced features\, such as deploying\nlarge language models to leverage AI tools in your research. \n  \nRegister: https://go.unc.edu/SHIRE-webinar
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/shire-101-introducing-uncs-new-platform-for-data-driven-clinical-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T113000
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SUMMARY:Overview of 2026 NIH Requirements: Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by RAISE for SOM faculty and administrators.\nPresented by Health Sciences Librarian\, Katherine Howell. \nWebinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/overview-of-2026-nih-requirements-biosketch-and-current-and-pending-other-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T110000
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SUMMARY:Informational Zoom Webinar: THE CLINICAL RESEARCH ALLIANCE AT UNC
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. David Peden\, Director & Chief Research Officer\, and Michael Sledge\, Vice President & Chief Business Officer\, to discuss the UNC Clinical Research Alliance. The Clinical Research Alliance unites leading investigators\, expert operations teams\, and dedicated staff to drive innovative clinical research. Through collaboration across departments and disciplines\, we provide the oversight\, resources\, and expertise needed for efficient\, high-quality studies. Our mission: translate discovery into better care\, improve patient outcomes\, and strengthen health in North Carolina and beyond. \nRegister at: https://go.unc.edu/CRA-webinar
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/informational-zoom-webinar-the-clinical-research-alliance-at-unc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:Conversation Around Authorship Disputes
DESCRIPTION:“Conversation Around Authorship Disputes” \nRAISE is excited to host Eric Everett\, Director of Research Integrity\, Ethics and Education in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for a conversation around how to avoid and navigate authorship disputes at UNC. \nMonday\, February 16th from 12 PM-1 PM. \nRegister here \nContact Allison George with any questions \nPlease see the attached flyer.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/conversation-around-authorship-disputes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:Deerfield Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Deerfield Town Hall \nFebruary 26\, 2026 \n12:30 – 1:30 pm \nMBRB G-202 \n  \nIn-person event only
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/deerfield-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium Featuring Dr. Jennifer Doudna
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual UNC Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium is excited to feature Dr. Jennifer Doudna\, the 2020 Nobel laureate in Chemistry\, as this year’s distinguished speaker. Dr. Doudna is renowned for her groundbreaking work in characterizing and developing the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system\, a revolutionary technology transforming fields ranging from agriculture to medicine. She is currently a Distinguished HHMI Investigator at UC Berkeley\, a director at the Innovative Genomics Institute\, and a co-founder of Mammoth Biosciences\, which develops CRISPR-based diagnostics and therapeutics. \nThe Oliver Smithies Nobel Laureate Symposium is an annual event which invites prominent Nobel Laureates to share their stories\, groundbreaking work\, and highlight the experiences and driving forces that led to their success. This year\, Dr. Doudna will present her talk titled “CRISPR-powered gene editing for human and planet health.” \nThis event is free and open to the public! \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: March 26th\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Doors will open at 2:30 pm)\nLocation: UNC Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB)\, Room 2204\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the leading scientists of our time and learn about cutting-edge research that is shaping the future of healthcare and beyond. Join us for an inspiring lecture with Dr. Doudna as she shares her remarkable journey to the Nobel Prize! There will be a meet-and-greet to follow. \nThis event is proudly supported by: UNC School of Medicine\, North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, The American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy\, UNC Chapel Hill’s Chapter of Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society\, BioSTAR\, Retired Faculty and Professionals Association\, Carolina Seminars\, and UNC Department of Chemistry. \n  \n         \n       \n      \n  \n  \nFor more information about the Oliver Smithies Nobel Symposium\, please visit: https://go.unc.edu/Oliver-Smithies
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/10th-annual-oliver-smithies-nobel-symposium-featuring-dr-jennifer-doudna/
LOCATION:Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room 2204\, 111 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:NIH Common Forms Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about NIH Common Forms in SciENcv? Experts from RAISE\, OSP\, RCS\, SPO and HSL will be available with answers during Office Hours in May! \n  \nSession Dates and Times \nTuesday\, May 12 · 1:00–2:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 13 · 9:00–10:00 AM\nMonday\, May 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM\nThursday\, May 21 · 12:00–1:00 PM \n  \nNo registration required. One link provides access to all sessions. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/nih-common-forms-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
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SUMMARY:NIH Common Forms Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about NIH Common Forms in SciENcv? Experts from RAISE\, OSP\, RCS\, SPO and HSL will be available with answers during Office Hours in May! \n  \nSession Dates and Times \nTuesday\, May 12 · 1:00–2:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 13 · 9:00–10:00 AM\nMonday\, May 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM\nThursday\, May 21 · 12:00–1:00 PM \n  \nNo registration required. One link provides access to all sessions. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/nih-common-forms-office-hours-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:NIH Common Forms Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about NIH Common Forms in SciENcv? Experts from RAISE\, OSP\, RCS\, SPO and HSL will be available with answers during Office Hours in May! \n  \nSession Dates and Times \nTuesday\, May 12 · 1:00–2:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 13 · 9:00–10:00 AM\nMonday\, May 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM\nThursday\, May 21 · 12:00–1:00 PM \n  \nNo registration required. One link provides access to all sessions. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/nih-common-forms-office-hours-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T114501
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SUMMARY:NIH Common Forms Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about NIH Common Forms in SciENcv? Experts from RAISE\, OSP\, RCS\, SPO and HSL will be available with answers during Office Hours in May! \n  \nSession Dates and Times \nTuesday\, May 12 · 1:00–2:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 13 · 9:00–10:00 AM\nMonday\, May 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM\nThursday\, May 21 · 12:00–1:00 PM \n  \nNo registration required. One link provides access to all sessions. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/nih-common-forms-office-hours-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T103000
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SUMMARY:2026 Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Award Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The UNC School of Medicine has named two outstanding researchers as recipients of the ninth annual Yang Family Biomedical Scholars Award! \nThey are: Li Wang\, PhD\, associate professor of Radiology and member of the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC); and Soumya Rahima Benhabbour\, MSc\, PhD\, associate professor of biomedical engineering at the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill\, adjunct associate professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy\, and member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. \nEach faculty member will receive a generous grant to be used at their discretion for biomedical research projects at the UNC School of Medicine. The researchers are now members of the Yang Family Society of Biomedical Scholars\, which will host its annual seminar to highlight their work later this summer. The awards were made possible through donations from Yuanqing Yang\, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo\, with additional financial support from Mr. To Hing Wu\, an associate to Mr. Yang. \n“We are extremely grateful for Mr. Yang and Mr. Wu’s continued support of our School of Medicine’s research mission\,” said Blossom Damania\, PhD\, Vice Dean for Research at the UNC School of Medicine. “Their generous support has catalyzed the research of our Yang Scholars\, who are working at the forefront of the most pressing biomedical research questions.” \nWith the Yang Scholars program\, the UNC School of Medicine has established a community of dedicated\, promising young tenured faculty. The award recognizes faculty that have made significant scholarly contributions to their field while also receiving national recognition for their research. \nLi Wang\, PhD\nDr. Wang’s funded research focuses on lifespan brain analysis\, infant cerebellar imaging\, and computational biomarkers for early autism detection. He was recently recognized as a 2025 Distinguished Investigator by the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research\, underscoring his national prominence and sustained research excellence. Wang also received the NIH Career Development Award and four NIH R01 grants as Principal Investigator\, and currently leads three active R01 projects totaling nearly $10 million. \nWith over 200 peer-reviewed publications\, more than 17\,000 citations\, and an h-index of 65\, Dr. Wang’s scholarly record exemplifies sustained innovation and influence. He and colleagues worked to develop field-defining platforms such as iBEAT V2.0\, a widely used AI-powered infant imaging service\, and the BME-X foundation model\, which unifies motion correction\, denoising\, super-resolution\, harmonization\, and tissue segmentation within a single\, scalable framework. Its robustness and reliability have led to its integration into the national HEALthy Brain and \nChild Development (HBCD) Study standard imaging pipelines. Additionally\, Wang and colleagues developed the LifespanStrip\, the lifespan-generalizable skull-stripping framework\, addressing a major bottleneck in neuroimaging: accurate brain extraction across all ages. \nThese tools have redefined standards for MRI enhancement and analysis\, enabling tens of thousands of researchers worldwide to process complex datasets with unprecedented accuracy and reproducibility. His work in Nature Protocols and two works in Nature Biomedical Engineering have established new methodological standards in infant brain analysis and lifespan MRI enhancement and analysis. \nSoumya Rahima Benhabbour\, MSc\, PhD\nDr. Benhabbour’s highly innovative research is largely dedicated to improving women’s health around the world. Her multidisciplinary research interests focuses on understanding basic scientific processes and developing new technologies with applications in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. Her work is at the intersection of innovative engineering tools\, biomaterials\, and chemistry to develop innovative platform technologies for drug delivery and cell therapies. Specifically\, the platforms that she developed are unique and can be very useful in very diverse diseases that range from glioblastoma (GBM) treatment to regenerative medicine to HIV treatment and prevention with a large focus on women’s health and multipurpose prevention technologies. \nDr. Benhabbour’s work is highly motivated by current limitations in women’s health\, e.g. as related to non-existent bespoke therapies and the fallback on one-size and one-dose fits all devices and treatments leading to limited efficacy and low patient compliance. Her efforts include developing novel and translatable solutions for healthcare challenges facing women in lower- and middle-income countries. Benhabbour founded a UNC spinoff company Anelleo\, Inc. (https://anelleo.com/) for which she raised over $7.5M in non-dilutive funding to advance the company’s first product for infertility treatment. This endeavor has helped job creation and technology growth in North Carolina. \nAs an independent faculty since 2017\, Benhabbour has made significant contributions in the field of sustained release delivery systems. Her technologies have received over $17M in funding from NIH\, the Gates Foundation\, Merck\, USAID\, and PEPFAR. She is also the primary investigator for a number of grants\, including 3 NIH grants that created $8.4 million that funds research for the University. Her research effort has also translated into 4 issued patents\, 5 patent applications\, and 53 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications\, Journal of Controlled Release\, Biomaterials\, and Advanced Healthcare Materials.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/oor/event/2026-yang-family-biomedical-scholars-award-seminar/
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