Children's Research Institute Seminar Series
2026-02-10 12:00 (America/New_York) | 3116 Mary Ellen Jones and Virtual, Chapel Hill, 27514, United States
Preventing vertical transmission of HIV: insights from simulation modeling
Horatio Duarte, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
3116 Mary Ellen Jones (Lunch Provided)
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Dr. Duarte is a physician-scientist with clinical training in pediatric infectious diseases and research training in epidemiology, decision analysis, and health economics. His research focuses on developing computer-based simulation models to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of HIV treatment and prevention policies for adults and children in resource-limited settings.

Join the Children’s Research Institute monthly for dynamic sessions where CRI members, trainees, and the broader scientific community connect to explore cutting-edge research in child health. These seminars foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and highlight ongoing work in pediatric science.
What to Expect:

Talks by top researchers from UNC and beyond, with opportunities for collaboration.
Works-in-progress and career development reviews by early-career faculty and trainees.
Special events focused on CRI, NC Children’s, and Department of Pediatrics initiatives.

Open to All:
You don’t need to be a CRI member to present or participate. Have an idea to share? We’d love to hear from you—contact childrensresearch@med.unc.edu
CME Credit
For CME go to: https://www.med.unc.edu/cpd use activity code: 116400
For questions email Douglas Hudson at douglas_hudson@med.unc.edu

Pediatric Grand Rounds
2026-02-12 08:00 | Old Clinic Auditorium 4008 (and Virtual), 213 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Gene Therapy – Bench to Bedside
Presented by:
Liz Jalazo, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Genetics & Metabolism
and
Nate Wooten, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Child Neurology
and
Zheng “Jane” Fan, MD

Professor of Neurology, Child Neurology
Old Clinic Auditorium (Rm. 4008)
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