Creighton University is hosting a webinar series in June to discuss the importance of social connections during and beyond COVID-19. Social connections are important for our overall health and well-being. The COVID-19 global pandemic has interrupted this component of well-being through physical distancing, lockdowns, and isolation. On Tuesday, June 29th at noon, Amy Cosimano EdD, […]
Dr. Yan Wang, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Florida, and Dr. Bilal Khan, Co-Director of the LNC Facility at the RDAR Center, will speak at the Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center’s July Seminar on Thursday, July 8th from 3:30 to 4:30pm via Zoom. “Talks in Innovative Data-Collection Methods” will feature Dr. […]
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosts a seminar series entitled Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030” that are described in NHGRI’s “Strategic Vision for Improving Human Health at the Forefront of Genomics.” On July 12th at 2pm (CT), this seminar will focus on Bold Prediction #6: The regular use of genomic information […]
Intended for professionals who work with or have an interest in agricultural health and safety, the Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevant to those working in health care, public health, […]
Amanda McCleery, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa, will present “Cognitive Impairment in Psychosis: What it is and How it's Treated” on Tuesday, July 13th at 1pm (CT) as part of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation webinar series. Among individuals with psychotic disorders, cognitive impairment is among […]
The National Institutes of Health Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research (OBSSR) hosts Elizabeth A. Howell, MD, MPP, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, on Tuesday, July 20th at 1pm (CST). Dr. Howell will present “Quality of Care, Disparities, […]
Special guest speaker, Robert Wechsler-Reya, PhD, from the SBP Medical Discovery Institute, will present “Less Heat, More Light: Discovering Smarter Therapies for Pediatric Brain Tumors” on Friday, July 16th at noon via Zoom. Contact CHRI to receive the Zoom information.
Hosted by the Global Association for the Study of Neurodegenerative Diseases (GASND), the Inaugural International Research Conference on Neurodegenerative Diseases (IRCND 2021) will be held on July 22-23. Registration is free for this online event. This conference will provide an outstanding forum for researchers in the field of neurodegenerative diseases to meet, exchange ideas related […]
This virtual seminar series brings together two scientists from disparate fields to discuss how basic, translational and clinical neuroscience research can inform, and be informed by, research on health disparities and health inequities. On Friday, July 23rd at 10:30am, “Social Environment and the Developing Brain” will explore how social and environmental factors can act as […]
The registration deadline for this event has been extended to June 23rd! Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2021 IDeA Central Region Conference, hosted by the Nebraska INBRE Program at UNMC. “Team Building the Pipeline of IDeAs: Strength in the Diversity of our Students, Faculty, and Community” will take place via Zoom […]