Join the virtual Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefing examining how those exposed to COVID-19 could face a heightened risk for a range of brain diseases and disorders, from depression and psychosis to immune and olfactory complications of the central nervous system. Hosted by the American Brain Coalition (ABC), this event takes place on Wednesday, June 3rd […]

The Office of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is working to identify and fund medical countermeasures to address the SARS-CoV2 pandemic. Life Science Washington Institute (LSWI) is one of 13 BARDA DRIVe Accelerators to assist companies in connecting with BARDA funding resources. LSWI is hosting a webinar in collaboration with officials from BARDA […]

As grant-seekers navigate a post-COVID funding environment, many are finding that they must adapt their approach to ensure competitiveness and feasibility of their proposals. Hanover Research is providing this  complimentary webinar on Thursday, June 11th at 11am (CST) to cover special considerations for grant proposals during the COVID-19 pandemic, including development of COVID-specific contingency plans, […]

Join the Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center for the next in their Learning Seminar Series on Thursday, June 11th from 3:30-4:30pm, via Zoom. Dr. Ken Wakabayashi (RDAR Center Project Leader) and Dr. Tierney Lorenz (RDAR Center Pilot-Project Investigator) will each present a new paper from their field of research. They will also give an […]

SHARPhub is offering training sessions to educate research faculty, students, post docs, clinicians, and university grant administrators on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Find out about SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. The first of three sessions begins with “ABC of SBIR/STTR […]

Sarah Szymkowicz, PhD, Neuropsychology Fellow in the Department of Neurological Sciences at UNMC, and Lindy Fields, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurological Sciences at UNMC, will present “Neuropsychological Intervention: Enhancing  Adaptive Cognitive Functioning” on Thursday, June 18th from 11:50am to 12:50pm via Zoom. The purpose of this presentation is to review […]

SHARPhub is offering training sessions to educate research faculty, students, post docs, clinicians, and university grant administrators on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Find out about SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. The next session is “SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH” on […]

A new effort called the National COVID Cohort Collaborative, or N3C, is building a centralized national data resource—the NCATS N3C Data Enclave. The system is available to the research community to study COVID-19 spread, treatments, and outcomes. Specifically, the N3C will enable the rapid collection and analysis of clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic data from hospitals […]

Dakota Geriatrics (GWEP) is offering a full day virtual symposium to foster dementia friendly healthcare and communities on Wednesday, June 24th from 8am to 5pm. This inter-professional conference targets health care providers, community workers and caregivers. Regional faculty experts will update participants on dementia assessment and management, including newer medical diagnostics and behavioral management strategies. […]

As part of the Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Webinar Series, “Behavioral Health (BH) Screening in Primary Care” will be presented on Wednesday, June 24th from 12 to 12:45pm. Therese Mathews, PhD, APRN-NP, BCBA-D, Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at UNMC will discuss the rationale for BH screening in primary care, including benefits and […]

Matthew Garlinghouse, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurological Sciences, and Lindy Fields, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurological Sciences at UNMC, will present “Neuropsychology in the Tele-Environment: Hard Science or Passing Fad?” on Thursday, June 25th from 11:50am to 12:50pm via Zoom. The purpose of this presentation […]

The Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center will host their next presenter in the Lunch & Learn Series on Friday, June 26th from noon to 1pm via Zoom. Joe Caldwell will present “The War on Drugs: International Perspectives” which explores how other countries navigate drug use and related health or criminal factors. Virtual attendees will […]