Events under 'TraCS-sponsored'
TDSL Seminar: AI for Research
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
AI for Research
This month the TraCS Data Science Lab (TDSL) will continue its update to the current state of approachable AI tools and resources for research.
Speaker:
Peter Leese, MSPH
Director, TraCS Data Science Lab
Seminars in the NC TraCS Data Science Lab Seminar Series cover a range of topics related to health care data science, clinical data, data engineering, and working in these areas at UNC-Chapel Hill. These hybrid seminars are usually held monthly on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the NC TraCS suite (room 219) on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider for Clinical Research Personnel
Thursday, December 03, 2026 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This half day Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course is brought to you by the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) and Triangle CPR.
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider is commonly required for all medical and dental professionals. This includes licensed and non-licensed study coordinators and research assistants. The AHA's BLS Course has been updated to include science and education from the 2025 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It teaches both single-rescuer and team Basic Life Support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR, the various chains of survival and team dynamics.
In this instructor-led course, students will participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing; and complete a written exam. To successfully complete the course and receive a certification card (valid for two years), you must attend the full session, successfully complete the skills practice, and pass the exam. Note - this course is appropriate for students who require initial training as well as recertification.
Cost: $65.00
Payment method accepted: UNC account funds (full chartfield string is required at registration)
Location: NC TraCS Institute (Brinkhous-Bullitt Building, 160 N. Medical Drive, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 219, Chapel Hill, NC)
Intended Audience: UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC Health clinical research employees
You will need a BLS Providers manual available for use BEFORE and DURING the course. The textbook serves as your admission ticket to the class. No textbook, no admittance. Additional details for the required textbook are available on the Event Registration page.
Late arrival and No-show Policy: Due to the condensed nature of the class we cannot make up missed material resulting from arriving late for class. Therefore, once the class begins there will be a strict no-admittance policy.
Certification Cards: All American Heart Association certifications are now electronic cards, each of the e-cards will be sent via email to each student's email address.
Please contact Janette Goins at
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Biostatistics Seminar Series: Design of observational studies for public health
Friday, December 04, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The NC TraCS Biostatistics Seminar Series is appropriate for those with a basic familiarity with statistics. These seminars introduce topics not often included in STATS 101.
In this seminar Beibo Zhao, PhD, will discuss the different kinds of observational designs that can be used for public health research, and their pros and cons.
You do not have to be affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC Health to participate in this seminar. However, you must be affiliated with a university or health care organization and register using an affiliated email address.
Please note: This seminar will not be recorded and materials will be shared during the seminar or with documented attendees only. Attendance may be gathered from Zoom attendance reports.