Events under 'TraCS-sponsored'
TDSL Seminar: LLM Mechanics in Research Using Clinical Notes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
LLM Mechanics in Research Using Clinical Notes
Large Language Models are increasingly used to analyze clinical notes, but their behavior can be difficult to understand without examining how prompts, context, and outputs interact. In this seminar, Subhadeep Nag, MS, will introduce the mechanics of using LLMs for clinical note research, including how prompts are structured, how clinical text is prepared for LLM input, how outputs can be interpreted, and where caution is warranted when applying these methods in healthcare research. The session will focus on practical examples from EHR-based research and will highlight both the promise and limitations of LLMs in high-stakes clinical settings.
Speaker:
Subhadeep Nag, MS
Research Data Scientist
NC TraCS Institute
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 on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.
Vital Signs Measurement Skills Training for Clinical Research Personnel
Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This half-day course on vital signs and anthropometric measurements is offered by the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC).
The goal of the course is to provide clinical research staff with the necessary education and hands-on experience to complete measurements for adult participants, including blood pressure (using automatic equipment), pulse (using automatic equipment), respiratory rate, temperature (oral, using electronic equipment), oxygen saturation (finger probe), height (using a stadiometer), and weight (using electronic scales) for clinical research protocols.
The course will consist of lecture, an exam, and hands-on practice. To successfully complete the course, students must attend the full session, pass the exam, and successfully obtain and document two complete set of measurements. Note: Manual blood pressure measurements are not covered in this training.
Please be aware that practice vital sign and anthropometric measurements will be performed on members of the class. All attendees should be prepared and willing to have measurements taken on themselves during the session.
Completion of this course does not qualify attendees as licensed personnel or result in certification (e.g., Nurse Aid I). However, attendees who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion documenting their vital sign measurement training.
Students who successfully pass the course will also receive a digital badge that represents course completion. Digital badges are micro-credentials that can be displayed in email signatures, online portfolios, social media profiles, and other areas. Digital badges for this course are maintained through Credly.
Cost: $65.00Location: CTRC, 1st floor Burnett-Womack, Conference Room 1045, 160 Dental Circle, Chapel Hill
Students will have an opportunity to take a 30-minute lunch break (bring your own or visit one of the nearby cafeterias) after the lecture portion is completed.
Please contact Janette Goins
Register
NC TraCS Responsible Conduct of Research
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
NC TraCS Institute is sponsoring a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course on July 14-16, 2026, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. This course covers all NIH-required topics for the first phase of responsible conduct of research training.
Individuals who have had prior RCR training may volunteer to serve as discussion leaders for the course to document ongoing RCR exposure. For example, if you are a K Scholar who needs ongoing RCR experiences for your grant, this an opportunity that would qualify. If you are interested, please email Susan Pusek at
To receive credit for course completion, participants must attend all three sessions.
This course will be held in-person on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Please note that the location for the first day is different than the location for the second and third days of the course.
- Tuesday, July 14: Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room 2204
- Wednesday, July 15: Bondurant Hall G100
- Thursday, July 16: Bondurant Hall G100
A remote participation option via Zoom can be requested, if needed. Requests for remote participation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and should be sent to Paige Gray at
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Paige Gray at
Please register using the email address that you intend to use to access the course. This ensures accurate tracking and delivery of your certificate if you complete course requirements.
NC TraCS Responsible Conduct of Research
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
NC TraCS Institute is sponsoring a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course on July 14-16, 2026, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. This course covers all NIH-required topics for the first phase of responsible conduct of research training.
Individuals who have had prior RCR training may volunteer to serve as discussion leaders for the course to document ongoing RCR exposure. For example, if you are a K Scholar who needs ongoing RCR experiences for your grant, this an opportunity that would qualify. If you are interested, please email Susan Pusek at
To receive credit for course completion, participants must attend all three sessions.
This course will be held in-person on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Please note that the location for the first day is different than the location for the second and third days of the course.
- Tuesday, July 14: Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room 2204
- Wednesday, July 15: Bondurant Hall G100
- Thursday, July 16: Bondurant Hall G100
A remote participation option via Zoom can be requested, if needed. Requests for remote participation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and should be sent to Paige Gray at
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Paige Gray at
Please register using the email address that you intend to use to access the course. This ensures accurate tracking and delivery of your certificate if you complete course requirements.
NC TraCS Responsible Conduct of Research
Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
NC TraCS Institute is sponsoring a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course on July 14-16, 2026, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. This course covers all NIH-required topics for the first phase of responsible conduct of research training.
Individuals who have had prior RCR training may volunteer to serve as discussion leaders for the course to document ongoing RCR exposure. For example, if you are a K Scholar who needs ongoing RCR experiences for your grant, this an opportunity that would qualify. If you are interested, please email Susan Pusek at
To receive credit for course completion, participants must attend all three sessions.
This course will be held in-person on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Please note that the location for the first day is different than the location for the second and third days of the course.
- Tuesday, July 14: Medical Biomolecular Research Building (MBRB) Room 2204
- Wednesday, July 15: Bondurant Hall G100
- Thursday, July 16: Bondurant Hall G100
A remote participation option via Zoom can be requested, if needed. Requests for remote participation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and should be sent to Paige Gray at
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Paige Gray at
Please register using the email address that you intend to use to access the course. This ensures accurate tracking and delivery of your certificate if you complete course requirements.