Events under 'Other Sponsor'

“Human-in-the-Loop” Thematic Analysis: Using R to Apply Current Recommendations for Incorporating LLMs into Qualitative Research

Do you want to explore current research recommendations in the literature on incorporating LLMs into qualitative/mixed methods data analysis, or are you interested in implementing LLMs into your qualitative/mixed methods workflow? If so, this short course is designed for you!

In this course we will examine current recommendations from the literature regarding integrating AI (specifically LLMs) into the process of qualitative coding. Acknowledging that a wide range of qualitative approaches exist, all examples and recommendations in this course will be based on the 6 Phase Thematic Analysis Framework proposed by Braun & Clarke 2006 to simplify the course scope.

No perquisites in qualitative methods or coding are required for this course – just bring your computer & your curiosity!

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The New NIH Public Access Policy: What You Need to Know

The 2024 NIH Public Access Policy includes several significant changes from the previous policy, and applies to all NIH-funded manuscripts accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025. Learn more about what has changed, how to comply, and what to expect going forward.

This program is offered via Zoom by the Health Sciences Library and the Scholarly Communications Office, and led by Collin Drummond and Katherine Howell.

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Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation!

KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an interest in commercialization to participate in their virtual NSF I-Corps program. They will teach you the principles of customer discovery to help you better understand the market potential of your innovation!

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps) was launched in 2011 and has quickly become one of the world’s largest and most successful technology commercialization accelerators. The I-Corps regional program helps researchers and aspiring innovators determine if they are solving a real-world problem with true market opportunity. NSF’s I-Corps Program not only provides funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help commercialize promising technologies, it is offered at NO COST to the community.

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For more information about the I-Corps Program, visit KickStart Venture Services.

CFAR–MISM Mini-Symposium: Bridging HIV Research, Modeling & Artificial Intelligence

This symposium will highlight interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of HIV research, modeling, and artificial intelligence and provide an opportunity for discussion and collaboration across programs.

2 - 3 p.m. | Harry Hochheiser, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
The Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) Coordination Center: Supporting a community of infectious disease modeling researchers

3 - 4 p.m. | AI for HIV Panel Discussion
Panelists: Naseem Alavian, MD, MPH; Lance Okeke, MD, MPH; Nrupen Bhavsar, PhD
Moderator: Taylor Krajewski, PhD

4 - 5 p.m. | Michael Hudgens, PhD (UNC–Chapel Hill)
Counting Viruses: Estimating the Size of the Latent HIV Reservoir

Participate in-person in Durham or via Zoom.

This symposium was organized by the Duke University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), an NIH‑funded program (5P30 AI064518) and the Center of Multiscale Immune Systems Modeling (MISM), funded by NIAID/NIH (U54AI191253).

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) invites you to enroll in the Advanced Topics in Clinical Research, an intensive, two-day, virtual course created for clinical research professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in areas such as ethical conduct, task management, contracting, budgeting, REDCap, inspections, and more. Presented by experienced practitioners, this practical training delivers tools you can implement immediately to improve your research practice.

Spring Dates via Zoom
May 5 and 7, 2026
9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Cost
$2,250

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The Office of Research Development is looking forward to welcoming leadership from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) for an insightful webinar covering CDMRP programs for FY26. This event is open to UNC faculty, regional institutions, and industry partners to learn about updates to programs and funding opportunities and provide strategies for success in applying.

CDMRP is funded through the Department of War (DoW), via annual Congressional legislation. The programs collectively provide nearly $1.3 billion annually in research funding.

Following the overview session, attendees are encouraged to join a breakout session led by CDMRP program managers for additional program-specific information, strategy, and networking in 1) Cancer, 2) Neurological Health, Psychological Health, and Substance Use, and 3) Trauma/Critical Care.

Esteemed presenters include Rebecca Fisher, PhD (Deputy Director for Program Management); Theresa Miller, PhD (Program Manager, Kidney Cancer Research Program and Neurofibromatosis); Michelle Lane, LCSW, CT (Program Manager, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Research Program); and Christine Vu, PhD (Program Manager, Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program).

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For more information about the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, visit cdmrp.health.mil.

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) invites you to enroll in the Advanced Topics in Clinical Research, an intensive, two-day, virtual course created for clinical research professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in areas such as ethical conduct, task management, contracting, budgeting, REDCap, inspections, and more. Presented by experienced practitioners, this practical training delivers tools you can implement immediately to improve your research practice.

Spring Dates via Zoom
May 5 and 7, 2026
9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Cost
$2,250

Learn More

Workshop: Advancing Novel Surrogate Endpoints for Rare Disease Drug Development

The Triangle Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science & Innovation (Triangle CERSI) invites you to join FDA, researchers, clinicians, and innovators for a free, one-day virtual workshop open to the public focused on emerging scientific and regulatory pathways for advancing surrogate endpoints in rare disease drug development.

This workshop is being convened in support of the Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement (RDEA) Pilot Program, established under the FDA User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2022 and the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022. The RDEA program is intended to support the development of efficacy endpoints for rare disease treatments by fostering dialogue among FDA, researchers, clinicians, industry, patient communities, and other stakeholders.

Triangle CERSI is partnering with the UNC School of Medicine to offer ACCME-based continuing medical education credit.

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Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation!

KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an interest in commercialization to participate in their virtual NSF I-Corps program. They will teach you the principles of customer discovery to help you better understand the market potential of your innovation!

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps) was launched in 2011 and has quickly become one of the world’s largest and most successful technology commercialization accelerators. The I-Corps regional program helps researchers and aspiring innovators determine if they are solving a real-world problem with true market opportunity. NSF’s I-Corps Program not only provides funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help commercialize promising technologies, it is offered at NO COST to the community.

Register

For more information about the I-Corps Program, visit KickStart Venture Services.