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Fall 2026 Steelman Distinguished Lecturer, Lisa M. Coussens of Oregon Health & Science University presents Inflammation and cancer: From basic mechanisms to therapeutic targets

The Coussens lab is interested in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate leukocyte recruitment into neoplastic tissue, and the subsequent regulation those leukocytes exert on evolving cancer cells.

Speaker:
Lisa M. Coussens, PhD, FAACR, FAIO
Professor and Chairwoman, Department of Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology
Hildegard Lamfrom Endowed Chair in Basic Science
Oregon Health & Science University

The Steelman Committee:
Mike Emanuele, PhD; Kirsten Bryant, PhD; Kevin Pruitt, PhD; John Morris, PhD

Event Location:
Bioinformatics Building, Room 1131
Zoom available by request

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The Indiana CTSI AI Workshop Series: Principles and Best Practices for using AI in Qualitative Research

In a 90-minute panel discussion, leaders in qualitative research, AI tools, and qualitative research using AI will discuss (1) anchoring values for qualitative researchers to hold on to as the field evolves in the AI era, (2) guiding principles for effectively training new qualitative researchers, and (3) ethical issues in qualitative research conducted in full or in part using AI tools.

Speaker:
Adam S. Wilk, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine

Data Science Day: Emerging Directions in Data Science

Join the School of Data and Information Science (SDIS) for their fourth annual Data Science Day. This annual event brings together faculty, staff and student researchers from North Carolina colleges and universities to celebrate data science research and collaboration. This year’s theme, Emerging Directions in Data Science, highlights the evolving methods, tools and applications shaping the future of the field.

Registration is free but seats at the Carolina Club are limited. For more information and the day's agenda, visit sdis.unc.edu.

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Professional Development Goals: Turning Growth Into a Plan

Join the UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) for an online education session with Daisha Gains, Senior Learning Architect, and several prior awardees of the NRP Professional Development Award.

Growth doesn't happen by accident—it happens with a plan. In this session, you'll learn how to write a clear development goal using SMART as a guide, identify a direction for your growth that's meaningful to you, and connect it to real learning opportunities and on-the-job application. You'll leave with the start of your own professional development plan, ready to build on.

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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 workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Library and the Scholarly Communications Office, and led by Collin Drummond and Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.

This workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email immediately after registration.

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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 workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Library and the Scholarly Communications Office, and led by Collin Drummond and Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.

This workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email immediately after registration.

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NIH Common Forms Requirements: Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

This session provides an overview of changes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant application requirements, including new Common Forms that will be required for due dates on or after January 25, 2026.

In particular, this presentation will focus on the Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms, which will need to be completed using the SciENcv tool. It will include demonstrations of SciENcv, as well as ORCID iD creation and linking steps. The presentation aims to prepare researchers for the new NIH requirements by providing detailed instructions and resources to ensure compliance.

This program is offered by the Health Sciences Library and led by Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.

This session is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link.

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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 workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Library and the Scholarly Communications Office, and led by Collin Drummond and Katherine Howell. It is part of the Grants and Compliance and Advancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.

This workshop is being offered remotely via Zoom only. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email immediately after registration.

Register