Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Lunch and Learn Series: REDCap Survey Security
In this virtual seminar learn practical strategies to protect your REDCap surveys from fraudulent responses, bots, and suspicious activity while maintaining the integrity and reliability of your research data.
This event is being cross-promoted by the NC BERD Consortium, a collaboration of the CTSA-funded BERD cores at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Learn MoreJoin Innovate Carolina at the Rizzo Center for an in-person seminar on patent considerations for artificial intelligence inventions featuring Greg Hunt, Managing Shareholder of Jenkins, Taylor & Hunt. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape research, product development, and commercialization across disciplines, understanding how to protect AI-related innovations has become increasingly important. In this session, Hunt will share practical guidance on key patent issues that arise when developing and commercializing AI inventions, including how patent strategy can support innovation, investment, and long-term business growth.
Hunt leads the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice Group at Jenkins, Taylor & Hunt and has more than 25 years of experience practicing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He advises corporate and university clients on patent opinion preparation, portfolio management, intellectual property due diligence, and patent prosecution in areas including artificial intelligence, computer networking, cloud computing, blockchain, computer vision, and medical devices. He is also a frequent lecturer on patent protection for computer software and AI inventions.
Whether you are a faculty researcher, student innovator, or entrepreneur working with AI-enabled technologies, this session will offer timely insight into the patent landscape and the considerations that can help shape a strong commercialization strategy. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and networking reception.
Supporters, researchers and educators are invited to hear the latest updates from NCATS Director Dr. Rutter and participate in an interactive discussion about how we can work together to bring more treatments to all people more quickly.
Great Idea, What's Next? FDA Strategy for Software, AI and Medical Devices
Presented by the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), in partnership with Caltech, this webinar connects regulatory expertise with translational innovation to help researchers move promising technologies toward real-world clinical impact.
Marlene Berro, MS, RAC, Director of FDA Affairs with the UCLA CTSI Office of Clinical Research, will provide practical, accessible guidance on navigating FDA requirements for software, AI, and medical devices.
Researchers, clinicians, engineers, and medical device innovators will learn when software is, or is not, considered a medical device; what may be marketed without FDA authorization; when a 510(k) or other premarket submission may be required; when to engage the FDA; and what evidence is needed to support clinical claims.
Through real-world examples, the session will explore how intended use, risk, validation, usability, and clinical oversight shape a successful regulatory strategy.
RegisterThis year, UNC Research Week will showcase emerging ideas, discoveries, and innovations at Carolina that are shaping our future. Join us in highlighting the UNC research community’s commitment to advancing knowledge that has the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create a better world for us all. From breakthroughs in materials science to novel AI applications to creative and cultural exploration, we’re diving into endeavors that are at the frontier of what’s known.
UNC Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.
For a calendar of events, visit researchweek.unc.edu.
This year, UNC Research Week will showcase emerging ideas, discoveries, and innovations at Carolina that are shaping our future. Join us in highlighting the UNC research community’s commitment to advancing knowledge that has the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create a better world for us all. From breakthroughs in materials science to novel AI applications to creative and cultural exploration, we’re diving into endeavors that are at the frontier of what’s known.
UNC Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.
For a calendar of events, visit researchweek.unc.edu.
University of Buffalo CTSI Creative Scientist Workshop: Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World
Clinical research is about to change more in the next five years than it has in the last 20. AI will not only speed up what we already do, but it will make entirely new questions askable and open novel areas of clinical research. The researchers who thrive will not be the ones who know the most about AI; they will be the ones who learned to collaborate and communicate across the clinical–computational divide early.
To this end, the University at Buffalo CTSI is hosting its fourth Creative Scientist Workshop entitled Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World. The Creative Scientist Workshops advance innovation and creativity in clinical and translational science using an approach that is grounded in the science of creativity and collaboration. The workshops target barriers to translation, engage the CTSA consortium, and disseminate post-workshop results.
This engaging workshop will be a three-part series. Part 1 will bring participants together virtually over two half days on October 20 and 27, 2026, to identify opportunities for AI’s potential and its practical use in clinical and translational research and enable fluent collaboration across disciplines. Pre-workshop materials will be curated and provided in advance to build shared context and elicit questions from participants that will inspire Day 1 discussions.
Learn MoreThis year, UNC Research Week will showcase emerging ideas, discoveries, and innovations at Carolina that are shaping our future. Join us in highlighting the UNC research community’s commitment to advancing knowledge that has the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create a better world for us all. From breakthroughs in materials science to novel AI applications to creative and cultural exploration, we’re diving into endeavors that are at the frontier of what’s known.
UNC Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.
For a calendar of events, visit researchweek.unc.edu.
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Lunch and Learn Series: Introduction to EPIC Cosmos: What is it, How Can You Use it for Research, and Methodological Considerations
This virtual session will provide an introduction to EPIC Cosmos, its utility for research projects and example of work through the lifecycle of a project.
This event is being cross-promoted by the NC BERD Consortium, a collaboration of the CTSA-funded BERD cores at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Learn MoreThis year, UNC Research Week will showcase emerging ideas, discoveries, and innovations at Carolina that are shaping our future. Join us in highlighting the UNC research community’s commitment to advancing knowledge that has the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create a better world for us all. From breakthroughs in materials science to novel AI applications to creative and cultural exploration, we’re diving into endeavors that are at the frontier of what’s known.
UNC Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.
For a calendar of events, visit researchweek.unc.edu.
This year, UNC Research Week will showcase emerging ideas, discoveries, and innovations at Carolina that are shaping our future. Join us in highlighting the UNC research community’s commitment to advancing knowledge that has the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create a better world for us all. From breakthroughs in materials science to novel AI applications to creative and cultural exploration, we’re diving into endeavors that are at the frontier of what’s known.
UNC Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.
For a calendar of events, visit researchweek.unc.edu.
University of Buffalo CTSI Creative Scientist Workshop: Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World
Clinical research is about to change more in the next five years than it has in the last 20. AI will not only speed up what we already do, but it will make entirely new questions askable and open novel areas of clinical research. The researchers who thrive will not be the ones who know the most about AI; they will be the ones who learned to collaborate and communicate across the clinical–computational divide early.
To this end, the University at Buffalo CTSI is hosting its fourth Creative Scientist Workshop entitled Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World. The Creative Scientist Workshops advance innovation and creativity in clinical and translational science using an approach that is grounded in the science of creativity and collaboration. The workshops target barriers to translation, engage the CTSA consortium, and disseminate post-workshop results.
This engaging workshop will be a three-part series. Part 1 will bring participants together virtually over two half days on October 20 and 27, 2026, to identify opportunities for AI’s potential and its practical use in clinical and translational research and enable fluent collaboration across disciplines. Pre-workshop materials will be curated and provided in advance to build shared context and elicit questions from participants that will inspire Day 1 discussions.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Lunch and Learn Series: Study Designs: Case-control, Cross-sectional, and Ecological Studies
This introductory-level virtual session will provide an overview of the observational case-control, cross-sectional, and ecological study designs used in clinical and epidemiological research. Attendees will learn strengths and limitations of each design and potential application to their research interests.
This event is being cross-promoted by the NC BERD Consortium, a collaboration of the CTSA-funded BERD cores at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Learn MoreThis 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.
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.
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Lunch and Learn Series: Statistical Power: Understanding The Inputs and How You Come Up with Them
This virtual session will cover approaches to estimate statistical power, sample size, and effect estimates to be considered in the study design phase.
This event is being cross-promoted by the NC BERD Consortium, a collaboration of the CTSA-funded BERD cores at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine.
Learn MoreLife of Investigator-Initiated Trials
Join the UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) for a hybrid education session focused on the lifecycle of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) and the key departmental and institutional resources involved in the development and conduct of an IIT.
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Lunch and Learn Series: Providing an NIH (or similar) Grant Review: How To Be a Good Reviewer
This virtual session will cover general strategies and best practices on how to review grants, including how to cover review of specific sections (i.e., Approach, Significance and Innovation), what is helpful for the study section Chair and committee, what is not helpful or common mistakes.
This event is being cross-promoted by the NC BERD Consortium, a collaboration of the CTSA-funded BERD cores at UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Duke University School of Medicine.
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