Introduction to NIH R Awards for Biomedical Researchers

Join the NC TraCS Institute for an introduction to NIH R grant mechanisms. The information presented in this session will include examples of different types of R awards, the structure of the application, assessing readiness to apply, grant preparation strategies, and additional resources.

You can participate in this session in-person in room 219 of the Brinkhous-Bullitt building (in the NC TraCS Institute suite on the 2nd floor) or via Zoom. This introduction is offered twice to accommodate different schedules. The information is the same in both sessions.

Presenter

David Carroll, PhD
Director, Research Funding Development
NC TraCS Institute

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This course will be offered via Zoom, over two mornings. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded.

Course Summary:

In this course, participants will learn how to keep track of the code they use in their research using the version control system Git and the collaboration platform GitHub. Git allows you to keep track of changes to your code, easily revert to previous versions, and “tag” versions of code used in publications so that the exact code used can be retrieved at a later date. GitHub allows Git users to collaborate with each other on projects by managing simultaneous changes to the same files and allowing users to review and discuss each others’ code. Git and Github are applicable to any text-based programming or analysis language, including R, Python, Stata, Julia, and others.

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Introduction to Career Development and NIH K Awards for Biomedical Researchers

Join the NC TraCS Institute for an introduction to mentored career development funding opportunities from the NIH and foundations. The information presented will include examples of different types of awards, the structure of the application, assessing readiness to apply, strategies for grant preparation, and additional resources.

You can participate in this session in-person in room 219 of the Brinkhous-Bullitt building (in the NC TraCS Institute suite on the 2nd floor) or via Zoom. This introduction is offered twice to accommodate different schedules. The information is the same in both sessions.

Presenter
Susan Pusek, DRSc
Director, Education Programs
NC TraCS Institute

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Housing insecurity is a prevalent public health concern associated with a multitude of adverse health outcomes. Join Aarti Bhat, MS, a PhD candidate in the Demography Dual Degree Program within the Penn State College of Human Development & Family Studies, for a discussion on health implications of housing insecurity across the lifespan.

Midlife and older adults in the U.S. are increasingly entering these phases of life cost-burdened. Bhat's unique research addresses the physical and biological health implications of a range of housing insecurity experiences for these populations. Her work also has implications for policy measures to reduce disparities in housing issues for vulnerable populations-resulting in improved public health.

The CTSA Visiting Trainee Program brings clinical and translational trainees from across the CTSA Consortium to NC TraCS Institute for research seminars and virtual campus visits.

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