October 2026
Fri. 2 Oct, 2026
Biostatistics Seminar Series: Power analysis
Fri. 2 Oct, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The NC TraCS Biostatistics Seminar Series is appropriate for those with a basic familiarity with statistics. These seminars introduce topics not often included in STATS 101.
In this seminar Jeff Laux, PhD, will discuss the nature of power analyses and further topics.
You do not have to be affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC Health to participate in this seminar. However, you must be affiliated with a university or health care organization and register using an affiliated email address.
Please note: This seminar will not be recorded and materials will be shared during the seminar or with documented attendees only. Attendance may be gathered from Zoom attendance reports.
Wed. 7 Oct, 2026
Qualitative Data Analysis Workshop
Wed. 7 Oct, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek feedback on their qualitative analysis from facilitators and other attendees. To attend, participants must be working on a qualitative data analysis project and can seek feedback on any step in the process (e.g., coding; creating matrices, diagrams, or other products; developing categories or themes; summarizing data). They also must have attended an NC TraCS Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis training (on September 30 or a previous session or recording).
This event is part of the NC TraCS Qualitative Research Training Series.
Please note: We will not be presenting information about qualitative analysis in this session; instead, we will ask participants to share where they are in their analysis process, ask questions about their analyses, and collectively discuss strategies for moving our analyses forward. This event will not be recorded.
Facilitators:
MaryBeth Grewe, MPH
Program Manager, Qualitative Research Service
Research Specialist, Patient and Community Engagement in Research (PaCER) Program
Simone Frank, MPH
Senior Project Manager, Patient and Community Engagement in Research (PaCER) Program
Research Specialist, Qualitative Research Service
Sharita Thomas, MPP
Research Specialist, Qualitative Research Service
For questions about this workshop, please contact MaryBeth Grewe at
Joint NC BERD Seminar: REDCap Survey Security
Wed. 7 Oct, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 MoreThu. 8 Oct, 2026
OTC Seminar Series: Patent Considerations for AI Inventions
Thu. 8 Oct, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join 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.
Fri. 9 Oct, 2026
NCATS: Director's Public Roundtable
Fri. 9 Oct, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Supporters, researchers and educators are invited to hear the latest updates from NCATS Director Joni Rutter, PhD, and participate in an interactive discussion about how we can work together to bring more treatments to all people more quickly.
Wed. 14 Oct, 2026
Engagement in Research 101
Wed. 14 Oct, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Engagement in Research 101: Introduction to Engaging Patient & Community Partners in Research
Are you interested in learning about patient and community engagement and how it can benefit your research? Excited by the idea of engaging patient, community, or other partners in your research, but unsure about where to start? Want to know more about how to engage partners at different points throughout your study?
Engaging with patient and community partners who are impacted by your research can be instrumental to the success of your study. This online training will provide an overview of engagement in research, highlighting that engagement is not "all or nothing" or "one-size-fits-all", but instead encompasses a wide variety of low touch to high touch approaches that could be right for your study.
The session will cover common myths/misconceptions about engagement in research, benefits of and key considerations for engaging patient and community partners in research, and initial steps/existing resources you can leverage to begin engaging partners in your research.
Presenters:
Alicia Bilheimer, MPH - Director of Engaged Science, NC TraCS
Veronica Carlisle, MPH, CHES - Senior Community Health Educator, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC)
Nisha Datta, MS - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Simone Frank, MPH - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Jennifer Potter, MPH, CHES - Senior Program Coordinator for Clinical Outreach, LCCC
Engaging Patient, Community, and Other Partners in Your Research is a multi-part online training series. You may register for the entire series OR any single training session. This training series was developed collaboratively with patient, community, and researcher partners and is co-sponsored by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the NC TraCS Institute’s Patient and Community Engagement in Research Program.
UCLA CTSI: Great Idea, What's Next?
Wed. 14 Oct, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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.
RegisterWorkshop: Navigating the Grant Writing Journey
Wed. 14 Oct, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ready to take your grant writing skills to the next level? Join us for Navigating the Grant Writing Journey: From Idea to Successful (Re)Submission.
This practical three-part workshop series covers all aspects of preparing applications for external funding, with a focus on NIH applications.
The three workshops will cover:
- General & strategic grantsmanship
- Effective communication
- Specific Aims & Research Strategy
- Budgeting & supporting documents
- Review and resubmission process
- Interactive roundtable discussion
The three sessions are designed to build on one another and cover the grant writing process as a whole. We encourage you to register with attending all three sessions in mind.
Sessions
10/14/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Effective Communication, General Grantsmanship, and Specific Aims
10/21/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Research Strategy, Supporting Documents, and Grant Review and Resubmissions
10/28/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Budgeting for Grant Proposals, Strategy & Grantsmanship, and Roundtable Discussion
Featured Speakers
- Samantha Schwartz, PhD – Science Grant Writer, NC TraCS Institute
- Nate Warren, PhD – Research Development Manager, UNC Office of Research Development (ORD)
- Marina Sokolsky-Papkov, PhD – Associate Professor, DPMP, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy; Director, Translational Nanocharacterization and Nanoformulation Research Laboratory, Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
- Rebecca Carlson, MLS, AHIP – Health Sciences Librarian and liaison to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Katherine Howell, MSLIS – Health Sciences Librarian
- Amy Fry, BA – Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology T32 Training Program Coordinator and Grants Manager, Office of Research Administration, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Tim Flood, PhD – Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Alan Marsh, PhD – Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Nathan Blouin, MBA, CRA – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development
- Jason Franz, PhD – F32 Study Section Reviewer; Professor, Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (UNC / NC State)
Questions? Contact Amy Fry at
Presented by: Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program (C-CNTP) and the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute
Mon. 19 Oct, 2026
UNC Research Week
All day
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.
Tue. 20 Oct, 2026
UNC Research Week
All day
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.
Qualitative Research Journal Club Coffee Hour
Tue. 20 Oct, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
As part of UNC Research Week, join us in-person for a Qualitative Research Journal Club Coffee Hour!
This will be a chance to connect with others conducting qualitative research and discuss the following article: Jones, K. M. (2025). Generative AI in qualitative research and related transparency problems: A novel heuristic for disclosing uses of AI. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 24, 16094069251404329. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251404329
Discussion Facilitators:
MaryBeth Grewe, MPH
Program Manager, Qualitative Research Service
Research Specialist, Patient and Community Engagement in Research (PaCER) Program
Simone Frank, MPH
Senior Project Manager, Patient and Community Engagement in Research (PaCER) Program
Research Specialist, Qualitative Research Service
Location: room 219, 2nd floor, Brinkhous-Bullitt Bldg. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be provided.
TDSL Seminar: TDSL Collaborations
Tue. 20 Oct, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
TraCS Data Science Lab Collaborations
Join the TraCS Data Science Lab (TDSL) in October for a round-robin overview of many of their recent ongoing collaborations. Each member of TDSL will take 10-15 minutes to introduce and discuss their various projects and collaborations.
Seminars in the 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 (room 219) on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.
UB CTSI: Creative Scientist Workshop
Tue. 20 Oct, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 MoreWed. 21 Oct, 2026
UNC Research Week
All day
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.
UNC Research Connections: Health & Extreme Weather
Wed. 21 Oct, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am
UNC Research Connections: Health & Extreme Weather
Join the Office of Research of Development (ORD) and NC TraCS during University Research Week to explore research opportunities at the intersection of climate, health, and extreme weather. ORD is tracking a recent emphasis at NIH on the relationship between health and climate, following the release of a Health and Extreme Weather highlighted topic, another on time-sensitive research projects on environmental health, and an NIH-NSF Research Award Program partnership.
Hear from NIEHS program staff, learn about innovative research taking place across campus, and connect with collaborators for future research opportunities.
Highlights include:
- NIEHS program staff involved in developing the various newly announced initiatives will be present to share the latest updates and meet with faculty one-on-one
- Faculty lightning talks will showcase UNC expertise, ongoing projects, and emerging research directions to build new collaborations
- Networking opportunities will build interdisciplinary connections and explore potential collaborations
This event will be held in room 219 on the second floor of the Brinkhous-Bullitt Building.
Please register by October 19 to participate. If you are interested in presenting a 5-minute lightning talk OR if you would like to request one of the limited one-on-one meeting times with NIEHS program staff, please contact Kelley Cardone at
Engagement in Research Nuts & Bolts
Wed. 21 Oct, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Engagement in Research Nuts & Bolts: Specific Approaches for Engaging Patient & Community Partners in Research
There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to engaging patient, community, or other partners in your research. Rather, there are a variety of engagement methods to suit your study's needs, your research team's capacity, and your partners' interests.
This online training will describe three common approaches for working with patient, community, and other partners in your research: 1) consultative community feedback sessions; 2) advisory boards; and 3) sustained collaboration with partners as members of the research team.
The session will cover considerations for choosing these specific engagement methods, as well as concrete processes and steps for implementing each approach. Participation in our Engagement in Research 101 training is not required to attend this session; however, some knowledge of engagement, whether from prior training(s) or personal experience, may foster deeper understanding of the material in this session.
Presenters:
Alicia Bilheimer, MPH - Director of Engaged Science, NC TraCS
Veronica Carlisle, MPH, CHES - Senior Community Health Educator, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC)
Nisha Datta, MS - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Simone Frank, MPH - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Jennifer Potter, MPH, CHES - Senior Program Coordinator for Clinical Outreach, LCCC
Engaging Patient, Community, and Other Partners in Your Research is a multi-part online training series. You may register for the entire series OR any single training session. This training series was developed collaboratively with patient, community, and researcher partners and is co-sponsored by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the NC TraCS Institute’s Patient and Community Engagement in Research Program.
Joint NC BERD Seminar: Introduction to EPIC Cosmos
Wed. 21 Oct, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 MoreDHS Research Forum: From Symptoms to Signals
Wed. 21 Oct, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Department of Health Sciences Research Forum: From Symptoms to Signals: Revealing Hidden Emotional Processes with EEG
Please join the Department of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship for their UNC Research Week forum featuring Alana Campbell, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine.
The hybrid forum will take place in person (MacNider 321, LUNCH provided) and via Zoom. Please register to attend.
Questions? Contact the Department of Health Sciences Office of Research & Scholarship at
Workshop: Navigating the Grant Writing Journey
Wed. 21 Oct, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ready to take your grant writing skills to the next level? Join us for Navigating the Grant Writing Journey: From Idea to Successful (Re)Submission.
This practical three-part workshop series covers all aspects of preparing applications for external funding, with a focus on NIH applications.
The three workshops will cover:
- General & strategic grantsmanship
- Effective communication
- Specific Aims & Research Strategy
- Budgeting & supporting documents
- Review and resubmission process
- Interactive roundtable discussion
The three sessions are designed to build on one another and cover the grant writing process as a whole. We encourage you to register with attending all three sessions in mind.
Sessions
10/14/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Effective Communication, General Grantsmanship, and Specific Aims
10/21/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Research Strategy, Supporting Documents, and Grant Review and Resubmissions
10/28/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Budgeting for Grant Proposals, Strategy & Grantsmanship, and Roundtable Discussion
Featured Speakers
- Samantha Schwartz, PhD – Science Grant Writer, NC TraCS Institute
- Nate Warren, PhD – Research Development Manager, UNC Office of Research Development (ORD)
- Marina Sokolsky-Papkov, PhD – Associate Professor, DPMP, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy; Director, Translational Nanocharacterization and Nanoformulation Research Laboratory, Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
- Rebecca Carlson, MLS, AHIP – Health Sciences Librarian and liaison to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Katherine Howell, MSLIS – Health Sciences Librarian
- Amy Fry, BA – Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology T32 Training Program Coordinator and Grants Manager, Office of Research Administration, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Tim Flood, PhD – Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Alan Marsh, PhD – Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Nathan Blouin, MBA, CRA – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development
- Jason Franz, PhD – F32 Study Section Reviewer; Professor, Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (UNC / NC State)
Questions? Contact Amy Fry at
Presented by: Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program (C-CNTP) and the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute
Thu. 22 Oct, 2026
UNC Research Week
All day
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.
Fri. 23 Oct, 2026
UNC Research Week
All day
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.
NC TraCS K12 Career Development Program Information Session
Fri. 23 Oct, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Postdoctoral fellows who have secured a faculty position and junior faculty interested in applying for the NC TraCS K12 mentored career development program are invited to learn more about the program at an upcoming information session. This round of applications is for positions that would begin July 1, 2027.
The same information will be presented at each information session (October 23, 2026, 10-11 a.m. OR November 10, 2026, 2-3 p.m.) followed by time for questions and discussion. All sessions are in-person ONLY & held in Mary Ellen Jones 3116.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one session to ask questions about the program overall as well as program eligibility. If you cannot attend an information session, please contact Kate Matthews at
Key Dates:
Letter of Intent deadline: January 8, 2027 by 12 p.m.
Application deadline: February 5, 2027 by 5 p.m.
Tue. 27 Oct, 2026
UB CTSI: Creative Scientist Workshop
Tue. 27 Oct, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 MoreWed. 28 Oct, 2026
Strengthening Engagement in Research
Wed. 28 Oct, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Strengthening Engagement in Research: Building and Maintaining Relationships with Patient & Community Partners
Meaningful partnerships with patients, community members, or other collaborators involved in your research are invaluable. Projects are set up for success when care is intentionally given to developing and strengthening partnerships over time.
This online training will describe best practices for building mutually beneficial partnerships. The session will also cover common challenges that researchers and patient, community, and other partners experience when working together, along with suggested solutions.
Participation in our Engagement in Research 101 or Engagement in Research Nuts and Bolts trainings are not required to attend this session; however, some knowledge of engagement, whether from prior training(s) or personal experience, may foster deeper understanding of the material in this session.
Presenters:
Alicia Bilheimer, MPH - Director of Engaged Science, NC TraCS
Veronica Carlisle, MPH, CHES - Senior Community Health Educator, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC)
Nisha Datta, MS - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Simone Frank, MPH - Senior Project Manager, NC TraCS
Jennifer Potter, MPH, CHES - Senior Program Coordinator for Clinical Outreach, LCCC
Members of the NC TraCS Community and Patient Advisory Board and the UNC Lineberger Community Advisory Board
Engaging Patient, Community, and Other Partners in Your Research is a multi-part online training series. You may register for the entire series OR any single training session. This training series was developed collaboratively with patient, community, and researcher partners and is co-sponsored by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the NC TraCS Institute’s Patient and Community Engagement in Research Program.
HSL: NIH Public Access Policy
Wed. 28 Oct, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
Workshop: Navigating the Grant Writing Journey
Wed. 28 Oct, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ready to take your grant writing skills to the next level? Join us for Navigating the Grant Writing Journey: From Idea to Successful (Re)Submission.
This practical three-part workshop series covers all aspects of preparing applications for external funding, with a focus on NIH applications.
The three workshops will cover:
- General & strategic grantsmanship
- Effective communication
- Specific Aims & Research Strategy
- Budgeting & supporting documents
- Review and resubmission process
- Interactive roundtable discussion
The three sessions are designed to build on one another and cover the grant writing process as a whole. We encourage you to register with attending all three sessions in mind.
Sessions
10/14/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Effective Communication, General Grantsmanship, and Specific Aims
10/21/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Research Strategy, Supporting Documents, and Grant Review and Resubmissions
10/28/2026 (2-5 p.m.): Budgeting for Grant Proposals, Strategy & Grantsmanship, and Roundtable Discussion
Featured Speakers
- Samantha Schwartz, PhD – Science Grant Writer, NC TraCS Institute
- Nate Warren, PhD – Research Development Manager, UNC Office of Research Development (ORD)
- Marina Sokolsky-Papkov, PhD – Associate Professor, DPMP, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy; Director, Translational Nanocharacterization and Nanoformulation Research Laboratory, Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
- Rebecca Carlson, MLS, AHIP – Health Sciences Librarian and liaison to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Katherine Howell, MSLIS – Health Sciences Librarian
- Amy Fry, BA – Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology T32 Training Program Coordinator and Grants Manager, Office of Research Administration, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
- Tim Flood, PhD – Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Alan Marsh, PhD – Associate Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Nathan Blouin, MBA, CRA – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development
- Jason Franz, PhD – F32 Study Section Reviewer; Professor, Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (UNC / NC State)
Questions? Contact Amy Fry at
Presented by: Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program (C-CNTP) and the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute
Thu. 29 Oct, 2026
NRP Education Session: Clinical Research Budget Basics
Thu. 29 Oct, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Clinical Research Budget Basics
Join the UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) for an online education session focused on the basics of clinical research budgets.