When AI Fails in Health Research

Although powerful, AI tools and methods can still generate misleading results without proper implementation and supervision. In this seminar, JP Powers, PhD, will discuss some limitations and common pitfalls around using machine learning and large language models in research.

Speaker:
JP Powers, PhD
Research Data Scientist
TraCS Data Science Lab

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Seminars in the NC 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 on the 2nd floor of Brinkhous-Bullitt or via Zoom.

Overview of 2026 NIH Requirements: Biosketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

This session provides an overview of some of the upcoming 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 via Zoom by the Health Sciences Library and led by Katherine Howell, MSLIS.

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AI for Programming

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows, uncover hidden patterns, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AI in Research series that can revolutionize your research process.

AI, for example ChatGPT, may be used to construct code for software packages and programming languages commonly used by social scientists. Examples include SAS, Stata and R. The quality of responses has varied to this point and may continue to at the time of the class. Examples will be given.

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This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also observe or participate in a mini "mock" virtual focus group session.

This event may be recorded. Materials such as slides or handouts will be shared with documented attendees only.

Presenters:
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

For questions about this training, please contact MaryBeth Grewe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Community Engagement as Practice, Not Paperwork: A Grant Perspectives Workshop

More than ever, funders want to know that when you say “community engagement” you mean real, reciprocal, and respective relationships—not short-sighted connections, email agreements days before the deadline, or theoretical partnerships. But how do you make connections? How do you keep them? And what are community partners really hoping for when they let researchers and scholars in?

Learn about community needs around (1) listening-first communication; (2) sustainable time and money management; and (3) equitable collaboration. Join the Arts & Humanities Grant Studio for this look into how to foster community ties and communicate them to funders. All are welcome to register. Lunch provided!

Please register by Wednesday, February 11 to ensure your spot at the event. Special thanks to the Institute for the Arts & Humanities (IAH) for sponsoring this event. The workshop will be held in Hyde Hall in the Incubator Room at the IAH.

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The Good, the Bad, and the NTFs – the Role of Notes to File and Protocol Deviations in Audit Readiness

Join the UNC Network for Research Professionals (NRP) for a hybrid education session on the role of Notes to File and Protocol Deviations in audit readiness.

1. The purpose and intended use of Notes to File (NTFs)
2. What are considered deviations, and how to report deviations
3. Possible alternatives to NTFs
4. Best practices for NTF content

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