October Events
2020 M1/PA1 Medicine and Society I (MAS I) Flexible Mid-term Exam - 4th Day of 5 Days
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Flexible Computerized Exam: One-hour exam available 8:00 am September 28 through 5:00 pm October 2. Students may select exam time based on room availability (posted to ICON). Hardin Library Information Commons East or West or L169 MERF (OSAC Computer Lab).
Structural Biology Interest Group
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 9:00am to 10:00am
The Structural Biology Interest Group meetings are biweekly at 9:00am. Currently the group meets via Zoom. The faculty director of the group is Dr. Todd Washington. To join the mailing list or request the Zoom link, please contact Sonya Housholder in the CCOM Office of Research. The October 1 meeting has been canceled.
Virtual Biochemistry Seminar:
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 10:30am to 11:30am
Contact abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Patents - ZOOM
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 11:00am to 12:00pm
The purpose of this hands-on class is to introduce several resources found on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office website that may be used to locate information on patents, trademarks and patent applications. Google’s patent searching feature will be also be highlighted as a source for finding information on patents. Taught by Kari Kozak (Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library)....
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Addressing Clinical Inertia in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes by Ayotunde Dokun, MD, PhD
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Workshop - Chian Ju Jong and Kyle Flippo
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Presented by Chian Ju Jong, PhD Stefan Strack Lab "Recurrent de novo Mutations of PPP2R5D in Jordan's Syndrome that Cause Intellectual Disability and Autism" Presented by Kyle Flippo, PhD Matt Potthoff Lab "Endocrine Regulation of Alcohol Consumption Through the Basolateral Amygdala"
2020 M1/PA1 Medicine and Society I (MAS I) Flexible Mid-term Exam - 5th Day of 5 Days
Friday, October 2, 2020, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Flexible Computerized Exam: One-hour exam available 8:00 am September 28 through 5:00 pm October 2. Students may select exam time based on room availability (posted to ICON). Hardin Library Information Commons East or West or L169 MERF (OSAC Computer Lab).
3MT Workshop: Practice Your Pitch
Friday, October 2, 2020, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Practice makes perfect. Join us for a 3MT Clinic, where you will have the opportunity to present your 3MT and to receive feedback from a live audience. Come prepared to present their 3MT pitch and get feedback to make your presentation stronger on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Hardin Open Workshops - Mobile Resources for the Health Sciences ZOOM
Monday, October 5, 2020, 10:00am to 11:00am
Take a tour of some new (and some well-established) apps for your mobile device or smart phone! At this informal workshop, you’ll not only be shown a variety of tools for both academic and clinical use but also invited to share your own examples and experiences. If you don’t have a mobile device, don’t worry: The only necessary smart device is you!...
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Rohit Kulkarni, MD PhD
Monday, October 5, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Rohit Kulkarni, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine Joslin Diabetes Center Harvard Medical School Presentation: TBD
Virtual Biochemistry Workshop: Emily Lavering
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Emily Lavering 5th Semester Seminar Biochemistry Graduate Student Mentor: Dr. Daniel Weeks Contact abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Microbiology and Immunology Zoom Seminar: Dr. Jack Stapleton, MD
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for more information. Positive strand RNA virus T cell receptor interference: Do mechanisms alter T cell fate? Jack Stapleton, MD Professor of Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Professor of Microbiology and Immunology University of Iowa
UIRF Inventor Office Hours
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Connect with UIRF if you have questions about intellectual property (IP) and commercialization....
REDCap Training
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 11:00am to 12:30pm
REDCap basic hands-on training This training is a basic overview of REDCap. We will go through the process of creating a REDCap project starting with instrument design, assigning users access to the project, repeating instruments, enabling surveys, project testing, and ending with production mode. After this training, you will have a baseline competency in REDCap.
Anatomy and Cell Biology Seminar
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Anatomy and Cell Biology Departmental Seminar Speaker, Amy Ralston, Ph.D., Endowed Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, at Michigan State University, will be presenting "Discovering the origins of stem cells in vivo"
Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Desktop ZOOM
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 10:00am to 11:00am
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on and there will be time for questions at the end....
Virtual Biochemistry Seminar: Dr. Sandipan Chowdhury
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 10:30am to 11:30am
Contact abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Data Visualization Using R
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 11:00am to 1:00pm
This workshop will introduce participants to data visualization using R, a programming language for statistical computing and graphics. We will use R to clean and visualize data from real-world examples. Basic experience programming with R is recommended as a prerequisite for this workshop. ...
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Can I change the lactulose? The Role of Non-Hepatologist in the Management of Cirrhosis by Yolanda Villalvazo, MD, MPH
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Seminar - Michael F. Jarvis, PhD, FBPhS
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Research Reproducibility, Precision Medicine, and the Impact of CFTR Modulators on Cystic Fibrosis" Presented by Michael F. Jarvis, PhD, FBPhS Senior Director Scientific Medical Affairs AbbVie, Inc. North Chicago, IL
M2/PA2 MOHD IV Exam
Friday, October 9, 2020, 8:00am to 9:50am
2020 M1/PA1 Foundations Exam 4
Friday, October 9, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:50pm
Computerized Exam: Beisner Aud BSB or 1117 MERF
INI Virtual Seminar: Roshan Cools, PhD
Friday, October 9, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
"Chemistry of the adaptive mind: Lessons from Dopamine” Roshan Cools, PhD Professor and chair, cognitive neuropsychiatry Donders Institute Radboud University Please contact iowa-neuroscience-institute@uiowa.edu for Zoom link
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Jeffrey Pessin, PhD
Monday, October 12, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Jeffrey Pessin, PhD Professor, Department of Medicine - Endocrinology Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg Professorial Chair in Diabetes Research Director, Department of Medicine Diabetes Research Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine Presentation: Unexpected role for SNARE proteins in adipose tissue biology
REDCap Training
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 9:00am to 10:00am
REDCap Basic hands-off This training is a basic overview of REDCap that is hands-off/lecture. We will go through the process of creating a REDCap project starting with instrument design, assigning users access to the project, repeating instruments, enabling surveys, project testing, and ending with production mode. You will follow along in with the instructor visually. After this training you will have a baseline competency in REDCap.
Learning Community Meetings
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Virtual Biochemistry Workshop:
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Contact abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Virtual Biochemistry Workshop: John Saxton
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Backing up Research Data" John Saxton Storage Systems Administrator University of Iowa
Hardin Open Workshops: APA Style: What’s New in the 7th edition ZOOM
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 1:00pm to 1:30pm
This 30 minute session will be offered online only through ZOOM and will focus on significant changes in the recently published 7th edition. Changes that are most likely to impact instructors and student writers will be detailed. Resources will be provided.
TriNetX Training
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
TriNetX basic training This training will provide an in depth look at TriNetX and show you how to use the tool. We will go through building a study, searching for a specific population, and finally what information you gather from the specific cohort. We will also discuss next steps on getting data extracted for research. After this training you will have a thorough understanding of how to use TriNetX and what the process is to get data extracted for research studies.
Microbiology and Immunology Zoom Seminar: Dr. Sean Whelan, PhD
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for more information. A vesicular stomatitis virus vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 Sean Whelan, PhD Marvin A. Brennecke Distinguished Professor and Chair, Molecular Microbiology Washington University, St. Louis
UIRF Inventor Office Hours
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Connect with UIRF if you have questions about intellectual property (IP) and commercialization....
SHPEP Info Session (Summer Health Professions Education Program)
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The University of Iowa Health Sciences Colleges are pleased to offer a FREE enriching six-week experience with SHPEP. The Health Sciences Colleges include the Carver College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, and College of Public Health. We strongly believe in the value of exposing students from underrepresented backgrounds to the possibility of pursuing health fields and supporting their goals in accomplishing that dream to help improve the health of society at large....
Art and the Pursuit of Social Justice
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Starting on October 4th and continuing through the month, Iowa Arts is sponsoring a series of events that bring arts and humanities together to explore a range of timely issues. The initiative, called “Art and the Pursuit of Social Justice,” includes music and theatre productions framed by discussions to place them in a social context. It also features conversations with distinguished faculty and guests about how the arts and humanities can inform medical practice and bring attention to...
Anatomy & Cell Biology Seminar
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Anatomy and Cell Biology Departmental Seminar Speaker, Thomas Biederer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, will be presenting “Concerted roles of synapse organizing molecules control cortical connections and cognitive functions”. Co-host is the Neuroscience Institute
SNPhA Immunization Clinic at College of Medicine
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
College of Pharmacy student members of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) will host flu shot clinics at the College of Medicine. Clinics are from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Oct. 14, 21, 26, and 28. Locations vary.
Structural Biology Interest Group
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 9:00am to 10:00am
The Structural Biology Interest Group meetings are biweekly at 9:00am. Currently the group meets via Zoom. The faculty director of the group is Dr. Todd Washington. To join the mailing list or request the Zoom link, please contact Sonya Housholder in the CCOM Office of Research. "Lesion removal by NEIL DNA glycosylases from G-quadruplexes is dictated by sequence and position context" by Elizabeth Lotsof, Graduate Student, Dr. Sheila David lab, University of California Davis
Virtual Biochemistry Seminar:
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:30am to 11:30am
Contact abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Case of Shifting Dullness by Thad Abrams, MD, MS, Jeydith Gutierrez, MD and Rolando Sanchez, MD
Grad Chat: PhD Career Pathways
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join Grad Success this Thursday, October 15th at 12pm CT on Instagram Live (@uigradcollege) for #GradChat! This week, Dr. Reinaldo Franqui Machin will talk to us about his journey from PhD to law school to finding opportunities in intellectual property and science & technology! #PhDCareerPathways
Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture - Vamsi Mootha, MD
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Dr. Vamsi Mootha will present a lecture "Hypoxia as a Therapy for Mitochondrial Disease" on October 15 at 4:00pm via Zoom. Dr. Mootha is a Professor of Systems Biology at the Harvard Medical School, Professor of Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Please contact Sonya Housholder for the Zoom passcode....
M2/PA2 MAS III Exam
Friday, October 16, 2020, 8:00am to 9:50am
2020 M1/PA1 Clinical and Professional Skills I (CAPS I) Mid-term Exam
Friday, October 16, 2020, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Computerized Exam: Beisner Aud BSB or 2189 MERF
Creative Matters event with writer Kiese Laymon
Friday, October 16, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
"Power and Bodies of Art"...
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Paul Cohen, MD, PhD
Monday, October 19, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Paul Cohn, MD, PhD Albert Resnick, MD Assistant Professor Head, Laboratory of Molecular Metanolism The Rockefeller University Presentation: Local and Systemic Adipose Tissue Crosstalk
Carver's Got Talent
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Virtual Biochemistry Workshop: Christopher Ball
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Christopher Ball Biochemistry Graduate Student Dr. David Price Lab Email abby-t-johnson@uiowa.edu for ZOOM link
Hardin Open Workshops: Open Access: Policies, Publishers, and Predators ZOOM
Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Open Access to scientific literature is one of the most hotly debated topics in scholarly publishing. This workshop will provide an overview of what scientists need to know when making their research open access. We will cover the basics of what we mean by open access, how open access relates to the NIH Public Access policy, open access journals in the biomedical sciences, predatory publishing scams, and best practices for evaluating your open access options....
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