September Events
Introduction to Linux (Using Argon)
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
"Intro to Linux (using Argon)" is a two-hour general purpose introductory session intended for anyone who plans to use the Linux environment for research. The following lessons are featured: ...
Anatomy & Cell Biology Seminar
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
"Transcriptional analysis of Cystic Fibrosis lungs at single cell resolution reveals disease-associated cell states" Gianni Carraro, Ph.D., Project Scientist, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Faculty Host: John Engelhardt
Hardin Open Workshops - PubMed
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am
This hands on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Health Care for the Uninsured by Cecilia M. Redmond-Norris, MD
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Faculty Seminar - Dr. Huxing Cui
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Discrete hypothalamic metabolic circuits in cardiovascular control and beyond" Present by Huxing Cui, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology
Hardin Open Workshops: APA Style: Basics
Thursday, September 2, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) provides guidelines for formatting papers/manuscripts followed by nursing and most allied health sciences disciplines. This hands on session, mostly intended for student writers or instructors, will provide information about the basic rules of APA formatting and help you to gain experience applying APA formatting to journal, book, and web references. Resources about using APA 7th will be provided.
CCOM Pop Up IT Support Desk
Friday, September 3, 2021, 9:00am to 11:00am
The IT Pop Up Support Desk will resume starting July 2. We will setup each Friday from 9-11 on a specific floor in BSB (full schedule below), please feel free to stop by with questions or simply have a cup of coffee. If the below times don’t work for you, the Technology Assistance Center (TAC) is available M-F 9:00 – 4:00, and can assist with installation and troubleshooting of UI Health Care applications (Remote Access, email, etc) on phones, tablets, and laptops. ...
Colloquium - Data Science in Biomedical Research
Friday, September 3, 2021, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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REDCap Training
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am
REDCap overview training Not sure what REDCap is? Want to find out if REDCap is suitable for your research project? The REDCap Overview session will cover the basics of REDCap’s functionality and capability. No previous experience is needed. We cover the basic capabilities and the latest software enhancements. NOTE: This is not a hands-on course. After this training you will have a basic understanding of what REDCap’s capability.
Biochemistry Workshop: Zach Frevert
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Zachary Frevert's 5th Semester Seminar Title: Non-Classical Polymerases and Accommodation of Damaged DNA Host: Nicholas Hammons
Hardin Open Workshops: Patents
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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).
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Kyle Floyd, PhD
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) with questions. Deciphering the Regulation of Vibrio cholerae Surface Colonization Kyle Floyd, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar University of California, Santa Cruz
EHS General Safety Symposium
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Please join the Environmental Health & Safety Office at a seminar focusing on safety in the lab. Seminars will be presented by Wendie Dockstader (EHS Biological Safety Specialist) at the beginning of each academic term – Fall, Spring and Summer....
Structural Biology Interest Group
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 9:00am to 10:00am
This meeting is canceled. The Structural Biology Interest Group meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00am, with few exceptions. 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.
REDCap Training
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am
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.
Biochemistry Seminar
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 10:30am to 11:30am
Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Desktop
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
You Can Help Your Patients with Obesity by Leon Jons, MD
REDCap Training
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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.
CCOM Pop Up IT Support Desk
Friday, September 10, 2021, 9:00am to 11:00am
The IT Pop Up Support Desk will resume starting July 2. We will setup each Friday from 9-11 on a specific floor in BSB (full schedule below), please feel free to stop by with questions or simply have a cup of coffee. If the below times don’t work for you, the Technology Assistance Center (TAC) is available M-F 9:00 – 4:00, and can assist with installation and troubleshooting of UI Health Care applications (Remote Access, email, etc) on phones, tablets, and laptops. ...
Three Minute Thesis Workshop: Pitching Your Research
Friday, September 10, 2021, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
This session will briefly introduce the Three Minute Thesis and allow you to create a summary of your work that can help you beyond 3MT. The skills you will use in a successful 3MT presentation can also be used to win grants, sell ideas, & network professionally. Register at bit.ly/3MTWorkshops21 and join us for the workshop on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm in LIB 1022 TILE classroom.
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Martha Carvour MD, PhD
Monday, September 13, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Martha Carvour, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa Title: Wounds and Intentions: Structural Approaches to Health Equity for Patients with Diabetes-Related Foot Conditions
CCOM Spotlight on Current & Future Research
Monday, September 13, 2021, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
These quarterly short-talk seminars, hosted by Dr. Brooks Jackson, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine, will feature a small number of presentations by CCOM investigators invited by Dr. Jackson to share research ideas, discoveries and a discussion of their current work and future plans for realizing their research aims. ...
CCOM Spotlight on Current & Future Research
Monday, September 13, 2021, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
These quarterly short-talk seminars, hosted by Dr. Brooks Jackson, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine, will feature a small number of presentations by CCOM investigators invited by Dr. Jackson to share research ideas, discoveries and a discussion of their current work and future plans for realizing their research aims. ...
TriNetX Training
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 9:00am to 10:00am
TriNetX 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.
Learning Community Meetings
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Biochemistry Workshop: Florence Williams
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Title: Structure-Activity Relationship of Neurotrophic Phenylbutenoid Dimmers and Progress Towards Uncovering Mechanism of Action Host: Rebecca Splitt
Hardin Open Workshops - Getting Started with Hardin Library Resources
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
This course will cover how to search for Hardin Library resources including books and journals and how to request materials not owned by the libraries. Participants will also be introduced to our available databases, subject guides, and services. This course can be tailored to meet the needs of a particular group.
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Caroline Grunenwald, PhD
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) with questions. Coping Mechanisms: Bacterial Stress Responses at the Host Pathogen Interface Caroline Grunenwald, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology University of Wisconsin, Madison
REDCap Training
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am
Logic and survey distribution training...
Python for Data Analysis: Python Fundamentals
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Python is a powerful general-purpose programming language. This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and features of Python that will serve as building blocks for data analysis tasks. The workshop is taught using Jupyter Notebook and will cover how to use Jupyter Notebook on the Interactive Data Analytics Service (IDAS). No experience with Python is required....
Hardin Open Workshops - Data: Reviewing and Cleaning Up Spreadsheet Data with OpenRefine
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Nearly everyone works with data in spreadsheets or tables. This workshop will provide you with hands-on experience in using a free tool, called OpenRefine, to check data in spreadsheets, and fix some common issues, from typos to splitting columns. OpenRefine is easy to use, will save you a lot of time, and it keeps track of the changes you’ve made so you can reuse them or roll them back....
Hardin Open Workshops - ORCID: Open Researcher and Contributor ID
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am
What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications.
Biochemistry Seminar: Dr. Michael Trakselis
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:30am to 11:30am
Dr. Michael Trakselis: Associate Professor, Baylor University
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Diagnostic Challenge in a Woman with Polyuria by Christina Charis-Donelson, MD, Elizabeth Bowen, MD and Bruno Policeni, MBA, MD
Python for Data Analysis: Python Fundamentals
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Python is a powerful general-purpose programming language. This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and features of Python that will serve as building blocks for data analysis tasks. The workshop is taught using Jupyter Notebook and will cover how to use Jupyter Notebook on the Interactive Data Analytics Service (IDAS). No experience with Python is required....
Clinical Conference: Cataract/Comprehensive
Friday, September 17, 2021, 8:00am to 2:30pm
This event will now take place in a hybrid format, restricting in-person attendees to our residents. A zoom link will be provided to all other attendees....
CCOM Pop Up IT Support Desk
Friday, September 17, 2021, 9:00am to 11:00am
The IT Pop Up Support Desk will resume starting July 2. We will setup each Friday from 9-11 on a specific floor in BSB (full schedule below), please feel free to stop by with questions or simply have a cup of coffee. If the below times don’t work for you, the Technology Assistance Center (TAC) is available M-F 9:00 – 4:00, and can assist with installation and troubleshooting of UI Health Care applications (Remote Access, email, etc) on phones, tablets, and laptops. ...
Python for Data Analysis: Python Fundamentals
Friday, September 17, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Python is a powerful general-purpose programming language. This workshop focuses on the basic concepts and features of Python that will serve as building blocks for data analysis tasks. The workshop is taught using Jupyter Notebook and will cover how to use Jupyter Notebook on the Interactive Data Analytics Service (IDAS). No experience with Python is required....
Three Minute Thesis Workshop: Engaging Your Audience
Friday, September 17, 2021, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Prepare for the Three Minute Thesis Competition by learning theatrical techniques including breath, movement, and body language. This session will cover: How to find a hook to get audiences interested in their research. How to feel more comfortable speaking in front of groups and how to create engaging oral presentations. Register at bit.ly/3MTWorkshops21 and join us for the workshop on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm in LIB 1022 TILE classroom.
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Mark Yorek, PhD
Monday, September 20, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Mark Yorek, PhD Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology and Metabolism Associate Chief of Staff for Research, VAMC Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa Title: A Fish Tale: My Experience with Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Potential Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Hardin Open Workshops: Data Management Essentials
Monday, September 20, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Whatever the research you are doing, chances are, you’re working with research data. Small changes to your data management practices can make a big difference during research, and when you are ready to share the results. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to securely store and organize your data, keep track of changes to your files, create accompanying documentation, and submit your data for publication. Employing these practices will ensure that everyone, including you, can use and reuse...
National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Connecting Communities Social: Creating an Inclusive Postdoc Community
Monday, September 20, 2021, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Let's celebrate the unique and diverse scholars in our postdoc community! Join for snacks and an informal discussion of what resources exist for diverse scholars. Also learn how you can help support your fellow postdocs. All postdocs are encouraged to attend and continue strengthening our postdoc community.
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Seminar Series - Anel Jaramillo, PhD
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10:30am to 11:30am
"Exploration of parabrachial control of the extended amygdala during stress and alcohol abstinence" Presented by Anel Jaramillo, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics Vanderbilt University
Hardin Open Workshops - John Martin Rare Book Room Resources
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Explore the John Martin Rare Book Room’s rich collection of rare and historical medical materials! This session will introduce you to the JMRBR collection — over 6400 items which span the of breadth of Western medical scholarship. We will also discuss how to search for, request, and use items from the collection.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week: Postdoc Info Fair & Lunch
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Interested in how to access campus resources? Come and learn about what on campus units provide services for postdocs and how to access them. Bring your questions! Headshots available on location. ***Lunch available only to postdocs who pre- registered with Grad College staff. Co-sponsored by UI Graduate College.
Biochemistry Workshop
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
TriNetX Training
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
TriNetX analytics training TriNetX Analytics is a new functionality within the TriNetX toolset. You will be able to explore and compare cohorts, review cohort characteristics and compare outcomes of interest. We will demonstrate how to use these tools and give examples on best practices for when to use these different measures. After this training you will have a basic understanding of the Analytics toolset and how it can be applied to research questions for your studies.
IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition Information Session
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 2:00pm to 2:30pm
The annual IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition will take place this fall and student registration open through September 23rd! Interested in competing but not sure if this experience is for you? Attend this information session with competition organizers to learn more about what being a competitor entails and get your questions answered. ...
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