November Events
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Rebecca Splitt
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Investigating E-cadherin Mediated Force Transmission" by Rebecca Splitt, DeMali lab
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Daniel Voth, PhD
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for the Zoom link. Parasitism of Human Macrophages by the Q Fever Agent, Coxiella burnetii Daniel Voth, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
SHPEP Iowa 2023 In-person Info Session, 11/1
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
In-person at 2766 University Campus Centre (UCC) above CVS in the Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence (CIAE)....
Pain Research Program Workshop - Adam Janowski and Kazuhiro Hayashi, PhD
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 9:00am to 10:00am
"The further development of a mouse model for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)" Presented by Adam Janowski Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Kathleen Sluka's lab "Contribution of brain-derived neurotrophic factor to activity-induced muscle pain" Presented by Kazuhiro Hayashi, PhD Visiting Scholar in Dr. Kathleen Sluka's Lab
Coffee Break
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Association of Multicultural Scientists invites all the grad students, post-docs, research staff for coffee and pastries. This coffee hour is an interactive social activity to meet new friends, discuss ideas and network with budding researchers.
Anatomy and Cell Biology Departmental Seminar
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 11:00am to 12:00pm
"Signaling Pathways for Synapse Assembly and Disassembly" Heather Broihier, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neurosciences, Case Western Reserve University Faculty host is Andy Frank, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Improv Theatre for Communication Skills Series
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Do you want to feel more comfortable with public speaking, teaching, and presentations? Join other graduate students and postdocs for improvisation drop-in sessions where we will use improv theatre games to help you improve your confidence in public speaking, answering questions, and communicating your research to broad audiences. Sessions will be led by Lisa Kelly, Associate Artistic Director of Theatre Cedar Rapids and the UI CIRTL Coordinator, and Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers, UI...
Educational Innovation and Scholarship Symposium
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Please join us for the EIS Symposium! OCRME is honored to be hosting Dr. George Thibault who will give the plenary session on “Emerging Trends in Health Professions Education and the Impact of COVID.” 10-12PM Grantee Poster Session 12-1PM Lunch (first come, first serve) 1-2PM Plenary Session with Dr. Thibault 2-3PM Grantee Panel Discussion (Dr Richard Shields, PT; Colleen Campbell, Cardiology; Cathleen Dicharry, OSAC; Katie Schultz, Pediatrics)
Hardin Open Workshops: Conducting a Health Sciences Literature Review (Zoom)
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The session will offer a framework for conducting a quality health sciences literature review for scholarly projects or publication. Learn tips about how to identify sources, use appropriate search techniques, organize results, and synthesize the body of literature to successfully prepare a review. Key differences in search methodology for reviews in the health sciences will be described, with examples provided. Although introductory material regarding systematic and scoping reviews will be...
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Arvand Asghari Khonakdari, PhD and Nagalakshmi Balasubramanian, PhD
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Obesity Epidemic: Decoding how the body weight is regulated" Presented by Arvand Asghari Khonakdari, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Matt Potthoff's Lab "Deciphering the role of CART peptide in Dorsal Raphe Nucleus: Initial findings" Presented by Nagalakshmi (Lakshmi) Balasubramanian, PhD Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz’s Lab
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Chun-Chieh 'Jack' Hsu, PhD
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for the Zoom link. Virus-host arms race: Translational regulation in the antiviral responses and during SARS-CoV-2 infection Chun-Chieh (Jack) Hsu, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher Yale University School of Medicine
Days of Future Past: Histories and Futures of Racial Representation in Comics
Friday, November 4, 2022, 10:30am to Saturday, November 5, 2022, 4:00pm
To continue our year-long Mellon Sawyer Seminar devoted to “Racial Reckoning Through Comics,” we turn to critical and creative approaches to representing historical as well as potential futures of racial trauma, testimony, possibility, and expanded narrative. How have comics neglected as well as addressed racialized histories or imagined racialized futures? In addition to presentations from our dynamic speakers, this event will include a guided archival tour of rare comics artifacts from the...
Three Minute Thesis Final Competition
Friday, November 4, 2022, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The University of Iowa’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to non-specialist audiences....
2022 Prospective Student Visit Day and Graduate Research Symposium
Friday, November 4, 2022, 1:30pm to 5:00pm
The Computer Science (CS) department welcomes prospective students interested in our graduate programs to our annual Prospective Student Visit Day on Friday, Nov. 4. We are looking for strong students with diverse backgrounds to join our MCS and PhD programs. A wide variety of research areas is represented by our world-class faculty including algorithms, computational epidemiology, distributed computing, human-computer interaction, machine learning, massive data algorithms and technology,...
2022 Graduate Research Symposium Keynote
Friday, November 4, 2022, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Keynote Speaker: Bijaya Adhikari ...
Python for Data Analysis: Introduction to Pandas workshop
Monday, November 7, 2022, 11:30am to 12:50pm
1. Overview...
Round Table: What Does It Mean To Be First-Generation Biomedical Science Doctoral Student?
Monday, November 7, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join us in recognizing and celebrating the success of first-generation biomedical science doctoral students!...
REDCap Overview
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 10:00am to 11:00am
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 REDCap’s capability.
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Seminar - Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 10:30am to 11:30am
Presented by Ubadah Sabbagh, PhD Postdoctoral Associate & NIH K00 Fellow McGovern Institute for Brain Research, MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT Broad Institutes of MIT and Harvard
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Research Workshop: Dr. William Hacker
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Development and Application of a Simulation Toolkit for Modeling Prokaryotic Transcriptions and Translation Dynamics" by William Hacker, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Elcock Lab, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hardin Open Workshops: EndNote Desktop
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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.
TriNetX Basic Training
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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.
Phi Beta Delta Conversation Series - Rohan Wakade
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Join members of the Phi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Scholars for the first talk in their 2022-23 Phi Beta Delta Conversation Series, "A Journey with Rohan Wakade," on Nov. 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (CST), in 2766 University Capitol Centre....
Pain Research Program Workshop - Dr. Emine Bayman
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 9:00am to 10:00am
"Bias in Clinical Research" Presented by Dr. Emine Bayman Associate Professor Department of Biostatics College of Public Health University of Iowa
REDCap Basic Hands On
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:00am to 11:30am
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.
Hardin Open Workshops: NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans (Zoom)
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:00am to 11:00am
NIH will begin requiring a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) all NIH funding proposals starting Jan. 23, 2023. This session will help you create a useful and well-written plan that meets the requirements and can be put into practice in your project. We’ll dig into each section of a plan, including: describing the types of data for your proposed project; standards for data and metadata; selecting a repository; addressing preservation and access requirements; and considerations for access...
Anatomy and Cell Biology Departmental Seminar
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 11:00am to 12:00pm
"RNA-mediated Immunometabolic Regulation" Takahisa Nakamura, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Python for Data Analysis: Introduction to Pandas workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 11:30am to 12:50pm
1. Overview...
REDCap Basic Demo
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 10:00am to 11:00am
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 with the instructor visually. After this training you will have a baseline competency in REDCap.
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Selvakumar Govindhasamy Pushpavathi, PhD
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Presented by Selvakumar Govindhasamy Pushpavathi, PhD Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz's Lab
Kozo Harvest
Friday, November 11, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 11, University of Iowa Center for the Book paper making specialist Nick Cladis will host the Center's annual kozo harvest at the Oakdale Paper Research Facility! We need all hands on deck for this event, as we have a field of kozo to harvest, steam, and peel. You'll learn a lot about processing bark fibers in traditional ways....
Clinical Conference: Cornea
Friday, November 11, 2022, 8:00am to 12:00pm
More information coming soon....
Python for Data Analysis: Introduction to Pandas workshop
Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:30am to 12:50pm
1. Overview...
REDCap Surveys
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 10:00am to 11:00am
This training will cover REDCap surveys and logic. From enabling surveys to automatic survey invitations, we'll demonstrate the full survey functionality in REDCap. In addition, we'll cover hiding/showing fields with branching logic, calculating the difference between two dates with a calculated field, and other logical functions available in REDCap. After this training, you will have the ability to create and send surveys in a variety of ways as well as creating more complex projects using...
Thesis Seminar - Anatomy and Cell Biology
Monday, November 14, 2022, 11:00am to 12:00pm
"Airway Epithelial Stem Cell Fate Decisions During Injury Regeneration are Influenced by SOX9, K14 and K15" Vitaly Ievlev, Ph.D. Candidate Mentor: John Engelhardt
Hardin Open Workshops - John Martin Rare Book Room Resources (Zoom)
Monday, November 14, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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 6,400 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. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.
SHPEP Iowa 2023 Virtual Info Session, 11/14
Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Are you a first-year or second-year undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or public health?...
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop: Sara Mayer and Nathan Mohar
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Drosophila Models of SNRNP200-Associated Retinitis Pigmentosa Exhibit Photoreceptor Abnormalities" Presented by Sara Mayer, Wallrath and Drack Labs "Identification and Analysis of Genetic Modifiers of Laminopathies" Presented by Nathan Mohar, Wallrath Lab
Hardin Open Workshops: Open Access: Policies, Publishers, and Predators (Zoom)
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 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....
Microbiology and Immunology & Center for Immunology and Immune Based Diseases Seminar: Dr. Scott Hensley, PhD
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for the Zoom link. Development of multivalent mRNA vaccines to replace original antigenic sin with initial blessings of induced immunity Scott Hensley, PhD Professor of Microbiology University of Pennsylvania
Broga
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Iowa who identify as men are invited to Broga (that is, bro-yoga), a free class. This physical practice will stretch and strengthen you. Must bring your UI ID with you. Sponsored by the Men and Masculinities Coalition at the University of Iowa, Office of the Dean of Students.
REDCap Data Handling
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10:00am to 11:00am
Data Handling covers the basic "must know" items for transforming your data using Excel and Sublime. Basic understanding of Excel is recommended prior to taking this course. Excel Topics Covered Bringing Data into Excel Making it easier to view & understand your data Categorizing raw data Creating a basic calculation Vlookup Totals Tables Pivot tables Sublime Topics Covered Finding data Editing multiple rows of data at once Cleaning Data
Hardin Open Workshops: EndNote Desktop (Zoom)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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....
Improv Theatre for Communication Skills Series
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Do you want to feel more comfortable with public speaking, teaching, and presentations? Join other graduate students and postdocs for improvisation drop-in sessions where we will use improv theatre games to help you improve your confidence in public speaking, answering questions, and communicating your research to broad audiences. Sessions will be led by Lisa Kelly, Associate Artistic Director of Theatre Cedar Rapids and the UI CIRTL Coordinator, and Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers, UI...
A Crisis of Care: Iowa's Childcare Predicament
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Quality childcare is an elemental need. It allows parents to work at paid jobs, which in turn helps to support the economic well-being of our communities. Equally as crucial, it provides early childhood development for the next generation....
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Deb Kelly, PhD
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 10:30am to 11:30am
"Advancing the Real-time Revolution in Molecular Microscopy" Deb Kelly, PhD Professor of Biomedical Engineering Lloyd & Dottie Foehr Huck Chair in Molecular Biophysics Center for Structural Oncology Pennsylvania State University Hosted by Maria Spies, PhD
Hansen Leadership Award and Distinguished Lecture: Understanding and Effectively Addressing Inequities in Health
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 11:30am to 12:30pm
The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected David R. Williams, the Florence and Laura Norman Professor of Public Health and chair of social and behavioral sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as the 2022 recipient of the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award....
Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series: Bernie Burrola
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
In spite of a more interconnected world, a growing movement toward nationalism is gaining ground in many areas of the world. Bernie Burrola, vice president of Office for International, Community and Economic Engagement at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, will explore how we got here and why the world needs greater engagement/integration and not less....
Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture - Paul Bieniasz, PhD
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Title: TBD...
A University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Investiture Ceremony
Friday, November 18, 2022, 3:30pm
Please join us as we celebrate faculty appointments in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics' Division of Neurology and the Department of Neurology:...
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