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Events for the week of August 22nd

  • Week of Sunday, August 22

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Qingchun Tong, PhD

Monday, August 23, 2021, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Qingchun Tong, PhD Professor, Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Disease Cullen Chair in Molecular Medicine University of Texas McGovern Medical School  Talk title: A shared neural basis for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes 

Neuroscience & Pharmacology Seminar - Rasna Sabharwal, MS, PhD, FAHA

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 10:30am

Presented by Rasna Sabharwal, MS, PhD, FAHA Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa "Neural Control of Circulation: from Stress to Cardiomyopathy to Dementia"

Anatomy & Cell Biology Seminar

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 1:00pm to 1:30pm

"Chaperones HSP26 and 27 promote the induction of homeostatic synaptic plasticity by regulating protein aggregates" Bhagaban Mallik, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Andy Frank's lab)

Addressing Microaggressionsin the Classroom

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Join the Graduate College on August 25th, 2021 from 2-3:30 PM CT for a virtual space to learn and connect about addressing microaggressions in the classroom. This session is open to all graduate TAs at the University of Iowa. This training will be facilitated by: Hoang Dang, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry Nicole States, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry Leah Scharlott, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry

TriNetX Training

Thursday, August 26, 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.

Structural Biology Interest Group

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 9:00am to 10:00am

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.  This meeting is canceled.

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Exploring psoriatic arthritis and reproductive health by Brittany Bettendorf, MD

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Navigating Reproductive Health in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) by Brittany Bettendorf, MD

Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Seminar Series - Career Development Seminar - Calvin Carter, PhD

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

"Dive in and startup!" How to take an idea from bench-side to bed-side through a start-up company Presented by Calvin Carter, PhD Postdoctoral Research Scholar Department of Pediatrics University of Iowa

Ford Foundation Information Session

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

The Ford Foundation offers prestigious competitions at the Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral levels for applicants committed to a career as a college or university faculty member who will use the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in research, teaching, and/or service. Please see the Ford Foundation website to determine eligibility and learn more about their programs....

AAC & BGAPS Welcome Event

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:30pm to 6:00pm

We are happy to welcome new and returning faculty, staff, graduate and professional students, and family for an in-person gathering. There will be refreshments, music, brief remarks, and announcements of upcoming events for the semester. This is co-hosted by UI African American Council and Society of Black Graduate and Professional Students. We will be in City Park Shelter #1....

CCOM Pop Up IT Support Desk

Friday, August 27, 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.    ...

Black Lives Matter at School-Iowa Teach In

Saturday, August 28, 2021, 1:00pm

On August 28, 2021 from 1-3 PM CST, BLM at Schools-Iowa will join the National Teach Truth campaign to host a virtual teach-in for educators and community members....