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Events for the week of May 8th

  • Week of Sunday, May 8

REDCap Overview

Tuesday, May 10, 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 what REDCap’s capability.

TriNetX Basic Training

Tuesday, May 10, 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.

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Michael Chimenti, PhD

Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) with questions.  Principles of experimental design and reproducible research in computational genomics.  Michael Chimenti, PhD Director of Bioinformatics, Iowa Institute of Human Genetics University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

REDCap Basic Hands On

Wednesday, May 11, 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.

Writing Together

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Focused time to work on research writing in a supportive environment. Weekly tips for staying on track with your science-focused projects. Drop in on ZOOM, Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and noon — ZOOM link: https://bit.ly/Writing2gether

AAPI LEADS: Asian Americans in Racial Justice Discourse and Activism

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Asian Americans in Racial Justice Discourse and Activism: In solidarity with Black and other non-Black Communities of Color...

REDCap Basic Demo

Thursday, May 12, 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.

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Thursday, May 12, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Update on the immunology of arthritis by Peter Nigrovic, MD, Chief, Division of Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital; Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Director, Center for Adults with Pediatric Rheumatic Illness, Brigham and Women's Hospital.  

24th Annual Optometric Conference

Friday, May 13, 2022, 8:00am to 3:15pm

Each Spring faculty at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences present a full-day conference for optometric practitioners. This conference will provide the optometric practitioner with information that will assist him/her with diagnostic dilemmas and patient questions that are encountered daily. This activity will also provide information about current and expected diagnostic and treatment options for a variety of eye diseases. Finally, this activity will...

INI Seminar: Roy Sillitoe, PhD

Friday, May 13, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

“Genetic Dissection of Cerebellar Function by Generating Mice with Disease-like Phenotypes.” Roy Sillitoe, PhD Associate Professor of Neuroscience and of Pathology Baylor College of Medicine

Carver College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony - Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates

Friday, May 13, 2022, 6:30pm

Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates....

Carver College of Medicine Associated Medical Sciences

Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:00pm

Graduates from the following programs of study (majors) will be recognized:...

Carver College of Medicine Associated Medical Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:00pm

Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required....