Research Training

Securing and Implementing NIH R01s with International Partners – Views from Two PIs (June 11)

This presentation will feature two U-M Medical School PIs who are leading R01 projects that are funded by NIH institutes other than Fogarty, and include substantial work with partners in other countries. U-M Global REACH and the Medical School Office … Continue reading

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Venkat Keshamouni presents Immunology Research Seminar (May 29)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present Venkat Keshamouni, Ph.D., assistant professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. He will present “TGFB-mediated Tumor Tolerance Mechanisms in Lung Cancer” from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 … Continue reading

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Dr. Carey Lumeng presents Immunology Research Seminar (May 22)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present Carey Lumeng, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases. He will present “Adipose tissue immunology in obesity” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 in the Abel … Continue reading

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Research Career Development Core Research Retreat (May 30-31)

The Research Career Development Core Research Retreat "Human Research across the Translational Spectrum: From the Lab to the Real World" will be held May 30-31.Presentations start at 9 a.m. at the U-M Geriatrics Center, 300 N. Ingalls, 9th floor, Room … Continue reading

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Preserve Your Ability to Publish Clinical Trial Discoveries (May 10)

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) has a very broad policy requiring registration of all interventional trials (even dietary and process of care) prior to enrollment of participants. NEJM and other major journals have been turning articles away … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Mariam Gonzalez-Hernandez (May 15)

Mariam Gonzalez-Hernandez, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Christiane Wobus, Ph.D., will present her research, “Microfold (M) cells are essential for efficient murine norovirus and reovirus replication in the mouse intestine” at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar. The … Continue reading

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A. Gordon Smith delivers Neurology Grand Rounds/Taubman Visiting Professor Lecture (May 8)

A. Gordon Smith, M.D. professor of neurology and chief, division of neuromuscular medicine at University of Utah School of Medicine, will present, “The conundrum of diabetic neuropathy—new models for therapeutic development,” at the May 8 Neurology Department Grand Rounds and … Continue reading

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Dr. Gordon Smith to deliver Neurology Grand Rounds/Taubman Visiting Professor Lecture (May 8)

A. Gordon Smith, M.D. professor of neurology and chief, division of neuromuscular medicine at University of Utah School of Medicine, will present, “The conundrum of diabetic neuropathy—new models for therapeutic development,” at the May 8 Neurology Department Grand Rounds and … Continue reading

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Collaborating Across Disciplines – A Research Imperative (May 13)

CollaborateposterF2b.pdf The collaborate! initiative at the North Campus Research Complex is sponsoring a day-long workshop on May 13 focusing on collaborative research in the academic environment. Consisting of speakers, interactive working sessions, and networking opportunities, this workshop explores the critical … Continue reading

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Administrative Shell of the NIH Research Grant (May 8)

"Administrative Shell of the NIH Research Grant" will take place Wednesday, May 8 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Kahn Auditorium, BSRB (Biomedical Science Research Building).Sponsored by the Medical School Office of Research’s Grant Review & Analysis Office, … Continue reading

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Dr. Raymond Yung presents Immunology Research Seminar (May 1)

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The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present Raymond L. Yung, M.B., Ch.B., professor and chief, Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine; director, Institute of Gerontology; co-director, Geriatrics Center. Yung will present “Pre-natal micronutrients and … Continue reading

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Understanding STEM Interventions – An Exemplary NIH-NIGMS Program of Research (May 2)

“Understanding STEM Interventions: An Exemplary NIH-NIGMS Program of Research” will be held from 3 – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 on the 4th Floor, Palmer Commons, Great Lakes Room. This gathering of the STEM Intervention Research Symposium Series features … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Andrew Vonberg (April 17)

Andrew Vonberg, Ph.D. pre-candidate from the lab of Massimo Pietropaolo, M.D., will present his research, “Possible roles of antigen-presenting cell signaling in controlling T cell-mediated beta cell destruction in type 1 diabetes mellitus” at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research … Continue reading

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John J. Letterio, M.D. presents at Graduate Program in Immunology (May 8)

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John J. Letterio, M.D., division chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, will present “An important role for cyclin dependent kinase 5 in T cell biology,” on Wednesday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m. in 5330 Medical Science I Bldg (John … Continue reading

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PASQUAL Scholars Program for Medical School Faculty – Applications due April 26

The University of Michigan Medical School has established a Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Scholars Program (PASQUAL) for medical school faculty who wish to become clinical leaders in quality and patient safety within the U-M Health System and beyond. The … Continue reading

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Increase your chances for publication success with MICHR’s Scientific Writing Workshop (April 23 & 25)

Second session added! Journal editors would agree that most individuals (sometimes even the most experienced researchers) need some education on writing scientific papers. Papers that lack clarity and focus, contain errors, or are poorly written, seldom get a second look … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Thesis Defense with Ashley Sandy, Ivan Maillard Lab (April 18)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present the thesis defense of Ashley Sandy (Mentor: Ivan Maillard, M.D., Ph.D.) who will present “The role of Notch signaling in T cell-mediated immune disorders.”The presentation will take place at 9 a.m. … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Michelle Reed (April 3)

Michelle Reed, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Nicholas Lukacs, Ph.D., will present her research, “Dendritic cell-associated autophagy modulates CD4+ T cell responses during respiratory syncytial virus infection” at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar, The presentation takes place … Continue reading

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Becky Adkins, Ph.D. presents Immunology Research Seminar (April 24)

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The Graduate Program in Immunology welcomes Becky Adkins, Ph.D., professor of Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of Miami. Her talk “Neonatal Immunity: from epigenetics to intestinal bacterial infections” will be given Wednesday, April 24 in 5330 Med Sci I … Continue reading

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PASQUAL Scholars Program for Medical School Faculty – Applications due April 26

The University of Michigan Medical School has established a Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Scholars Program (PASQUAL) for medical school faculty who wish to become clinical leaders in quality and patient safety within the U-M Health System and beyond.The program … Continue reading

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Write Winning Grant Proposals from the Reviewer’s Perspective (April 23)

This workshop, co-sponsored by Faculty Affairs and the Office of Research in the UM Medical School, will be facilitated by Chris Black, M.L.S., Assistant Director for Research Services, Medical School Office of Research. It will take place on Tuesday, April … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Carolyne Smith (March 20)

Carolyne Smith, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Mariana Kaplan, M.D., will present her research, "Pro-inflammatory Lipids and Innate Immune Responses in Lupus-related Cardiovascular Disease" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar on Wednesday, March 20. The seminar will … Continue reading

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Increase Your Chances for Publication Success with MICHR’s Scientific Writing Workshop (April 23 & 25)

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Journal editors would agree that most individuals (sometimes even the most experienced researchers) need some education on writing scientific papers. Papers that lack clarity and focus, contain errors, or are poorly written seldom get a second look by journal editors … Continue reading

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What are you using to store patient information or other sensitive data?

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The convenience and portability of removable media (USB flash drive, external disk drives, memory cards, CDs, DVDs, cameras and others) is undeniable, but when used to store patient information (protected health information, or “PHI” under HIPAA) or other sensitive information, … Continue reading

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What are you using to store patient information or other sensitive data?

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The convenience and portability of removable media (USB flash drive, external disk drives, memory cards, CDs, DVDs, cameras and others) is undeniable, but when used to store patient information (protected health information, or “PHI” under HIPAA) or other sensitive information, … Continue reading

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New MBECT platform to go live this month

The New MBECT Platform goes live on Monday, March 11. Training Options: Hands on training We have multiple sessions with experts available to guide you through the new system to have you ready to hit the ground running. Sign up … Continue reading

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Summer Research Opportunity for Medical Students

The O’Brien Kidney Research Center has been funded by NIDDK to support four medical students in a mentored summer research opportunity. This program provides an opportunity to conduct research in the areas of basic, systems biological, translational, clinical or health … Continue reading

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J.C. Zúñiga-Pflücker presents Immunology Research Seminar

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The Experimental Immunology Training Grant and the Graduate Program in Immunology welcomes J.C. Zúñiga-Pflücker, Ph.D.,Professor & Chair, Department of Immunology, at the University of Toronto. His talk “Generation of human T cell progenitors, from in vitro models to in vivo … Continue reading

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U-M emergency medicine researchers to host adaptive design workshop (April 9-10)

Have you wanted the opportunity for a personalized consultation with adaptive design experts? Adaptive designs for clinical trials are growing in popularity, although certain challenges exist to implementing them. The clinical and statistical teams must collaborate intensely to understand with … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Racquel Domingo-Gonzalez (Feb. 20)

Racquel Domingo-Gonzalez, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Bethany Moore, Ph.D., will present her research, "Alterations in scavenger receptors and COX-2 methylation patterns impair alveolar macrophage function post-stem cell transplant" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar on Wednesday, … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Chun-Shu Wong (Feb.13)

Chun-Shu Wong, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Pan Zheng, M.D., Ph.D., will present her research, "The Role of Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) in T cell Development" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The … Continue reading

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Cytoscape Training (Feb.11)

This hands-on workshop, hosted by the Taubman Health Sciences Library, will present an overview of Cytoscape, an open source molecular interactions visualization tool. Cytoscape allows you to explore molecular interactions and biological pathways and integrates these networks with annotations, gene … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Beth Lubeck (Feb. 6)

Beth Lubeck, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Philip King, Ph.D., will present her research, "Role of RasGAPS in T cell development and as regulators of cardiovascular and lymphatic systems" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar on Wednesday, … Continue reading

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U-M emergency medicine researchers to host adaptive design workshop (April 9-10)

Have you wanted the opportunity for a personalized consultation with adaptive design experts? Adaptive designs for clinical trials are growing in popularity, although certain challenges exist to implementing them. The clinical and statistical teams must collaborate intensely to understand with … Continue reading

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Samuel Speck, Ph.D. presents Immunology Research Seminar (Feb. 27)

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The Experimental Immunology Training Grant and the Graduate Program in Immunology welcome Samuel Speck, Ph.D., Georgia Research Alliance Eminent scholar and professor of microbiology & immunology, at the Emory University School of Medicine. His talk “Tracking murine gammaherpesvirus infection in … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Heather Walk (Jan. 30)

Heather Walk, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Benjamin Segal, M.D., will present her research, "Defining Encephalitogenic Potential and Disease Mechanisms of Highly Polarized Th1 and Th17 Cells in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalitomyelitis" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar … Continue reading

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Cytoscape – Going from Raw Data to a Publishable Image (Feb. 4)

This hands-on workshop hosted by the Taubman Health Sciences Library will demonstrate the use of Cytoscape, an open source molecular interactions visualization tool. Cytoscape allows the exploration of molecular interactions and biological pathways and integrates these networks with annotations, gene … Continue reading

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Cytoscape – Going from Raw Data to a Publishable Image (Feb. 4)

This hands-on workshop hosted by the Taubman Health Sciences Library will demonstrate the use of Cytoscape, an open source molecular interactions visualization tool.Cytoscape allows the exploration of molecular interactions and biological pathways and integrates these networks with annotations, gene expression … Continue reading

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EndNote for Academic Research and Publishing for the Health Sciences (Jan. 31)

This hands-on workshop will provide instruction on using EndNote to support academic research and publications. This software is compatible with many online databases available through the University of Michigan libraries. When using the Microsoft Word add-in, EndNote becomes invaluable for … Continue reading

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MICHR offers global summer research program for pre-doctoral students

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is pleased to offer its Global Summer Research Program, aimed at pre-doctoral students from the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing. Many students in professional degree programs are interested in … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar today

Andrew Kocab, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Colin Duckett, Ph.D., will present his research, “Regulation of Receptor-induced NF-?B Activation” at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar today. The seminar will be held at noon in 5330 Med Sci … Continue reading

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UMMS Research News Online – January 2013

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The January issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading

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Human embryonic stem cell/induced pluripotent stem cell culture training (Jan.29-Feb.1)

The pluripotent stem cell core laboratory announces hands on training in the culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and human embryonic stem cells (hESC). Half-day training sessions will be offered Jan.29-Feb.1 on the third floor of BSRB.For more information, … Continue reading

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Human embryonic stem cell/induced pluripotent stem cell culture training (Jan.29-Feb.1)

The pluripotent stem cell core laboratory announces hands on training in the culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and human embryonic stem cells (hESC). Half-day training sessions will be offered Jan.29-Feb.1 on the third floor of BSRB.For more information, … Continue reading

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Providing Effective Feedback Workshop for Faculty (Jan. 24 & Feb. 12)

This is an interactive workshop focused on key elements of providing feedback in clinical teaching presented by Sally Santen, M.D., Ph.D., clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, clinical associate professor of medical education and assistant dean for educational research and … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Ashley Sandy (Ivan Maillard Lab) (Jan. 9)

Ashley Sandy, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Ivan Maillard, M.D., Ph.D., will present her research, "Notch signaling is a critical regulator of CNS-infiltrating MOG-reactive CD4+ T cells during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar. … Continue reading

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Providing Effective Feedback Workshop for Faculty (Jan. 24 & Feb. 12)

An interactive workshop focused on key elements of providing feedback presented by Sally Santen, M.D., Ph.D., clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, clinical associate professor of medical education and assistant dean for educational research and quality improvement.Following this workshop, attendees … Continue reading

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Preparing Scientific Papers (Feb. 6)

Preparing Scientific Papers Seminar for Faculty is presented by Thomas Annesley, Ph.D. and Jasna Markovac, Ph.D.Following this workshop, participants will be able to:1) Outline ways to bring greater clarity and consistency to a scientific paper2) Describe the features that distinguish … Continue reading

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Immunology Research Seminar with Pamela Ohashi (Jan. 16)

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The Experimental Immunology Training Grant and the Graduate Program in Immunology welcome Pamela Ohashi, Ph.D., F.R.S.C, director, Immune Therapy Program, Ontario Cancer Institute; co-director, Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research; senior scientist, Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI); professor, Immunology and … Continue reading

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New master’s degree program in biochemistry launched

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An intensive new program offered by the Medical School’s Department of Biological Chemistry allows students to earn a master’s degree (M.S.) in biochemistry in just one year. The program aims to prepare students for employment in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical … Continue reading

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Providing Effective Feedback Workshop for Faculty (Jan. 24 & Feb. 12)

An interactive workshop focused on key elements of providing feedback presented by Sally Santen, M.D., Ph.D., clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, clinical associate professor of medical education and assistant dean for educational research and quality improvement.Following this workshop, attendees … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Michael Mashiba (Dec. 12)

Michael Mashiba, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Kathleen Collins, M.D., Ph.D. will present his research, "Investigating the role of HIV-1 Vpr in primary macrophages" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar. The seminar will be held at 12 … Continue reading

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Preparing Scientific Papers (Feb. 6)

Preparing Scientific Papers Seminar for Faculty is presented by Drs. Thomas Annesley and Jasna Markovac. Following this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Outline ways to bring greater clarity and consistency to a scientific paper 2) Describe the features … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar with Alexandra McCubbrey (Nov. 28)

Alexandra McCubbrey, Ph.D. candidate from the lab of Jeffrey Curtis, M.D. will present her research, "Mechanisms and Immune Effects of Glucocorticoid-Augmented Efferocytosis" at the Graduate Program in Immunology Research Seminar.The seminar is held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 in … Continue reading

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UMMS Research News Online – November 2012

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The November issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading

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Pathology Research Seminar today

The Pathology Research Seminar Series presents H. Leighton “Lee” Grimes, Ph.D., associate professor, in the UC Department of Pediatrics and director of the Cancer Pathology Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Grimes will present “RNA therapeutics for leukemia” at … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Brian Zamarron (Nov.7)

Brian Zamarron, a Ph.D. pre-candidate from the lab of Carey Lumeng, M.D., Ph.D., will present at the Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club seminar at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in 3330 Med Sci I (Coon Lecture Hall). Zamarron will … Continue reading

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Meet the challenge of the Mentored Research Academy – R01 Boot Camp!

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The UMMS Mentored Research Academy: R01 Boot Camp is a multi-tiered, pilot program funded by Dean James O. Woolliscroft to support and increase the success rate of Medical School faculty applying for their first NIH Research Project Grant (R01). The … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Jackson Turner (Oct. 31)

Jackson Turner, Graduate Program in Immunology Ph.D. pre-candidate from the lab of Irina Grigorova, Ph.D., will present at the Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club seminar at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in 5330 Med Sci I (Abel Lecture … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Nisha Nagarsheth (Oct. 24)

Nisha Nagarsheth – Ph.D. pre-candidate from the lab of Weiping Zou, M.D., Ph.D. – will present at the Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club seminar at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 24 in 3330 Med Sci I (Coon Lecture Hall).Nagarsheth will … Continue reading

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UMMS Research News Online – October 2012

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The October issue of UMMS Research News is now online. This monthly publication from the Medical School Office of Research highlights: Exciting news from the U-M Medical School research enterprise New funding and educational opportunities Key upcoming dates for special … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Alison Eastman (Oct. 10)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present the Journal Club seminar of Alison Eastman (Ph.D. Pre-Candidate from the lab of Dr. David Aronoff) who will be discussing the following paper: "Highly Pathogenic Influenza Virus Infection of the Thymus … Continue reading

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Julie K. Pfeiffer to present “How gut microbes enhance enteric virus infections”

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The Department of Microbiology and Immunology will host Julie K. Pfeiffer, Ph.D., as the Heritage Seminar speaker and Rackham Centennial Alumni Lecturer. Her seminar “How gut microbes enhance enteric virus infections,” will start at noon on Thursday, Oct.4 in the … Continue reading

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Clinical Research Billing Town Hall today

Come one come all – there’s going to be a Town Hall! Clinical Research Billing Town Hall will be presented by CRAO and RCRB today, Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at Ford Auditorium – UH Floor 2. Topics … Continue reading

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Julie K. Pfeiffer, Ph.D., presents Microbiology & Immunology Heritage Seminar and Rackham Alumni Centennial Lecture (Oct. 4)

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The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is pleased to host Julie K. Pfeiffer, Ph.D. as our Heritage Seminar speaker and Rackham Centennial Alumni Lecturer. Her seminar, entitled “How gut microbes enhance enteric virus infections,” will be in the Kahn Auditorium, … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Joel Crespo (Oct. 3)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present the Journal Club seminar of Joel Crespo (Ph.D. Pre-Candidate from the lab of Dr. Weiping Zou) who will be discussing the following paper: "The tumor suppressor Tsc1 enforces quiescence of naive … Continue reading

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Graduate Program in Immunology Journal Club with Zachary Benet (Sept. 26)

The Graduate Program in Immunology is pleased to present the Journal Club seminar of Zachary Benet (Ph.D. Pre-Candidate from the Dr. Irina Grigorova Lab) who will be discussing the following paper: "The innate immune sensor NLRC3 attenuates Toll-like receptor signaling … Continue reading

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Michael T. Borchers, Ph.D. presents Immunology Research Seminar (Oct. 17)

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The Graduate Program in Immunology welcomes Michael T. Borchers, Ph.D., assistant professor, Environmental Health, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Borchers’ talk “Natural Killer Cell Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” will take place on Wednesday, Oct. … Continue reading

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EndNote for Academic Research and Publishing for the Health Sciences (July 26)

This hands-on workshop will provide instruction on using EndNote to support academic research and publications. This software is compatible with many online databases available through the University of Michigan libraries. When using the Microsoft Word add-in, EndNote becomes invaluable for … Continue reading

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Inserting Graphics into Grant Applications and Other Word Documents (Aug. 1)

This workshop offers instruction on the efficient and proper placement of images, charts, and graphics into grant proposal applications. The session will cover basic features in Microsoft Word such as image placement, captioning and text wrapping. Following a brief presentation … Continue reading

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Basic Faculty Negotiations Seminar (June 7)

Barbara Butterfield, Ph.D. and Jane Tucker, Ph.D. present a Basic Faculty Negotiations Seminar for all Medical School faculty. This workshop is designed to introduce mutual-interest based negotiations, problem solving, and conflict resolution during the academic career. Participants will learn to … Continue reading

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Attend the “Write Winning Grant Proposals” Workshop – Register Now!

The UMMS Office of Research and the MICHR Education Program are co-sponsoring this event and invite you to attend: “Write Winning Grant Proposals” A Workshop by David Morrison, Ph.D. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dow Auditorium, … Continue reading

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Research Proposal Writing Workshop (March 6)

This workshop, sponsored by the U-M Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) and presented by Christine K. Black, M.L.S., assistant director of Research Services in the Medical School Office of Research, will take place on Tuesday, March 6 from … Continue reading

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Attend a Training Session – Streamlined Process for Clinical Trial Contracts

We invite you to a training session to learn about the Medical School pilot to facilitate industry-sponsored clinical trial agreements. This pilot was developed in collaboration with study teams and the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) – formerly … Continue reading

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