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Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction (CSUA) Conference
Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction (CSUA) Conference
The annual conference of the Penn State Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction (Penn State University Park) brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, funders, and community leaders to focus on community-engaged solutions to problems of substance use.
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Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Kevin Fundora / Julia Weber
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Kevin Fundora / Julia Weber
Two biomedical sciences students will present.
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Final Thesis Defense – Elias Rizk, MD
Final Thesis Defense – Elias Rizk, MD
“Purified Neuronal Populations of Regenerating Retinal Ganglion Cells reveal DNA Methylation-mediated Role of Na+/K+-ATPase in Axon Regeneration” presented by Elias Rizk, PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. The thesis advisory committee consists of: James R. Connor, PhD - Chair, Jian Yang, PhD, Elizabeth Proctor, PhD, Jeffrey Sundstrom, MD, PhD and Ibrahim T. Izbolat, PhD
ECHO Series: Student Mental Health in Secondary Schools
ECHO Series: Student Mental Health in Secondary Schools
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series focuses on aiding school personnel within middle and senior high schools.
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3D Printing in Education, Research and Health Care
3D Printing in Education, Research and Health Care
Attend this 45-minute webinar to learn about the possibilities of 3D printing.
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ECHO Series: Understanding Primary Immunodeficiency – Clinicians
ECHO Series: Understanding Primary Immunodeficiency – Clinicians
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to increase the knowledge and confidence of clinicians for timely diagnosis and treatment of PI to improve patient outcomes
The Inaugural Ellie Goldenberg Memorial Lecture
The Inaugural Ellie Goldenberg Memorial Lecture
The Inaugural Ellie Goldenberg Memorial Lecture: “From Cradle to Grave: The Lifespan of a Singer’s Voice” Monday, May 8 – 5-6 p.m. Junker Auditorium and Zoom Students, faculty, friends and staff are invited to attend a talk by Dr. David Goldenberg, presenting as part of the Inaugural Ellie Goldenberg Memorial Lecture, on Monday, May 8 […]
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Topics in Addiction: Addressing the Opioid Crisis & Patient Health Outcomes by Maximizing Behavioral Treatment in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Topics in Addiction: Addressing the Opioid Crisis & Patient Health Outcomes by Maximizing Behavioral Treatment in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Aleksandra Zgierska, MD, PhD, the Jean L. and Thomas L. Leaman, MD Endowed Professor and Vice Chair for Research for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, will present this month’s Topics in Addiction Seminar.
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Josephine Liwang
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Josephine Liwang
"Building a Quantitative, Spatiotemporal Cell Type Atlas for GABAergic and Microglial Cells in the Developing Mouse Brain" will be presented at noon by Josephine Liwang, PhD student in the lab of Dr. Yongsoo Kim.
Spring 2023 Dean’s Lecture
Spring 2023 Dean’s Lecture
Padmanee Sharma, MD, PhD, will present the Spring 2023 Dean's Lecture, "Immune Checkpoint Therapy: Identifying Mechanisms of Response and Resistance."
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ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to provide the knowledge, support and resources necessary to increase the capacity and confidence of primary care providers to effectively practice using medication for opioid use disorder.
ECHO Series: Mental Health for Medical Students
ECHO Series: Mental Health for Medical Students
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series is designed to empower medical students to manage a wide range of patient mental health conditions to improve overall patient care.
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Neuroscience Student Seminar – Kalin Salinas
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Kalin Salinas
Kalin Salinas will present "The Underlying Neural Networks driving Nicotine Addiction" on Thursday, May 11 at noon. Dr. Andrea Hobkirk is the student's adviser.
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Alternative and integrated medicine related to culture, beliefs and traditions hosted by Project ECHO
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Alternative and integrated medicine related to culture, beliefs and traditions hosted by Project ECHO
Learn about alternative and integrated medicine related to culture, beliefs, and traditions as part of Project ECHO, which aims to improve the quality of care and reduce health disparities in underserved populations.
BERD Seminar: Bayesian Statistical Inference for Health Data Analysis Using JASP
BERD Seminar: Bayesian Statistical Inference for Health Data Analysis Using JASP
Presented by Zita Oravecz Bayesian methods offer a flexible and powerful framework for addressing questions in health research. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamental concepts of Bayesian inference, including Bayes' theorem, prior and posterior distributions. I will provide hands-on experience on how to perform Bayesian hypothesis testing, which is especially useful in health research […]
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2023 Annual Neuroscience Institute Retreat
2023 Annual Neuroscience Institute Retreat
The 2023 Annual Neuroscience Institute Retreat will be held on the Penn State University Park campus.
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Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Student Seminar – Skylar Bodt / Alexander Pham
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Student Seminar – Skylar Bodt / Alexander Pham
At 4 p.m., Skylar Bodt will present “Dilated Cardiomyopathy Mutation (E525K) in Human Beta-cardiac Myosin enhances Actin-activate Phosphate Release and the Power Stroke”. Dr. Dennis is the adviser. Following at 4:30 p.m., Alexander Pham will present “Cellular Senescence is required for MCPyV Genome Persistence.” Dr. Kwun is the adviser.
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Promoting Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine University Park Campus: A Retrospective Study and Review of Next Steps
Promoting Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine University Park Campus: A Retrospective Study and Review of Next Steps
Woodward Center presents "Promoting Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine University Park Campus: A Retrospective Study and Review of Next Steps." Presented by: Kelan Fogarty, Class of 2025, Michael Flanagan, MD Register here
Commission for Women Book Club
Commission for Women Book Club
Join the Penn State Commission for Women Book Club as we explore the next award-winning book, "The Likeability Trap."
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Emily Bianchini / Shamara Lawrence
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Emily Bianchini / Shamara Lawrence
Two biomedical sciences students will present.
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Insights Into Identities webinar: ‘Military Families, Spouses and Veterans – Understanding their Needs and Challenges’
Insights Into Identities webinar: ‘Military Families, Spouses and Veterans – Understanding their Needs and Challenges’
Learn about the needs of military veterans, their families and spouses. The conversation will discuss different types of resources for veterans and their families and how to support those in the military or after their service.
Commission for Women 2022-2023 Book Club
Commission for Women 2022-2023 Book Club
Join the Penn State Commission for Women Book Club as we explore the latest award-winning books.
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ECHO Series: Understanding Primary Immunodeficiency – Clinicians
ECHO Series: Understanding Primary Immunodeficiency – Clinicians
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to increase the knowledge and confidence of clinicians for timely diagnosis and treatment of PI to improve patient outcomes
4 events,
ARPA Agencies – Who they are, how they work, what they fund, and how to write competitive proposals
ARPA Agencies – Who they are, how they work, what they fund, and how to write competitive proposals
This webinar will provide Penn State College of Medicine faculty researchers with an orientation to ARPA-agencies with a particular focus on those that fund biomedical research.
CTSI TSS Webinar: Geometry Of Life and Disease
CTSI TSS Webinar: Geometry Of Life and Disease
"Geometry Of Life and Disease: Foundations and Potential Translational Impacts of Computational Histopathological Phenomics" presented by Keith Cheng, MD, PhD All multicellular organisms are comprised of cells and extracellular components that possess theoretically quantifiable, three-dimensional features and relationships organized into tissues, organs, and organ systems. Physiological and disease states are marked by physical change on the […]
Inaugural Lecture: Douglas Leslie, PhD
Inaugural Lecture: Douglas Leslie, PhD
Douglas Leslie, PhD, will present an inaugural lecture as chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine.
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ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to provide the knowledge, support and resources necessary to increase the capacity and confidence of primary care providers to effectively practice using medication for opioid use disorder.
A Community Learning Approach to Improve Communication about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among Medical Students in a Post-Pandemic Era
A Community Learning Approach to Improve Communication about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among Medical Students in a Post-Pandemic Era
Woodward Center presents "A Community Learning Approach to Improve Communication about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among Medical Students in a Post-Pandemic Era" Presented by: Himi Begum, Class of 2026 Register here
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Webinar: Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Spiritual Distress in Patients and its Impact on Their Health Care
Webinar: Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Spiritual Distress in Patients and its Impact on Their Health Care
An overview of the cause and consequences of spiritual distress in patients and its impact on their healthcare.
Commission for Women – 2023 General Assembly
Commission for Women – 2023 General Assembly
Please join Penn State Commission for Women in-person for its annual General Assembly.
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Mofida Abdelmageed
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Mofida Abdelmageed
"Cell-Type Specific Alterations of DNA Polymerase Kappa in the Aging Mouse Brain" will be presented at noon by Mofida Abdelmageed, PhD student in the Neuroscience graduate program. Dr. Anirban Paul is the advisor.
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Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Jude Khatib / Olivia Marx
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Jude Khatib / Olivia Marx
Two biomedical sciences students will present.
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Humanities Grand Rounds Lecture: “I Heard It’s Not Common in Black People”: Race Bias, and Ethical Considerations for ALS Research and Care.
Humanities Grand Rounds Lecture: “I Heard It’s Not Common in Black People”: Race Bias, and Ethical Considerations for ALS Research and Care.
How do race and bias influence the experience of living with neurodegenerative disease?
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Final Thesis Defense – Christopher G. Kendra
Final Thesis Defense – Christopher G. Kendra
“A Salmonella Virulence Factor Regulates Second Messenger Signaling and Effector Protein Expression via Proteolysis”, presented by Christopher G. Kendra, PhD candidate in the Biomedical Sciences graduate program. The committee is comprised of: Mauricio Pontes, PhD - Chair; Clare Sample, PhD - Co-Chair; Christopher Norbury, PhD and Guy Townsend, PhD
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