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Health Disparities and Precision Medicine Mini-symposium and Forum

Free Webinar NC

This event will feature interactive presentations by Victoria Bae-Jump MD, PhD, “Racial Disparities and Underlying Molecular Subtypes in Endometrial Cancer;” Sam Cykert MD, “Building Systems to Combat Black-White Disparities in Cancer Treatment: The Case of Precision Medicine;” and Kirsten Nyrop PhD, “Weight and Weight Gain in Black and White Women with Early Breast Cancer within … Read more

CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Topic TBD

Free Webinar NC

David Plankenhorn, MD, HPM Fellow. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.

Research to Practice Lecture: North Carolina Cancer Challenge 2020 – Improving Enrollment into Cancer Clinical Trials

Free Webinar NC

Speakers: Emily Olsson, CCRP, and Alicia Bilheimer. This lecture is an interactive presentation and discussion to consider barriers to cancer clinical trial enrollment in North Carolina and potential approaches to address this. Topics will include the importance of patient and provider engagement, education and resources for identifying research opportunities and available trials, barriers and mitigation … Read more

Impact vs. Intention: The Importance of Collaboration When Dismantling Structural Racism – Part 1 Leveling Session

Virtual NC

A two-part series hosted by the UNC Lineberger Equity Council to expand understanding and foster dialogue. The Leveling Session offers an analysis and historical context to structural racism in the United States and the healthcare industry. This session is designed to spark curiosity, foster dialogue, and present a clear understanding of the individual and organizational … Read more

UNC Biology Seminar Series: Revising CNS immune privilege – A role of lymphatic vasculature and immunity in brain health and disease

Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, is the WashU BJC Investigator, Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Immunology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, and recipient of the 2018 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award. He is internationally recognized as a preeminent leader and pioneer in the study of the intersection of the immune … Read more

UNC Lineberger Breast SPORE Seminar

Virtual NC

Presenter: Gary Johnson, PhD Talk Title: “Overcoming plasticity of the kinome for kinase-targeted therapies” Presenter: Patty Spears and Missy Van Lokeren, Advocacy Group Talk Title: “Research Patient Advocate Engagement” Zoom Webinar Zoom Passcode: SPORE