Gillings Virtual Reception in Conjunction with JSM 2021

Join the Department of Biostatistics for a Gillings Virtual Reception in conjunction with the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2021. To join this virtual event, you must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the reception with a personal URL for your use to join the event. Contact... Read more »

Synthesizing evidence about harms in systematic reviews

2301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall McGavran-Greenberg Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson is an epidemiologist with training and experience in intervention design, evaluation and translation of clinical evidence into policy and practice. His research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness... Read more »

Semblie: Introduction and New Feature Demo

Join the NC TraCS Institute for a live training session for Semblie, a free platform for developing digital health interventions. Semblie was designed with the needs of public health researchers and practitioners in mind. This web-based platform makes it easy to create interactive decision aids and tailored health education tools. This session will introduce the... Read more »

Machine Learning Tools & Precision Medicine in Clinical Research

Machine learning analysis methods offer the opportunity to integrate and learn from large amounts of biological, clinical, and environmental data. During this session, clinicians and researchers will explore the use of machine learning tools and precision medicine techniques in clinical research. This session will feature an overview of machine learning tools in the field of... Read more »

Canvas Challenge Summer 2022

The Canvas Challenge is a multi-module, guided-paced course available fully online on Canvas for Gillings’ teaching faculty. The Challenge affords instructors a collaborative space to refine their pedagogical practices with... Read more »

Biostatistics Undergraduate Summer Internships (BUSI) Research Symposium

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This symposium is the culmination of the summer research experience for our BUSI interns. It offers them a space to engage with fellow students, faculty, and the community while discussing their research projects. Coffee and light refreshments from Panera Bread will be provided. Flyer 2022 BUSI Research Symposium

FHI 360-UNC Gillings Graduate Research Fellowship Info Session

Please join the Gillings global health team to learn more about a yearlong funded global health fellowship opportunity with FHI 360. A rep from FHI 360 will discuss the fellowship and current fellows will be available to talk about their experience and answer any questions. Attend via Zoom. You can see previous fellows and explore... Read more »

UNC Biostatistics Alumni Panel

Join the Department of Biostatistics to hear from a panel of UNC biostatistics alumni about their experiences interviewing for employment opportunities. These alums can answer your questions about what it's like to work in academia, government, industry and non-profit. This informational session is a great opportunity to network and prepare for the job search process.... Read more »

Gillings International Research Compliance Corner Part I: Export Controls

Gillings Research Unit Presents a two-part, virtual, education session on International Research Compliance. They will have speakers from the Export Controls Office, as well as the Office for the Vice Chancellor of Research. Part I speaker: William Bucha Export Compliance Manager UNC Export Compliance Office Division of Institutional Integrity and Risk Management Learn more and... Read more »

Gillings International Research Compliance Corner Part II: Science and Security

Gillings Research Unit Presents a two-part, virtual, education session on International Research Compliance. They will have speakers from the Export Controls Office, as well as the Office for the Vice Chancellor of Research. Part II speaker: Brian Collier Science and Security Director Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Learn more and register. Contact Jamie... Read more »

Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series with Professor Amy H. Herring

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium (0001 Michael Hooker Research Center) Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Department of Biostatistics is pleased to return to in-person lectures on the UNC Campus this year. Please join them in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Memorial Auditorium, 0001 Michael Hooker Research Center. A zoom option is provided below for those unable to attend in person. Professor Amy H. Herring Sara & Charles Ayres Professor... Read more »