Week of Events
UNC Water Microbiology Conference
The Water Microbiology Conference 2019 creates a forum for researchers and practitioners focused on microbiology and public health issues to come together around the intersection of the two. This year’s conference blends interactive workshops with scientific symposia and poster socials. It focuses on water microbiology from watershed to human exposure including current concerns in recreational... Read more »
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) 2019 Research Conference
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) annual Research Conference is a unique interdisciplinary forum that brings together researchers and clinicians for a program dedicated to increasing knowledge, stimulating research, and promoting prevention and treatment of cancer and cancer recurrence through nutrition, physical activity and weight management. For more information, including the complete program, visit... Read more »
Symposium on Biosocial Approaches to Population Health Across the Life Course
Symposium on Biosocial Approaches to Population Health Across the Life Course
The Carolina Population Center is pleased to announce the first annual Symposium on Biosocial Approaches to Population Health across the Life Course. The symposium will stimulate novel opportunities for biosocial health research by developing a scientific forum that provides emerging scholars a chance to present research, while facilitating the integration of social and biological approaches... Read more »
Activity: Just Walk!
Activity: Just Walk!
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. Leader Penny Slade-Sawyer will find an indoor route! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all our classes at... Read more »
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments,... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all our classes at... Read more »
Activity: Just Walk!
Activity: Just Walk!
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. Leader Penny Slade-Sawyer will find an indoor route! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of... Read more »
Epigenetics and Neurodevelopment of Children Seminar
Epigenetics and Neurodevelopment of Children Seminar
Rebecca Fry, PhD, and Michael O'Shea, MD, PhD, will present a seminar titled "Epigenetics, Neurodevelopment and Health of Children Born Extremely Preterm." Dr. O’Shea is the C. Richard Morris Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Fry is the Carol Remner Angle Distinguished Professor and Associate Chair for Strategic Initiatives in... Read more »
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
Activity: Mindful Relaxation
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments,... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all our classes at... Read more »
Activity: Yoga
Activity: Yoga
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health recipes and see all our classes at... Read more »
Center for Faculty Excellence: Mentoring Summit
Center for Faculty Excellence: Mentoring Summit
The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) Mentoring Summit is a pan-University event, open to all schools and departments, designed to promote equitable, effective mentoring practices for populations across UNC. Melissa McDaniels, PhD, will deliver the keynote address: "Catalyzing Ecosystems of Inclusive Excellence: Leveraging the Science of Mentorship, National Policies, and Local Expertise." McDaniels is senior... Read more »