Biostatistics Webinar: Handling Sampling and Selection Bias in Association Studies Embedded in Electronic Health Records

In this talk we will discuss statistical challenges and opportunities with joint analysis of electronic health records and genomic data through " Genome and Phenome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS and PheWAS)". Presenter: Bhramar Mukherjee, PhD, John D. Kalbfleisch Collegiate Professor and Chair, Dept. of Biostatistics; Professor, Dept. of Epidemiology; Professor, Global Public Health, University of Michigan... Read more »

Ethics in Global Social Development

Global Social Development Innovations is launching a bi-monthly webinar series. This webinar series is designed to bring together researchers, practitioners and thought-leaders from around the globe to discuss prominent topics and issues in social development work with faculty, staff, students and the broader North Carolina community. This month, we are welcoming Dr. Neil Bilotta, who... Read more »

Event Series Mindfulness Self-Compassion Sessions

Mindfulness Self-Compassion Sessions

In this time that is so challenging for all of us, take a few moments to nurture yourself. UNC's Well-Being Program, in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry, is offering free virtual 20-minute mindfulness sessions to reduce stress and foster strength and resilience. 8:00 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday 12:15 p.m. – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for three 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Wednesdays - noon (30 minutes)... Read more »

Inclusive Excellence Zoomtable Conversation: Supporting the Antiracist Work and Needs of BIPOC Students, Faculty and Staff at Gillings

Supporting the Antiracist Work and Needs of BIPOC Students, Faculty and Staff at Gillings This roundtable-style conversation was created to provide a space for BIPOC students, faculty, and staff at Gillings to: - Prioritize and share BIPOC-centered needs surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (DEIA) at Gillings, UNC, and beyond. - Identify ways to relieve... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for three 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Wednesdays - noon (30 minutes)... Read more »

The Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence

The Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence All are invited to the weekly Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series which continues virtually on September 30, 2020, at 12 noon with Mark Radin presenting β€œThe Economic Allure of a Latrine and a Review of the Evidence.” The series... Read more »

Event Series Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Join the Gillings School's Culture of Health for three 30-minute gentle yoga online classes at the following times: Gentle Yoga Mondays - noon (30 minutes) Wednesdays - noon (30 minutes)... Read more »

Magic Hour: Black Entrepreneurs Meetup

Join the Kenan Institute Entrepreneurship Center for this virtual networking event and hear from three Black entrepreneurs (including Gillings alum and adjunct Bahby Banks) from around the Triangle in an authentic panel discussion. Registration required. Panelists Bahby Banks, CEO of Pillar Consulting, Inc. and Gillings alumna Johnny Hackett, Founder of Official Black Dollar Tiffany Griffin,... Read more »

Faculty Entrepreneurship Panel

Join Research, Innovation and Global Solutions for the Faculty Entrepreneurship Panel β€” a virtual discussion with Gillings faculty entrepreneurs to learn about their journey building successful nonprofit and for-profit ventures. Contact solutions@unc.edu for more information. Registration required. Do you want to increase the impact of your research? Do you have an idea for a social... Read more »