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Probably Approximately Correct Causal Discovery

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

The Department of Biostatistics welcomes Dr. David Page for his talk "Probably Approximately Correct Causal Discovery." Dr. Page works on algorithms for data mining and machine learning, and their applications to biomedical data, especially de-identified electronic health records and high-throughput genetic and other molecular data.

Delivery of biomolecules to the mammalian gut using engineered probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii

2004 Marsico Hall

Dr. Nathan Crook’s research focuses on developing new methods for engineering microbes, and applying these methods to improve human health. As a graduate student at UT Austin, he developed several new methods to genetically engineer baker’s yeast, including RNAi screens and continuous directed evolution approaches using retrotransposons. Dr. Crook also developed model-based approaches for yeast... Read more »

Environmental Sciences and Engineering Open House

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is hosting an admitted student day for Graduate Students (PhD ,MS, MSPH,  MSEE and dual degree) on Friday, Feb. 21. This is an all-day event focused on research and time for students to meet with faculty and get to know the department. Please contact Jennifer Joyce Moore... Read more »

DNA Methylation and Breast Cancer: Signals of Mechanism and Risk

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

Alterations in epigenetic processes have been implicated in breast cancer development. One such epigenetic process — DNA methylation — might provide important insights into breast cancer. In this seminar, Dr. Jacob Kresovich will describe how changes in breast tissue DNA methylation may steer development towards specific tumor subtypes. He will also demonstrate novel ways that... Read more »

From data to story: a healthcare case study

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The typical graph in a presentation often leads our audience wondering... so what? When that question isn’t succinctly answered through effective visuals and story, it can lead our audience asking for more data, more data and more data. In shifting from exploring data to explaining data, we have to take intentional steps to enable our... Read more »

Showcase for a Cause 2020

G100 Bondurant Hall 321 South Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The UNC Allied Health Ambassadors are planning the 5th Annual “Showcase for a Cause” fundraiser for February 21, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. in Bondurant Hall G100 (auditorium). This fundraising event is a combined talent show and silent auction, where all proceeds from the event will benefit a local charity organization. Last year, this event raised... Read more »

Event Series Pearl Hacks 2020

Pearl Hacks 2020

Great Hall, Frank Porter Graham Student Union 3103 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Ever wanted to make an app, game, or website? Come #DiveIntoPearlHacks! Pearl Hacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon Feb 21-23 focused on empowering female and non-binary identifying students. "Hackathon" may sound a little intimidating, but it's really just an "invention marathon" - where you can collaborate with others to make an amazing project in just 24... Read more »

Event Series Pearl Hacks 2020

Pearl Hacks 2020

Great Hall, Frank Porter Graham Student Union 3103 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Ever wanted to make an app, game, or website? Come #DiveIntoPearlHacks! Pearl Hacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon Feb 21-23 focused on empowering female and non-binary identifying students. "Hackathon" may sound a little intimidating, but it's really just an "invention marathon" - where you can collaborate with others to make an amazing project in just 24... Read more »

Event Series Pearl Hacks 2020

Pearl Hacks 2020

Great Hall, Frank Porter Graham Student Union 3103 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Ever wanted to make an app, game, or website? Come #DiveIntoPearlHacks! Pearl Hacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon Feb 21-23 focused on empowering female and non-binary identifying students. "Hackathon" may sound a little intimidating, but it's really just an "invention marathon" - where you can collaborate with others to make an amazing project in just 24... Read more »

Unleash Your Innovation!

171 Rosenau Hall 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Do you want to increase the impact of your research? Do you have an idea for a social venture in public health? Join the Office of Research, Innovation and Global Solutions at the 'Unleash Your Innovation' workshop to learn about the resources available to you to make an impact beyond the traditional academic path. Hear... Read more »

Logisitic Regression

Room 219 Davis Library 208 Raleigh St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This short course provides an introduction to logistic regression. Model specification, identification, estimation, hypothesis-testing, and interpretation of results are covered. Software to estimate these models is discussed, but not demonstrated. This is not a course on software, but rather a course on the concepts and uses of logistic regression. No registration required. More information

Getting Published and Other Insights into the World of Global Health

Webinar

The Lancet & CUGH Webinar Series Episode 1: Do you want to learn about getting published? Do you have any questions about the world of global health, where the opportunities and challenges lie? Join us for this interactive, one hour conversation with editors and leaders in global health. Students in low and middle-income countries are... Read more »

Third Annual UNC Epidemiology Career Panel

G100 Bondurant Hall 321 South Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The UNC Epidemiology Career Panel is multidisciplinary and geared towards current Masters and Doctoral students in all departments in Gillings as well as in the School of Medicine and School... Read more »

Social Status and Social Behavior in Peer Networks: A Developmental Perspective

136 Tate-Turner-Kuralt Bldg. (Auditorium, School of Social Work) Tate-Turner-Kuralt Bldg, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

FPG Lecture Series Welcomes Dr. Antonius H. N. (Toon) Cillessen Children and adolescents spend a significant amount of time each day in the company of peers. Together with their peers, children acquire a wide range of skills, attitudes and experiences that influence their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Peers are also powerful socialization agents, contributing... Read more »