Upcoming Events
- MIDB Spring Colloquium Series Thursday, January 26 | 3-5pm
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain's spring colloquium series highlights our research hubs and services, clinic structure, and community engagement partners. LEARN MORE>>
Center for Bioethics Ethics Grand Rounds Friday, January 27 | 12-1pmThe webinar title is: “Physicians’ Experiences with and Perceptions of Caring for Patients with Disability,” and the speaker is Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and based at the Health Policy Research Center in the Mongan Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital. REGISTER>>
Biomedical Engineering-Industry Grand Rounds Monday, March 13 | 3:35-4:30 PMThe next University of Minnesota Biomedical Engineering-Industry Grand Rounds: Engineering tailored molecular interactions and toolsets via Zoom. REGISTER NOW>>
- Applications for Institute on the Environment Grad Scholars due Friday, September 12, 2022
Are you a graduate or professional student interested in exploring topics related to climate change with a cohort of your peers? Apply to be an IonE Graduate Scholar. Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022. $200 stipend is provided. Learn more>>
U of M Biomedical Engineering Industry Grand Rounds webinar September 12, 2022, 3:35 to 4:30 PMJoin Cordance Medical and the Department of Biomedical Engineering for a virtual grand rounds event on bringing precision medicine to patients with brain diseases featuring:
- Ryan Dittamore, Cordance Medical: A focused ultrasound platform that opens the blood-brain barrier with a simple, non-invasive 30-minute clinic procedure
- Jonathan Sachs, Department of Biomedical Engineering: Small molecule drug discovery targeting toxic amyloid oligomers for treatment of neurodegenerationMedical Discovery Team on Addiction MnSAN Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8 AM-5 PMFaculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Second Minnesota Symposium on Addiction Neuroscience (MnSAN) on September 14, 2022, at the McNamara Alumni Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration is free, but required. Learn more>>
Special Grand Rounds: Rebecca Ihrie, PhD Wednesday, September 14 1:00-2:00 PMJoin Rebecca Ihrie, PhD, Associate Professor, Departments of Cell and Developmental Biology and Neurological Surgery from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for her seminar "Signaling and Outcome in Stem Cell and Brain Tumors". Register via Zoom or in-person 1-110 LRB/MTRF >> REGISTER
State of the Medical School September 28 12PMJoin Dean Tolar and Interim Regional Dean Kevin Diebel as they review where we've been and where we're going as a Medical School. In-person on Duluth and Twin Cities campus or via Zoom. REGISTER>>
CTSI Translational Science Symposium and Poster Session September 15, 2022, 5:30 to 8:30 PMThe annual CTSI Translational Science Symposium & Poster Session showcases and recognizes the work of scholars in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute's career development programs, and features TED-style talks on research triumphs, pitfalls, and insights. READ MORE>>
Research Week Poster Session Abstracts due September 16 for October 6, 2022, 4 to 6:30 PMAll faculty, staff, students and community researchers are invited to present their work Research Week Poster Session. As in past years, we hope to have broad representation from each division and invite our adjunct faculty members to participate. Abstracts recently presented at meetings are also encouraged! Judges from around the Medical School will visit posters for awarding. READ MORE>>
The Annual Rothenberger Lecture Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 4:30-5:30 PMThis year's Rothenberger Lecture features Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, former head of the Department of Surgery and now president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. A reception will follow the lecture. READ MORE>>
CWIMS Annual Fall Retreat Thursday, September 22, 2022 12-4 PMThe Center for Women in Medicine and Science (CWIMS) invites faculty, staff, students, and community members of all genders to join them for their Annual Fall Retreat on September 22, 2022, noon to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. This is a training opportunity aimed at skill/career development, network-building, and fostering robust collaborations. It features keynote speaker Dr. Tanya Menon. Learn more>>
Microbiome and Cancer Symposium Friday, September 23, 2022 8:00 AM- 4:30 PMThe Microbiome and Cancer Symposium will be held 9/23/2022, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building. Register by 9/9. LEARN MORE>>
Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference Friday, September 23, 2022The Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference will be held on 9/23. Anyone already developing experimental therapeutic strategies for prevention of cancer is strongly encouraged to attend. LEARN MORE>>
iMpact seminar webinar October 4, 2022, 12 to 1 PMJoin the monthly Center for Learning Health Science Systems (CLHSS) iMpact seminar series in October for a presentation by Thomas Campion, PhD (Weill Cornell Medicine), titled "Supporting Clinical and Translational Researchers with Electronic Patient Data." READ MORE>>
Premiere of Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging Oct 8, 2022, 10:30 AMThe Center for the Art of Medicine invites you to the free film premiere of Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging. Drs. Jon Hallberg and Tseganesh Selameab use the arts to explore aging through the framework of mobility, mentation (mood & memory), medication, and what matters to older adults. READ MORE>>
US DOHaD (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease) meeting October 10-11, 2022Dr. Phu Tran, Pediatrics, is hosting the 2022 US DOHaD meeting here at U of M. The United States Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Society is an affiliate of the International DOHaD Society and focuses on all facets of the study of the fetal origins and early life programming of health and disease, with primary focus to promote the research principles of DOHaD and to support trainees and early career investigators in their scientific and professional development.
October 9 is Career Development Day for Trainees and Junior Investigators; October 10 features several national experts, including U of M experts, during the conference. READ MORE>> - Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP) Poster Symposium Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:30-11:30 AM
The Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP) will host a poster symposium with 67 LSSURP participants on August 11, 2022, at 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center. This event is open to the public. Learn more>>
Research Project Budget Estimator Demo Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11 AMSign up to join an overview and demo of the RPBE on August 24 at 11:00 a.m. Q&A session to follow. The RPBE tool allows research teams to determine project feasibility, which can be shared with UMN peers and leadership. The tool can pull salary information for collaborators (lookup by x500/employee ID), and can automatically apply adjustments like the NIH Salary Cap, NIH Grad Student Compensation Cap, and inflation rate to your budget calculations. Learn more>>
CLHSS iMpact Seminar Series Tuesday September 6, 2022 12-1 PMJoin the monthly CLHSS iMpact seminar series in September for a presentation by Christopher Longhurst, MD, MS, titled "Building a Highly Reliable, Learning Health System @ UC San Diego". Learn more>>
Applications for Mothers Leading Science due on Thursday, September 1, 2022The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking applications for Mothers Leading Science, a year-long career development program for research-intensive faculty in the health sciences who are raising school-age and/or young children. Applications are due by September 1, 2022. Learn more>>
Applications for Institute on the Environment Grad Scholars due Friday, September 12, 2022Are you a graduate or professional student interested in exploring topics related to climate change with a cohort of your peers? Apply to be an IonE Graduate Scholar. Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022. $200 stipend is provided. Learn more>>
Medical Discovery Team on Addiction MnSAN Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8 AM-5 PMFaculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Second Minnesota Symposium on Addiction Neuroscience (MnSAN) on September 14, 2022, at the McNamara Alumni Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration is free, but required. Learn more>>
Annual Research Week Posters due Friday, September 16, 2022Each year, the Department of Surgery celebrates Research Week by presenting work by residents, faculty (including adjunct), staff and community partners related to health informatics, and translational, clinical and educational exploration. The event will be October 6, 2022, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Graduate Hotel. Abstracts recently presented at meetings are encouraged! Learn more>>
The Annual Rothenberger Lecture Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 4:30-5:30 PMThe Annual Rothenberger Lecture will be September 22, 2022, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. The event will be at the Graduate Hotel, Meridian Ballroom. Lecture will also be available via Zoom. This year's lecture will be given by Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, past chair of the Department of Surgery and President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center effective this September. Learn more>>
CWIMS Annual Fall Retreat Thursday, September 22, 2022 12-4 PMThe Center for Women in Medicine and Science (CWIMS) invites faculty, staff, students, and community members of all genders to join them for their Annual Fall Retreat on September 22, 2022, noon to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. This is a training opportunity aimed at skill/career development, network-building, and fostering robust collaborations. It features keynote speaker Dr. Tanya Menon. Learn more>>
Microbiome and Cancer Symposium Friday, September 23, 2022 8:00 AM- 4:30 PMThe Microbiome and Cancer Symposium will be held 9/23/2022, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building. Abstracts are due 8/31. Register by 9/9. LEARN MORE>>
Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference Friday, September 23, 2022The Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference will be held on 9/23. Registration is free, but required by 8/8. Anyone already developing experimental therapeutic strategies for prevention of cancer is strongly encouraged to attend. LEARN MORE>>
- Adoption Medicine Clinic Symposium: A Time to Thrive July 18 9:00 AM- 2:30 PM
The second annual Adoption Medicine Clinic Symposium: A Time to Thrive will be held 7/18, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. The conference shares the Clinic's research, practices and advocacy surrounding their multidisciplinary approach to caring for children who have been adopted. This year's primary focus is school-age children.
Enhancing the Diversity of Bibliographies; Why and How July 13 12 PMDr. Jane L. Sumner of the Department of Political Science will lead a one-hour Research Career Development Seminar on Enhancing the Diversity of Bibliographies: Why and How on 7/13 at noon. Participants will learn arguments for prioritizing diversity of research citations, and practical tools and strategies for assessing diversity. RSVP NOW>>
Microbiome and Cancer Symposium September 23 8:00 AM- 4:30 PMThe Microbiome and Cancer Symposium will be held 9/23/2022, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building. Abstracts are due 8/31. Register by 9/9. LEARN MORE>>
Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference September 23The Lead Compounds in Clinical Chemoprevention Conference will be held on 9/23. Registration is free, but required by 8/8. Anyone already developing experimental therapeutic strategies for prevention of cancer is strongly encouraged to attend. LEARN MORE>>
Open to MS faculty/staff/students. Check out our TC Events Calendar page for more!
Annual Faculty Assembly June 14 12:00-1:00 P.M.The Faculty Assembly is an annual, integral event for the Medical School. Faculty and staff are invited to hear from Provost Croson & Dean Tolar.
SciPride and SciPride Social 2022 June 8 3:30-5 P.M.3:30 - 5 p.m. | The Bell Museum
In honor of Pride Month, the Bell Museum and schools and centers across the U of M will celebrate the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to the University. Starting Wednesday, June 8, we will celebrate Pride and showcase the work of LGBTQIA+ scientists and engineers online. Also on June 8, we will host the SciPride Social, an in-person event to support networking and build community among LGBTQIA+ researchers and allies, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the Bell Museum. Light refreshments will be served. More details and RSVP info coming soon!CPR & AED Awareness Week - June 1 - June 7June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.
We invite you to celebrate National CPR and AED Awareness Week in your community.Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation Annual Walk - June 4, 9:00 am - 1:00 pmThe Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery is excited to partner with the Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation for its Annual Walk to D-Feet Hearing Loss!
Join on Saturday, June 4, to show your support to the Lions as they have funded multiple Otolaryngology resident, fellow, and faculty research projects for decades.Best Practices in Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management - Online Course; Due by Dec. 31, 2022Minnesota providers: check out the new self-paced 2-hour online course, "Best Practices in Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management", that fulfills the continuing education credit to the Board of Medical Practice.
Don't miss the Dec. 31, 2022 deadline to earn and report the required two (2) hours of continuing education credit to the Board of Medical Practice pursuant to Minnesota Statute §214.12, subd. 6!
American Transplant Congress in Boston - June 4-8, 2022Dr. Karam Obeid, assistant professor in Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, will be presenting at the American Transplant Congress in Boston in June. He will give an oral presentation on his research in norovirus infection in solid organ transplant recipients.
Open to MS faculty/staff/students. Check out our TC Events Calendar page for more!
Dr. William Krivit Lectureship in Pediatrics May 11 7:30-8:30 A.M.The 21st Dr. William Krivit Lectureship in Pediatrics is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Harmatz, Pediatric Gastroenterologist from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital will be this year's guest speaker at Grand Rounds. This special lectureship series has the goal of promoting ongoing education around genetic and metabolic diseases.Global Surgery Benefit at Surly Brewing May 14 6-9 P.M.The Global Surgery and Disparities Program (UMGSD) invites you to attend their Global Surgery Benefit at Surly Brewing! Come listen to live music, play games, participate in the silent auction, and eat great food- all while benefiting the great work that UMGSD does for patients and learners.
Najarian Symposium, May 20 7:30 AM-3:00 PMCome celebrate the larger-than-life legacy of Dr. John Najarian for CME credits with an evening gala.
Boots on the Ground Conference May 13 8:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.Boots on the Ground Conference, a virtual event sponsored by the Medical Discovery Team on Addiction and the Twin Cities Recovery Project, will feature White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Former US Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, and other experts as they discuss effective ways to address the disparities in substance use disorder faced by African Americans.
Faculty Assembly State of the Medical School June 14 12:00-1:00 P.M.The Faculty Assembly State of the Medical School is an annual, integral event for the Medical School. Faculty and staff are invited to hear about the future of the University and Medical School from Provost Croson, Dean Tolar, and vice deans from across Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
Honoring the Memory of George Floyd May 25 12:15-1:00 P.M.Two years have passed since the death of George Floyd, and our Medical School community plans to commemorate the anniversary with a moment of silence in addition to student, faculty and leader remarks.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Mayo Auditorium.SciPride and SciPride Social 2022 June 8 3:30-5 P.M.3:30 - 5 p.m. | The Bell Museum
In honor of Pride Month, the Bell Museum and schools and centers across the U of M will celebrate the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to the University. Starting Wednesday, June 8, we will celebrate Pride and showcase the work of LGBTQIA+ scientists and engineers online. Also on June 8, we will host the SciPride Social, an in-person event to support networking and build community among LGBTQIA+ researchers and allies, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the Bell Museum. Light refreshments will be served. More details and RSVP info coming soon!Open to MS faculty/staff/students. Check out our TC Events Calendar page for more!
2022 IEM Innovation Week April 11-15IEM Innovation Week will highlight events that focus on advances and new directions in medical engineering. Engineering to fight cancer, neurological disorders, failing organs, and many other ailments—and it’s all at the University of Minnesota!
Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race TPT Premiere Saturday, April 22- Saturday, April 23rd at The Parkway Theater.
- Doors open at 10:30am; film runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 4-8Join the Medical School in celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week to recognize the hard work and dedication of 437 PhD and MS students who help power our research enterprise.
Neurodiversity in Medicine's 5K for Autism Awareness, April 10 10:30 AMJoin the Medical School student group, Neurodiversity in Medicine, as they host a 5K walk/run at the Lake Harriet Walking pathways in Minneapolis to recognize Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and create new connections in the community.
Dept of Biomedical Engineering-Industry Grand Rounds, April 11 3:35-4:30pmCome learn about better pain therapy by leveraging remote technologies and biomarkers with Tay Netoff and Claire Kaiser, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Yagna Pathak from Abbott.
59th Annual JS and HR Blumenthal Memorial Lecture, April 29 12:00-1:00 PMDr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Health Institute, will speak on “COVID-19: Progress and Priorities in the 3rd Year of a Historic Pandemic.” In-person only in 2-650 Moos Tower; lunch will be provided.
CWIMS Spring Conference, May 5 9:00 AM-12:00 PMJoin us for an interactive and energizing workshop on leadership with a keynote presentation and multiple breakout sessions. U of M faculty, staff, students, and community members of all gender identities are invited to join.
Najarian Symposium, May 20 7:30 AM-3:00 PMCome celebrate the larger-than-life legacy of Dr. John Najarian for CME credits with an evening gala.
Code Blue for Patient Earth: Pathways to Resilience April 22-23Code Blue for Patient Earth: Pathways to Resilience is an opportunity to join health professionals from across MN to create solutions to promote health equity and resilience while addressing the climate crisis. Network on April 22, and enjoy a half-day of presentations on Climate-Smart Healthcare, Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change, and #ClimateJustice on April 23.