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BioNexus Annual Event
Date/Time: Oct 19, 2023, 05:30 PM to Oct 19, 2023, 09:00 PM
Location: Midland Theatre 1228 Main St, Kansas City MO
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MARCUS WHITNEY
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Feb
13
09:30 AM • TBA
New Directions for Addiction Neuroscience
Join colleagues from the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research & Treatment for a conversation with Dr. Joshua Gowin from the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you do not currently conduct neuroscience research on addiction. Additional details and RSVP to follow.
Feb
23
12:30 PM • https://kumc-ois.zoom.us/j/96215163502
Designing for Impact
Douglas Luke, MA, PhD
Director, Center for Public Health Systems Science
Distinguished Professor in Public Health Systems Science
Washington University School of Public Health
Dr. Luke is a leading researcher in the areas of public health policy, systems science, and tobacco control. Dr. Luke directs work focused primarily on the evaluation, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based public health policies.
Feb
25
02:30 PM • Virtual
From Penn State: CTSI Community Engagement Team Presents – “Research with Rural Communities: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement”
The Penn State CTSI Community Engagement Team is pleased to host an educational workshop focused on conducting research in rural populations. Please join us in welcoming Kristina Brant, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology and Social Science Research Institute Co-Funded Faculty Member, and Florence Becot, Ph.D., Nationwide Insurance Early Career Professor and Agricultural Safety and Health Program Lead. Our speakers will share their expertise and firsthand experiences working with rural communities.
During this session, participants will:
Explore the importance of research in rural communities
Examine real-world examples of research conducted among rural populations
Discuss best practices and lessons learned from engaging with rural communities
We look forward to learning with you!
Mar
12
09:00 AM • Children's Mercy Research Institute
2026 Annual Research Symposium
Additional information coming.
Mar
26
12:00 PM • Virtual
Digital Health Co/Lab March 2026 Seminar
March Speaker: Dick Flannigan, FACHE, President, Digital Health KC
The Digital Health Co/Lab hosts Digital Health Seminars focused on topics across the digital health life cycle. Seminar topics vary and may include, but are not limited to, pilot research studies, innovation grant proposals, business plans, investor pitches and introductions to digital health resources available across KU.
Each seminar is interactive and encourages participants to share information and perspectives, with time for questions and discussion at the conclusion of the presentation.
All seminars are virtual and free to attend.
For the latest meeting updates or to submit a presentation request, visit our website. For additional inquires, reach out to us at DigitalHealthCoLab@kumc.edu.
Apr
30
08:00 AM • Westin Crown Center, Kansas City
14th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference
The 14th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference (CPA2026) is pleased to invite researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse disciplines to submit proposals for our upcoming conference, focusing on the theme of "Addiction in Context: Addressing Social Determinants and Structural Drivers Through Interdisciplinary Science.”
CPA2026 updates: https://addictionpsychology.org/cpa
Direct questions or concerns to the Program Co-Chairs Jordan Davis (jordand@rand.org) and Alexander Sokolovsky (alexander_sokolovsky@brown.edu)
May
04
09:00 AM • TBD
2026 Spring Mock Study Section
Additional information will be released at a later date, including due dates and how to submit.
