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CMRI Academic Scholarship Conference: AI Guided Structural Immunoinformatics of Viral Infection
Date/Time: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM to Nov 13, 2026, 01:00 PM
Location: Virtual
How to view: Make sure to sign out of Global Protect VPN, Citrix or Horizon if you are working remotely. Taking this step will preserve the internet connection to those working on-site and provide a better viewing experience for all.
We are pleased to announce our speaker will be Ratul Chowdhury, PhD, Building A World of Difference Faculty Fellow, Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University.
About the ASC: The Academic Scholarship Conference is a monthly presentation during the academic year at Children’s Mercy and the University of Kansas Medical Center focused on bringing in speakers who will provide rigorous research-based talks and help advise our own scientists on current research projects, papers, and grant proposals.
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Nov
06
12:00 PM • Virtual
University of Arkansas Medical School Translational Research Institute seminar: Gain Insights into Intellectual Property
This is part of a series on Research Fundamentals.
Nov
10
01:00 PM • Virtual
UAMS Translational Research Institute webinar: The Role of nicroRNAs in Neonatal Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: From Pathogenesis to Precision Medicine
This is a TRInnovations Translational Science webinar.
Nov
13
11:00 AM • Virtual
Columbia University: Answering the 'So What' Question: Using the Translational Science Benefits Model in Clinical and Translational Research
Speaker: Douglas Luke, Ph.D.,
Nov
13
12:00 PM • Virtual
CMRI Academic Scholarship Conference: AI Guided Structural Immunoinformatics of Viral Infection
How to view: Make sure to sign out of Global Protect VPN, Citrix or Horizon if you are working remotely. Taking this step will preserve the internet connection to those working on-site and provide a better viewing experience for all.
We are pleased to announce our speaker will be Ratul Chowdhury, PhD, Building A World of Difference Faculty Fellow, Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University.
About the ASC: The Academic Scholarship Conference is a monthly presentation during the academic year at Children’s Mercy and the University of Kansas Medical Center focused on bringing in speakers who will provide rigorous research-based talks and help advise our own scientists on current research projects, papers, and grant proposals.
Nov
16
12:00 PM • Virtual
The Kansas Center for Implementation Science and Frontiers CTSI present: The Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model in the Implementation Science Ecosystem: Intermediate and Advanced Applications
with Borsika Rabin, Ph.D., MPH, PharmD
Dr. Rabin is a Professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Co-Director of the UC San Diego Dissemination and Implementation Science Center (DISC). A nationally recognized implementation scientist, she is a longtime member of the RE-AIM leadership team and an expert in applying RE-AIM and PRISM across diverse settings. Dr. Rabin has extensive experience in implementation science training, consultation, measurement, and capacity
building, including leading national workshops, developing widely used implementation science resources, and mentoring investigators across career stages.
Nov
17
08:00 AM • Children's Mercy Research Institute, Big Slick Auditorium
Zebra Summit
The Zebra Summit is a two-day conference bringing together patients, families, researchers, and clinicians who understand the rare disease journey firsthand.
This inaugural event is more than a conference, it's the start of a community. Connect with other rare patients and families, hear directly from leading rare disease researchers and clinicians, and be part of building a center of gravity for rare disease care and innovation right here in our region.
Join 200+ attendees for two days of connection, awareness, and collaboration, because rare is stronger together.
More information.
Nov
17
11:30 AM • Virtual via Teams.
A Good Team is a Learning Team: The Importance Self-correction and Adaptation in Collaborative Research Teams
Dr. Kevin Wooten will talk us through the theory and evidence base for the importance self-correction and adaptation in teamwork. He will touch on the steps, stages, and practical tools for implementing a self-correcting team. Attendees will be invited to learn more at the Frontiers TeamMAPPS Self-correction and Adaptation Workshop scheduled for January 2027.
Learn more about Dr. Wooten.
Teams link.
Nov
17
12:00 PM • Virtual
Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Implementation Science: From evidence to practice
This session will spotlight recent works focused on applying implementation science frameworks to ensure that evidence-based interventions are effectively adopted, integrated, and sustained in real-world settings.
Speakers:
Jaime Perales Puchalt, Ph.D., MPH- associate professor of neurology at KU Medical Center and director of the Outreach, Engagement and Recruitment Core at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Anna M. Gorczyca, Ph.D.- research assistant professor of physical activity and weight management in the department of internal medicine at KU Medical Center
Nov
17
12:00 PM • Virtual
UAMS Translational Research Institute seminar: Medically Tailored Grocery Delivery for Food Pantry Clients With Diabetes: Insights Into Stakeholder Collaboration, Study Design, and Interpreting Results
This is a Clinical Trials Learning Coolaborative Seminar.
Nov
17
02:00 PM • Virtual
Navigating Rural Health Together: Education
Education: Building Healthier Rural Communities Through Education
How does education shape the health and well-being of rural communities? This session will explore the connection between education and rural health, highlighting innovative approaches that support students, strengthen communities, and help build a healthier rural Kansas.
The conversation will examine how educational opportunities, partnerships, and pathways can contribute to community health and workforce development. Speakers will share perspectives on innovative work happening in Kansas and discuss how communities, schools, and health organizations can work together to address educational needs and create opportunities for rural residents to thrive.
Featured Speakers:
Tina Gareton, KU Area Health Education Center & Kansas HOSA
Karen Eppley, Director, Rural Education Center; Associate Professor of Rural Education, Kansas State University
Nov
18
11:00 AM • Virtual
Trial Innovation Network webinar: "Epic Cosmos Teleport – A New Paradigm for Multi-Institutional Research Study Site and Patient Recruitment"
Dec
07
08:00 AM • Children's Mercy Research Institute
Fall 2026 Mock Study Section
Visit the Frontiers CTSI Education and Training page for more Mock Study details.
Dec
07
12:00 PM • Virtual
KCIS/Frontiers Implementation Science Lecture Series: Talk with Dr. Elva Arrendondo
More information to be announced.
Dec
15
02:00 PM • Virtual
Navigating Rural Health Together: Access to Cancer Care
Access to Cancer Care: Addressing Rural Barriers and Opportunities
Access to timely, high-quality cancer care can be challenging for rural residents. This session will explore the unique barriers rural communities face in accessing cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive services, as well as innovative approaches to improving access and outcomes.
The conversation will highlight opportunities for rural communities to strengthen connections between residents and cancer care resources, reduce barriers to care, and develop community-based solutions that better meet the needs of rural Kansans. Participants will gain insight into how communities can work collaboratively to improve cancer care access and support healthier outcomes for their residents.
Featured Speaker:
Hope Krebill, MSW, BSN, RN
Assistant Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Executive Director, Masonic Cancer Alliance
May
21
12:00 PM • Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Mo.
2027 Midwest Research Skills Development Workshop
Beyond clinical training, successful investigators need a broad array of research and career development skills.To address this gap, and build on an international series with over 600 past participants now in its 24th year, we offer this workshop in the Midwest for the third year.
Target Audience: Trainees & Early Career Faculty
Topics include: Mentoring, Grantsmanship, Time Management,
Work-Life Balance (including sessions for partners), Negotiation
Panels feature successful early and advanced faculty on career development, and optional breakout sessions offer the opportunity to dive in depth into actual K awards and Phase 1 and 2 protocols.
Cost: $1,500 for faculty / $750 for trainees
Includes 1 room for 2 nights, all meals for participants and meeting materials. Ground transportation and/or airfare are not included.
Partners and children welcome, meals included.
Registration and Agenda available Janurary 2027.
