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Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Big Data in Precision Medicine
Date/Time: Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM to Jun 26, 2026, 01:00 PM
Location: Zoom
This Research and Discovery Grand Round is Part 4 of the Spring 2026 Series on harnessing Big Data, AI and Emerging technology to advance discovery and innovation.
Diego Robles Mazzotti, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Medical Informatics at KU Medical Center and the All of Us Heartland Consortium
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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
02
11:30 AM • KC Chamber Boardroom, 30 W. Pershing Rd. Ste 301, Kansas City, MO
BioNexus KC and RareKC: Rare Disease Day 2026
Powered by BioNexus KC in collaboration with RareKC, this event aims to raise awareness and accelerate progress in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of rare diseases. Join patients, families, caregivers, and advocates as we unite to create change for all people living with a rare disease.
More information.
Mar
12
09:00 AM • Children's Mercy Research Institute
2026 Annual Research Symposium
The 2026 Frontiers CTSI Research Symposium will have keynote speaker Paul Estabrooks, Ph.D., from the University of Utah as we focus on the theme of Dissemination and Implementation Science.
The day begins with Speed Mentoring (registration required) before we hear from Dr. Estabrooks, followed by breakout sessions, a panel discussion and two poster sessions.
This is a great opportunity to network with your colleagues from all of our partner institutions and see posters from the next generation of investigators with high school and undergraduate students presenting posters.
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.
Mar
26
12:00 PM • Zoom
Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Harnessing Big Data & Emerging Technology
This Research and Discovery Grand Rounds is Part 1 of the Spring 2026 Series on Big Data, AI, and Emerging technology to advance discovery and innovation.
Speaker: Mark Hoffman, Ph.D., Chief Informatics Officer at Children's Mercy and Director of Great Plains Data Consortium
Apr
23
12:00 PM • Zoom
Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: AI in Clinical & Translational Research
This Research and Discovery Grand Round is Part 2 of the Spring 2026 Series on harnessing Big Data, AI and Emerging technology to advance discovery and innovation.
Speaker: Dawn King, Ph.D., Director of KU Medical Center's Enhanced Artifical Intelligence Center for Human-Centered Research
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.
May
28
12:00 PM • Zoom
Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: AI Driven Wearable Interventions
This Research and Discovery Grand Round is Part 3 of the Spring 2026 Series on harnessing Big Data, AI and Emerging technology to advance discovery and innovation.
Speaker: Jeff Thompson, Ph.D., Chief Research Informatics Officer at KU Medical Center along with a panel of experts in the field.
Jun
25
12:00 PM • Zoom
Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Big Data in Precision Medicine
This Research and Discovery Grand Round is Part 4 of the Spring 2026 Series on harnessing Big Data, AI and Emerging technology to advance discovery and innovation.
Diego Robles Mazzotti, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Medical Informatics at KU Medical Center and the All of Us Heartland Consortium
