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UMKC Community Health and Wellness Fair
Date/Time: Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM to Jul 19, 2025, 03:00 PM
Location: YMCA Linwood | 3130 Mersington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128
Health Services Available:
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings
Immunizations for adults and children
Sports physicals for student-athletes (appointment required)
One-on-one Q&A with doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and students
Fun for the Whole Family:
Face painting and games for kids
Free prize giveaways
Learn more about healthy living from local experts!
Who Should Attend?
Families and children
Student-athletes preparing for the school year
Anyone without a primary care provider looking to get connected
Community members interested in living healthier lives
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11
08:00 AM • Hybrid
2025 Introduction to Biostatistics for Clinical and Translational Researchers Session 1 of 3
Topics Covered: Scientific Rigor & Reproducibility Study Design & Hierarchy of Scientific Evidence Addressing Common Clinical & Translational Research Questions
For More Information: stats_education@kumc.edu
Jul
17
12:00 PM • Virtual
University of Utah CTSI: Media-Savvy Researcher: How to Navigate Interviews
Does the idea of talking to the news media make you anxious? This hour-long workshop is designed to enhance your confidence in communications skills and refine interview techniques. Julie Kiefer, PhD, director of research communications at University of Utah Health will provide training to help you share your research message effectively with the media and beyond.
Jul
17
01:00 PM • Virtual
Digital Health Seminar: Presentation by Andrés M. Bur, MD Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Join us at our monthly Digital Health Seminar, an open, interdisciplinary R&D meeting hosted by the Digital Health Co/Lab at the University of Kansas.
This meeting will include a presentation by Andrés M. Bur, MD Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
These seminars provide a unique platform for innovators at all career stages to present their work, including innovations, grant proposals, business plans, and investor pitches. Participants will benefit from invaluable feedback from experienced professionals.
You can see all upcoming meetings, and if you or a colleague would like to present at a future session, please complete the intake form by visiting our website.
Jul
17
01:00 PM • Virtual
July 2025 Digital Health Co/Lab Monthly Seminar
Presenter: Dr. Andrés Bur
Reach out to the Digital Health Co/Lab for additonal information including the link.
Jul
17
03:00 PM • Hybrid
Innovations in Quality Forum: Emerging Trends in the Health Insurance Industry
Jul
18
08:00 AM • Hybrid
2025 Introduction to Biostatistics for Clinical and Translational Researchers Session 2 of 3
Topics Covered: Scientific Rigor & Reproducibility Study Design & Hierarchy of Scientific Evidence Addressing Common Clinical & Translational Research Questions
For More Information: stats_education@kumc.edu
Jul
19
10:00 AM • YMCA Linwood | 3130 Mersington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128
UMKC Community Health and Wellness Fair
Health Services Available:
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings
Immunizations for adults and children
Sports physicals for student-athletes (appointment required)
One-on-one Q&A with doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and students
Fun for the Whole Family:
Face painting and games for kids
Free prize giveaways
Learn more about healthy living from local experts!
Who Should Attend?
Families and children
Student-athletes preparing for the school year
Anyone without a primary care provider looking to get connected
Community members interested in living healthier lives
Jul
25
08:00 AM • Hybrid
2025 Introduction to Biostatistics for Clinical and Translational Researchers Session 3 of 3
Topics Covered: Scientific Rigor & Reproducibility Study Design & Hierarchy of Scientific Evidence Addressing Common Clinical & Translational Research Questions
For More Information: stats_education@kumc.edu
Jul
25
12:00 PM • Virtual
July 2025 NIH Collaboratory Grand Rounds
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory (Collaboratory) aims to strengthen the national capacity to implement cost-effective large-scale research studies that engage healthcare delivery organizations as research partners. Grand Rounds is a weekly webinar series on issues related to pragmatic research.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Initial Outcomes of the NOHARM Pragmatic Trial. Jon Tilburt, MD and Andrea Cheville, MD.
Aug
14
12:00 PM • Virtual
University of UTAH CTSI: Giving a Great Presentation
We all live in the world of our specialties every day, so why doesn't that translate to easily giving a great presentation? This workshop will explore the use of structure, visual aids, pacing, and storytelling to help us give impactful presentations.
Aug
16
09:00 AM • TBA
Save the Date! KU Obesity, Metabolism and Cancer Conference
More information coming soon!
Sep
11
03:00 PM • Hybrid
Innovations in Quality: What Does a Public Health Transformation Look Like?
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25
09:00 AM • University of Kansas Clinical Research Center 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, CTSU Suite 3300 Fairway, KS 66205
KU Cancer Center: Biospecimen Blood Drive 2025
Help advance cancer research by participating in the annual Biospecimen Blood Drive. The event differs from other blood drives in that donors give only a small amount of blood: equivalent to the amount collected for a standard blood test.
Sign up today!
Sep
26
09:00 AM • Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.
2025 International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium
The International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium is The LAM Foundation’s marquee event, which includes a state-of-the-art scientific meeting and a dedicated patient and family conference. Next year’s event will continue the highly successful format of blending patient and family participation with leading-edge discussions about basic and translational advances in LAM research. We look forward to welcoming attendees from around the world to this important conference that will celebrate the LAM community's research innovation, courage, and resilience as we strive to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for LAM.
Oct
01
12:00 PM • Virtual
2025 Translational Science versus Translational Research: What is the Difference? Webinar
Join Frontiers Associate Director Lisa Sanderson Cox, Ph.D., and Project Director Robin Liston, MPH, as they discuss the differences ahead of Frontiers funding opportunities that will be released this fall.
Oct
29
08:00 AM • TBD
KUMC Co/Digital Health INNOVATORS DAY 2025
Stay tuned for more information.
Oct
29
09:00 AM • TBD
Innovators Day 2025
Mark your calendars for Innovators Day 2025, happening on October 29, 2025! Join us for an inspiring day of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, check out the highlights from last year in this video. Don’t miss it!
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07
11:30 AM • K-State University, Olathe campus
BioNexus KC: One Health Day
More details to come.
Nov
13
03:00 PM • Hybrid
Innovations in Quality Forum: Project Updates from the Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality
