School of Medicine

Seminar Speaker: Richard Thompson, PhDReception to follow in lobby of 108 N. Greene Street

This session will highlight how UMSOM early stage faculty can work with the SOM Foundation Relations team to find and apply for funding opportunities that are geared toward early stage faculty.

In preparation for promotion, we encourage faculty to begin keeping Clinical and Teaching Portfolios to review annually with their Chairman. This workshop will assist with the development of both the

MELA Annual Spring Education DayKeynote Speaker: Alyson J. McGregor, MD, MA, FACEP, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

This session will introduce researchers to the valuable services and expertise available within the Institute for Genome Sciences, including the Maryland Genomics and the Informatics Resource Center.

Training for clinicians to assist mental health & substance abuse clients with tobacco treatment.

This annual lecture is supported by a generous gift from the family of the late Renée Royak-Schaler, PhD, MEd.

TOPIC: \"Tertiary lymphoid structures as mediators of response to immunotherapy in solid tumors.\" SPEAKER: Dr. Daniel Shu

Spatial metagenomics and in situ editing of the gut microbiomeHarris H. Wang, PhDInterim Chair of Systems BiologyDepartment of Systems BiologyColumbia University Irving Medical Center, New York

Nouf Bazaz, PhD, LCPC, Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University, presents on systemic factors that shape refugee mental health.

TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence Driven Cataract Surgical Skill Optimization | SPEAKER: Shameema Sikder, MD, FACS

Board exam preparation course for senior radiation oncology residents and other healthcare professionals

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Cancer-Neuroscience Seminar SeriesTOPIC: “Decoding the Language of Brain Tumor and Neuron Communication.” SPEAKER: Dr. Benjamin Deneen

The 9th Gerard J. Barcak Memorial Lecture

Embracing Risk: Seizing Opportunities and Exploring New Paths, a presentation by Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA, Professor of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, University of Utah.

This session will begin by helping faculty understand how to develop a budget for their research lab or program, and will then address how to diversify your sources of funding.

Raymond J. Deshaies, PhD will present \"Induced Protein Degradation: My Journey\" | Craig M. Crews, PhD will present \"PROTACs: A New Therapeutic Modality\"

This session explores how AI-powered tools can serve as research assistants, grant-writing collaborators, and academic editors, streamlining the research process and improving efficiency.

SPEAKER: Alex Kwan, PhD, Associate Professor, Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University

Enjoy a day of engaging with the public through hands-on STEM activities, touch tanks, and marine science exhibits.