Research Academy 101 Fall 2026
This training program introduces the basics of study design, planning, implementation, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, standard operating procedures and ethical considerations. This is a sixteen hour program broken down into four hour classes over four days.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AMVirtual
GCC Research in Progress featuring Dr. Alexander Poltorak: "Leveraging acute immune response to understand immunity in homeostasis鈥�
Please join us for this presentation in our Georgia Cancer Center Research in Progress Series. The presentation will be held in-person in the Knox Community Room, CN1209. Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMCancer Research Center
VBC Research Seminar Series
We invite faculty, staff, students, and trainees to join us for presentations featuring current research and developments in cardiovascular biology.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Open Access Week: Myth Busting Table
Stop by our Myth-Busting Table during Open Access Week to test your knowledge, separate fact from fiction, and learn how Open Access benefits researchers, students, and the public.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMGreenblatt Library
CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting
Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual
VBC Journal Club
The Vascular Biology Journal Club is held every Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanders Research and Education Bldg., unless otherwise noted. We invite all to read featured articles in advance and join the discussion. To view the JC schedule, visit /centers/vbc/journal-club.php
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting
Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual
GCC Research in Progress featuring Dr. Nagendra Singh: "One tag, two jobs: UFM1 licenses cDC1 development and cross-presentation in tumor immunity鈥�
Please join us for this presentation in our Georgia Cancer Center Research in Progress Series. The presentation will be held in-person in the Knox Community Room, CN1209. Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AMCancer Research Center
Grant Writing Workshop: NIH Grant Writing Overview
NIH Grant Writing Overview Workshop: Assistance will be provided in hypothesis generation, development of specific aims, significance, and other sections of the grant application.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Leadership Academy: Change Management
Participants will leave with tools to help guide teams and adapt effectively in academic, research, and professional environments.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPavilion III
NIH Grant Writing Workshop: Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch
Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch: Learn how to craft a compelling NIH biosketch that effectively highlights your qualifications, research contributions, and expertise to support a competitive grant application.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CII: From Scores to Learning: Redesigning Grading Practices - Certificate in Teaching Excellence for Student Success - Summerville
In this workshop we will explore how the brain forms memories and the six strategies backed by scientific research that promote effective learning. We will delve into how retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, elaboration, dual coding and many other practices can be used in instruction.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMUniversity Hall
The Grad School Playbook
Considering graduate school? Learn how to research programs, compare options, understand timelines and requirements, explore funding options, and prepare a competitve application. No matter what type of program you are considering, master's, PhD, professional program, we've got the playbook for you!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2026 Body Donation Memorial Service
Body Donor Memorial service honoring donors for making their bodies available for study and research.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLansing B. Lee Sr. Auditoria Center