VBC Journal Club
VBC Journal club presentation and discussion of recent journal articles in the field of cardiovascular biology takes place each Friday at 9:00 a.m. in CB-3801 of the Sanders Research & Education bldg. unless noted otherwise on our schedule /centers/vbc/journal-club.php.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Undergraduate Research & Fine Arts Conference
The URFA Conference will have Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ undergraduates presenting their research and scholarship all day throughout the JSAC. Stop by the Ballroom to sign in and pick up a schedule, go show support for Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ JagURs!
10:00 AM - 7:00 PMRoscoe Williams Ballroom
Annual Southeastern Dental Research Symposium
The Southeastern Dental Research Symposium (SeDR) on Friday, April 17, 2026 on the campus of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½, promotes the presentation of scientific research, innovative clinical care, analysis of evidence-based knowledge, and consideration of pedagogy related to effectiveness of teaching.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PMHarrison Education Commons Building
VBC Research Seminar Series
VBC research seminar will take place in the Hamilton building at 12:00 p.m. each Wednesday unless noted otherwise. Our seminar schedule can be found at /centers/vbc/seminars.php
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CURS Skill Lab: Resumes & Personal Statements
Please join CURS via teams for a workshop on including Undergraduate research experiences on a Resume/CV and how to incorporate Research in your personal statement!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual
Alumni Weekend 2026 - Simulation Lab Tour
The SPEAR (Simulated Patients for Education, Assessment, & Research) Center is the primary healthcare simulation resource for the healthcare training programs of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½. Join us for a tour to learn, interact, and connect with faculty and students in our simulation center.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMHarrison Education Commons Building
IRB WIW | Reaching Everyone: Informed Consent Strategies for Non-English Speakers
Led by Jessica L. Stewart, PhD, MPH, this session covers ethical and regulatory strategies for enrolling non-English–speaking participants—from Short Form consent and translation requirements to certified interpreter use, documentation standards, equitable participation, and IRB submission practices
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NIH Grant Writing Workshop: Responding to Reviewer Comments
Resubmissions: Responding to Reviewer Comments Thursday, April 30, noon – 1 pm Online – Microsoft Teams
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dental Research Society Journal Club Meeting
Dental Research Society - Journal Club Meeting (GB1120, 12-12:45pm)
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Research Academy 101 (Day One | Spring 2026)
Focus: Research Ethics & Compliance, Conflict-of-Interest (COI), Research Security & Export Control, Hiring International Personnel, Research Information Technology (IT), Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC). All sessions are in person at Lee Auditorium Center (BC1040).
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Postdoctoral Fellows Recognition Ceremony
This event celebrates the achievements, dedication, and impact of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s postdoctoral scholars. Join us as we honor their research accomplishments, professional growth, and invaluable contributions to our academic community.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMLansing B. Lee Sr. Auditoria Center