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Research Events Round-Up

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship gathers all the research events posted to our listservs into a once-weekly email, and we also feature them on our new online calendar. Check out our primer on how to promote your event or email vprs@miami.edu for help.

 

SPOTLIGHT

Recording and Presentation Available

OVPRS Administrative Update Meeting

Thank you to those who attended the VPRS Administrative Update Meeting on Friday, February 9th. If you were unable to attend or would like to review what was discussed, below is a link to the presentation and a recording of the session. 

Presentation (PDF)

Recording

Passcode: 15?fp&.g

 

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Data Citizens Distinguished Lecture Series

Title: Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Modal Analysis, Digital Health, and Clinical Informatics

Join us for a "Data Citizens: A Distinguished Lecture Series" talk on health-related artificial intellegence methods by Joel Saltz, MD, PhD, Cherith Professor and Founding Chair, Stony Brook University, Department of Biomedical Informatics. Dr. Saltz works involves high-end and data-intensive computing, applications of machine learning and AI, pathology informatics, large-scale data analytics, and clinical informatics.

At SUNY, Dr. Saltz also serves as the Vice Chair for Laboratory Initiatives and Digital Medicine in the Department of Pathology; Vice President for Clinical Informatics, Stony Brook Medicine; Associate Director, Stony Brook Cancer Center; and Director of the Institute for Engineering Medicine.

VIA ZOOM or IN PERSON:  University of Miami, Division of Continuing and International Education, Allen Hall Room 209, 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Register in advance here. 

Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Understanding Cost Transfers

This class provides training for the processing of both labor and non-labor cost transfers. The purpose of this course is to increase awareness and understanding of Federal regulations related to cost transfers, examine UM’s policies and procedures, and identify the process to prepare, document, approve, and submit a cost transfer. 

Register via ULearn.

Tuesday, February 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

History of Reconnaissance Webinar

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is hosting an upcoming webinar entitled, "A CIA/National Reconnaissance Office Joint Session." Join us on Tuesday, February 14th for a broadcast of the webinar at the Richter Library, Flex Space, Room 102B, Coral Gables Campus

Register in advance. 

Wednesday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Compliance with the Informed Consent Process

This course highlights the importance of a well conducted informed Consent process at an academic institution and identifies the elements of compliance within this process.Attendees will be able to recognize how a well conducted informed consent process protects subjects, Principal Investigators, their research teams and the University.

Register in ULearn

Thursday, February 16, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with Laura

Lunch with Laura is a monthly discussion session with Laura Kozma, Associate Vice President for Research Administration. There will be new focus each month, including hot topics in research administration, new and significant policies, and changes in the Office of Research Administration (ORA).

February 16, 2023 - Post-Award Reorganization

March 16, 2023 - SBIR/STTR: Requirements to Submit Successfully

April 20, 2023 - Lessons Learned from the Single Audit

Registration is required. Register through Zoom for one or all sessions.  

Thursday, February 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Data Analysis Workshop Series

Gain introductory experience with data analysis in a variety of new software environments, particularly SPSS, R, and RedCap, paired with discussions of statistical analysis and data science best practices.
 
Instructors:
Dr. Thilani Samarakoon, Biomedical Data Librarian
Dr. Cameron Riopelle, Head of Data & Visualization Services
Kelsa Bartley, MSI, AHIP, Education and Outreach Librarian

These classes are all via Zoom for UM/JHS FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS

See the full schedule of classes and register in advance.

Thursday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Spring Term Salons Series

The Spring Term Salons, hosted by the University of Miami School of Architecture (U-SoA), are a series of outdoor events each Thursday evening in February for students, faculty, staff, alumni, anyone nterested in the events to learn about and discuss innovative research coming out of the U-SoA Research Labs and faculty research. 

Topic: "U-LINK + U-SoA: A Conversation about Research" moderated by Dr. Erin Kobetz, Vice Provost for Research + Scholarship 

Each Salon will feature a panel presentation about the research lab or project, followed by a Q&A conversation with the audience, and an opportunity for mingling and networking over light refreshments. Click to RSVP and see full schedule.

Monday, February 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Data Analysis Workshop Series at the University of Miami Libraries

Gain introductory experience with data analysis in a variety of new software environments, particularly SPSS, R, and RedCap, paired with discussions of statistical analysis and data science best practices.
 
Instructors:
Dr. Thilani Samarakoon, Biomedical Data Librarian
Dr. Cameron Riopelle, Head of Data & Visualization Services
Kelsa Bartley, MSI, AHIP, Education and Outreach Librarian

These classes are all via Zoom for UM/JHS FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS

See the full schedule of classes and register in advance.

Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Research Administration at the U

This class is part of the RAU Curriculum.The class provides a fundamental overview of research administration at the University of Miami  from proposal submission through award close and includes basic terminology, regulatory compliance, award negotiation, setup, reporting obligations, audits, and overall award management.

Please register for the RAU Curriculum in ULearn first and access this class through the Curriculum. It is important to complete this class in the order that the Curriculum is set up. If you would like to take this class as a standalone course, please contact vprs@miami.edu.

Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Documentation and Recording Compliance for Adverse Events

This course highlights the importance of recording and documenting adverse events in regards to being compliant with federal, state and local regulations and policies. In addition, attendees will learn how to identify potential causes for non-compliance and steps to correct and prevent such issues amongst their research teams.

Register in advance in ULearn

Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Health Engineering Seminar - Dr. Abhinav Acharya

Health Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering cordially invites you to attend our next seminar, which will be held in hybrid mode on Wednesday, February 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

Our seminar speaker, Dr. Abhinav Acharya, will talk about ‘Calibrating Immunometabolism to Treat Diseases’.

Dr. Abhinav Acharya is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Program in the School of Matter, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University

The in person meeting will be in the Medical campus in CRB 1552, Clinical Research Building (CRB), 1120 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33136.

You also have the option to join the seminar via Zoom.

Thursday, February 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2-day Software Carpentry-R Workshop 2/23 + 24 at Medical Campus

Software Carpentry helps researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This two-day hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation.

Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems.

Location: Don Soffer Clinical Research Center, CTSI Research Training Center, 7th floor. 

SYLLABUS with Instructions 

Learn more here.

Thursday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Preparation for an FDA Audit

This course provides an overview of the preparation for and the conduct of an FDA audit. Upon completion of this course, the attendees should be able to describe what is involved in an FDA inspection, know how to prepare for an FDA inspection, and what takes place after the inspection.

Register in ULearn.

Thursday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Manage Awards for Financial Success

This class if part of the RAU Curriculum. The class provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage sponsored projects at the University of Miami focusing on compliance and responsibilities to ensure financial success of the project. 

Register through ULearn

Thursday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Spring Term Salon Series

The Spring Term Salons, hosted by the University of Miami School of Architecture (U-SoA), are a series of outdoor events each Thursday evening in February for students, faculty, staff, alumni, anyone nterested in the events to learn about and discuss innovative research coming out of the U-SoA Research Labs and faculty research. 

Topic:  "Why integrate intelligence into the built environment?" featuring the RAD Lab and curated by Rodolphe el-Khoury, Dean of the School of Architecture, and Indrit Alushani, RAD Lab Manager 

Each Salon will feature a panel presentation about the research lab or project, followed by a Q&A conversation with the audience, and an opportunity for mingling and networking over light refreshments. Click to RSVP and see full schedule.

Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Data Analysis Workshop Series at the University of Miami Libraries

Gain introductory experience with data analysis in a variety of new software environments, particularly SPSS, R, and RedCap, paired with discussions of statistical analysis and data science best practices.
 
Instructors:
Dr. Thilani Samarakoon, Biomedical Data Librarian
Dr. Cameron Riopelle, Head of Data & Visualization Services
Kelsa Bartley, MSI, AHIP, Education and Outreach Librarian

These classes are all via Zoom for UM/JHS FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS

See the full schedule of classes and register in advance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Human Subjects Research Office Virtual Office Hours UPDATES

One-on-one opportunity to connect with Human Subjects Research Office team members for questions and guidance, open to anyone involved in human subjects research at the University of Miami or the Jackson Health System. First come, first serve, no appointments necessary. 

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Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Complion Office Hours

The OVPRS Research Intelligence and Data Infrastructure team will start offering Complion office hours Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00p. This is an informal session (Q&A format) to address your questions, issues, requirements, and wish lists.  Stay as short or as long as you’d like. To learn more about Complion and the onboarding process, please visit https://research.miami.edu/about/admin-areas/raa/complion/index.html.  Please review the Use of Electronic Regulatory Binders in FDA-Regulated Research policy to understand if Complion is required for your study.

Register in advance for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.