February 2016
Seminar: Translational Research and Technology Commercialization in Academia presented by Dr. Yongmin Kim
In this presentation, Dr. Kim will share his experiences and opinions on the obstacles and formula of success (& failure) in translational research and how and when WRF could be of help to researchers in navigating through this technology commercialization process.
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Sleep Seminar
Parveen Bhatti, Phd, discusses "Nightshift work and oxidative DNA damage"
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Biomedical Seminar Series
"Translation Makes an Impact: Tailor-made protein expression for metabolism, cancer and disease," is the topic of a seminar by David Ruggero, PhD, University of California at San Francisco. Personal meetings with him are available before and after the lecture.
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Science in Action seminar
Kelly Mesa, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital, will present "The pursuit of engineering the best human heart assistant."
Find out more »February 2017
Financial Aid Specialist Candidate
Meet Alan Jones, a candidate for the Financial Aid Specialist position in Student Affairs.
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Biomedical Seminar Series
"Ghrelin: from orexigenic signal to metabolic regulator - studies of ghrelin signaling in thermogenesis and macrophage polarization"
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"Obesity and female sex are associated with opiate-induced respiratory depression: A search for underlying mechanisms," by Ralph Lydic, PhD.
Find out more »October 2017
Campus Climate and Student Conduct Process Forum
Join Dr. Mary Jo Gonzales, Vice President of Student Affairs, in a conversation at the Campus Climate and Student Conduct Process Forum. The forum will provide space to discuss your concerns and thoughts on community and inclusion. Find more information here.
Find out more »February 2018
HRS Training-Interpersonal communication in the workplace
Join this training opportunity - The words we choose, tone of voice, facial and body movements - all this contributes to the ultimate message that must be spontaneously translated by the listener. Find our more information and to register here.
Find out more »HRS training-Successful delegation
Join this training event - One of the best ways to accomplish departmental goals is through effective delegation. Find out more information and to register here.
Find out more »November 2018
ESFCOM Responsible Conduct of Research Training
John Roll will present: the scientist as a responsible member of society, contemporary ethical issues in biomedical research, and the environmental and societal impacts of scientific research.
Find out more »April 2019
NEP Assistant Professor Candidate Presentation – Frank Carbonero
NEP candidate Franck Carbonero, Ph.D., will present "Diet, environment and specific food compounds modulation of the gut microbiota." Everyone is invited to attend.
Find out more »September 2019
Open Forum – Candidate for Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
WSU Health Sciences Spokane will host an open forum with Jeffrey Fairbrother, Ph.D., candidate for the position of vice chancellor for academic affairs on Monday, Sept. 9. See details here to see his biography and to watch via ZOOM.
Find out more »Suicide Prevention Training
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among 10 - 34-year-olds? And nearly one-third of Washington State college students have experienced depression in the past year? Attend a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training. Lunch will be provided. See more details and registration information here. RSVP is required for lunch.
Find out more »Sleep and Performance Research Seminar Series
Dr. Steve A. Brown is the head of Chronobiology and Sleep Research Group at the University of Zurich. He earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology at the Harvard Medical School under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Kingston. Dr. Brown then joined the lab of Dr. Ueli Schibler in Geneva, Switzerland where he started his work on circadian rhythms. During his time as a postdoctoral fellow in the Schibler lab, Dr. Steve Brown discovered two transcription factors regulating the negative limb of the mammalian circadian clock oscillator. See more information here.
Find out more »October 2019
Clinician Researcher Series – Connecting with our Community Partners
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine's Office of Research is hosting its Clinician Researcher Series. The presenters are: Jason Hollaran, Ph.D., and Patricia Butterfield, Ph.D., RN, FAAN. See more details here and information to watch on zoom if you can't attend in person.
Find out more »Clinician Researcher Series: Connecting with our Community Partners
The Office of Research in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine will host its Clinician Research Series: Connecting with our Community Partners. The event is also available via Zoom. Speakers include Jason Halloran, Ph.D. and Patricia Butterfield, Ph.D., RN, FAAN. See complete details with more information here.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Glenn Prestwich – Hosted by Association of Women in Science
Glenn Prestwich will present An Accidental Entrepreneur - From Bugs to Drugs. See more information and RSVP details here. Everyone is invited to attend.
Find out more »December 2019
Training in Responsible Conduct of Research during the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Lucia Peixoto will present Data acquisition and laboratory tools; management, sharing and ownership. This presentation is hosted by the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine's Office of Research. This presentation is also available on Zoom. See complete details and Zoom information here.
Find out more »January 2020
APAC session – Interactive Mindfulness and Mental Awareness
Julia Hayes, owner of Souls Center in Spokane, will set the tone in the new year with a 15 minute mindfulness practice. Following this relaxing exercise, Dr. Matt Layton, psychiatrist and clinical professor with the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, will engage in understanding challenges in ourselves and others in a stressful environment. This workshop will include breakout sessions (in person and on Zoom) to discuss, how to identify whether what you are experiencing in your work, relationships and parenting is normal or dysfunctional. See complete details, RSVP, and Zoom information here. Everyone is invited.
Find out more »Study Skills Workshop – Recall and Spacing as Learning Strategies
Attend the Recall and Spacing as Learning Strategies workshop, where you will learn specific cognitive learning strategies that can help improve test scores and long-term learning. Come prepared with a few class notes for this interactive workshop. See more information about other workshops here.
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