Thursday, April 13, 1–4 PM
NICHD DIR Tenure-Track Investigator Virtual Symposia Series
“Disentangling host-microbe interactions through the analysis of high dimensional multi-omics data”
Hosted by Jamie Morton, PhD
This series provides tenure-track investigators within NICHD the opportunity to organize a virtual mini-symposium to showcase their area of science to the NICHD DIR and larger NIH intramural community. These symposia are open to all faculty, trainees, and staff at the NIH.
Join the symposium at https://nih.zoomgov.com/j/1617965338.
Thursday, April 13, 2–3 PM
Virtual Discussion of Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation*
With book author Linda Villarosa, New York Times journalist
A former executive editor of Essence Magazine , Ms. Linda Villarosa is a member of the Association of LGBTQ Journalists (NLGJA) Hall of Fame and has been recognized with awards from the American Medical Writers’ Association, the New York Association of Black Journalists, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and many others. She teaches journalism, English, and Black Studies at the City College of New York. You can access her full biography to learn more.
Dr. Diana Bianchi will lead this virtual fireside chat with Ms. Villarosa about racism and the toll it has on individuals and health, with a particular focus on maternal and infant health. The discussion will also touch on mental health and environmental justice challenges that exacerbate public health problems. NICHD staff will be able to ask questions during a moderated session following the discussion.
Zoom information and other details will follow soon in a calendar invitation.
* Villarosa, L. (2022). Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation. Doubleday.
Monday, April 17, 1–2 PM (Virtual)
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Webinar:
The Research of the NIMHD Intramural Program: Examples of Varied Career Paths and Methodologies
Speakers to include:
- Dr. Sherine El-Toukhy, Earl Stadtman tenure-track investigator and NIH Distinguished Scholar in the NIMHD Division of Intramural Research
- Dr. Leonardo Mariño-Ramírez, Earl Stadtman Investigator in the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Area of the NIMHD Division of Intramural Research
- Dr. Paula Strassle, health services researcher and Staff Scientist in the NIMHD Division of Intramural Research
For webinar-related questions, please contact dami.kim@nih.gov.
Wednesday–Thursday, April 19–20
Postbac Poster Day
(Hybrid event with in-person posters on April 20)
Postbac Poster Day provides an opportunity for NIH postbacs to discuss their research projects and at the same time develop their communication and networking skills. For more information, please visit https://www.training.nih.gov/postbac_poster_day.
Thursday, April 27, 9 AM–4 PM
NIH's 29th Annual “Take Your Child to Work Day”
Limited in-person events, along with virtual and prerecorded activities
This event will provide children grades 1–12 an opportunity to see how your efforts contribute to the NIH and inspire them to explore career paths in science and public service.
The Office of Research Services, Program and Employee Services is the primary sponsor of TYCTWD 2023. Please email any questions and comments to Take-Your-Child-To-Work@nih.gov.
Throughout April
Three-Minute Talks (TmT) Individual Coaching/Practice Sessions with Scott Morgan
Practice your talk and obtain feedback on oral presentation skills and speech development.
This event requires registration. For more information, please contact Katherine Lamb at katherine.lamb@nih.gov.
The NICHD and NIH TmT competitions are scheduled for early June and during the last week of June, respectively. Dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Ongoing Events Around Campus
NIH-Wide Office of Intramural Training and Education Events
For more information and registration, please visit Upcoming OITE Events.
NIH Library Training and Events
For more information and registration, please visit the NIH Library Calendar.