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Friday High-Five with PDO: HHS Updates: HRSA, CDC & SAMHSA

Oct 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – Oct 31, 2026, 11:45 AM

We’ll cover what’s new at several major funding agencies that are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and explore what it means for your proposal development. Presented by Halley Todd

Research Trending Topics: Sponsored Projects Lifecycle and Updates

Nov 2, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Hybrid session available in-person or via Zoom. The next 1-hour session in this series from the Office of the Vice President for Research is “Sponsored Projects Lifecycle and Updates." Please consider joining us in person or by Zoom. A recording of each session will be available with your linkblue login.

Kentucky Innovator Challenge: R&D Partnerships Week 2026

Nov 3, 2026, 8:00 AM – Nov 5, 2026, 12:45 PM

Kentucky Innovator Challenge R&D Partnerships Week is November 3-5, 2026, bringing together industry, academia and government to explore collaborative solutions to Kentucky's most pressing challenges. Hosted by UK Innovate, this three-day event features programming focused on engineering, agriculture and healthcare. Day 1Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Kentucky Defense and Aerospace EcoSystems Day 2Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Harvesting Intelligence: Big Data and AI in Agriculture

Reproducible Research with Python: Session 1

Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Have you always wanted to learn program but never had the chance? This workshop series is your opportunity to get acquainted with the basics of Python and learn how it can be used for reproducible research. Sessions will provide guided instruction on key concepts where you can hone your coding skills and receive resources to continue your independent learning. No prior coding experience is necessary.

ORI Office Hours

Nov 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Investigators, research staff, and/or students are encouraged to drop in with questions about ongoing research, developing research projects, the E-IRB system, and general IRB operations. A variety of staff from the ORI will be available to answer questions and provide in-person support. Both medical and non-medical researchers are welcome to attend.

HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: From Screening to Treatment

Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Session Objectives Understand the rationale for secondary prevention of Human Papillomavirus-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Discuss research methods for testing a screening mechanism. Identify challenges with early detection of cancer, including identifying structural disease and tailored treatment considerations. Presenters

Intro to R: Data Visualization, Description, and Transformation - Session 1

Nov 3, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Have you always wanted to learn to code but never had the chance? This workshop series is your opportunity to get acquainted with the basics of R and learn how it can be used for data visualization, cleaning, and analysis. Sessions will provide guided instruction on key concepts, hands-on practice with real datasets (including survey data on Midwestern identity and over a century of Kentucky Derby results) and resources to continue your independent learning. No prior coding experience necessary. Please note the following:

6th Annual Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference

Nov 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Join us for a day of learning about invasive plants and networking with other professionals! This conference will feature a morning of talks by a range of speakers. Over lunch we will highlight new research in a poster session. In the afternoon, participants will be able to choose from several field opportunities.

Clinical Trial Updates: Recent Changes and What You Need to Know

Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Description This training will cover a number of recent changes and updates in clinical trials including AI in NDAs, Loadable Cards, Leased and Loaned Equipment Updates, the relationship between subject visit check-in and financials, and CRSO navigation and website updates. Presenters Jessica Heskel, MBACRSO Executive Director Patty Coleman, MBACRSO Clinical Trials Financial Manager Eric Bucholz, PhDCRSO Research Systems Administrator Erik AvotsCRSO Research Protocols Liaison

Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia

Nov 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM

The Markesbery Symposium is held annually in memory of the late William R. Markesbery, MD, founding director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Dr. Markesbery's legacy of groundbreaking research has formed the bedrock for our quest to understand and treat Alzheimer's disease and to improve the quality of life of older adults. The two-day symposium features a daylong scientific meeting with poster session followed by a half-day community session to which the public is invited free of charge.

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