Past Events
Please note if a video capture and/or a copy of the speaker’s slides/presentation is available, this will be noted under the seminar. Members of the UMass Chan Medical School community can access the video captures and handouts on the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars' SharePoint site.
R Cafe | May 26, 2023 | 12-1 PM
The topics for this month’s gathering are:
Never heard of the UMass Chan R Café? This informal group gathers once a month to chat and share interesting R libraries, tools, and concepts. It also provides an opportunity to ask questions of the group. No prior experience with R required. Register here |
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![]() Change is in the Air: New NIH Data Sharing Requirements and How to Meet Them | February 15, 2023 | 2 - 3 PM
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There's a Librarian for That?
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![]() There's a Librarian for That? How the library can support your research | March 29, 2021Tess Grynoch & Kim MacKenzie New to UMass Chan Medical School or can't remember the last time you visited the library in-person or online? Come find out about all the research resources and services the Lamar Soutter Library provides. Need to access articles from a different library? Need to know if you can post a copy of your article on your personal website? Need to share your data to fulfill funding requirements? There's a librarian for that. |
Put Your Best Foot Forward: Making Research Metrics Work for You | January 27, 2021Tess Grynoch & Kim MacKenzie
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Research Data Management 101: Set Yourself Up for Success | November 19, 2020Tess Grynoch & Kim MacKenzie
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UMMS 25th Annual Research Retreat | October 26-27, 2020This event was held virtually. For more information click here |
The Conversation: Crafting a Strong Pitch: a Conversation Workshop | Wednesday, September 23, 2020Learn more |
The Intersection of Science and Wall Street | March 4, 2020Michelle Avery, Ph.D.
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Translating Science for Lay Audience: Write for the Conversation | February 12, 2020Jennifer Berryman
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The Path from Research Science to Intellectual Property Management as a Patent Agent | January 29, 2020Gabriel Hendricks, Ph.D.
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Academia, Pharma, Biotech, Nonprofit with a side of Life- My Career Transitions in Science | October 3, 2019Joanne Kamens, Ph.D.
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Insert Clever Title Here: Blogging About Your Research | January 17, 2019Lisa Lines, PhD
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How to Easily Find Funding Opportunities Relevant to Your Research | October 4, 2018Erin Phipps, EdM, MS
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UMass Chan Medical School 23rd Annual Research Retreat | September 20-21, 2018The UMass Chan Medical School 22nd Annual Research Retreat to be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center |
From Unfolded Proteins to Research Training - Connecting the Dots in a Non-traditional Career in Science | March 29, 2018Robert Rivers, PhD
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Training for LabArchives electronic notebook | February 8, 2018Patrick Callahan
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Preprints in Biomedical Science | January 29, 2018John Inglis, PhD
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ReFigure: a new web tool to link experimental findings and increase the impact of your results | November 29, 2017Girija Goyle, PhD and James Akin, PhD
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UMass Chan Medical School 22nd Annual Research Retreat | October 30-31, 2017The UMass Chan Medical School 22nd Annual Research Retreat to be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center |
Electronic Lab Notebook (eLN) System Overview & Demo | October 18, 2017A casual "Lunch & Learn" session for new or inexperienced users. This is a basic overview and demonstration of the LabArchives Electronic Notebook System. |
How to write a review article that will establish you as an expert | September 20, 2017Nicole Neuman, Ph.D.
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Copper trafficking in terminal oxidases: a story on metals and thiols | July 28, 2017Alejandro J. Vila Ph.D.
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NIH Grant Writing Workshop | May 10, 2017Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
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Publishing with Cell Press: Making a first impression and peer review from an editor’s perspective | February 17, 2017Masha Gelfand, Ph.D.
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Strategies for Success in Collaboration and Team Science | December 12, 2016L. Michelle Bennett, Ph.D.Whether collaborating or working within a team now, or interested in doing so in the future, this workshop will raise your awareness of factors important for success (for you and for the team), and strategies you can use as a team leader or as junior member to maximize the experience. |
Distilling Your Message, a special interactive workshop by The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science | November 18, 2016Evonne Kaplan-Liss, MD, MPH, FAAP
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UMass Chan Medical School 21st Annual Research Retreat | October 27-28, 2016The UMass Chan Medical School 21st Annual Research Retreat to be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Conference Center. |
Career Chat | October 18, 2016Milka Kostic, PhD
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Workshop for WPI & UMMS Post-Doctoral Researchers & Early Career STEM Faculty: An Overview of NSF Funding Opportunities | September 23, 2016Jennifer Slimowitz Pearl
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Your Rights as a Parent / Caregiver: UMass Chan Policies and Practices explained | July 28, 2016Jesse Edwards, MA
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NIH Grant Writing Workshop | May 13, 2016Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
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Optimizing Poster Presentations | January 27, 2016Charlene Baron, M.Ed.
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Job Hunting in Industry: Interviewing & Negotiation | December 9, 2015Bill Lindstaedt, M.S.
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How to Easily Find Funding Opportunities Relevant to your Research | October 15, 2015Tracy Schmidt, Ph.D.
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Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Read with author Jessica Wapner | September 3, 2015The Philadelphia Chromosome (A Genetic Mystery, a Lethal Cancer, and the Improbable Invention of a Lifesaving Treatment) |
Getting your Paper Published: From writing to acceptance (and beyond) | July 20, 2015Shawnna Buttery, Ph.D.
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The Science and Strategy of Effective Communication | March 17, 2015Peter S. Fiske, Ph.D.
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Conveying Messages with Graphs | January 28, 2015Jean-luc Doumont, Ph.D. |
How to Easily Find Funding Opportunities Relevant to Your Research | December 10, 2014Connie Johnson, Ph.D. |
UMass Chan Annual Basic Research/Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Retreat | November 3-4, 2014UMass Amherst Conference Center |
NIH Career Development & Training Award Workshops | October 30, 2014Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
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Kick-off Event for NIH "BEST" Initiative | October 16, 2014Keynote Speaker Shirley M. Tilghman, Ph.D.Sponsored by the Center for Biomedical Career Development and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences |
Handling Difficult Professional Conversations | April 12, 2014Nancy Friedman, M.B.A.Co-sponsored with Office for Professional & Career Development |
Improving your Priority-based Time Management Skills | March 19, 2014Jay Spitulnik, Ed.M. |
Perfect Pitch | February 25, 2014Linda S. Plano, Ph.D. |
My Career as a Scientific Journal Editor | January 16, 2014Angela Eggleston, Ph.D. |
Surviving (Happily) in My Science Career | December 2, 2013Joanne Kamens, Ph.D. |
How to Easily Find Funding Opportunities Relevant to Your Research | November 20, 2013Connie Johnson, Ph.D. |
NIH Career Development & Training Award Workshops | October 31, 2013Robert J. Milner, PhDUMass Chan Medical SchoolSponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs General workshop followed by know your awards:
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Albert Sherman Center Inaugural Symposium | October 10, 2013 |
Campus Diversity Read Special Event: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | October 9, 2013Featured Speaker: Roland Pattillo, MD |
How to Easily Find Funding Opportunities Relevant to Your Research | May 13, 2013Connie Johnson, Ph.D. |
Rethinking the Design of Slides: the Assertion-Evidence Structure | May 6, 2013Michael Alley, M.A., M.F.A. |
AWIS Resume Writing Workshop & Reviews | May 2, 2013AWIS is hosting 4 recruiters/HR professionals from industry, who will offer individual advice via 1-on-1 resume reviews. |
Job Hunting in the Biotech Industry | April 18, 2013Bill Lindstaedt, M.S. |
Applying Statistics to Your Data: An Introduction to Using Statistics to Illuminate Your Results | March 28, 2013Stephen Baker, MScPH |
Creating your Individual Development Plan | February 26, 2013Cynthia Fuhrmann, Ph.D. |
Structuring Your Scientific Paper | February 8, 2013Jean-luc Doumont, Ph.D. |
Communicating the Business of Science | December 6, 2012Michelle Avery, Ph.D., Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2011 |
NIH Career Development & Training Award Workshops | November 14, 2012Joan M. Lakoski, Ph.D.
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Certificate in College Teaching | November 1, 2012Susan C. Wyckoff, Ph.D. |
Put Your Science to WORK! | October 19, 2012Peter Fiske, Ph.D. |
From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company | October 1, 2012Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D.William Gunn, Ph.D. |
Adobe Illustrator Workshop | September 13, 2012Charlene Baron, M.Ed. |
Transition from Academia to Industry - Do it Right | June 15, 2012Masha Fridkis-Hareli, Ph.D. |
Screening: The PhD Movie | May 21, 2012 |
What can the NIH do for you? | April 27, 2012Sam Zakhari, Ph.D.
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Not Just Research: Finding Alternative Careers in Pharma | March 26, 2012Melissa Calmann Ph.D.,
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An academic position at a small college: "Career death" or just a different kind of career? | March 5, 2012Leonard A. Doerfler, Ph.D.
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Quality Control at the UMass Biological Laboratory | January 25, 2012Susan Sloan, PhD, Senior Director, Quality Control, MassBiologics |
NIH Career Development & Training Award Workshops | December 6, 2011Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships | December 2, 2011Cynthia R. Robinson, MANate Hafer, PhD |
The Translation of Innovation from Academia to Industry | November 18, 2011Steven Munevar, Ph.D., M.B.A. (Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2003) |
Rethinking the Design of Presentation Slides: The Assertion-Evidence Approach | November 17, 2011UMMS Faculty Leadership Seminar Series Michael Alley, Associate Professor Engineering Communications at Penn State University |
Optimizing Poster Presentations | September 28, 2011Charlene Baron, M.Ed. (Digital Imaging Specialist, UMass Chan Medical School) |
What does the NIH Look for in Tenure-track Investigators? | July 18, 2011Roland A. Owens, Ph.D.
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Mad Menicine: Bringing High Science to Creative Advertising | June 10, 2011Pamela Savage, Ph.D. (Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2007) |
Preparing Yourself for a Career in Industry | May 23, 2011Lauren Celano, Propel Careers |
From Academia to Industry: Navigating the Rubicon | April 14, 2011Yael Schwartz, PhD |
CV Basics: Documenting Research Accomplishments | March 3, 2011David Weaver, PhD |
Science Policy | December 10, 2010Phyllis Frosst, PhD |
Certificate in College Teaching | October 14, 2010Susan C. Wyckoff, Ph.D. |
Science Policy | September 23, 2010Cornelia Dean, PhD |
National Postdoc Appreciation Day - Ice Cream Social | September 23, 2012 |
Career Options: Editor: Scientific Journal | May 20, 2010Daniel H. Wainstock, Ph.D. & Susanne, Tranguch, Ph.D. |
How to Choose a Postdoctoral Position - A Panel Discussion | April 30, 2010Michelle Kelliher, Associate Professor, Cancer BiologyCraig Peterson, Professor & Vice-Chair, Mol. MedicineJonathan Gordon, Postdoctoral Scholar, Cell BiologyMary Logan, Postdoctoral Scholar, Neurobiology |
Career Options: Intellectual Property Law: A Career Information Discussion | March 18, 2010Daniel W. Young, PhD & Josepha Parente, Esq |
Surviving (Happily) My Career in Science: 10 Commandments for Negotiating Work and Life | February 8, 2010Joanne Kamens, PhD |
Put Your Science to WORK! | December 4, 2009Peter Fiske, PhD
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