DOM Medicine Grand Rounds: Health Equity Day 2026 Key Note
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The Department of Medicine will host the 6th annual Health Equity Day on May 19, 2026. Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, will serve as the keynote speaker for this event. Dr. Hansel is the William Osler Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Register here: https://som.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_e36xokD7jPy37n0
This year's Health Equity Day will be hybrid format once again with in-person components taking place at Grady Memorial Hospital's Trauma Auditorium and virtual components via Zoom.
Online Location: Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98681516163. Presenter: Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH. Topic: Health Equity Day Key Note. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. School of Medicine. University Event Topic: Research. Medicine. Health. Contact name: A'Kristionna King. Contact email: akristionna.g.king@emory.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
This year's Health Equity Day will be hybrid format once again with in-person components taking place at Grady Memorial Hospital's Trauma Auditorium and virtual components via Zoom.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. Joan Berman, PhD
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Joan Berman, PhD
Professor
Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
Albert Einstein School of Medicine.
Talk Title: “Mechanisms of HIV Neuropathogenesis and Potential Therapies to Reduce Viral Seeding and Inflammation of the CNS”.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
5052 Rollins Research Center - Contact Tanisha Haynes at tdevorc@emory.edu for more information.
AppHatchery Office Hours at Emory
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Join us for AppHatchery Office Hours on May 19th (12PM–1 PM) in HSRB-II,1st floor/lobby, in front of the Nexus digital screen (next to room N100).
Bring your research, share the problem you’re tackling, and explore how technology or design could help expand its impact. We’re looking for ideas with real-world potential—if yours aligns, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to have a custom app built with our team, for FREE. Stop by, grab some refreshments, and let’s turn your ideas into something impactful.
Parking: Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307) Note: Reserved onsite parking spots are available after 4PM. , , , Gambrell deck 1705 Lowergate Drive, Atlanta GA 30322 , , Lowergate East Parking Deck (behind university hospital) 1717 Lowergate Dr. NE. Atlanta GA 30322 , Approximately 5 min walk from the HSRB Complex. , , Starvine deck at Clairmont campus 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur GA 30033 , Park at Visitor Parking , Take elevator to 4th floor…
University Event Topic: Business. Career Development. Faculty. Graduate. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Humanities. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. Other. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: AppHatchery. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. Juniors. Organization Members. Oxford College Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Lobby/atrium, by Nexus digital screen (next to N100).
For more info visit georgiactsa.org. Emory SCORE & BIRCWH presents Women's Health Research & Leadership Lecture Series featuring Kathryn M. Rexrode
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The Emory BIRCWH & SCORE programs present the Women’s Health Research and Leadership Lecture Series (WHRLLS), aimed to help raise the profile of women’s health research and support the growing community of women's health researchers at Emory and beyond. This WHRLLS features Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD, MPH, Chief Academic Officer and Chief of the Division of Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital, presenting "Communicating Your Value" moderated by Erin Peacock, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in CHOICES at Tulane University. Register here:https://form.jotform.com/232285181010040.
Online Location: Zoom. Presenter: Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD, MPH. Topic: Communicating Your Value. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. University Event Topic: Career Development. Faculty. Health. Lectures & Meetings. Medicine. Ongoing Event. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. Contact name: Shannon Walker, PhD. Contact email: shannon.walker@emory.edu.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit form.jotform.com. J.B. Whitehead Lectureship: It’s a New Era in Transplantation
In-person Surgical Grand Rounds attendance sign-in
CME credits are given for documented attendance. For more information, contact the CME Office of the School of Medicine at 404-727-5695.
Speaker/Presenter: . Speaker: Presented by Shimul Shah, MD, MHCM; Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant, Clinical Director, Transplant Center, Mass General Brigham. Talk Title: Surgical Grand Rounds.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Grand Rounds may be attended in-person in the Emory University Hospital Auditorium or virtually via Zoom.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. Business in Brazil Webinar
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Join an insightful webinar exploring Brazil’s evolving regulatory ecosystem, healthcare market, and entrepreneurship landscape. This session will introduce opportunities for startups, innovators, and industry partners interested in expanding operations beyond the United States and navigating the Brazilian market. The discussion will highlight Brazil’s regulatory pathways, bio-health entrepreneurship ecosystem, and practical insights for those interested in entering and collaborating within the Brazilian market. Open to Emory and external attendees.
Please RSVP to attend the virtual Zoom session on May 21st 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Online Location: Zoom link will be sent upon registration. University Event Topic: Alumni. Business. Faculty. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Health. International. Medicine. Research. Other. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: Lucas Estefano Cyrillo Leardini, U.S. State Department Fellow, Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Entrepreneur. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Corporate Visitors. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. International Students. Juniors. Parents. Oxford College Students. Oxford Continuee Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. Public. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Seniors. Sophomores. St… Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Emory BioFoundry Institute (EBFI) Innovation Office Hours
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Emory BioFoundry Institute Innovation Office Hours—
May 21 — 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. HSRB-II, 1st floor, next to Nexus digital screen (by N100): Emory BioFoundry Institute (EBFI) is launching weekly drop-in Innovation Office Hours for researchers, clinicians, trainees, and other innovators interested in exploring how their ideas could translate into real-world impact.
Stop by to discuss: Potential of your research or innovation for clinical impact, Entrepreneurship opportunities, resources, and venture support, Shaping and refining innovative concepts for clinical translation, No appointment needed - just drop in anytime.
Whether you have a specific idea, or are simply exploring what's possible, we welcome the conversation.
For more information, contact Michael Tanenbaum at mtanen2@emory.edu. , Parking:Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307), Note: Reserved onsite parking spots are available after 4PM. Starvine deck at Clairmont campus, 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur GA 30033, …
University Event Topic: Academics. Business. Career Development. Health. Public Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Faculty. Graduate. Research. Science. Alumni. Artificial Intelligence. Nursing. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Michael Tanenbaum. Event Open To: All (Public). Alumni. All Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. PhD. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Staff. Seniors. Transfer Students. Emory College Students. First-Year Students. International Students. Juniors. Oxford College Students. Sophomores. Organization Members. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. Prospective Student… Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
1st floor, near Nexus digital screen (by N100)
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307.
Bioentrepreneurship Networking
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**Interested in being added to our emailing list for future events? Email Cindy: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu
Bioentrepreneurship Networking—
May 21 — 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. HSRB-II, 6th floor, N600: Join Emory University’s School of Medicine Innovation Center for its Bioentrepreneurship Networking event featuring guest speaker Jake McDonough, Senior Associate at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres. This session will cover key startup considerations, from entity formation and founder equity to IP protection and early-stage financing. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to connect, learn, and collaborate. Food will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to attend the session on Thurs, May 21 from 4:30 –6:00pm.
, Parking: Free Limited Onsite Parking: (1750 Haygood Drive Atlanta, GA 30307) Note: Reserved onsite parking spots are available after 4PM. , , Starvine deck at Clairmont campus 1945 Starvine Way, Decatur GA 30033 , Park at Visitor Parking , Take elevator to 4th floor and follow…
University Event Topic: Academics. Business. Career Development. Health. Public Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Faculty. Graduate. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Jake McDonough, Senior Associate, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Jake McDonough is an Emory law alum and a legal associate at Croke, Fairchild, Duarte & Beres. Jake represents emerging companies, founders, and investors in a variety of venture capital financing matters; he also advises start-ups in various corporate governance matters, from formation through exit. Event Open To: All (Public). Alumni. Corporate Visitors. Donors. All Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. PhD. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Staff. Seniors. Transfer Students. Emory College Students. First-Year Students. International Students. Juniors. Oxford College Students. School of Theology Students. Sophomores. Organization Member… Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
Room N600, 6th floor
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. 3D Printing & 3D BioPrinting Office Hour & Tour (NEW: Hybrid now offered)
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Join 3D Printing & 3D BioPrinting for office hours! Now Hybrid option offered.
Attendees who join in-person will get to tour the Center immediately following the presentation. Open to all (including external to Emory)
, Note: -Virtual option will begin at approximately 12:05 pm -12:10 pm. , -If you plan to join in-person, please send Cindy a brief message stating "Will be joining 3D Printing Office Hours in-person": cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu, Join to: Learn how 3D printing/bioprinting can support your research, education, or clinical projects, Get hands-on guidance on design files, materials, and project feasibility, Explore examples of applications in medical models, devices, and tissue scaffolds, Drop in monthly to connect with experts and collaborators ready to help bring your ideas to life, Get help including organoids and New Approach Methods (NAMs) in your projects.
Online Location: Note: Virtual link provided upon registration. University Event Topic: Business. Career Development. Faculty. Graduate. Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Humanities. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. Other. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Dr. Martin Tomov, Innovation Center Core Director. Event Open To: All (Public). All Students. Alumni. Emory College Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. First-Year Students. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. Juniors. Organization Members. Oxford College Students. PhD. PhD Students Advanced to Candidacy. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Seniors. Sophomores. Staff. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Lobby/atrium, by Nexus digital screen (next to N100)
Note: Now Hybrid. Will meet at the table in front of the Nexus digital screen before going to Room N100 at 12PM.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. A New Conduit: From Fellowship to Integration in Vascular Training
In-person Surgical Grand Rounds attendance sign-in
CME credits are given for documented attendance. For more information, contact the CME Office of the School of Medicine at 404-727-5695.
Speaker/Presenter: . Speaker: Presented by Caroline Goel, MD; Chief Resident, General Surgery Residency. Talk Title: Surgical Grand Rounds.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Grand Rounds may be attended in-person in the Emory University Hospital Auditorium or virtually via Zoom.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. Serious Communicable Diseases Program (SCDP) Project ECHO Program: Thinking Ahead of the World Cup: Hantavirus (Old and New World, ANDV)
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The Serious Communicable Diseases Program (SCDP) Project ECHO Program: Thinking Ahead of the World Cup: Hantavirus (Old and New World, ANDV)
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11a.m - 12 p.m. ET
This session will also include a case study.
Facilitator- Jay B. Varkey, MD
Case Presenter- N Mariam Salas, MBBCh, FIDSA
Didactic Presenter - Steven Q. Simpson, MD
Public Health Presenter - Skyler Brennan, MPH
Register here – https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PElHaFduRbaeNQcxqS0EBA
PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE NO COST CME/CNE FOR THIS ACTIVITY, AFTER THE COMPLETION OF AN EVALUATION.
Objective: Gain an understanding of the current and projected epidemiologic trends of potential hantaviruses as related to World Cup exposure
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Emory University and Project ECHO® . Project ECHO® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nur…
Online Location: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PElHaFduRbaeNQcxqS0EBA. Presenter: Jay B. Varkey, MD; N Mariam Salas, MBBCh, FIDSA; Steven Q. Simpson, MD; Skyler Brennan, MPH. Topic: Hantavirus (Old and New World, ANDV). School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Medicine. University Event Topic: Health. Medicine. Nursing. Public Health. Contact name: Yasmin Thornton. Contact email: scdp.echo@emory.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Faculty Advisory Council Meeting
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School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: School of Medicine.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
SOM Room 456 - 4th Floor.
Bioentrepreneurship Networking
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**Interested in being added to our emailing list for future events? Email Cindy: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu
Bioentrepreneurship Networking—
June 18 — 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. HSRB-II, 6th floor, N600: Join Emory University’s School of Medicine Innovation Center for its Bioentrepreneurship Networking event featuring guest speaker Connie Casteel, SBIR/STTR Catalyst at ATDC. Developing new products and services is essential in today's world, yet many entrepreneurs and small companies struggle to secure the funding needed to move their innovations forward. If you're seeking support to turn your idea into a viable product—but have been told it’s unproven, too risky, or too early for private investment—non‑dilutive federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs may be a good fit. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to connect, learn, and collaborate. Food will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to attend the session on Thurs, June 18 from 4:30 –6:00pm.
, Parking: Free Limited Onsite…
University Event Topic: Academics. Business. Career Development. Health. Public Health. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Faculty. Graduate. Research. Science. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Speaker/Presenter: Connie Casteel, SBIR/STTR Catalyst at ATDC
Connie Casteel is a Senior Extension Professional Research Faculty member and the SBIR/STTR Catalyst at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). She has more than 25 years of experience helping Georgia entrepreneurs and researchers understand, compete for, and secure federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Connie began her Georgia Tech career supporting the… Event Open To: All (Public). Alumni. Corporate Visitors. Donors. All Students. Emory Community. Evening MBA. Executive MBA. Faculty. Full-time MBA. Graduate Students. PhD. PostDocs. School of Business Students. School of Medicine Students. School of Nursing Students. School of Public Health Students. Staff. Seniors. Transfer Students. Emory College Students. First-Year Students. International Students. Juniors. Oxford College Students. School of Theology Students. Sophomores. Organization Member… Cost: Free. Contact Name: Cindy Borges. Contact Phone: 4044474868. Contact Email: cindy.lynn.borges@emory.edu.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)
Room N600, 6th floor
1750 Haygood Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307.
For more info visit med.emory.edu. Faculty Advisory Council Meeting
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School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: School of Medicine.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
SOM Room 456 - 4th Floor.
Faculty Advisory Council Meeting
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School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: School of Medicine.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
SOM Room 456 - 4th Floor.