IMP Dissertation Defense: Nahara Vargas-Maldonado
IMP
Nahara Vargas-Maldonado, Title: "From Expulsion to Infection: Dynamics of Influenza A Virus Populations Across Scales"
Committee in Charge:
Anice C. Lowen, Ph.D. Advisor
Christopher D. Scharer, Ph.D.
Jacob E. Kohlmeier, Ph.D.
Jessica A. Belser, Ph.D.
Seema S. Lakdawala, Ph.D.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – IMP. Building/Room: Virtual Room. School of Medicine. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Rathan Kersey. Contact Phone: 404-727-2678. Contact Email: rathan.kersey@emory.edu.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
School of Medicine
James B. Williams Medical Education Building
Lecture Hall 110.
NS Dissertation Defense: Yu Bai
NS
Yu Bai, Title: "The role of the immune response in an LSD1-induced tauopathy-like neurodegeneration mouse model"
Committee in Charge:
David Katz, PhD, Advisor
Victor Corces, PhD
Jie Jiang, PhD
Allan Levey, MD, PhD
David Weinshenker, PhD.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – NS. Building/Room: Virtual Room. Whitehead Biomedical Research Building. Whitehead Bldg. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Rosalyn Lightfoot. Contact Phone: 404-727-3707. Contact Email: rlightf@emory.edu.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Whitehead Biomedical Research Building
Room 600.
2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium
Join us for the 2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium. This program includes nationally recognized presenters and ADOS Training
Course Description: This event is for clinicians and research focused on autism spectrum disorder. Topics include recent research on visual engagement, brain, imaging, and genetics; assessment and diagnosis strategies for all ages; best practices for treating communication delays, social deficits, aggression, noncompliance, and feeding issues; and insights from an individual with autism and a parent
Event Details: Full Symposium: July 13th-15th, ADOS Workshop: July 16th-17th.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Health. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DDDALK4RTFCDRR3N. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Marcus Autism Center
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium
Join us for the 2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium. This program includes nationally recognized presenters and ADOS Training
Course Description: This event is for clinicians and research focused on autism spectrum disorder. Topics include recent research on visual engagement, brain, imaging, and genetics; assessment and diagnosis strategies for all ages; best practices for treating communication delays, social deficits, aggression, noncompliance, and feeding issues; and insights from an individual with autism and a parent
Event Details: Full Symposium: July 13th-15th, ADOS Workshop: July 16th-17th.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Health. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DDDALK4RTFCDRR3N. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Marcus Autism Center
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium
Join us for the 2026 Marcus Autism Summer Center Symposium. This program includes nationally recognized presenters and ADOS Training
Course Description: This event is for clinicians and research focused on autism spectrum disorder. Topics include recent research on visual engagement, brain, imaging, and genetics; assessment and diagnosis strategies for all ages; best practices for treating communication delays, social deficits, aggression, noncompliance, and feeding issues; and insights from an individual with autism and a parent
Event Details: Full Symposium: July 13th-15th, ADOS Workshop: July 16th-17th.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Health. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DDDALK4RTFCDRR3N. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Marcus Autism Center
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
ADOS Workshop
ADOS Training ScheduleThursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, *Lunch break and food will be provided. Time of lunch depends on training elements*.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Health. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Speaker/Presenter: Cheryl Klaiman, PhD
Director
Clinical Research Operations Professor
Emory University. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DDDALK4RTFCDRR3N. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Marcus Autism Center
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
ADOS Workshop
ADOS Training ScheduleThursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, *Lunch break and food will be provided. Time of lunch depends on training elements*.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Health. Medicine. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Speaker/Presenter: Cheryl Klaiman, PhD
Director
Clinical Research Operations Professor
Emory University. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DDDALK4RTFCDRR3N. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Marcus Autism Center
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
2025 Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology Conference
Register today for Debates and Didactics in Hematology and Oncology Conference and join us for the latest hematology and oncology updates presented by experts from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and other internationally renowned faculty.
Early-Bird Rates Available through April 30th, 2026
Emory Healthcare providers use code 2026Emory for complimentary registration.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Medicine. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. Special Event. School: Winship Cancer Institute. Department / Organization: Winship Cancer Institute. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bioascend.info%2F1xXAr2%3Futm_source%3Dthird_party%26utm_campaign%3Dddho_recruitment2026_m_a%26utm_medium%3Demail&data=05%7C02%7CMTHOM40%40emory.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Ccd8186a5960b4e86f68208de6a7a0d9a%7Ce004fb9cb0a4424fbcd0322606d5df38%7C0%7C0%7C639065269627224706%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Mwr0WHt5MubsRn4UleYOwsysDP0Yq7vbvRmL6kjpO…
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Sea Island, Georgia.
For more info visit www.winshipcancerddho.com. Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium (Emory | Morehouse)
The Atlanta VA Healthcare System presents the Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium in Partnership with Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine, ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us for an exciting day of cutting-edge research and collaboration as we bring together investigators and trainees from the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine. This symposium aims to highlight advancements in veteran healthcare, foster interdisciplinary research partnerships, and explore innovative solutions to some of the most pressing medical challenges. PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Career Development Program , Acquiring VA Funding, RSVP & REGISTRATION: Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP by June 7, 2026 - Registration Link CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Researchers, trainees, and students are encouraged to submit abstracts for poster sessions. Please submit by June 7, 2026 – Abstract Submission Link.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Research. Seminars & Workshops. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: School of Medicine. Other / None. Building/Room: School of Medicine. Speaker/Presenter: FEATURED SPEAKERS: William Shafer, PhD is a Senior Research Career Scientist at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Director of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutic Discovery Training Program and Co-Director of the Emory Antibiotic Resistance Center. Luis Villacorta, PhD is an Associate Professor in the department of physiology and the Associate Director of Biomedical Research in the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Amy Justice, MD, PhD… Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nPsE4KSwT0K80DImBtXfOJJNfkmjqm9EoxOQG4NOFU5UNjZMWVZRQ0ExMFpNNEo4TDUwQjVYTTRGNC4u. Contact Name: Selma Cuya-Smith. Contact Email: Selma.Cuya-Smith@va.gov.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Emory School of Medicine.
Pediatric Research Grand Rounds: Dr. Wendy Chung
Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, Title: TBD
Registration is Required. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
Online Location: Virtual via Zoom - Registration required. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Dept of Pediatrics. Building/Room: Virtual Room. Off Campus. Contact Name: Tracy Willoughby. Contact Email: twillo2@emory.edu.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Robert M. Campbell Conference Room (CL.01401A & CL.01401B).
For more info visit www.choa.org. 15th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - 2026
Theme: "Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies in Childhood Disease and Injury" Conference Highlights: Keynote lectures , Selected oral abstract presentations , Poster sessions & competition , Networking opportunities , Complimentary evening aquarium admission & door prizes, Submit abstracts here.Submission deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM, Submit abstracts HERE. All child health research topics welcome! | Register to attend HERE.
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Research. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Speaker/Presenter: Keynote Speakers: Elaine Mardis, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Co-executive Director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Rasmussen Nationwide Foundation Endowed Chair in Genomic Medicine
Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Director, Children's National Research Institute
Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Pediatric Academic… Cost: Early Bird Rate until Aug 14: $125 General / $75 Trainees | Regular Rate - Aug 15-28: $200 All (subject to availability). Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-southeastern-pediatric-research-conference-tickets-1980554598118?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Name: Gillian Glauber. Contact Email: gillian.glauber@emory.edu.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Georgia Aquarium.
For more info visit pedsresearch.org. 2026 Pediatric Neurosciences Research Symposium
Theme: "Accelerating Neuroscience through Synergistic Collaborations" Join us for an opportunity to learn and share as we showcase ongoing neurosciences research collaborations and cultivate new ideas. Individuals at all career stages are welcome! Speakers will be announced soon!
Symposium Agenda (subject to change):10:00 AM - Welcome and opening remarks, 10:05 AM - Local speakers (2 presentations), 11:15 AM - Keynote speaker, 12:00 PM - Poster session, lunch, and info tables, 1:20 PM - Poster awards and closing remarks, Call for Abstracts: Submission deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PMWe invite abstract submissions for poster presentations on all neuroscience topics related to child health. Abstracts must include the following sections: Hypothesis and Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Abstracts are limited to 350 words. Notification of poster presentation selection will be emailed in August 2026. Prizes will be awarded for best poster presentations. Read more details and submit abstracts …
University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. Research. School: School of Medicine. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Off Campus. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://som.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/form/SV_b2yiZNbo2PY6kzI.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center, Rooms A148/A152/A156
1575 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, GA.
For more info visit pedsresearch.org.