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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. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University. 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. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University. 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.

MMG Dissertation Defense: Jonathan Einterz Owen

MMG Jonathan Einterz Owen, Title: "The role of the endoplasmic reticulum membrane remodeling protein Atlastin-2 in the formation and maintenance of orthoflavivirus replication organelles" Committee in Charge:  Christopher J. Neufeldt, Ph.D. Advisor Graeme Conn, Ph.D. Arash Grakoui, Ph.D. Gregory Melikian, Ph.D. Anne Piantadosi, M.D. Ph.D. Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – MMG. Building/Room: Virtual Room. School of Medicine. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Rathan Kersey. Contact Phone: 404-727-2678. Contact Email: rathan.kersey@emory.edu. Friday, July 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. School of Medicine James B. Williams Medical Education Building Room 110.

NS Dissertation Defense: Catherine Francoise Mason

NS Catherine Francoise Mason, Title: "Effects of aging and cognitive impairment on cortical motor contributions to standing balance control" Committee in Charge: Trisha Kesar, PhD, PT, Advisor Lena Ting, PhD, Co- Advisor Michael Borich, PhD, DPT Madeleine Hackney, PhD Stella Papa, MD. Online Location: Virtual via Zoom. University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Science. Seminars & Workshops. School: Graduate School. Department / Organization: GDBBS – NS. Building/Room: Virtual Room. Health Sciences Research Building. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Rosalyn Lightfoot. Contact Phone: 404-727-3707. Contact Email: rlightf@emory.edu. Monday, July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Health Sciences Research Building II Room N600.

Spectral and Imaging Flow Cytometry Symposium

The Emory + Pediatrics/Winship Flow Cytometry Core, in partnership with Cytek Biosciences, invites you to join us for an exciting Spectral and Imaging Flow Cytometry Symposium, featuring guest speakers and the latest advancements in spectral and imaging.  Please click here for more information and to register! University Event Topic: Lectures & Meetings. Seminars & Workshops. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Emory + Pediatrics/Winship Flow Cytometry Core, in partnership with Cytek Biosciences. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://welcome.cytekbio.com/rsvp-now-for-spectral-and-imaging-flow-cytometry-symposium. Contact Name: Chris Fleming, Senior Field Application Specialist. Contact Email: cfleming@cytekbio.com. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Health Sciences Research Building I Auditorium.

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. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Atlanta VA Healthcare System, Emory University and Morehouse 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. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Pediatric Research Alliance. 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. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Children's Center for Neurosciences Research (CCNR). 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.

GENI + REACH + Strong4Life Workshop: Building Bridges

BUILDING BRIDGES A Workshop to Advance Pediatric Obesity Research at Emory and Children’s, Conference Highlights:Overview of pediatric obesity landscape & related research priorities, Round table discussions, Poster presentations, Networking and professional development opportunities, Abstract Call and Registration are now open! SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT by July 31, 2026, 5pm. University Event Topic: Research. Seminars & Workshops. Lectures & Meetings. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Other / None. Building/Room: Health Sciences Research Building. Meeting Organizer/Sponsor: Center for Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Nutrition Innovation (GENI), Research and Epidemiology for Adolescent and Child Health (REACH), and Strong4Life. Speaker/Presenter: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH Director, Food is Medicine Institute Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition & Medicine Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine Cardiologist, Tufts Medical Center. Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-bridges-a-workshop-to-advance-pediatric-obesity-research-tickets-1983793409490?aff=oddtdtcreator. Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Emory University Health Sciences Research Building I Rollins Auditorium & Cafe (In-Person ONLY).