CRN Annual Scientific Symposium

Date:
Monday, September 28, 2026
Time:
All day
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About This Event

The Cardiovascular Research Network hosted the 1st Annual CRN Scientific Symposium at Palmer Commons on Monday September 23, 2024. The conference welcomed 150 scientists, staff, students and trainees from the University of Michigan to present and collaborate on topics in Cardiovascular Research. The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Nigel Mackman, Ph.D., from UNC, who shared his insights on current advancements in the field. Additionally, there was a poster session where attendees showcased their research, followed by a social event, providing a valuable opportunity for networking and informal discussions among the guests. Thank you to everyone who attended this event! 

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9 14 2026 10:00 am 9 14 2026 - 11:30 am

Catching Your Breath

Catching Your Breath is a monthly well-being and mindfulness program for family caregivers of adults living with dementia.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - December 14, 2026
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9 14 2026 11:00 am 9 14 2026 - 12:00 pm

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Yang Shi, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series
9 14 2026 12:00 pm 9 14 2026 - 1:00 pm

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science - Morgan Salmon, PhD, MBA

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9 14 2026 12:00 pm 9 14 2026 - 1:00 pm

Caswell Diabetes Institute Seminar Series

The CDI Seminar Series seeks to address the broad interests in diabetes-, obesity-, metabolism-, nutrition-, and complications-related research and care across UM and the world.
9 14 2026 12:00 pm 9 14 2026 - 1:00 pm

Neuroendocrine Control of Metabolism Research Club

In partnership with the MCDTR, the MDRC, the MNORC, and the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, the Caswell Diabetes Institute organizes five research clubs to facilitate interactions amongst investigators, trainees, and staff with shared research interests. The research club meetings occur monthly from September to May in a hybrid format.
9 14 2026 8:00 pm 9 14 2026 - 9:00 pm

Urology Residency Virtual Open House

Informational session offering medical students the opportunity to learn what our program is about, ask questions and gain insight into what days are like for urology residents
9 15 2026 11:00 am 9 15 2026 - 2:00 pm

Researchpalooza

Join exhibitors from labs and offices of the Medical School and across campus for this annual event showcasing the services provided to research faculty, staff, and students.
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9 15 2026 12:00 pm 9 15 2026 - 1:00 pm

M-BoCA Virtual Seminar Series - Rong Tian, MD, PhD

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9 15 2026 1:00 pm 9 15 2026 - 2:00 pm

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CCMB Tuesday Popup: Biomedical Gen AI Learning Community

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9 16 2026 12:00 pm 9 16 2026 - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Seminars by Trainees Series (WeST)

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M-BRISC Seminar Series - Emilyn Alejandro, Ph.D.

Please join the Frankel CVC’s M-BRISC program for the fall launch of our monthly seminars on Wednesday, September 16th at 12:00PM EST! This September, Dr. Emilyn Alejandro from the University of Minnesota Medical School will present “Maternal and Placental Insulin, Circadian, and Nutrient Signaling in Offspring Cardiometabolic Health—Everywhere, All at Once”.
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Pharmacology Seminar - Wenjing Wang, Ph.D.

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