CRN Annual Scientific Symposium

Date:
Monday, September 28, 2026
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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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10 5 2026 11:00 am 10 5 2026 - 12:00 pm

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Kefei Yu, PhD
Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series
10 5 2026 12:00 pm 10 5 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.
10 6 2026 9:00 am 10 6 2026 - 10:30 am

Caswell Diabetes Institute Islet 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.
10 6 2026 12:00 pm 10 6 2026 - 1:00 pm

Dr. Alex Gao, Stanford University

Join the Department of Biological Chemistry for a seminar presented by Dr. Alex Gao from Stanford University.
10 6 2026 4:00 pm 10 6 2026 - 5:00 pm

CPOD Fall 2026 Seminar Series: "Pancreatic epithelial genotypes determine signaling and cellular composition in the microenvironment during carcinogenesis"
CPOD Fall 2026 Seminar Series
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10 7 2026 9:30 am 10 7 2026 - 11:00 am

CDB Research Colloquium: Kassidy Knight, Ligia Schmitd, & Erez Cohen
Kassidy Knight, Ligia Schmitd, and Erez Cohen will present for Cell & Developmental Biology
10 7 2026 12:00 pm 10 7 2026 - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Seminars by Trainees Series (WeST)
Part of the Wednesday Seminars by Trainees Series (WeST)
Event runs September 02, 2026 - April 28, 2027
10 8 2026 7:00 am 10 8 2026 - 8:00 am

Urology Grand Rounds
Dr. Anne Cameron presents "Services to Support Individual & Organizational Psychological Health" followed by a presentation from Dr. Kristian Stensland
10 8 2026 9:00 am 10 8 2026 - 1:00 pm

Ask the Experts: Advanced Genomics Core - 10x Genomics
Join the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core (AGC) and 10x Genomics for an interactive, small-group discussion series designed around the questions, challenges, and opportunities that matter most to your research, whether you're planning your first single cell experiment or troubleshooting an ongoing spatial transcriptomics project.
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10 8 2026 9:00 am 10 8 2026 - 10:00 am

Caswell Diabetes Institute Mitochondrial Biology Interest Group
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.
10 8 2026 12:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 12:30 pm

Have a Seat
Have a Seat is a weekly guided meditation program that takes place virtually.
Event runs January 08, 2026 - December 24, 2026
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10 8 2026 12:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 1:00 pm

DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar: Jingying Wang
Join us for the DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series featuring a presentation by Jingying Wang from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch while learning about innovative research and cutting-edge tools.
10 8 2026 12:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 1:00 pm

711 Seminar - Adrian Palumbo
The Department of Biological Chemistry hosts a research paper analysis presented by PhD student Adrian Palumbo.
10 8 2026 1:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 5:00 pm

Hands-On Workshop: Analyzing Xenium In Situ Spatial Data
Join the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core (AGC) and 10x Genomics for a hands-on workshop covering key considerations and approaches for analyzing Xenium In Situ Gene Expression data.
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10 8 2026 2:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 4:00 pm

Central Biorepository Open House
Get an inside look at a state-of-the-art facility at Michigan Medicine that helps researchers access, collect, manage, process, protect, and share human biospecimens. Join the Central Biorepository (CBR) for an upcoming Open House and tour our molecular and biorepository facilities, where we process and safely store more than 900,000 biospecimens.
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10 8 2026 5:00 pm 10 8 2026 - 7:00 pm

Urology Professorship Celebration
Celebrate the appointment of three Urology faculty to endowed professorships, recognizing their leadership, scholarship, and contributions to Michigan Medicine.