Events & Opportunities

Lillehei Heart Institute Lecture Series
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00pm, September - June

Mind Matters: the Brain and Mental Health
Spring 2024: Wednesdays, April 17, 24, and May 1
Discover the latest breakthroughs in brain science as we unravel the mysteries of basic brain function and development. Delve into the fascinating world of the brain, mental health, and aging through three enlightening sessions led by esteemed experts. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage with cutting-edge research, while exploring nuances of the mind. 

Fellowship: T32 Translational Neuromodulation Training Program (TNTP)
The training program pairs post-doctoral fellows with faculty co-mentors from (1) fundamental neuroscience or neuroengineering fields and (2) clinical disciplines. Fellows conduct translational research with program faculty who are pioneers in the clinical translation of (a) deep brain stimulation therapies for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, (b) spinal cord stimulation for post-injury restoration of volitional movement and autonomic function, (c) peripheral nerve stimulation for treatment of cardiometabolic and inflammatory disorders, and (d) techniques for manipulating the spread of brain cancer.

New RFA: Funding for child health research
Applications Due June 3
This grant is designed to support a collaborative project that addresses an important and unmet child health issue within communities across Minnesota. The proposal must involve at least two co-principal investigators: one from Children's Minnesota and one from the University of Minnesota (any of the five campuses). Proposals of up to $75,000 will be considered.

*Disability Ethics | BTHX 5650: (Tues., Sept. 3 - Dec. 10)
Introduces critical disability studies perspective to contemporary issues in healthcare.

*Disability Ethics | BTHX 5325: (Thurs., Sept. 5 - Dec. 12)
Explore contemporary issues in clinical care, public health, and health policy, to gain a better understanding of complex issues.

*Disability Ethics courses are for graduate students, professional degree students, and upper-level undergraduate students from the University of Minnesota, as well as non-degree and visiting students. Learners from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to take this course.