Dakota Community Collaborative for Translational Activity

In this webinar you will hear about the 12 learning modules in the Sandbox developed by NIGMS-supported investigators together with Google Cloud engineers. These modules cover a wide-array of biomedical research topics including omics analyses, DNA methylation analysis, ATAC-seq, biomarker discovery and using artificial intelligence/machine learning powered image analysis. Each module is delivered through an interactive step-by-step tutorial, quizzes, and visualizations.There will be live demonstrations by two investigator teams to show how to access and run the modules they developed on Google Cloud Platform.

Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/h7m535z5 or QR code

NIH Mock Peer Review: Scenarios
May 16th, 2023
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. CST
Register here: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtc-irrTwuHNQqompYEXr30OPZ51CP80lA
Note: If you’re having trouble getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

The Dakota Community Collaborative on Translational Activity's Professional Development Core (PDC) will host a NIH mock peer review examining common scenarios that may arise during NIH peer reviews.
• Learn about the NIH Peer Review Process
• Avoid common peer review missteps
• Meet DaCCoTA Awardees and Staff
• Discover the NIH’s Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program

To enhance the experience, we recommend viewing our previous webinar, NIH Scoring, prior to this webinar, available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SztZK6CWMQg

Join CHAD and the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) for this three-day "workshop on wheels" aimed at health care and public health professionals to better understand the history and culture of the Lakota people. This experiential workshop will expand your ability to foster a culturally safe environment for your patients and their families. Culturally safe care is a key element of improving quality of care and reducing health inequities.

Over the course of three days, participants will engage in on-the-ground immersive activities at prominent Lakota sites, including Mato Paha (Bear Butte), Cankpe Opi (Wounded Knee), Wasun Niya (Wind Cave), Pe Sla (Reynolds Prairie), and more. Between stops, the learning will continue on the bus, with live presentations, film clips, group discussions, and one-to-one conversations with rotating seatmates. There will also be plenty of time to observe the beautiful landscape passing beyond the bus windows.

The Lakota Lands & Identities Workshop on Wheels is intended for all health center staff, including leadership and patient-facing staff.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
• CHAD has reserved a number of seats at no cost to member health centers.
• Partner organizations may be able to purchase a set number of seats depending on availability.
• Contact Shannon Bacon at CHAD for seat allocations.
Email: [email protected]

REGISTER HERE: https://communityhealthcare.net/cairns-bus-tour/ Registration is required by April 21st.

TRAVEL, MEALS, & LODGING:
• The bus will depart from Rapid City each morning and return each evening. During the day, the group will explore the Black Hills area and Pine Ridge Reservation.

• Meals are not provided, but lunch will be available to purchase during the workshop. You will return to your hotel in time for dinner each evening.

• Block of Rooms: Holiday Inn $149.00 Deadline to reserve your room is 05/05/2023. Reserve your room today through one of the below booking options:
Reference the room block - Block code CH6
1. Follow this link to book online: Comm Healthcare Workshop (https://tinyurl.com/yc3nn7dw)
2. Call 1 888-HOLIDAY (888-465-4329)

Radon test kits are now available for checkout from the Grand Forks Public Library.

Taking action against radon health risks - UND Today In an area of the U.S. where radon gas levels are far above average, UND and the Grand Forks library partnered to make homes healthier.

Principal Investigator Research Development Series: ORCID iD Overview
Wednesday, April 12th, at 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Zoom Registration Link: http://link.usd.edu/PIRDApr12
Note: If you’re having difficulty getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

Want to save time and increase discoverability for you and your research? ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor IDentifier, is a free, unique, persistent identifier that can assist you with both. This webinar will help you set up an account and better understand how you can benefit from having an ORCID iD. The speaker is Anna Simonson, who is the Health Sciences & Research Services Librarian at USD. We will conclude with Q&A.

In May, The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) will be holding a Virtual Grant Writing Workshop focused on NIH NRSA F awards. Please find the image below with more details, and use this link to visit the program website.
https://www.wvctsi.org/programs/education-mentoring-career-development/wvctsi-virtual-grant-writing-workshop-series/

Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center (ITRRC) Symposium

rETHICS Training

Research in Diverse Communities (RiDC) Conference

April 20th-21st at UND.

Register here: https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_by0GRaoPmBDLH9k

Introduction to Open Science
April 25th, 2023
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST
Zoom link: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdeGrrDgtEtAiDCjZiEUkZbjCgkYfZr16
Note: If you’re having trouble with getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

Cross-Cultural Communication in the Healthcare Workplace Webinar
Date and Time: March 29th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST
Zoom Link: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuyhqj8uGNYIu4L03ZlSAor_nT7JD-Wd
Note: If you’re having trouble with getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

Save the date for this N3C engagement event on March 28 at 5 p.m. CST. Register here: https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=WTXHREEDA7NTHRJP

This collection takes a holistic view of well-being, seeking complementarities between Indigenous approaches to healing and Western biomedicine. Topics include traditional healers and approaches to treatment of disease and illness; traditional knowledge and intellectual property around medicinal plant knowledge; the role of diet and traditional foods in health promotion; culturally sensitive approaches to healing work with urban Indigenous populations; and integrating biomedicine, alternative therapies, and Indigenous healing in clinical practice. Throughout, the voices of Elders, healers, physicians, and scholars are in dialogue to promote Indigenous community well-being through collaboration. This book will be of interest to scholars in Indigenous Studies, medicine and public health, medical anthropology, and anyone promoting care delivery and public health in Indigenous communities.

Walking Together, Working Together Indigenous Elders, healers, Western physicians, and scholars seek complementarities between Indigenous practices and Western biomedicine.

"The 'circle of trust' is a new conceptual model that can help investigators and the AI/AN community work together to promote inclusion of AI/AN populations in clinical trials to improve health outcomes."

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A new publication from AICoRN Director Dr. Allison Kelliher.

Native Americans have experienced a dramatic decline in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the drop has been in the making for generations Unrelenting poverty, underemployment and historical trauma all contribute to the health challenges faced by Indigenous Americans.

Writing for Publication Webinar
February 15th, 2023
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The DaCCoTA’s Professional Development Core (PDC) and Pilot Projects Program (PPP) in cooperation with the University of North Dakota’s (UND) Chester Fritz Library and School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) proudly present a webinar on article publication. Topics include defining scholarly journals, choosing the right journal for your publication, avoiding rejection, addressing criticism, and an overview of tools.

Brittany Fischer is a scholarly communications and social sciences librarian at UND’s Chester Fritz Library. She holds a Master of Library Science degree.

Devon Olson is a research and education librarian at UND’s SMHS Library Resources. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree and is a member of the Association of Health Information Professionals.

Get registered: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkfuyvrzwrG9HaVcqv5nEyHILnPs6W7502

Note: If you’re having trouble getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

Applying for an NIH grant on/after January 25th, 2023? Wondering how to include a Data Management and Sharing Plan in your proposal?

In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will guide you through every element of the plan, introduce you to a helpful tool for writing and managing DMS Plans, and address any questions or concerns you may have about the new guidelines. The first 30 minutes will cover large data storage services at USD with the Research Computing Group. You are highly encouraged to bring your materials in-person to the workshop, as the last 30 minutes will be reserved for working on your DMS plan.

Zoom Room Link: http://link.usd.edu/PIRD

If you have questions, please reach out to the University of South Dakota’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
at [email protected] or by phone at 605-658-3760.

Community health centers are non-profit, community-driven clinics that provide high-quality primary and preventive care to all individuals, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Health centers are located in underserved and low-income urban and rural areas across our region, providing access to affordable, quality healthcare for those who need it most. The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD), in collaboration with the Great Plains Health Data Network (GPHDN), works with health centers across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to implement a population health management tool which aggregates data at the network and individual health center level. In this webinar, CHAD will provide an overview of community health centers in our region, including populations served, data capabilities, patient registry outreach capabilities, and potential opportunities for research and data partnerships.

Get registered via link or QR code:

https://und.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkf-2opjkrE9xNbtOasN3ck04dP_010HIi

Note: If you’re having trouble getting registered, please contact your institution’s IT department.

The Statistics Weekly podcast has now become Science Research Weekly.

Listen to the trailer and first episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AqTQ7bXIAtPuBLuBkWY34

Watch the video podcast now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8q3mepmujBrJJRGyF0h2-tJlwRtevXHN

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