IHSI Calendar

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

  • Methodological Challenges in Health Equity Research. February 19 at noon via Zoom. Sima Sharghi, PhD. Akron Children's Hospital. Hosted by the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design team at the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
    • 12:00 - 1:30 pm

    Learn how researchers can embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity throughout their work and gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between individual and neighborhood-level factors and how they can inform policies and interventions to create a more just and inclusive society.

Friday, February 28, 2025

    • 9:00 am - 1:45 pm
    • I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center, Honors Room

    Illinois faculty involved in community-engaged research are invited to the next Community-Engaged Research Series event for an interactive workshop on unpacking projects into multiple publications, followed by a working lunch on building equitable partnerships. Register by Feb. 21.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

  • The image shows a woman sitting on a beige couch, holding her lower back with a pained expression, suggesting discomfort or back pain. She is wearing a light pink sweater and blue jeans, with a white brick wall and abstract artwork in the background. Overlaid text reads "Community seminar series" in bold white font, centered in the design. Dark blue curved borders frame the top left and bottom right corners of the image.
    • 12:00 pm

    It's no secret that biopsychosocial factors can lead to uncomfortable body sensations, but what does this mean for how we approach pain and health in general? Learn more about the biopsychosocial model of pain and how to apply this framework to your daily life.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

  • Community Seminar Series. A woman exercising on a track field.
    • 12:00 pm

    Discover how physical activity strengthens your body's natural defenses. Explore how staying active boosts your immune system, prevents chronic illnesses, and promotes overall well-being. This session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their health and vitality through movement.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

  • Community Seminar Series. A man sleeping.
    • 12:00 pm

    Quality sleep is an essential component of physical and mental well-being. Mind-body practices can be utilized to promote and improve sleep quality. This presentation will provide an overview of sleep biology, the importance of sleep routines, and specific mind-body strategies to enhance sleep.