IHSI Events

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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

  • Transforming Health Disparities Through Community Clinical Trials. April 2, 11 a.m. Beckman room 2269. Dr. Kim M. Barbel Johnson. Mayo Clinic in Florida. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
    • 11:00 am
    • Beckman Institute, Room 2269 | 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana IL 61801

    Learn to evaluate innovative approaches to increasing diverse participation in cancer clinical trials through community engagement, analyzing implementation strategies that effectively bridge academic research and community participation, and demonstrating the measurable impact of community-engaged trials on reducing cancer care disparities.

  • Community Seminar Series. A man sitting in a chair and reading a book.
    • 12:00 pm

    In an increasingly tense political landscape, book bans have become a topic of conversation nationwide. This talk discusses the history of book bans, why they happen, and what people can do to prevent them.

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.