Carle Illinois College of Medicine All Events
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Outstanding sophomore & junior undergraduates interested in examining health equity through hands-on research are invited to apply for the Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic for ten weeks this summer in a supportive community of undergraduates, including Illinois SURF, while receiving support from a faculty mentor & a $6,000 stipend to cover living expenses.
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In the second event of the Achieving Equity: Disparities in Substance Use three-part speaker series, Illinois researchers will give brief presentations on current research related to disparities in substance use, followed by a Q&A session.
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While we may associate microbes in our food with harmful outbreaks of foodborne illness, microbes can play a positive role in our diet and even be a source of food themselves. Learn about the common microbes we encounter in our food, and how we can harness the power of microbes to end world hunger!
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In the final event of the Achieving Equity: Disparities in Substance Use three-part speaker series, Program officials from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will discuss federal research funding opportunities with NIDA.
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We’re back to bust more psychology and neuroscience myths! Dive into questions about multitasking and attention, as well as brain plasticity and the integrity of our memories.
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Studies show that more than 131 million people or 66% of adults use prescription medication every day. Examine the cost and effects of polypharmacy on health records, multimorbidity, and various populations — and discuss equity in implementing standardized prescribing programs.
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Genome editing is no longer in the distant future. Using CRISPR technology, scientists can activate or inhibit functions of various genes to better understand and cure diseases. Explore the potential benefits, unintended consequences, and moral dilemmas of this revolutionary technology.
