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SUMMARY:2021 National Health Research Forum
DESCRIPTION:Begins 10:30 a.m. ET\, Sept. 13\, 2021September 13-15\, 2021Virtual Forum\, Free Registration  \n\nJoin Research!America for its annual National Health Research Forum\, called”¯“Straight Talk: Fighting Health Threats Faster.” The three-day\, virtual forum is designed to engage public discussion with top federal officials\, research leaders\, and national media on health and R&D-related issues that are vital to the nation\, economy\, and patients in the U.S. and across the globe. \nAmong the speakers scheduled include\, Republican Rep. Fred Upton\, of Michigan; Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette\, of Colorado; Eric Lander\, Director\,”¯White House Office of Science and Technology and Science Advisor to the President; Sethuraman Panchanathan\, Director\, National Science Foundation; Dr. Francis Collins\,”¯Director\, National Institutes of Health; Dr. Rochelle Walensky\, Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Ned Sharpless\, Director\, National Cancer Institute\, NIH; Dr. Peter Marks\, Director\, Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; Dr. Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay\, Principal Deputy Center Director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; Dr. Julia Beaver\, Chief of Medical Oncology\, FDA Oncology Center of Excellence\, Acting Deputy Director\, FDA Office of Oncologic Diseases; former Democratic Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy\, of Rhode Island and founder of the Kennedy Forum; Scott Gottlieb\, former FDA Commissioner; Dr. Mark McClellan\, Director of the Duke-Robert J. Margolis\, MD Center for Health Policy; Dr. Robert J. Margolis\, Professor of Business\, Medicine\, and Policy at Duke University; Albert Bourla\, Pfizer Chief Executive Officer; John Maraganore\, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer; Mark Reisenauer\, Astellas Pharma U.S. president; Marcia McNutt\, president of the National Academy of Sciences”¯and Laurie Hernandez\, two-time Olympic Medalist and mental health advocate.  \n\n\nRegistration is required but free.  \n\n\nFor media requests\, email Tim Haynes: thaynes@researchamerica.org  \n\n\n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-national-health-research-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T010000
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SUMMARY:National Assisted Living Week
DESCRIPTION:National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living to recognize and celebrate the role of assisted living in caring for older people; it’s marked by events and activities for residents\, staff\, and families. Contact: AHCAPressOffice@ahca.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-assisted-living-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T010000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Aging® Month
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Aging® Month The goal of the month is to provide “inspiration and practical ideas for adults\, ages 50-plus\, to improve their physical\, mental\, social\, and financial well-being\, according to Healthy Aging Magazine\, whose editor created the observance.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aginga-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162325Z
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SUMMARY:Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month This disease is the most common non-skin cancer in the U.S.\, affecting 1 in 8 men. Awareness\, screening and early detection can help save lives. Contact: press@pcf.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prostate-health-month-and-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T010000
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SUMMARY:Prevention Specialists and Native Communities Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Prevention Specialists and Native Communities Webinar Series  \n\n\nAugust 20\, September 17\, October 15\, November 19\, & December 17\, 2021\, 1 p.m. ET
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prevention-specialists-and-native-communities-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T010000
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SUMMARY:NABJ Convention & Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Black Journalists is holding a virtual convention and career fair over four days in August. The event will include more than 100 workshops and training sessions\, networking sessions\, a career fair featuring more than 60 media companies and exhibitors\, and the option to schedule appointments with recruiters. \nDates: August 18-21\, 2021 \nLocation: Virtual \nFor more information: https://nabj21.vfairs.com \nRegister: https://s4.goeshow.com/nabj/annual/2021/NABJ_Registration3.cfm
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nabj-convention-career-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155039Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference and Tradeshow of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
DESCRIPTION:Local leaders in aging get together with government experts\, policymakers\, business leaders\, and other Aging Network practitioners and partners to share knowledge and new directions in the field of aging. Contact Joellen Leavelle\, communications director\, at jleavelle@n4a.org or (202) 872-0888. \nConference website
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-conference-and-tradeshow-of-the-national-association-of-area-agencies-on-aging/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T010000
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SUMMARY:“Restoring Hope and Health Across the African Diaspora: Black Health and Wellness Matter”
DESCRIPTION:The National Medical Association’s 2021 Virtual Convention and Scientific Assembly “Restoring Hope and Health Across the African Diaspora: Black Health and Wellness Matter.” The convention will provide live and pre-recorded CME educational content to highlight today’s social justice movement and systemic racism. Dr. Reed Tuckson\, co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID\, is the featured keynote speaker. The convention will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday\, July 16\, with an opening and awards ceremony.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aeoerestoring-hope-and-health-across-the-african-diaspora-black-health-and-wellness-matterae%c2%9d/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T010000
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SUMMARY:National Association of Hispanic Journalists annual conference and career fair
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will be holding its annual conference and career fair online over a four week period.  All registrants must upload a resume in order to participate. The first three weeks will consist of pre-training in community engagement\, data and visualizations\, investigative reporting\, rising into leadership\, strategic social media\, and reporting with visuals. The last week is the signature conference and will include a career fair\, high-profile speakers\, workshops\, and special events.\n \nWhen: June 16 – July 17\n \nWhere: Online\n \nCost: Pre-training is $275 for members and $425 for non-members; full conference is $375 for members and $475 for non-members\n \nFor More Information: https://nahj2021.org/#about\n \nRegistration: https://nahj2021.org/registration/
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-hispanic-journalists-annual-conference-and-career-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162251Z
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SUMMARY:World Health Care Congress 2021
DESCRIPTION:WHCC21 brings together executives from payer\, provider\, purchaser\, government\, and pharma organizations to discuss how to innovate\, disrupt the status quo\, and move the needle on quality\, affordability\, and access in a pandemic environment and beyond. This year\, address the realities of US health care in a virtual setting – attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversations on pressing issues including pricing\, transparency\, move to value\, consumer engagement\, virtual care\, SDoH\, behavioral health\, employee health and well-being\, and more. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: June 8 – 10\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-health-care-congress-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T010000
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CREATED:20231025T162306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155048Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising and awareness campaign from the Alzheimer’s Association about this degenerative disease\, which affects some 6 million Americans annually. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s of another dementia. It kills more people breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The campaign targets June 20—the summer solstice—for a global day of “fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s” through an at home or online fundraising activity of choice.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimeraes-brain-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T010000
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SUMMARY:American College of Radiology (ACR) 2021 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The virtual ACR 2021 meeting will include governance essentials\, educational programming and networking opportunities. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: May 15 – 19\, 2021Location: VirtualHow to Attend: The ACR anticipates registration will open in early 2021. \nFor media inquiries\, please contact pr@acr.org. \nFor all other questions\, please contact csc@acr.org. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-radiology-acr-2021-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T010000
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SUMMARY:Patient Safety Congress
DESCRIPTION:May 11-13 \nThe Institute for Healthcare Improvement holds its Patient Safety Congress. Contact Joanna Clark to register.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-safety-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000
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SUMMARY:NIH meeting: Integrating sex and gender considerations into biomedical research
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges Across Public and Private Sectors to Better Integrate Sex and Gender Considerations into Biomedical Research  \nWHAT: The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) of the National Institutes of Health\, in collaboration with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH)\, will hold the 5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium. This year’s symposium aims to: \n\nIllustrate how the continued integration of sex and gender into biomedical research is creating opportunities for the nation\, not only scientifically but also societally and economically.\nExplore the power of academic\, government\, nonprofit\, for-profit\, and business organizations working together to further advance the integration of sex and gender to catalyze innovation and further advance the health of women.\nDemonstrate how applying a multidimensional perspective to women’s health generates transdisciplinary cross-sector approaches and partnerships that also can promote integration of sex and gender considerations.\n\nWHEN: May 11–12\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nWHERE: The event will be held virtually. Individuals can register at https://bit.ly/3xkwTwl. Participants can share thoughts and questions during the event via Twitter: @NIH_ORWH\, @FNIH_Org\, #5thAnnualVPS. \nWHO:    NIH Director Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D. \nNIH Office of Research on Women’s Health Director Janine Austin Clayton\, M.D.\, FARVO \nFoundation for the National Institutes of Health President and Executive Director Maria C. Freire\, Ph.D. \nAdditional speakers—including leaders from research\, government\, academic\, nonprofit\, industry\, publishing\, and other sectors—will present on recent initiatives and investigations. \nVisit https://go.usa.gov/xHEY4 and click the “Event Agenda” tab for more details. \nContact: To speak with an NIH spokesperson\, please contact Lamont Williams\, Communications Director\, ORWH\, at 301-402-1770\, or orwhinfo@nih.gov. \n### \nAbout FNIH: The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health creates and manages alliances with public and private institutions in support of the mission of NIH\, the world’s premier medical research agency. The foundation\, also known as the FNIH\, works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the United States and across the globe. The FNIH organizes and administers research projects; supports education and training of new researchers; organizes educational events and symposia; and administers a series of funds supporting a wide range of health issues. Established by Congress\, the FNIH is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For additional information about the FNIH\, please visit fnih.org. \nAbout ORWH: ORWH serves as the focal point for women’s health research at NIH. It is the first Public Health Service office dedicated specifically to promoting women’s health research within\, as well as beyond\, the NIH scientific community. The office also fosters the recruitment\, retention\, reentry\, and advancement of women in biomedical careers. For more information about ORWH\, visit www.nih.gov/women.  \nAbout NIH: NIH\, the nation’s medical research agency\, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic\, clinical\, and translational medical research and is investigating the causes\, treatments\, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs\, visit www.nih.gov.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nih-meeting-integrating-sex-and-gender-considerations-into-biomedical-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:2021 Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The HCSRN annual conference is the nation’s preeminent gathering for researchers based in real-world health care systems and our numerous collaborators in academic health systems\, funding agencies\, and patient-partner communities. The conference offers a diverse slate of content\, showcasing rigorous\, relevant research on important conditions affecting millions of patients. \nView the full agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: May 11 – 12\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-health-care-systems-research-network-hcsrn-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155056Z
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SUMMARY:National Arthritis Month
DESCRIPTION:National Arthritis Month — this debilitating condition affects some 53 million Americans\, including 1 in 5 adults and 300\,000 children\, making it the number one cause of disability in the U.S. The observance encourages more efforts into research\, advocacy and awareness.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-arthritis-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162303Z
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SUMMARY:Older Americans Month
DESCRIPTION:Older Americans Month — the Administration for Community Living leads this annual observance; The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength”. The observance acknowledges and pays tribute to the past and current contributions of older people in the U.S.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/older-americans-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR)
DESCRIPTION:The conference features invited presentations\, panel discussions\, peer-reviewed oral abstracts and posters\, meet the expert sessions\, scientific awards\, and lectures by world-renowned vaccinology experts\, along with networking opportunities to create a rich environment for engagement and collaboration with colleagues. Participants leave the conference ready to apply what they have learned\, with professional connections to help advance their research. \nView the virtual conference agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: April 26-27\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-conference-on-vaccinology-research-acvr/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155059Z
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SUMMARY:ACMT Virtual Scientific Meeting & Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ACMT Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting: This 3-day event provides an opportunity for specialists in the field of medical toxicology\, addiction medicine\, emergency medicine\, and more to connect\, network\, and learn from the cutting-edge research of their peers. View the full preliminary agenda here. \nSymposium: Methamphetamines & Stimulants: In advance of its Annual Scientific Meeting\, The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) will offer a one-day virtual symposium to examine the current trends of methamphetamine use\, abuse\, and co-use with other illicit substances. Experts in the fields of medical toxicology and addiction medicine will present he latest research on methamphetamine use disorder on a broad array of topics\, including: \n\n\nPregnancy and methamphetamine use \n\n\nStimulant abuse in children \n\n\nPsychiatric effects of methamphetamine \n\n\nApproaches to the agitated patient \n\n\nThe symposium will close with discussions on the challenges in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction. \nView the preliminary agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting: Wednesday\, April 14 – Friday\, April 16\, 2021; Symposium: Tuesday\, April 13\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting here. Register for the Virtual Symposium here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/acmt-virtual-scientific-meeting-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155100Z
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SUMMARY:2021 AAP / ASCI / APSA Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2021 Association of American Physicians (AAP) / American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) / American Physician-Scientists Association (APSA) Joint Meeting \nThe meeting is the combined annual gathering of attendees from the Association of American Physicians\, the American Society for Clinical Investigation\, and the American Physician Scientists Association. The meeting features presentations of high-level discoveries from distinguished researchers and provides an environment of inspiration\, collaboration\, and collegiality for all physician-scientists and those in the pathway to become physician-scientists. \nBecause of the cancellation of the last Joint Meeting\, the program will feature presentations from the recipients of 2020 honors\, including: \n\n\nMichael J. Welsh\, MD\, the AAP’s 2020 Kober Medal recipient \n\n\nJudith A. James\, MD\, PhD\, the ASCI’s 2020 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award recipient \n\n\nStuart H. Orkin\, MD\, the 2020 ASCI / Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine recipient \n\n\nAndrew A. Lane\, MD\, PhD\, the Asci’s 2020 Donald Seldin~Holly Smith Award for Pioneering Research recipient \n\n\nView the full agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: April 8 – 10\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-aap-asci-apsa-joint-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155102Z
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SUMMARY:American Society on Aging Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:April 6-15 Virtual \nAmerican Society on Aging Annual Conference  — the theme of this year’s event is “equity.” ASA’s conference is billed as the largest multi-disciplinary conference on aging in the United States. Contact Betsy Dorsett Manager of Community Engagement\, bdorsett@asaging.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-on-aging-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:Covering the COVID-19 vaccine: What journalists need to know
DESCRIPTION:March 29 – April 25\, 2021 \nInstructor: Maryn McKenna (EN) \nThe Knight Center is sponsoring this free four-week massive open online course. Students will learn how to improve their coverage of COVID-19 and the vaccines. Students will hear from leading science journalists and medical experts who will discuss the efficacy of different vaccine formulas\, analyze the distribution of vaccines\, share tips for dispelling disinformation and misinformation when covering the vaccines\, and much more. \nLearn more about the course and register…
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-covid-19-vaccine-what-journalists-need-to-know/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155106Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:March 17-20\, 2021; virtual   Hispanic Health Conference \nThis event focuses on strategies to improve the health of Latinos or Latino communities in private practice; faculty development; hispanic health research; and clinical care. Sponsored by the National Hispanic Medical Association. \nContact communications@nhmamd.org or 202-628-5895.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hispanic-health-conference-2/
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SUMMARY:National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:In support of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness\, CDC is holding a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine on Feb. 22-24. The forum is for practitioners focused on vaccine implementation and people and groups that can champion vaccine uptake in communities. Our Acting Assistant Secretary for Health\, RADM Felicia Collins will provide opening remarks at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday\, Feb. 24. You can view recordings as well. \nYou can register for free here: National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-forum-on-covid-19-vaccine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T010000
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SUMMARY:Diving into COVID-19 data
DESCRIPTION: \nThe COVID-19 Data Dispatch and the National Association of Science Writers is hosting a workshop series that will explore the major challenges facing journalists and communicators who use data to cover the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insight into the field and learn how to use these data in your own stories. \n We’ll cover three topics: \n\n\nAnalyzing COVID-19 data sources\, on February 17 (1-2 PM ET) with Drew Armstrong and Arielle Levin Becker \n\n\nEngaging with COVID-19 data providers\, on February 24 (2-3:15 PM ET) with Liz Essley Whyte\, Tom Meagher\, and Erica Hensley \n\n\nCommunicating COVID-19 data\, on March 3 (4:30-5:45 PM ET) with Christie Aschwanden\, Ann Choi\, and Will Welch \n\n\nFree sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/coviddatadispatch/diving-into-covid-19-data
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diving-into-covid-19-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:Dec. 14 deadline: AHCJ- National Cancer Reporting Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline: noon CT on Dec. 14\nWith the support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\, AHCJ will be presenting the AHCJ- National Cancer Reporting Fellowship with expertise from the National Cancer Institute and others. \nAHCJ will select journalists to spend three partial days online Jan. 12-14\, 2021\, with experts from the National Institutes of Health to increase their understanding of and ability to report accurately on complex scientific findings\, provide insight into the work of cancer researchers and to better localize cancer-related stories. \nSession topics include:\n\n\nCOVID-19 and cancer connections \n\n\nMoonshots\, dream teams and wars on cancer: What’s ahead? \n\n\nCancer evidence by the numbers \n\n\nHands-on exercises: How to understand and relay cancer statistics \n\n\nThe world of guidelines and cancer screening \n\n\nHow clinical trials work \n\n\nUsing SEER and other data resources \n\n\nStorybuilding: Including patients in the equation \n\n\nLearn more about this fellowship.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dec-14-deadline-ahcj-national-cancer-reporting-fellowship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:Diversifying Genomic Research
DESCRIPTION:Join Scientists\, Medical Researchers\, Academicians & Community Advocates in Exploring these & Other Critical Research-in-Action Topics:  \n\n\nRedefining political/medical/societal terminology: race vs ancestry\, diversifying vs stratifying\, “minority”\, pharmacogenomics vs racialized medicine\, pharmaco-economics and Health Equity \n\n\nAssessing ancestral genomic research outcomes in reducing population-biased health disparities and moving toward Populations Health Equity \n\n\nInvestigating Biosensor\, Nano-agents\, HIgh-throughput Screening Models to study new target sequences  and susceptibility genes ( e.g. TRPV6) \n\n\nNIH and NSF Directors Special Pipeline Education and Training  Session \n\n\nExploring approaches\, such as the Ancestral Variant Theoretical Model and Equation\, to address Precision Medicine and Precision Nutrition
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diversifying-genomic-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual meeting. No registration is required.Meeting time\, 10:00am – 5:30pm EDT (times subject to change). \n  \n\nWebcast Link\nMeeting Agenda\n\n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdcaes-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-meets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
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SUMMARY:PharmSci 360
DESCRIPTION:Since introducing its summer workshop\, COVID-19: Current Pharmaceutical Developments for Cures and Preventions (now available on demand)\, AAPS has made sharing the latest science on COVID-19 a priority. \nThe conversation will continue at PharmSci 360\, when scientists come together to share the latest on antiviral therapies and preventive immunizations. Registrants can dive into sessions on trial design\, modeling\, and regulatory perspectives. \nTake a moment to understand the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19 and related coronavirus research\, as seen through the eyes of PharmSci 306’s closing plenary speakers: \n\n\nGregory Poland\, M.D.\, MACP\, FIDSA\, FRCP\, of the Mayo Clinic and Foundation\, will discuss vaccine research. \n\nRolf Hilgenfeld\, Ph.D.\, of the University of Lubeck\, Germany\, will focus on antiviral drug development. See his latest paper in Science\, “Crystal Structure of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Provides A Basis For Design of Improved a-Ketoamide Inhibitors.”\n\nPharmSci 360 will present 350 session as well as hundreds of posters. Register now! \n  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pharmsci-360/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T010000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170718
CREATED:20231025T162231Z
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SUMMARY:American Dental Association/Florida Dental Convention
DESCRIPTION:This joint meeting of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association will bring education\, networking opportunities\, and curated experiences that help dental professionals achieve their goals. \nProgram is under development and schedule could change due to COVID-19 pandemic. \nFor more information and for updates see this link. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-association-florida-dental-convention/
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