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Embodied microbiomes: a 4E-cognition perspective on microbial life and social equity – Dr. Francisco Parada Flores, PhD

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About the speaker: After studying Psychology and Neuroscience in Chile, I moved to the USA to pursue my Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Neural Sciences at the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. During this period I was able to work on neural signal processing, brain networks, and embodiment within the context of social […]

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Skin In-Growth to 3D Printed Metals

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Speaker: Ian D. Dickey, MD, FRCSC Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Dept. of Orthopaedics Dr. Dickey is an Orthopaedic Oncologist.  He did his undergraduate and medical school at the University of British Columbia, and then completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedics at McGill University, followed by a fellowship with two years of Adult Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal […]

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Mental Health in Times of COVID-19 Symposium

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The UMaine Institute of Medicine, the Center on Aging and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies invite you to join them for a virtual Mental Health in the Times of COVID 19 Symposium on Monday, April 5, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 pm. The program includes speakers and descriptions of presentations and panel […]

Social and ethical implications of human microbiome research

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About the speaker: Dr. Kieran C. O’Doherty is professor in the department of psychology at the University of Guelph, where he directs the Discourse, Science, Publics research Group. His research focuses on the social and ethical implications of science and technology. In this context, he has published on such topics as data governance, vaccines, human […]

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Investigating social determinates of health and social equity among a homeless population; a United States-Veteran Microbiome Project

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About the speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hoisington is currently an adjunct Associate Professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology as he serves on active duty Air Force rebuilding Tyndall AFB after hurricane Michael. Lt Col Hoisington received his PhD in 2013 from the University of Texas, studying the indoor microbiome. In 2015 he was one […]

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Covid Vaccine Education Webinar

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Click Here to Join the Webinar Passcode: 487974 Vaccine Education Webinar:  The UMaine Institute of Medicine, UMaine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center, and Northern Light Health are collaborating to host a vaccine education webinar that will be open to students, employees, and the public at 12 PM on April 15, 2021.  The webinar will […]

Pathways to commercialization of medical products or devices

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Speaker:  Michael Mason, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Maine. About the Speaker:  Dr. Mason is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Director of the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering. Dr. Mason’s research focuses on understanding and utilizing physical properties that are […]

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Physiological Implications of Pre-Existing Inflammatory Co-Morbidities when the Body is Introduced to Novel Infectious Processes

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Speaker: Dr. Deborah Saber, PhD, RN, CCRN-K About the speaker: Dr. Saber is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Maine where she teaches pathophysiological and critical care concepts to upper-level undergraduate nursing students. She also holds a joint position at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center where she directs […]

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Bioethics in Fertility Treatment: A discussion of cryopreservation tank use and regulation

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Speaker: Rebecca Feinberg, JD, MBe, MS, Teaching Associate Professor, DePaul University About the speaker: Professor Feinberg is a cross-appointed faculty member at DePaul University, teaching in both the College of Science and Health and the Law School.  In addition, she is currently serving as a fellow at Harvard Medical School's Center for Bioethics.  Professor Feinberg […]

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Missing Microbes and Missing Out: microbes and social equity in the context of youth in detention

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About the speakers: Ally Hunter, PhD Science Education, MS Biology (Micro & Molecular) Postdoctoral Fellow Center for Youth Engagement NSF Project RAISE (Reclaiming Access to Inquiry Science Education for Incarcerated Learners) NSF Project INSITE (INtegrating STEM Into Transition Education for Incarcerated Youth) University of Massachusetts, Amherst https://www.umass.edu/education/people/ally-hunter Christina Anderson Bosch Doctoral Candidate at University of […]

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