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SUMMARY:On the Brink of Pink: Brain Health\, Burnout\, and Cognitive Resilience
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBurnout is no longer just a buzzword — it is a measurable threat to cognitive performance\, clinical judgment\, and long-term brain health. The annual “On the Brink of Pink” Symposium gathers physicians\, researchers\, medical students\, healthcare providers\, and workplace leaders for an interactive session on wellness in the workplace. This year’s theme is Brain Health\, Burnout\, and Cognitive Resilience\, where we explore the science of resilience and the systems that protect it. \nJoin us for this free half-day symposium featuring experts from Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group\, where you will learn practical strategies for protecting cognitive longevity — for yourselves\, your patients\, and the teams you lead.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Sept. 15 \n8:30 a.m.* – 12:30 p.m. \nClinical Academic Building\, Room 1302 \n125 Paterson Street \nNew Brunswick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nAll recipients will receive a “swag bag.”
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/on-the-brink-of-pink-brain-health-burnout-and-cognitive-resilience/
LOCATION:Clinical Academic Building\, Room 1302\, 125 Paterson Street  New Brunswick\, 125 Paterson Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees,Public Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers University":MAILTO:rich@sese.io
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
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SUMMARY:RARC College Substance Use Scientific Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first meeting of the RARC College Substance Use Special Interest Group on Wednesday\, September 9\, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. via Zoom.\n\nThe meeting will feature Angelo M. DiBello\, PhD\, Associate Professor in the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology\, presenting:\nLeveraging Social Norms and Alcohol Attitudes to Reduce College Student Drinking and Associated Problems\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 9\nTime: 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-college-substance-use-scientific-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193527Z
UID:630-1788955200-1788958800@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Core Seminar Series - Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Introduction: New postdoctoral trainee introductions; faculty research opportunities (Chaired by Kristina Jackson) \nIn-Person: UBHC Building\, Room D203\, 671 Hoes Ln. W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nVirtual Link: See calendar invitation or request link from emily.balcke@rutgers.edu.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/fall-core-seminar-series-introductions/
LOCATION:UBHC Building\, 671 Hoes Ln W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T171132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T171132Z
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SUMMARY:Research!America’s Learning Lunch Series: Bridging Community and Research: Communicating Science Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Research!America’s Learning Lunch Series: Registration is now open for our free learning lunch series\, From Bench to Impact. Our webinar series will equip student researchers and early career scientists with the perspectives\, tools\, and networks needed to thrive in science\, while creating equitable\, community-informed\, and policy-relevant research. You won’t want to miss this line up. \nSession 2: Bridging Community and Research: Communicating Science Effectively Wednesday\, August 19 Collaboration between researchers and community members produces the best\, most impactful\, and healthiest outcomes. Hear from community organizers\, public health professionals\, and researchers about how to communicate your science to general audiences and collaborate with your local community.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/researchamericas-learning-lunch-series-bridging-community-and-research-communicating-science-effectively/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T170723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T170744Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NIDA Summer Seminar Series: Your Phone Knows More Than You Think: Using Digital Data to Understand SUD Behavior
DESCRIPTION:“Your Phone Knows More Than You Think: Using Digital Data to Understand SUD Behavior”\nWednesday\, July 29th\nBrenda Curtis\, Ph.D.\, M.S.P.H.\nIntramural Research Program \n— \nMark your calendars and join the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, for the virtual “Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday throughout the month of July. \nNIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer and all are welcome to attend. This series will take place on the following dates from 1:00-2:00pm ET: July 1st\, July 8th\, July 15th\, July 22nd\, and July 29th  \nThe purpose of these seminars is to provide presentations to early career scholars about different high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. The series will also cover applying to graduate schools! \nJoin us using the Webinar Link \nIt is recommended that you join the webinars 5 minutes early to prevent any technical delays. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event\, please contact nida_training@nida.nih.gov as soon as possible.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/2026-nida-summer-seminar-series-your-phone-knows-more-than-you-think-using-digital-data-to-understand-sud-behavior/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260601T161747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T161747Z
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SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Applying to Research-Intensive Faculty Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from faculty at Research Level 1 (R1) to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position. \n\nTopics covered will include: How to select a postdoc that will eventually help you land an academic career; Discussing with your postdoc PI the project that you will take with you and getting them to help you advance your career; What other things you should be doing during your postdoc to be ready to apply for faculty jobs; Applying for K99/R00 grants; Deciding R1 vs PUI; Finding academic jobs to apply to; Preparing the research statement; Preparing the teaching statements; Preparing the job talk; Preparing the chalk talk; Preparing for the interview itself and tips; Negotiating offers; Setting up the lab; Filling your lab with students\, postdocs and techs; Teaching for the first time and preparing classes; Service to the university; Preparing for tenure and expectations.\n\nJuly 29 from 10:30-12pm\nTo register\, click here\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-applying-to-research-intensive-faculty-jobs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T163000
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SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Applying to Teaching-Intensive Faculty Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from faculty who serve at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position. \n\nTopics covered will include: How to select a postdoc that will eventually help you land an academic career; Discussing with your postdoc PI the project that you will take with you and getting them to help you advance your career; What other things you should be doing during your postdoc to be ready to apply for faculty jobs; Deciding R1 vs PUI; Finding academic jobs to apply to; Preparing the research statement; Preparing the teaching statements; Preparing the job talk; Preparing the teaching demo; Preparing for the interview itself and tips; Negotiating offers; Setting up the lab; Filling your lab with students\, postdocs and techs; Teaching for the first time and preparing classes; Service to the university; Preparing for tenure and expectations.\n\nJuly 23 from 3-4:30pm\nTo register\, click here\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-applying-to-teaching-intensive-faculty-jobs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T170602Z
UID:596-1784725200-1784728800@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2026 NIDA Summer Seminar Series: Clinical Neuroscience Research at NIDA
DESCRIPTION:“Clinical Neuroscience Research at NIDA”\nWednesday July 22nd\nJohn Fedota\, Ph.D.\nDivision of Neuroscience and Behavior \n— \nMark your calendars and join the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, for the virtual “Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday throughout the month of July. \nNIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer and all are welcome to attend. This series will take place on the following dates from 1:00-2:00pm ET: July 1st\, July 8th\, July 15th\, July 22nd\, and July 29th  \nThe purpose of these seminars is to provide presentations to early career scholars about different high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. The series will also cover applying to graduate schools! \nJoin us using the Webinar Link \nIt is recommended that you join the webinars 5 minutes early to prevent any technical delays. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event\, please contact nida_training@nida.nih.gov as soon as possible.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/2026-nida-summer-seminar-series-clinical-neuroscience-research-at-nida/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T170342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T170342Z
UID:594-1784120400-1784124000@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2026 NIDA Summer Seminar Series: Unlocking New Treatments for Addiction: A Scientific Journey Through the Gut-Brain Axis
DESCRIPTION:“Unlocking New Treatments for Addiction: A Scientific Journey Through the Gut-Brain Axis”\nWednesday July 15th\nLorenzo Leggio\, Ph.D.\nIntramural Research Program \n— \nMark your calendars and join the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, for the virtual “Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday throughout the month of July. \nNIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer and all are welcome to attend. This series will take place on the following dates from 1:00-2:00pm ET: July 1st\, July 8th\, July 15th\, July 22nd\, and July 29th  \nThe purpose of these seminars is to provide presentations to early career scholars about different high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. The series will also cover applying to graduate schools! \nJoin us using the Webinar Link \nIt is recommended that you join the webinars 5 minutes early to prevent any technical delays. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event\, please contact nida_training@nida.nih.gov as soon as possible.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/2026-nida-summer-seminar-series-unlocking-new-treatments-for-addiction-a-scientific-journey-through-the-gut-brain-axis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T171022Z
UID:600-1784118600-1784122200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Research!America’s Learning Lunch Series: Our Journeys in Science — Representation\, Identity\, and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Research!America’s Learning Lunch Series: Registration is now open for our free learning lunch series\, From Bench to Impact. Our webinar series will equip student researchers and early career scientists with the perspectives\, tools\, and networks needed to thrive in science\, while creating equitable\, community-informed\, and policy-relevant research. You won’t want to miss this line up. \nSession 1: Our Journeys in Science — Representation\, Identity\, and Purpose Wednesday\, July 15 Hear from a dynamic panel who will not only explore an array of career paths\, but also their navigations of identity and perspective while on their career journeys.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/researchamericas-learning-lunch-series-our-journeys-in-science-representation-identity-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T170156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T170424Z
UID:592-1783515600-1783519200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2026 NIDA Summer Seminar Series: Improving Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents & Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:“Improving Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents & Young Adults”\nWednesday July 8th\nTisha Wiley\, Ph.D.\nDivision of Epidemiology\, Services and Prevention Research \n— \nMark your calendars and join the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, for the virtual “Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday throughout the month of July. \nNIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer and all are welcome to attend. This series will take place on the following dates from 1:00-2:00pm ET: July 1st\, July 8th\, July 15th\, July 22nd\, and July 29th  \nThe purpose of these seminars is to provide presentations to early career scholars about different high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. The series will also cover applying to graduate schools! \nJoin us using the Webinar Link \nIt is recommended that you join the webinars 5 minutes early to prevent any technical delays. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event\, please contact nida_training@nida.nih.gov as soon as possible. \n 
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/2026-nida-summer-seminar-series-improving-treatment-and-recovery-services-for-adolescents-young-adults/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T163000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260608T154545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T154545Z
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SUMMARY:iJOBS Career Panel: Research positions in industry 
DESCRIPTION:iJOBS Career Panel: Research positions in industry \nHear from recent iJOBS PhD alum who work at the bench or manage research programs in pharma and biotech to learn how they got their first job and what are the differences between academia and industry bench research. There will be PhD level people who are involved in research at large pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb\, Merck and Abbvie as well as mid-sized and smaller biotech companies. \nJuly 7 from 3-4:30pm\nTo register\, click here\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/my/alderja Passcode: Janet
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-career-panel-research-positions-in-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260529T165951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165951Z
UID:589-1782910800-1782914400@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2026 NIDA Summer Seminar Series: Demystifying the Journey to Graduate School
DESCRIPTION:“Demystifying the Journey to Graduate School”\nWednesday July 1st\nLester Rodriguez Santos\nInterdepartmental Neuroscience Program\nYale School of Medicine \n— \nMark your calendars and join the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, for the virtual “Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday throughout the month of July. \nNIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer and all are welcome to attend. This series will take place on the following dates from 1:00-2:00pm ET: July 1st\, July 8th\, July 15th\, July 22nd\, and July 29th  \nThe purpose of these seminars is to provide presentations to early career scholars about different high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. The series will also cover applying to graduate schools! \nJoin us using the Webinar Link \nIt is recommended that you join the webinars 5 minutes early to prevent any technical delays. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event\, please contact nida_training@nida.nih.gov as soon as possible. \n 
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/2026-nida-summer-seminar-series-demystifying-the-journey-to-graduate-school/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260602T105503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T105503Z
UID:620-1781712000-1781715600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Research Resources Workshop: Rutgers University Biostatistics and Epidemiology Services (RUBIES)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/research-resources-workshop-rutgers-university-biostatistics-and-epidemiology-services-rubies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers University":MAILTO:rich@sese.io
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260602T154027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T154027Z
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SUMMARY:Socratic Scrub Grand Rounds: Dr. Julian Varas Cohen
DESCRIPTION:The Rutgers Acute Care Surgery Research (RASR) Lab at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School\, in collaboration with the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies Biomedical and Health Sciences and the Rutgers Health Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, is pleased to introduce the Socratic Scrub Grand Rounds series. \nMost academic presentations showcase the polished final product. This series focuses on the Night Science behind discovery—the often messy\, nonlinear\, and deeply human process that drives impactful research. \nIn each session\, a distinguished investigator will take us behind one of their published studies and discuss the story that never appears in the manuscript: the unexpected pivots\, failed experiments\, unpublished findings\, critical decisions\, and moments of uncertainty that ultimately shaped the work. \nThe Socratic Scrub Grand Rounds offers a rare opportunity to learn not only what researchers discovered\, but how they thought\, adapted\, and persevered along the way. \nOur inaugural session will feature Dr. Julian Varas Cohen on Friday June 5 from 10:30-11:30 by Zoom\, who will discuss the development of artificial intelligence models designed to assess the quality of feedback in medical education. Through the lens of one of his published studies\, Dr. Varas will share the challenges\, decisions\, setbacks\, and lessons learned while translating an educational problem into an AI-driven solution. \nRegister here to receive the Zoom session link: https://go.rutgers.edu/tt80zizb \nWe welcome students\, trainees\, faculty\, postdoctoral scholars\, and anyone interested in the process of scientific discovery.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/socratic-scrub-grand-rounds-dr-julian-varas-cohen/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers University":MAILTO:rich@sese.io
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260601T162045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T162045Z
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SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Strategic Grant Writing in a Changing Funding Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will equip PhD students\, postdocs\, and faculty with practical strategies to strengthen grant and fellowship applications in today’s evolving funding environment. Participants will learn how to frame proposals to align with shifting federal and foundation priorities\, craft compelling research narratives\, and position their work for maximum impact and competitiveness.\n\nRepresentatives from Lewis-Burke Associates and the Rutgers Foundation will provide an overview of the current federal research landscape\, including key opportunities for fellowships and early-career awards\, as well as recent and anticipated policy changes affecting international trainees. \n\nFinally\, we will highlight broader trends to watch\, including changes in review criteria\, increased emphasis on translational impact and data rigor\, and evolving expectations around collaboration and research direction. Participants will do a hands-on exercise to frame their research to align with these trends and leave with clear\, actionable guidance for navigating funding opportunities and adapting their proposals to a rapidly changing environment.\n\nJune 3 from 12-2pm\nTo register\, click here\nIN-PERSON ONLY\nRutgers Cancer Institute\, 195 Little Albany\, Auditorium A/B\, New Brunswick\, NJ\nLunch will be served
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-strategic-grant-writing-in-a-changing-funding-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T153000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260323T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210845Z
UID:490-1779447600-1779463800@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Resilience Collective Conference - "Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research in Challenging Times"
DESCRIPTION:Conference Name: Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research in Challenging Times \nKeynote speaker: Sarah Pedersen\, Ph.D. \n\n  \nKeynote title: For the Communities Counting on Us: Addiction Research Moves Forward \nSarah Pedersen\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry\, Psychology\, and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pedersen is a licensed clinical psychologist with a long-standing interest in providing mental health care to individuals with minoritized identities and examining social and structural drivers of inequities in substance use related problems. She is currently the principal investigator on two 5-year R01 research grants from the National Institutes of Health. In these projects\, she has integrated stress exposure\, discrimination\, personality characteristics\, environmental contexts\, and cognitions to identify when and why people are at risk for alcohol and substance use-related problems. Dr. Pedersen is the Director of Research for Community-engagement and Partnership and the Research Equity and Community Health Collaborative within the Department of Psychiatry. In these roles\, she and colleagues are committed to returning research back to communities\, growing and sustaining community partnerships to conduct high impact research\, and training future scientists in equitable and just research design. \nDate and Time: Friday\, May 22\, 2026: 11:00am-3:30pm \nLocation: \nRutgers University \nInstitute for Health\, Health Care Policy and Aging Research \n112 Paterson Street \nNew Brunswick\, NJ \nPrice: FREE \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgF9k6IpCdobhtO5Ful-iXSBSKe7tHobLiLraE6VNXm5f04g/viewform \nDeadline for registration: April 15\, 2026. \nLunch will be provided to attendees who register by the deadline. \nAbstract submission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTYAB-RVjhVxNFdwWBB01OTr-_2noCr_YUgBOZA2uShFDbCw/viewform?pli=1 \nStudents and early stage investigators can apply for data blitz (5-minute oral presentaion) \nDeadline for abstract submission: Monday\, March 2\, 2026. \nStudents and early-stage investigators may apply for travel awards. \nTravel information (more details to come) \nNearest airport: Newark (25 miles) \nBy train: New Jersey Transit New Brunswick stop (2 block walk) \nParking: \n– Paterson Street Deck (0.2 mile) \n– Wellness Plaza Garage (0.2 mile) \nHotels within walking distance: \nThe Heldrich Hotel (0.3 mile) \nHyatt Regency New Brunswick (0.4 mile) \nFor more information on the Resilience Collective or the conference\, contact Carolyn Sartor at csartor@ifh.rutgers.edu.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/resilience-collective-conference-advancing-health-equity-addiction-research-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Institute for Health\, Health Care Policy and Aging Research\, 112 Paterson Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260323T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210859Z
UID:512-1778673600-1778677200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Methods Workshop: Longitudinal Models with Nathaniel Thomas\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TRACE Methods Workshop \n“Longitudinal Models”\nNathaniel Thomas\, PhD\nInstructor of Psychiatry\nRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School \nLocation: Hybrid\nIn-Person: UBHC Building\, Room D203\, 671 Hoes Ln. W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nZoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/98766679102?pwd=bIfcgouEbvhT5u2W4dQwacee0uLDQK.1\nFood provided for in-person attendees \nRSVP is requested to ensure we order the correct amount of food
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/methods-workshop-longitudinal-methods-with-nathaniel-thomas-phd/
LOCATION:UBHC Building\, 671 Hoes Ln W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140523
CREATED:20260323T174542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210915Z
UID:533-1778256000-1778263200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:RARC Year in Review Spring Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of food and drinks at the RARC’s annual Year in Review and Social Event. This gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Rutgers colleagues engaged in addiction research\, along with our clinical and community partners.\n\nDate and Time: Friday\, May 8\, 4-6pm Eastern\nLocation: The Rutgers Club\, 85 Avenue E. Piscataway\, NJ 08854
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-year-in-review-spring-event/
LOCATION:Rutgers Club\, 85 Avenue E\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210923Z
UID:528-1778252400-1778256000@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Trainee Hour at RARC Year in Review Spring Event
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the RARC’s annual Year in Review and Social Event\, we’ll be hosting a trainee meet & greet hour starting at 3:00 p.m. This hour is dedicated to post-docs\, graduate students\, research assistants\, and any other trainees involved in our four research domains (Basic Science; Epidemiology\, Etiology & Prevention; Treatment & Recovery; Public Policy).\n\nDate and Time: Friday\, May 8\, 3-4pm Eastern\nLocation: The Rutgers Club\, 85 Avenue E. Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\nContact: rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/trainee-hour-at-rarc-year-in-review-spring-event/
LOCATION:Rutgers Club\, 85 Avenue E\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T170442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210929Z
UID:500-1778061600-1778068800@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Effective Mentoring of Undergraduates in Research
DESCRIPTION:iJOBS Workshop: Effective Mentoring of Undergraduates in Research \nThis active learning workshop for PhD students\, Postdoctoral Fellows and faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting.  Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees and employees when they are running a lab or research group in the future. An opportunity to earn a Microbadge in Mentoring Undergrads will be available for those who wish to follow up with additional activities.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-effective-mentoring-of-undergraduates-in-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T174133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210935Z
UID:522-1777451400-1777471200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session \n \n \n \nCall for Abstracts: CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley!\n\nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies (CAS) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley. This annual event highlights innovative\, rigorous\, and impactful research across the alcohol\, substance use and recovery field and related disciplines. \nThe 2026 Scholar Poster Session is being coordinated by the  CAS Scholar Poster Session Planning Team by Dr. Denise Hien\, Steven Curto\, Dr. Emmanuel Alvarez\, Dr. Emmanuel Thomas\, and Dr. Peggy Swarbrick\, who are excited to support and showcase student and trainee scholarship. \n\nEvent Details \nDate: April 29\, 2026\nLocation: Life Sciences Building Atrium\, Busch Campus \nSchedule: \n\nPoster Setup: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nKeynote Speaker: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nPoster Session: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nAwards Lunch: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n\n\nAbstract Information \nImportant Dates \n\nAbstract Submissions: Open now!\nAbstract Submission Deadline: March 9\, 2026\nNotice of Acceptance: March 20\, 2026\n\nEligibility \nOpen to: \n\nUndergraduate students\nGraduate students\nPostdoctoral fellows\n\nSubmissions are invited in the following areas: \n\nPublic Health / Epidemiology\nAnimal and Basic Science Research\nClinical Research (Qualitative or Quantitative)\nHuman Experimental Research\nCommunity Engagement\nData Science & Artificial Intelligence\n\nOutstanding posters will receive monetary awards recognizing excellence in: \n\nResearch rigor\nSignificance and impact\nPoster presentation\n\nKeynote Speaker \nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session is proud to host Dr. David Lydon-Staley\, Associate Professor of Communication University of Pennsylvania. \nRethinking Curiosity in Substance Use: Data-Driven Insights from Dynamic Systems and Intensive Longitudinal Research (See poster top of page) \n\nStudents and trainees from a wide range of disciplines and methodological approaches are encouraged to submit their work and join us for a dynamic day of scholarship\, learning\, and recognition. \nAdditional submission details and instructions can be found in the abstract submission portal. \nWe look forward to your submissions and to celebrating your work at the 11th Annual CAS Scholar Poster Session!
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/center-of-alcohol-and-substance-use-studies-11th-annual-scholar-poster-session/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Building Atrium\, 145 Bevier Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T165352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210945Z
UID:485-1776861000-1776864600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAS Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood is provided for in person attendees \n 
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/cas-grant-writing-group-for-postdoctoral-and-early-career-faculty-2/
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T170241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210955Z
UID:498-1776263400-1776267000@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:iJOBS Workshop: Professionalism Skills to Succeed in Industry and Academic Environments
DESCRIPTION:iJOBS Workshop: Professionalism Skills to Succeed in Industry and Academic Environments \nThis workshop will help PhD students and postdocs learn the professionalism behaviors needed to succeed in both academic settings and industry roles. Participants will explore expectations around communication\, workplace etiquette\, teamwork\, accountability\, and ethical conduct. The session will also address navigating feedback\, understanding organizational culture\, and presenting oneself professionally in a work setting. Through discussion and practical examples\, attendees will gain tools to build credibility\, foster respectful working relationships\, and confidently transition between academic and industry settings.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-workshop-professionalism-skills-to-succeed-in-industry-and-academic-environments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T173716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211004Z
UID:515-1775649600-1775671200@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TARP Annual Symposium \nDate: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\nIn-person: Room 010\, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM)\, 679 Hoes Ln W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854\nZoom (starts at 1:00 p.m.): click here!\nMeeting ID: 958 3482 9230; Password: 852899 \n12:00 -1:00 PM: Trainee Lunch with Dr. Debra Bangasser \nThis gathering is open to all TARP and RARC trainees. We will provide food and drinks. If you’re interested in attending\, please register HERE. \n1:00 – 1:15 PM: Opening Remarks – TARP Overview \nChris Pierce\, TARP Director \n1:15 – 2:00 PM: Presentations from Graduate Student Trainees \nModerated by Sergej Grunevski \nUgne Ziausyte\nMaia Choi\nShayna O’Connor \n2:00 – 2:45 PM: Presentations from Postdoctoral Trainees  \nModerated by Brigitte González Olmo  \nMaxwell Madden\nAkhil Sharma\nSusanna Delgado Ocaña \n2:45 – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break \n3:00 – 4:00 PM: Keynote Speaker \nDebra Bangasser\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of Neuroscience\nGeorgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator\nDirector\, Center for Behavioral Neuroscience\nGeorgia State University \n4:00 – 6:00 PM: Undergraduate Poster Session and Reception \nThis session offers undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their addiction research\, connect with faculty and peers\, and compete for monetary prizes. Space is limited\, so if you are interested in presenting\, please complete the form HERE.
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-training-in-addiction-research-program-tarp-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine\, 679 Hoes Ln. W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T172215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211012Z
UID:509-1775044800-1775048400@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Methods Workshop - Power Analysis with Fazil Aliev\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TRACE Methods Workshop \n“Power Analysis”\nFazil Aliev\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Psychiatry\nRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School \nLocation: Hybrid\nIn-Person: UBHC Building\, Room D203\, 671 Hoes Ln. W. Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nZoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/98766679102?pwd=bIfcgouEbvhT5u2W4dQwacee0uLDQK.1\nFood provided for in-person attendees \nRSVP is requested to ensure we order the correct amount of food
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/methods-workshop-power-analysis-with-fazil-aliev-phd/
LOCATION:UBHC Building\, 671 Hoes Ln W.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T171428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211019Z
UID:506-1774958400-1774965600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:The ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework for Science Communication
DESCRIPTION:The ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework \nSpeaker:   \n \n  \nRandy Olson\, PhD \nScientist\, Filmmaker\, and Science Communication Strategist \n  \n  \n  \nDo you struggle to clearly communicate your research to broader audiences\, reviewers\, or collaborators? Join us for a university-wide training session with Randy Olson\, PhD as he guides us through the ABT (And\, But\, Therefore) Framework\, a simple\, powerful tool used by scientists\, communicators\, and policymakers worldwide to make complex ideas clear and compelling. \nIn this interactive communications seminar\, you will learn how to apply the ABT Framework to strengthen your grant proposals\, manuscript abstracts\, presentations\, and everyday scientific communication. Whether you are a graduate student\, postdoctoral fellow\, faculty member\, or staff researcher\, this session will give you a practical\, immediately applicable tool to sharpen how you tell the story of your science. \n\nAbout Randy Olson \nRandy Olson trained as a marine biologist\, earning his Ph.D. from Harvard University and serving on the faculty at the University of New Hampshire before leaving academia to pursue filmmaking at the University of Southern California. He is the creator of the ABT Framework\, a narrative structure derived from storytelling principles used in Hollywood that has become a widely adopted tool in the scientific community for clear\, audience-centered communication. \nOlson is the author of several acclaimed books on science communication\, including Houston\, We Have a Narrative\, and The Narrative Gym\, and has worked with NASA\, the National Academies of Sciences\, and research institutions worldwide to help scientists communicate with greater clarity\, impact\, and confidence. \n\nEvent details \nHosted by Jay Piccirillo\, MD\, FACS\, The TL1 Program & The R25 Program in partnership with the Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library\, this lecture is open to all. \n\nOnline via Zoom; Registration required\nFor questions\, contact Adisa Kalkan at adisakalkan@wustl.edu
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/the-abt-and-but-therefore-framework-for-science-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211024Z
UID:482-1774441800-1774445400@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAS Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies Grant Writing Group for Postdoctoral and Early Career Faculty \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood is provided for in-person attendees
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/cas-grant-writing-group-for-postdoctoral-and-early-career-faculty/
LOCATION:Smithers Hall
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211033Z
UID:503-1773837000-1773840600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Methods Workshop: Qualitative Methods with Alexandria Bauer\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TRACE Methods Workshop \n“Qualitative Methods”\nAlexandria Bauer\, PhD\nAssistant Professor of Applied Psychology\nCenter of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies\nGraduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology \nLocation: Hybrid\nFood provided for in-person attendees \nRSVP is requested to ensure we order the correct amount of food
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/methods-workshop-qualitative-methods-with-alexandria-bauer-phd/
LOCATION:Smithers Hall
CATEGORIES:For Mentors,For Trainees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T140524
CREATED:20260323T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T211041Z
UID:494-1773144000-1773147600@trace.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:iJobs and CAPS Workshop: Managing Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations 
DESCRIPTION:iJobs and CAPS Workshop: Managing Conflict and Having Difficult Conversations  \nLearn how to start those difficult conversations such as with your PI on wanting to do an internship or changing something about your thesis project. You can also use the skills we will learn with your future boss about compensation packages or a project not getting completed on time. Finally\, we sometimes have conflicts with our peers which need to be managed before they make the work environment uncomfortable. CAPS counselor Dana Simons will help us approach these difficult situations so that we can advocate for ourselves as well as have a pleasant and productive work environment. \nLunch will be served
URL:https://trace.rutgers.edu/event/ijobs-and-caps-workshop-managing-conflict-and-having-difficult-conversations/
LOCATION:Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Research Tower\, 675 Hoes Ln West\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Trainees
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