Research Events

Research Academy 101 Fall 2026

This training program introduces the basics of study design, planning, implementation, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, standard operating procedures and ethical considerations. This is a sixteen hour program broken down into four hour classes over four days.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AMVirtual

Open Access Week: Myth Busting Table

Stop by our Myth-Busting Table during Open Access Week to test your knowledge, separate fact from fiction, and learn how Open Access benefits researchers, students, and the public.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PMGreenblatt Library

CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual

VBC Journal Club

The Vascular Biology Journal Club is held every Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanders Research and Education Bldg., unless otherwise noted. We invite all to read featured articles in advance and join the discussion. To view the JC schedule, visit https://www.augusta.edu/centers/vbc/journal-club.php

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual

GCC Research in Progress featuring Dr. Nagendra Singh: "One tag, two jobs: UFM1 licenses cDC1 development and cross-presentation in tumor immunity”

Please join us for this presentation in our Georgia Cancer Center Research in Progress Series. The presentation will be held in-person in the Knox Community Room, CN1209. Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AMCancer Research Center

VBC Research Seminar Series

We invite faculty, staff, students, and trainees to join us for presentations featuring current research and developments in cardiovascular biology.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Writing Workshop: NIH Grant Writing Overview

NIH Grant Writing Overview Workshop: Assistance will be provided in hypothesis generation, development of specific aims, significance, and other sections of the grant application.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Leadership Academy: Change Management

Participants will leave with tools to help guide teams and adapt effectively in academic, research, and professional environments.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPavilion III

NIH Grant Writing Workshop: Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch

Developing a Strong NIH Biosketch: Learn how to craft a compelling NIH biosketch that effectively highlights your qualifications, research contributions, and expertise to support a competitive grant application.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CII: From Scores to Learning: Redesigning Grading Practices - Certificate in Teaching Excellence for Student Success - Summerville

In this workshop we will explore how the brain forms memories and the six strategies backed by scientific research that promote effective learning. We will delve into how retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, elaboration, dual coding and many other practices can be used in instruction.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMUniversity Hall

The Grad School Playbook

Considering graduate school? Learn how to research programs, compare options, understand timelines and requirements, explore funding options, and prepare a competitve application. No matter what type of program you are considering, master's, PhD, professional program, we've got the playbook for you!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2026 Body Donation Memorial Service

Body Donor Memorial service honoring donors for making their bodies available for study and research.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLansing B. Lee Sr. Auditoria Center