Research Seminars
Research seminars and conferences are integral to research engagement as they facilitate the exchange of knowledge, encourage collaboration, provide a platform for feedback, stimulate curiosity, contribute to professional development, keep researchers updated and help build a robust research culture within academic and professional communities.
2019
- Michael Knowles, M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Complex Genetics of Two Rare Mendelian Disorders: Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia” - Suthat Liangpunsakul, M.D., MPH, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center
“Alcohol Associated Liver Disease – New Insight from Basic to Therapeutics” - Arlene Sharpe, M.D., PhD, Harvard Medical School
“The Biology of PD-1 Checkpoint Blockade”
2022
- Robert Tarran, Ph.D., Lineberger Cancer Center and Marsico Lung Institute, University of North Carolina
“Novel Strategies to Reduce Inflammation and Bacteria in the CF Lung”
2023
- Demetrios Braddock, M.D., PhD., Yale University School of Medicine
“Translating Enzyme Biologics for Mineralization and Autoimmune Disorders Bench to Bedside into the Clinic: An Academic Perspective” - Marc E. Lippman, M.D., MACP, FRCP, Georgetown University Medical Center
“The Role of the Woman in the Occurrence and Progression of Breast Cancer” - Jessica Reynolds, Ph.D., Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, University at Buffalo, SUNY
“Targeting Macrophages using Nanomedicine – Implications for Infectious Disease” - Assem Ziady, Ph.D., Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and University of Cincinnati
“Addressing Current Problems in CF”
Internal Medicine Monthly Research Conference
Since 2012, the Department of Internal Medicine has conducted a monthly research conference over the lunch hour to highlight new research or “grant in development” projects from our faculty.
The audience for these talks is department faculty and trainees with a broad research interest, covering clinical, basic and population health topics.
These monthly seminars allow for faculty to share their research, gain feedback, and further build relationships and potential collaborations with other individuals within the department.
2026 Series Speakers
2/16/2026
Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM, FTOS
Dr. Rogers is a senior scientist in the Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management with expertise in bridging biological and behavioral outcomes and building obesity interventions that translate into clinical and applied settings.
3/16/2026
Darren Wallace, Ph.D.
Dr. Wallace is a professor in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension with a secondary appointment in Cell Biology & Physiology. His research focus is in autosomal dominany polycystic kidney disease (AKPKD).
4/27/2026
Diego Mazzotti, Ph.D.
Dr. Mazzotti is an associate professor and the Division Director for the Division of Medical Informatics. His current research interests focus on the application of innovative methods to the analysis of high-dimensional physiological, behavioral, genetic, and epidemiological data in sleep disorders to understand how they can be translated into clinical knowledge and into applications that can advance healthcare.
5/11/2026
Charlie Bengtson, MD
Dr. Bengtson is an assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. He is involved in clinical and translational research studies aimed at improving outcomes for those affected by cystic fibrosis.
8/10/2026
Ramkumar Thiyagarajan, Ph.D.
Dr. Thiyagarajan is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine. He is focused on unraveling the molecular underpinnings of the interactions between immunosenescence and neuroinflammation and identifying putative diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for aging and age-related dementia.
9/14/2026
Konstantine Halkidis, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Halkidis is an assistant professor in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics. He is interested in the molecular interactions that underpin human biology and the pathogenesis of disease.
Grand Rounds
Grand Rounds take place monthly on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and include all division faculty, fellows, residents and medical students.
Please use the link below for specific dates and locations.
A virtual option is also available.