Masters candidate in Biostatistics, Monica Iram, will present: "Comparing Statistical Models for Analysis of Early Fungal Activity Data" Plan B Adviser: Dr. Biyue Dai Abstract: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an infection of the brain that causes more than 100,000 HIV-related deaths each year. In therapeutic clinical studies that aim to evaluate treatment efficacy for CM, early fungicidal activity (EFA) during the first 2 weeks of therapy has been used as a standard quantitative measure of the rate of Cryptococcus clearance…
Find out more »The goal of the Aging Work Group (AWG) is to create a collaborative, supportive community of scholars to facilitate the development of innovative and interdisciplinary aging science. The AWG meets monthly. Meetings offer a forum to: Share new ideas and questions related to scholarship; Share draft proposals, manuscripts or other scholarly products for supportive peer review; Identify new collaborative opportunities; and Develop strategies to advance aging science at the University of Minnesota in cooperation with partner institutions and organizations.To register…
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Find out more »Join experts in a lively, informative discussion related to memory loss, caregiving tips, and what you can do to help. The goal of this conference is to provide information, support, and education for adult children, spouses, parents, health and community care providers, and others concerned with caring for people with memory loss. The Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Ned McCully, Program Coordinator for Environmental Health Sciences and Public Health Practice, is now hosting Let’s Talk in SPH Student Services (A395-8 Mayo) on Thursdays from 2-4pm. Let’s Talk is an informal drop-in consultation program for all UMN students. Let’s Talk counselors can listen to specific problems, provide support, help explore solutions and provide information about mental health and other resources. A more in depth description of Let’s Talk including hours, additional locations (there are virtual and in-person options available),…
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