Office of Research offers upcoming learning opportunities

The U-M Medical School’s Office of Research is offering two learning opportunities in August for Michigan Medicine team members interested in the important work being performed across the organization.

Here’s a rundown of the events:

Therapeutic Innovation: From Idea to IND

Join the Fast Forward Medical Innovation team, along with U-M research support service representatives, as they give an overview of the drug development process, as well as the resources, points of contact, and services available to therapeutic researchers at U-M.

• When: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1

• Location: BSRB Seminar Rooms ABC

• Registration: RSVP by clicking here

Researchpalooza

Researchpalooza will be held during the annual Michigan Medicine Ice Cream Social, with 75+ exhibitors from labs and offices of the Medical School and across campus. There will be ice cream, popcorn, games and giveaways. The Office of Research is also sponsoring grand prizes such as an iPad, gift cards, and money toward travel and professional development.

• When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16

• Location: Circle Drive in front of Med Sci I

• No registration required