Research

CNRC Postdoc Seminar

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Fall 2023 through January 2024 Postdoc Seminar Schedule

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All trainees are required to present their research at the Tuesday CNRC Postdoc Research Seminar. Either two, 20 minute presentations or one 40-minute presentation are given per seminar, depending on the number of years of experience of the trainee. Monthly lectures are also given periodically on scientific and professional development topics relevant to the training of postdocs in nutrition from leading experts in the field.

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September 2023 through May 2024 Faculty Didactic Lectures

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Faculty lectures are given on the second Tuesday of each month on scientific topics relevant to the training of postdoctoral fellows in nutrition from leading experts in the field who are faculty in the CNRC. 

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Kendal

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Sept. 5, 2023

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Kendal Hirschi, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics-Nutrition, USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine

Welcome to the CNRC Postdoc Seminar Series and Tips for Giving a great Talk

Marta

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Oct. 10, 2023

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Marta Fiorotto, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics-Nutrition, USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine

“What do we mean by body composition and how do you measure it?” 

Speakers

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Nov. 7, 2023

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Fida Bacha, M.D. FAAP,  Director: Metabolic Research Unit
“Human Nutrition and Metabolism Core Services,” “MRU Overview and Types of Research”

Roman Shypailo, B.S.,  Director: Body Composition Laboratory
“Body Comp” 

Maurice Puyau B.S.,  Sr. Exercise Physiologist: Energy Metabolism Core
“Energy Metabolism Core”

Jocelyn Chang, M.S.,  Sr. Registered Dietitian: Nutrition Support
“Nutrition”

CNRC

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Dec. 12, 2023

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Dr. Dennis Bier, M.D.
Director, USDA/ARA Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine

Debra

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Jan. 9, 2024

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Debra Murray, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Molecular & Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine

“Mentoring UP: Approaches to Communication, Expectations, and Self- Efficacy

Caitlin

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Feb. 13, 2024

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Caitlin Deis, Ph.D.
Services Associate, Career Development Center, Office of Educational Affairs, Baylor College of Medicine

“Professional Identity Formation”

Sean,

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April 9, 2024

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Sean, O’Connor, Ph.D.
RAC, Director, Investigational New Drug Office, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Lisa

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May 7, 2024

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Lisa Farmer, Ph.D.
Instructional Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Chemistry, University of Houston

“Finding your Path”

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Recorded only with the speaker's permission. Lectures prior to Dec. 13, 2022 were not recorded.

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Past Postdoctoral Seminar Schedules

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Monthly Journal Clubs

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CNRC postdocs, faculty, and staff participate in the monthly Journal Club program to review recent research findings. Four different thematic Journal Clubs are offered: Translational Metabolism and Digestive Diseases; Interdisciplinary Genetics; Neuroregulation of Metabolism, and Behavioral Basis of Energy Balance.