Upcoming events, January 2026

January 5, 2026

For happenings beyond this month, visit the Events page in SharePoint and extend the “To” date.

Pediatric Research Center Data Exchange

A quarterly interactive forum featuring basic science and clinical research from across the Department of Pediatrics

This quarter’s presenter is:

Tina Findley, MD

Tina O. Findley, MD
Associate Professor, Neonatal-Perinatal Division

Sex-Specific Cardiometabolic Vulnerability in Congenital Heart Disease

Friday, Jan. 9
12 to 1 p.m.
MSB B.605

View the full Data Exchange calendar for all dates and presenters. Contact Senior Administrative Coordinator Marvin W. Thomas, Jr. for more information.

View Data Exchange calendar

PRC Seminar Series

The Pediatric Research Center (PRC) is eager to host these informative sessions to hear firsthand from some of the leading experts in our region. PRC Research Seminars are held the third Friday of each month, 12 to 1 p.m., open to all with no cost to attend.

This month we welcome:

Richard Behringer, PhD
Professor, Department of Genetics, Division of Basic Science Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Tissue Remodeling During Sex Differentiation

Friday, Jan. 16
12 to 1 p.m.
MSB B.605

Hosted by Rachel Miller, PhD

View the full PRC Seminar calendar for all dates and presenters. Contact Senior Administrative Coordinator Marvin W. Thomas, Jr. for more information.

View PRC Seminar calendar

VIPR Webinar Series

Next-Gen Prevention Science: VIPR Summer Student Project Showcase

Tuesday, Jan. 20
12 to 1 p.m.

Join our next webinar series as we feature projects from students who participated in the inaugural cohort of the VIPR Summer Research and Practice Experience.

Learn more and register for VIPR Webinar

Bone Disease Program Seminar Series

Genomics, Models, and Therapy of Genetic Skeletal Disorders

Friday, Jan. 23
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
MSB 2.103

Speaker: Carlos Ferreira, MD
National Human Genome Research Institute

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Save the Dates

Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant

Applications open January 5 to February 27, 2026

Full-time academic faculty with appointment as instructor or assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics are eligible to serve as principal investigators. Postdoctoral or clinical fellows with a faculty co-investigator can submit applications. Full info in SharePoint.

Learn more and apply