Research Events

RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS

Designed specifically for researchers at all career stages, this ongoing series aims to provide practical knowledge and essential tools to help you succeed in your research journey. Each session will feature experts from across campus and external partners, offering insights into critical areas that support and elevate your work.

Whether you're new to research or looking to refine your skills, this series will equip you with the resources and connections you need to thrive.

All presentations will be from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the Freeman Auditorium (930 Madison, 3rd Floor).

Lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees.
All presentations will be live-streamed and recorded.

SPRING SCHEDULE - MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

3rd Tuesday of the Month | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Freeman Auditorium (930 Madison, 3rd Floor)

February 17, 2026

Working with UTRF and protecting intellectual property.

March 17, 2026
IRB

April 21, 2026 - VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Cross Campus Collaboration, featuring a panel with Chattanooga and Knoxville team members

May 19, 2026

Navigating Grants and Agreements; PI Financial Management of Grants, tips and tricks

PAST PRESENTATIONS

AUGUST: Telling Your Story: Scientific Storytelling in Changing Times
Jessica Snowden, MD, Vice Chancellor for Research

- - A practical session designed to help scientists communicate their work clearly and confidently with the media and public audiences. Dr. Snowden will cover how to prepare for interviews, simplify complex topics, and stay on message during media interactions.
  - WATCH THE PRESENTATION | View the Slidedeck

SEPTEMBER: Navigating the Research Core Facilities
Daniel Johnson, PhD, Director of the Molecular Resource Center and Molecular Bioinformatics Core

- - A discussion of all of the new technologies at MRC, MBIO, and PMC. Dr. Laribee will present recent data generated by the cores.
  - WATCH THE PRESENTATION

OCTOBER: The Biomedical Writer's Toolkit: a How-to Approach to Academic Writing in the Sciences

Kyle Johnson, PhD, Director of the Office of Scientific Writing

- - A discussion of using innovative tools that can help researchers to more readily integrate writing into their regular practice, increasing their ability to produce timely manuscripts and grant applications.
  - WATCH THE PRESENTATION

NOVEMBER: BioRender 101: Getting Started With BioRender!
12:00 - 1:00pm | Freeman Auditorium

- - An exclusive introductory presentation tailored for researchers and scientists, to discover how BioRender can enhance the quality of your scientific figures. Contains valuable insights and practical techniques for creating compelling science figures for use in posters, presentations, publications, and more.
  - WATCH THE PRESENTATION

Research Town Halls

June 2025: Presentation Recording | Slidedeck

September 2025: Presentation Recording | Slidedeck