Research Program
The Research Program of the Women’s Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education (WHCOE), has several goals: To (1) increase the visibility of women’s health research, (2) expand research in women’s health within the institution, (3) expand venues for keeping researchers, clinicians, and health professionals abreast of cutting edge research, and (4) promote cross-campus and interdisciplinary collaboration in women’s health research.
Research Seminar Series.
The series serves to facilitate interaction and collaboration between investigators in women’s health by providing a forum for sharing the findings of recent research in a broad range of disciplines.
To view the current schedule, visit our events page.
Research Strategies Workshops
Workshops are intended for faculty and research staff at no cost, but registration is required. These sessions will be brown bag. Drinks and snacks provided.
To view the current schedule, visit our events page.
Women's Health Research Day
“Does Mom Matter? Mechanisms of Maternal Contributions to Offspring Health”
7th Annual Women’s Health Research Day:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 8 am-5 pm, Babcock Auditorium, Hanes Building, WFUSM
Event Audience: Open
Visit our WHRD page for more information and to register: www.wakehealth.edu/WHCOE/WHRD.htm.
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Our Graylyn Conference on Women's Cognitive Health discusses critical issues in women's cognitive health and is held every two years at the serene Graylyn International Conference Center, here in Winston Salem. For more information about past, current and future conferences, please visit our Graylyn Conference pages.
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The Research Program's faculty committee provides scientific review of grant proposals upon request. The committee also provides assistance in responding to grant reviewers. If you would like your materials reviewed or if you have questions about the process, please contact the committee coordinator Rita Groce at rgroce@wakehealth.edu or 336-713-5074 or the program director, April Ronca at aronca@wakehealth.edu or 336-716-3779.
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Research Awards
Faculty Research Awards in Women’s Health
The WHCOE Faculty Research Awards in Women’s Health are designed to reward and encourage the continued pursuit of excellence in women’s health research at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM).
Now Accepting Nominations for 2012: Two New Investigator awards will be presented to faculty members who are early in their careers and are conducting women’s health research in basic or clinical science at WFSM for at least the past 3 years. Deadline for Materials Submission: February 13, 2012. For more information, view the flier.
Date of Award: will be scheduled for mid-March, 2012. Details to follow.
The second Annual Research Awards in Women's Health Social took place on March 16th, 2011.
Join us in congratulating the following recipients of the WHCOE Faculty Research Awards in Women’s Health, for early career faculty members conducting research at WFHS:
* Susan Appt, DVM, Pathology, Comparative Medicine
* Julia Lawrence, DO, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology
Questions regarding the award or the nomination process should be directed to Rita Groce 713-5074 or by email at rgroce@wakehealth.edu.
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