Internal Medicine Academic Forum and Awards
The UC Davis, Department of Internal Medicine Annual Academic Forum and Research Awards showcases research projects and accomplishments of residents, research trainees, and faculty. At the Academic Forum, the department will recognize the outstanding achievements of our faculty and trainees (residents, clinical fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students) by presenting our annual awards.
Poster Viewing Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Forum and Awards
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Awards, Career Achievement Research Award , Faculty Research Award , John C. Rutledge Trainee Research Award , Outstanding Clinician Award , Richard C. Woodard Diabetes Research Award , Hish Yamauchi, M.D. & Family Endowed Translational Research Award , Clinical Vignette Poster Award , Fellow Poster Award , Quality Improvement Poster Award.
Campus Location: Education Building (Sacramento). Room: LH 2222. Location of Event: UC Davis Health (Sacramento). Contact Email: hs-imresearch@ucdavis.edu. Event Type: Ceremonies. Presented by: Department of Internal Medicine.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lung Center Seminar: Wildfire PM2.5 effects on NK cell function; IL-8 in cancer metastasis
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Aggie Square Grand Opening
Join UC Davis, Wexford Science & Technology, and the City of Sacramento as we celebrate the opening of Aggie Square: a new innovation district where researchers, businesses, startups, and the broader community come together to create opportunities and drive progress in Sacramento. This new hub of innovation brings together cutting-edge technologies, life sciences, and education-- all in one place. Our Open House, starting at noon, will feature a DJ, tours of the state-of-the-art facilities, experiential activities hosted by Aggie Square tenants, food trucks and more.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. for the official Aggie Square Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Grand Opening Celebration
Join us from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. for the Aggie Square Open House and Block Party featuring tours, resources, and more!
Tickets, Aggie Square Grand Opening.
Campus Location: Aggie Square. Location of Event: UC Davis Health (Sacramento).
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
R01 Spring Seminar Series: "The R35 Mechanism"
Introduction to key concepts, considerations, and resources for writing the Approach section, including overall strategy, background, and preliminary data. Strategies on writing Rigor and Reproducibility, Potential Pitfalls and Alternative Solutions, and a Timeline for your project. We will address the data analysis plan and how to incorporate a biostatistician into your proposed project.
This seminar series is designed for UC Davis Health Faculty who are preparing to write and submit their first NIH R01. You can take any or all of these workshops, depending on your needs.
Register for this session only, Register for Series
For questions regarding registration or the training, please contact: hs-ucdhsfacultydevelopment@ucdavis.edu.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: hs-ucdhsfacultydevelopment@ucdavis.edu. Event Type: Workshops and Training. Presented by: Office of Faculty and Professional Development.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lung Center Seminar: Host Pathogen Interactions Leading to Pneumonia Pathogenesis
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lung Center Seminar: Osteosarcoma Lung Metastasis Molecular Mechanisms
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
R01 Spring Seminar Series: "Preparing to Submit your RO1"
Develop an understanding of the documents needed to submit your proposal and an introduction to the internal submission process. Learn how to develop a budget and create a timeline that will meet NIH standards and stand out to reviewers. Learn how to justify budget items for NIH grant proposals over the proposed funding period.
This seminar series is designed for UC Davis Health Faculty who are preparing to write and submit their first NIH R01. You can take any or all of these workshops, depending on your needs.
Register for this session only, Register for Series
For questions regarding registration or the training, please contact: hs-ucdhsfacultydevelopment@ucdavis.edu.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: hs-ucdhsfacultydevelopment@ucdavis.edu. Event Type: Workshops and Training. Presented by: Office of Faculty and Professional Development.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lung Center Seminar: Contractile Mechanisms of Airway Smooth Muscle: Biochemical, Pharmacological, and Ultrastructural Studies
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Lung Center Seminar: Neutrophil Migration Imaging; Lung-Brain Axis in Mediating Effects of Traffic-Related Air Pollution on Alzheimer’s Disease
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Internal Medicine Dynamic Discussion series: "Caste"
with
Isabel Wilkerson, Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize winner and recipient of the National Humanities Medal, is the acclaimed author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In this groundbreaking book, she provides a profound analysis of America’s deeply entrenched social hierarchies, drawing insightful comparisons to caste systems in India and Nazi Germany. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caste-isabel-wilkerson-tickets-1144647243719?aff=oddtdtcreator, Addressing Bias, Bigotry, and Discrimination at UC Davis Speaker Series
This Dynamic Discussions series is hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health and is funded through a grant to address and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias, bigotry, and discrimination.
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Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: hs-hedi@ucdavis.edu. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lung Center Seminar: Novel Vaccine Immune Approaches Against Viral Infections
Online Location: https://ucdavishealth.zoom.us/j/94568868421?pwd=N2VDywqLQZK7tPsidMpbLI9eoxZhfe.1. Campus Location: Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility. Location of Event: UC Davis Campus.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Dynamic Discussions Series: "Healthcare Discrepancies in Communities"
with
Philip M. Alberti, Ph.D. Talk
12 pm – 1 pm
In-person & virtual
Small Group Session
2 pm – 3 pm
In-person only, This Dynamic Discussions series is hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health and is funded through a grant to address and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias, bigotry, and discrimination.
Philip M. Alberti, Ph.D. is the Founding Director of the Center for Health Justice at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). His work focuses on advancing community-driven, multisector initiatives that build evidence for effective programs, policies, practices, and partnerships aimed at eliminating health inequities.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthcare-discrepancies-in-communities-philip-m-alberti-tickets-1144674404959?aff=oddtdtcreator
Addressing Bias, Bigotry, and Discrimination at UC Davis Speaker Series
This Dynamic Discussions series is hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health and is funded through…
Online Location: Zoom. Campus Location: Education Building (Sacramento). Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: hs-hedi@ucdavis.edu. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: UC Davis Internal Medicine.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Zoom Link will be sent Thursday AM, to get on mailing list, email event organizer: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU.
Online Location: Zoom. Location of Event: Other. Contact Email: mbiegaj@UCDAVIS.EDU. Event Type: Lectures and Seminars. Presented by: Internal Medicine.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.