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The University of Louisville School of Nursing is proud to present the 2025 Fall Seminar Series, a forum showcasing leading external researchers whose work is shaping the future of nursing science and healthcare delivery. This series will highlight innovative scholarship across a range of topics relevant to our academic and clinical missions, including health equity, community-based interventions, nursing education, and translational research. By bringing together voices from the local community, the series aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, inspire new collaborations, and enrich the academic environment for faculty, students, and community partners alike.

Whether you're a faculty member or a student, this series offers valuable insights to enhance your work and broaden your horizons. This is a great opportunity to network with outside researchers and gain fresh perspectives on emerging trends and methodologies.

The Seminars will take place one Monday a month at 12 p.m. in Room 2037 of the School of Nursing building. 

2025 Calendar

August 25

Dr. Lu Cai, Professor, Dept of Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Research Institute, University of Louisville  

Title: “Zinc, a trace metal, should not be ignored: its role in diabetic complications” 

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September 8

Dr. Ritu Arora, Associate Vice Provost for Research Computing, University of Louisville 

Title: "Building a Knowledgebase to Study the Interactions of Food, Drugs, and Personal Care Products

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September 22

Dr. Becky Antle, Professor, Director for the Center for Family and Community Well-Being

Title: "Mental Health Research Across Multiple Populations and Settings: The Power of Collaboration and Community Centered Practice"

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October 6

Dr. Ted Smith, Professor, Interim Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health and Information Sciences

Title: “Navigating Wearable Technologies for Clinical Studies Outside of the Clinic”


October 20

Dr. Laura Weingartner, Research Director, Health Professions Education, Associate Professor, School of Medicine

Title: “Getting Started in Educational Research: Practical Guidance for Health Professions Education Scholarship”

Online Only


November 3

Dr. Cheri Levinson, Professor, Dept of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment Lab, University of Louisville

Title: “Personalizing Eating Disorder Treatment” 


November 17

Cynthia Metz, PhD, Professor, Vice Chair, Director of Graduate Studies 
Physiology Thread Director for Medical MBLDD, HSHD-1, and HSHD-2

Title: "Active Learning in Physiology: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned"


December 1

(last day of classes, PhD potluck)

Sep 29

Elevating Student Success Symposium

Student Activities Center (SAC)
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM