BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91 Institute of Medicine - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91 Institute of Medicine X-ORIGINAL-URL:/medicine X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91 Institute of Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20251030T133934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T134015Z UID:10000331-1762887600-1762893000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Graduate School Mentoring Program DESCRIPTION:The Graduate School Mentoring Program is designed to guide aspiring graduate students through the complex and often overwhelming process of selecting and applying to graduate school. Each session\, hosted by current graduate students who are NH-INBRE alumni\, offers in-depth exploration of different topics every month in a 1.5-hour live Zoom format. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions\, receive feedback on their application materials\, and gain insights from those who have successfully navigated the process themselves.  \nRegister HERE URL:/medicine/event/graduate-school-mentoring-program/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/10/image002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250911T140901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T183255Z UID:10000318-1762948800-1762952400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:IoM & COA Seminar: Clinicians' Role in Assessing Driving Fitness with Dr. Hansmann and Dr. Meuser DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Medicine and Center on Aging present: Clinicians’ Role in Assessing Driving Fitness with Dr. KJ Hansmann and Dr. Tom Meuser. State driver licensing officials rely on the expertise of physicians and other clinical health professionals to assess medical fitness to drive. Certain health and functional conditions can impact driving fitness – temporarily (e.g.\,  joint replacement\, a minor stroke) or permanently (e.g.\, dementia\, macular degeneration). In this presentation\, Dr. Hansmann\, a family physician\, will detail her journey to foster inclusive\, person-centered\, and evidenced-based approaches to driving evaluation and what follows. Balancing a patient’s health and daily needs with the legal-ethical requirements of driving can be challenging\, but there’s always room for dialogue and reasoned compromise. Participants will learn proven ways to engage patients and families around questions of driving fitness. \nOur Speakers:  \nDr. KJ Hansmann: KJ Hansmann\, MD\, MPH\, PhD (she/they) joined the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health in 2024 as a family medicine doctor and health services researcher. Her research focuses on leveraging our understanding of social determinants of health to design and implement clinical care interventions that promote health equity across the life course. Through postdoctoral research training after completing her clinical residency in family medicine at University of Wisconsin\, she developed skills in multivariable statistical modeling and health equity research as well as content expertise in driving cessation. Dr. Hansmann’s long-term research goal is to investigate and implement interventions that help older adults navigate complex life transitions with their caregivers in the context of their social determinants of health. Her current research focuses on clinical care pathways that can help older adults with dementia and their caregivers navigate transitions to stopping driving. \nDr. Tom Meuser: Tom Meuser is a clinical psychologist\, applied gerontologist\, and social scientist based in Portland\, Maine. He moved here in 2018 from Missouri to serve as the Founding Director for the University of New England Center for Excellence in Aging & Health. He retired from this role in 2024 and is now self-employed as a geriatric neuropsychologist (https://geropsychmaine.com/) and a researcher-educator for both the Maine Bureaus of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety. Tom led the team which developed Missouri’s approach to the medical evaluation of at-risk drivers in 2009. He was also the program evaluator for the AMA’s Older Drivers Project (which continues now through AGS). His 2025 speaking tour in Maine focuses on informing and empowering older adults\, as well as the clinical providers who serve them\, to make reasoned decisions on driving mobility. Maine’s regulations are an important focus too. He can be reached at tom.meuser@maine.gov. \nJoin us on November 12th\, 2025 at 12:00 PM in Smith Hall\, room 107 for this discussion! \nThis event is FREE to attend\, however REGISTRATION is required for virtual attendance  URL:/medicine/event/iom-coa-seminar-clinicians-role-in-assessing-driving-fitness-with-dr-meuser-and-dr-hansmann/ LOCATION:Smith Hall CATEGORIES:Education,Seminar Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/IoM-Seminar-Template-e1757598295197.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute of Medicine":MAILTO:umainemed@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250926T152844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152844Z UID:10000321-1763553600-1763557200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dementia Case Conferences DESCRIPTION:November’s Monthly Case Conference: Nov 19\, 2025 at 12pm-1pm: \n  \nThis will be a structured but informal\, learning and sharing format where clinicians can present and seek consultation on cases with cognitive deficits.\n  \nIf you want to present a case\, please notify Kayla McMullen\, kmcmullen@northernlight.org and jweidman@northernlight.org  \n*Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Acadia Hospital. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.\n**1 CME credit given per monthly case conference\n  \nMeet the specialists: \nCliff Singer\, MD\, DLFAPA\, AGSF is a psychiatrist and geriatrician who is the Chief of the Center for Geriatric Cognitive and Mental Health at NL Acadia Hospital\, Medical Director for Outpatient Services\, Director of the Robert C. Strauss Neurocognitive Research Program and the Project Director of the Maine Rural Dementia Care Training Grant. \nJustin Otis\, MD is a neuropsychiatrist at the Mood and Memory Clinic. His specialty is neurodegenerative movement disorders and is a big contributor to the Maine Rural Dementia Care Training Grant \nRebecca K. MacAulay\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, University of Maine\, Psychology Department \nCaroline Hollnagel\, Ph.D.\, Neuropsychologist\, Northern Light Acadia Hospital \n  \n  \nMicrosoft Teams Need help?\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 258 846 204 986 2 \nPasscode: sN24gR9N \nDial in by phone \n+1 207-420-8775\,\,746143466# United States\, Portland \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 746 143 466# \nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN URL:/medicine/event/dementia-case-conferences/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Center on Aging,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/image001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250926T152904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152912Z UID:10000328-1764331200-1764334800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CORE Lunch and Learn Presents: CORE Electron Microscopy Lab DESCRIPTION:Curious about the CORE Electron Microscopy Lab? Please join us to learn more from Emma Perry\, PhD\, about the CORE Electron Microscopy Lab. This event will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm on November 28th\, in Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB/Barrows) on the 91 Campus. Plus lunch is provided! \nPlease RSVP as Lunch will be provided! URL:/medicine/event/core-lunch-and-learn-presents-core-electron-microscopy-lab/ LOCATION:Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB / Barrows Hall)\, Barrows Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:COBRE,Research,Seminar Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-25-at-12.37.33 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250926T152758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152758Z UID:10000327-1769515200-1769518800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CORE Lunch and Learn Presents: CORE Micro & Nanofabrication Cleanroom DESCRIPTION:Curious about the CORE Micro & Nanofabrication Cleanroom? Please join us to learn more from Henry Carfagno\, PhD\, about the CORE Micro & Nanofabrication Cleanroom. This event will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm on January 27th\, 2026\, in Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB/Barrows) on the 91 Campus. Plus lunch is provided! \nPlease RSVP as Lunch will be provided! URL:/medicine/event/core-lunch-and-learn-presents-core-micro-nanofabrication-cleanroom/ LOCATION:Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB / Barrows Hall)\, Barrows Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:COBRE,Research,Seminar Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-25-at-12.37.33 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250926T152719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152719Z UID:10000326-1771934400-1771938000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CORE Lunch and Learn Presents: CORE Animal Care Facilities DESCRIPTION:Curious about the CORE Animal Care Facilities? Please join us to learn more from Mark Nilan and Alexis Rutherford about the CORE Animal Care Facilities. This event will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm on February 24th\, 2026\, in Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB/Barrows) on the 91 Campus. Plus lunch is provided! \nPlease RSVP as Lunch will be provided! URL:/medicine/event/core-lunch-and-learn-presents-core-animal-care-facilities/ LOCATION:Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB / Barrows Hall)\, Barrows Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:COBRE,Research,Seminar Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-25-at-12.37.33 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260219T154652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T154652Z UID:10000332-1772038800-1772044200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What Matters to Maine? A Conversation with Mill Town Author Kerri Arsenault DESCRIPTION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, an affiliated partner of the Institute of Medicine\, invites the community to a conversation with author and journalist Kerri Arsenault\, whose book Mill Town explores environmental contamination\, public health\, and community resilience in small-town Maine. \nThis event will examine the intersection of environmental health\, policy\, and lived experience\, and its implications for Maine’s future. \nDate & Time\nFebruary 25\, 20265:00–6:30 PM EST \nLocation\nThe Roux InstitutePortland\, Maine(In-person + virtual options available) \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is required.Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/what-matters-to-maine-a-conversation-with-mill-town-author-kerri-arsenault?c=roux-newsletter&utm_source=Roux+6th+anniversary&utm_campaign=5c9c538ee4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_01_27_05_29_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d49a22b744-509537114 URL:/medicine/event/what-matters-to-maine-a-conversation-with-mill-town-author-kerri-arsenault/ LOCATION:Roux Institute\, 100 Fore St\, Portland\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260312T155935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160841Z UID:10000337-1773302400-1773334800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Maine Patient Safety Academy DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2026 Maine Patient Safety Academy\, taking place on May 6\, 2026\, at the Wells Conference Center in Orono\, Maine. \nThe Maine Patient Safety Academy was established through an initiative led by Maine’s critical access hospitals to strengthen infrastructure supporting patient safety and quality improvement. Since its launch in 2010\, the Academy has provided practical\, forward-thinking educational experiences for an interdisciplinary audience\, including healthcare providers\, pharmacists\, quality and patient safety leaders\, students\, and consumer advocates. \nThis annual event brings together professionals and learners from across the state to share knowledge\, explore emerging best practices\, and support continued improvement in healthcare safety and quality. \nDate: May 6\, 2026Location: Wells Conference Center\, University of Maine\, Orono \nMore details and registration information will be shared soon. URL:/medicine/event/2026-maine-patient-safety-academy/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-12-at-12.08.25-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260320T134002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T134002Z UID:10000338-1774440000-1774454400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:BioME Career Exploration Event DESCRIPTION:Students interested in careers in Maine’s life science and bioscience industries are invited to attend the BioME Career Exploration event on March 25. Hosted by the Bioscience Association of Maine\, this interactive expo provides opportunities to connect with industry professionals\, explore career pathways\, and participate in career-focused workshops. \nAttendees will have the chance to learn directly from Maine life science companies about potential career roles\, required skills\, and emerging opportunities within the state. Workshops will cover topics including resume and interview strategies\, personal branding\, transitioning from science to startup environments\, and identifying individual strengths for career growth. \nThe Institute of Medicine will sponsor an expo table at the event. Greg Cox\, Director of the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering\, will attend alongside graduate students to speak with attendees about graduate education opportunities\, student experiences\, and academic pathways in biomedical science and engineering. \nThis event is open to high school juniors and seniors\, undergraduate and graduate students\, recent graduates\, and anyone interested in exploring careers in Maine’s bioscience sector. \nRegister Here URL:/medicine/event/biome-career-exploration-event/ LOCATION:University of New England\, Biddeford Campus\, 11 Hills Beach Road\, Biddeford\, Maine\, 04005 CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260305T145729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T145729Z UID:10000333-1774706400-1774710000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Maine Science Festival Talk: New Horizons for Improving Mobility in Older Adult DESCRIPTION:Babak Hejrati\, PhD\, University of Maine\, will present a talk at the 2026 Maine Science Festival exploring emerging approaches to improving mobility in older adults. \nMany community-dwelling older adults experience abnormal gait patterns that increase the risk of falls\, fear of falling\, and loss of mobility. Traditional rehabilitation often relies on frequent clinic visits and continuous therapist supervision\, which can limit access for many individuals. \nThis session will highlight research on wearable haptic feedback systems designed to support home-based motor learning and improve walking function in older adults with gait impairments. These technologies aim to enable individualized gait training that can be used regularly in home and community environments. URL:/medicine/event/maine-science-festival-talk-new-horizons-for-improving-mobility-in-older-adult/ LOCATION:Cross Insurance Center\, 515 Main Street\, Bangor\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260326T143205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143227Z UID:10000339-1775565000-1775570400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:AI\, Data Science and Medical Care Lecture to Feature National Eye Institute Director DESCRIPTION:91 will host a distinguished lecture titled “AI\, Data Science\, and Medical Care: Perspectives from the National Eye Institute” on Tuesday\, April 7\, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Minsky Recital Hall and will also be livestreamed on YouTube. \nThe lecture will be delivered by Dr. Michael F. Chiang\, director of the National Eye Institute. A pediatric ophthalmologist and board-certified clinical informatics specialist\, Chiang’s work focuses on the intersection of biomedical informatics and clinical ophthalmology. His research explores topics including artificial intelligence in healthcare\, telehealth\, electronic health records\, and data-driven approaches to improving patient outcomes. \nChiang has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and has led the development of an assistive artificial intelligence system for retinopathy of prematurity that received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He also serves as an adjunct investigator at the National Library of Medicine. \nThis distinguished lecture is presented by the University of Maine Office of the Vice President for Research and the Maine College of Engineering and Computing \nRegistration is required. \nRegister for the event here. URL:/medicine/event/ai-data-science-and-medical-care-lecture-to-feature-national-eye-institute-director/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Education,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-26-at-10.32.14-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260312T155247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T124357Z UID:10000336-1775755800-1775763000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Public Health Career Panel & Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Maine Institute of Medicine and the Maine Public Health Association for an evening of career exploration\, networking\, and conversation with public health professionals. Panelists will share insights on their career paths\, current roles\, and experiences working across the field of public health. \nThis free event is a great opportunity for students and community members to learn about career options\, ask questions\, and connect with professionals in the field. Light refreshments will be provided. \nDate: Thursday\, April 9Time: 5:30–7:30 PMLocation: 91 Career Center\, Room 300\, Orono \nMore information & RSVP:www.mainepublichealth.org/events/umaine-career-panel URL:/medicine/event/public-health-career-panel-networking-event/ LOCATION:Umaine Orono Career Center\, Room 300\, Orono\, ME\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2026/03/MPHA-Public-Health-Career-Panel-cmf-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20250926T152600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152600Z UID:10000324-1776772800-1776776400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CORE Lunch and Learn Presents: Advanced Research Computing DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Advanced Research Computing? Please join us to learn more from Shane Moyekens\, PhD\, about the Advanced Research Computing. This event will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm on April 21st\, 2026\, in Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB/Barrows) on the 91 Campus. Plus lunch is provided! \nPlease RSVP as Lunch will be provided! URL:/medicine/event/core-lunch-and-learn-presents-advanced-research-computing/ LOCATION:Hill Auditorium (165 ESRB / Barrows Hall)\, Barrows Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:COBRE,Research,Seminar Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-25-at-12.37.33 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260305T170619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170724Z UID:10000334-1776798000-1776801600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Career Speaker Series: Resume and Curriculum Vitae Workshop DESCRIPTION:Students and recent graduates are invited to attend a Career Speaker Series workshop focused on applying for jobs after graduation. This session will provide guidance on developing strong resumes and curriculum vitae (CVs) for careers in industry\, research\, and related fields. \nHosted by the NH-INBRE Alumni Advisory Board\, the workshop will feature alumni speakers who will share their experiences navigating the job application process and discuss what employers look for when reviewing applications. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn strategies for tailoring resumes and CVs to specific job opportunities. \nThe session will include practical examples of resume and CV formats\, tips for highlighting relevant experience\, and advice for preparing application materials for the workforce. \nSpeakers\n\nAdam Geddis\, Care Coordinator Team Lead\, Ccelia Health\nJason Charbonneau\, United States Army\n\nRegistration\nSign up for the workshop here URL:/medicine/event/career-speaker-series-resume-and-curriculum-vitae-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Education,Seminar Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260424T123734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T123734Z UID:10000340-1778056200-1778085000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Maine Patient Safety Academy 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join healthcare professionals\, students\, and leaders from across Maine for the 2026 Maine Patient Safety Academy\, a full-day conference dedicated to advancing patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare. \nThis year’s theme\, “Navigating Rough Seas: Patient Safety in Challenging Times\,” highlights the importance of innovation\, collaboration\, and resilience in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insights from expert speakers and participate in engaging discussions focused on improving patient outcomes. \nThe Academy offers both practical and cutting-edge educational experiences for an interdisciplinary audience\, including healthcare providers\, pharmacists\, patient safety and quality leaders\, students\, and consumer advocates. Participants will leave with actionable knowledge and strategies to strengthen patient safety initiatives within their organizations. \nOriginally launched in 2010\, the Maine Patient Safety Academy has grown into a leading forum for sharing best practices\, fostering collaboration\, and driving innovation in patient safety across the state. \nRegistration: Register HereLearn more: Visit the official event page URL:/medicine/event/maine-patient-safety-academy-2026/ LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, 131 Munson Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260605T093153 CREATED:20260306T195554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T141953Z UID:10000335-1781136000-1781308799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Northern New England Microbiome Symposium DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Northern New England Microbiome Symposium will bring together researchers\, students\, and professionals to explore advances in microbiome science across environmental\, agricultural\, and health disciplines. \nThe event will include a full day of presentations and poster sessions on June 11\, followed by a data analysis workshop in the morning of June 12. \nWhether we are interested in the way coastal wetlands sequester carbon\, how diet affects us differently\, or how public and environmental health are inextricably linked – research on the microbiome can reveal how systems connect. Join us for two days to learn about how microbial communities impact ecosystems\, food production\, health\, and more; to hear from experts researching these issues in New England and beyond; and discuss the technology and data analysis which can boost your own research. \n91 Buchanan Alumni House\, 160 College Ave\, Orono\, ME 04473 \nLearn more and register here URL:/medicine/event/northern-new-england-microbiome-symposium/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, Two Alumni Place\, Orono\, Maine\, 04469-5792 CATEGORIES:Education,Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/483/2026/03/nne-microbiome-symposium.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR