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On Wednesday, October 27th via Microsoft Teams @ 12:15 - 1:15pm. Black Americans in urban areas have seen the sharpest rise in opioid drug related death rates with the biggest rise in synthetic opioids. The goal of Lauren Gilbert’s (Health Systems & Population Health Sciences in the College of Medicine) research program is to improve the quality and equity in the prevention strategies and access to treatment in Black communities. To achieve this, she is developing a culturally centered program by synthesizing multiple projects that illuminate the opioid crisis in Black communities through a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) framework. Her research approach aims at alleviating the burden of opioid misuse in a culturally responsive and respectful manner. Click here to join the presentation.

On Wednesday, October 27th online @ Noon - 1pm. During this event Professor Linda Reed will interview Professor and Director of the Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality Elizabeth Gregory on research across different disciplines, societal impact and lessons learned. Click here for short bios and to register.

On Wednesday, October 27th Cullen Performance Hall @ 7pm. This high-energy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef & MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies LIVE on stage! A family-friendly immersive show features head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (and sometimes messy) challenges with past MasterChef and MasterChef Junior contestants. VIP packages are available. Click here to learn more about the event and to buy tickets.

On Thursday, October 28th Moores Opera House @ 10am. The event will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Click here for the flyer. Click here for the President's Fall Address speeches from previous years.

On Thursday, October 28th online @ 11am – Noon. During this event, you will learn about the university’s effort reporting system and process. These will be compared to what other universities are doing. Current regulations in 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance allow flexible methods in documenting personnel costs. However, the University of Houston continues to follow more restrictive requirements described in OMB Circular A-21 section J.10. When and how UH should change its methods will be discussed. This 50-in-5 session is part of the Division of Research’s University Research Explained Series for supporting faculty’s research and innovation. Click here to register.