Core Facilities Seminar Series


Throughout the series we will be featuring individual core facilities and relevant technologies. We are hoping that with these biweekly seminars you will discover what great resources that the centralized UMass Core Facilities offer to our campus community and the New England region.

All replays of these seminars can be found on the IALS YouTube channel.

Spring 2025

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Special Seminar-Learn How to Better Support Alzheimer's and Dementia Participants in Your Research

11:00 am - LSL S330-340 and ZOOM

Meghan Lemay, Regional Manager of Alzheimer's Association of Western MA, joins us for a presentation on understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including current treatments and risk factors. The program will also provide tips on how to better interact and communicate with individuals living with dementia. You will also learn about resources available to support families impacted by Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

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Pathways to Entrepreneurship for International Students – Informational Panel

12:00 pm - Virtual
Are you an international graduate student or postdoc interested in launching a startup, working with early-stage ventures, or building a career in the innovation economy? Join us for an insightful event designed to help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and innovation in the U.S., including visa considerations, career pathways, and available resources.
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The Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep-A Pilot Study

4:00 pm - ZOOM
Erik Page, Founder and CEO of Blue Iris Labs, with an introduction and moderation by Dr. Rebecca Spencer, member of the MassAITC Clinical Translational & Validation Core and renowned sleep science expert.
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Workshop: How to Define Milestones and Create a Pitch Deck

10:30 am - ZOOM
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to pitch decks and milestones, both of which are widely used by research-driven translational teams and startup founders to engage with potential investors, end users and other stakeholders.