Calendar | Pediatric Research in Atlanta

HeRO Research in Progress August Seminar

August 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
HSRB II N100 or Zoom

The HeRO Research in Progress Seminar Series is a monthly series hosted by the Children’s Heart Research and Outcomes (HeRO) Center. It is held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 to 1 PM in the Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB II). Join us to hear about the latest work in pediatric cardiology from both clinical and basic science perspectives. This series offers a supportive space for trainees and faculty to present their ongoing research (even if it's still in early stages), exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations across the HeRO community.

Children's Heart Research and Outcomes Center (HeRO)

Aflac Research Conference - Dr Erin Barr

August 12, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
AMBH 01401B, HSRB II N600, and Zoom

Erin Barr, MD, of Texas Tech and UMC Children's to present her seminar "From the Lab to the Patients: ATM inhibitors, ALT, and cfDNA"

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center (Aflac)

CCNR/MAC Seminar: Drs. Warren Jones & Daniel Drane 8/12/25

August 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
HSRB II Room N100 and Zoom

Bridging Gaps in Diagnosis and Assessment Using Automated Neurobehavioral Research Tools

Speakers: Daniel L. Drane, PhD, ABPP(CN) and Warren Jones, PhD
Discussion moderated by: Ami Klin, PhD

Children's Center for Neurosciences Research (CCNR), Marcus Autism Center

Aflac Advances in Research Conference - Dr Leon McSwain and Dr Anupama Priyadarshini

August 19, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
HSRB II N600, AMBH 01401B, and Zoom

Leon McSwain, PhD, to present his seminar entitled "A Nano-Particle Formulation of the TLR7/8 Agonist Resiquimod Modulates Tumor Associated Macrophages and Extends Survival in Pediatric Brain Tumors"

Anupama Priyadarshini, PhD, to present her seminar entitled TBD

Presenters to present from HSRB

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center (Aflac)