Events and Collaborative Lectures

Watch a thought-provoking panel discussion commemorating the 30th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Revitalization Act, a landmark legislation that reshaped the landscape of women's health research and advocacy. The panel delved into the pivotal role played by the NIH Revitalization Act in advancing the health and well-being of women. 

Panelists included: 

• Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP, Dean for Medical Education, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
• Nicole Woitowich, PhD, Executive Director, NUCATS Institute, Feinberg School of Medicine
• Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois Cancer Center, President, CEO, & Founder, Women in Medicine® 
• Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC, FAHA, Dean for Medical Education, Director, Rush Heart Center for Women, Rush Medical Center 
• Janice Phillips, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN, Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Public Health

The NUCATS Institute is committed to creating a collaborative space for investigators at Northwestern and in the community to discuss current issues at the intersections of translational research. To support this endeavor, we record a number of workshops and seminars and maintain this archive of video and presentations for those who could not attend or those who want to refer back. The Translational Applications in Public Health monthly lecture series is a collaboration between the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and the Institute for Public Health and Medicine. View archive

The Translational Applications in Medical Research lecture is a collaboration between the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. View archive