seminar series
We invite you to our monthly seminar, co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota Program in Health Disparities Research! The seminars provide a platform for professionals and researchers to gather and present their work to the community.
Our upcoming seminar, “Understanding Sovereignty and Collaboration with Tribal IRBs,” will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT.
🎙️ Panelists:
Nadine King — Red Lake Nation College
Antony Stately — C2DREAM, Native American Community Clinic
Jamie Stenberg — Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
The panel will explore Tribal sovereignty, the role of Tribal IRBs, meaningful community engagement, cultural considerations, and respectful approaches to research partnerships with Tribal nations.
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free and open to everyone
** Please note that all titles are considered working titles and are subject to change up to at least one month before the event takes place. This event is free and open to the public!
Upcoming Seminars
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Understanding Sovereignty and Collaboration with Tribal IRBs
Tuesday, Oct 13, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT
Online, Via Zoom
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Culturally-relevant Nutrition Interventions in Health Research
Ambria Crusan, PhD, MS, RD/LD, St. Catherine University - Projet BRAID (C2DREAM)
Tuesday, Nov 10, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT
Online, Via Zoom
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The Architecture of Functional Trust: Engineering Alignment in High-Stakes Environments
Huda Ahmed, MS, Transformational Solutions
Tuesday, Dec 08, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT
Online, Via Zoom
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