NNE-CTR Seminar Series
Providing talks on topics relevant to health and health care solutions in northern New England!
The NNE-CTR Seminar Series is your chance to learn and network. These online lunchtime presentations and Q&A sessions run from 12:00-1:00 (usually on Fridays) and keep our members informed on the latest developments and trends in healthcare with a focus on rurality.
2026-27 Seminars
Our 2026-2027 Seminar Series is currently being finalized. See below for seminar dates, topics and links, and be sure to check back frequently for updates and additions. If the seminar has already occurred, the link will take you to the recording. If the seminar is upcoming, the link will take you to the seminar via zoom.
| Date | Title or Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Beyond Black-Box Prediction: Interpretable AI for Radiology & Oncology Using Boundary-Field | Derek Devine, Research Biostatistician, University of Vermont, PhD Candidate in Computer Science |
| October 16, 2026 | Public Health Updates in Northern New England | Rick Hildebrandt, Commissioner and Nicole Hamlet, Vermont Department of Health |
| November 13, 2026 | RHTP Updates for Vermont and Maine | Samantha Hefferon (VT) and Kristen McAuley (ME) |
| February 5, 2027 | Cancer Screening Series | Dr. Sarah Spinette and team |
| February 19, 2027 | Cancer Screening Series | Dr. Sarah Spinette and team |
| March 5, 2027 | Primary Care Quality Improvement and Collaborative Care Models in Response to the Youth Mental Health Crisis in Vermont | Drs. Rob Althoff, Valerie Harder, and Heidi Schumacher (UVM) |
| April 30, 2027 | RHTP Updates in Vermont and Maine | Samantha Hefferon (VT) and Kristen McAuley (ME) |
| May 14, 2027 | Beyond the Rural-Urvan Divide: Assessing Dietary Quality and Patterns Heterogeneity Across America's Communities | Drs. Saadatu Abdul-Rahaman & Emily Belarmino, UVM |
Past NNE-CTR Seminars
Because we know our members are busy and cannot always attend our noontime seminar series, we record each seminar to make available for viewing later. Please visit the NNE-CTR YouTube Site to view past seminars (and other trainings).