NNE-CTR Seminar Series
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.
Spring 2026 Seminars
Our upcoming Spring 2026 Seminar Series is being finalized, but see below for seminar dates, topics and links:
| Date | Title or Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Cystic Fibrosis Care in Northern New England | Dr. Charlotte Teneback (UVM) |
| 3/6/2026 | Improving Perinatal Health in Vermont and Northern New England | Katy Leffel, RN, BSN, IBCLC |
| 3/20/2026 | Science in Service: A Journey of Mentorship, Collaboration and Partnership | Dr. Kinna Thakarar (MH) |
| 4/3/2026 | Mammography Screening Trends using VHCURES data from the Data Science in Breast Cancer project | Dr. Sarah Nowak (UVM) |
| 4/17/2026 | Child & Adolescent Mental Health in 2026: Global and Local Trends and Their Relation to Healthy Food Access | Dr. Robert Althoff (UVM); Dr. Merelise Ametti (MH) |
| 5/1/2026 | Addressing the Homeless Crisis in northern New England and its Related Health Care Challenges | Dr. Emily Mosites, Vermont State Epidemiologist |
| 5/15/2026 | NNE-CTR Pilot Project Final Presentations: Genetic Factors of Non-Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease in Maine; Results from the PIPE Survey conducted by NNE COOP PCBRN | Dr. Benjamin King (MH); Dr. Meagan Stabler (PCBRN) |
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
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).