Upcoming Seminars
The influence of identity constructs (exercise, athletic/sport, disability & military identities), centrality of pain, quality of life, & pain self-efficacy on physical activity (i.e., exercise) engagement among veterans with chronic pain.
George L Shaw Jr, PT, MSPT, PhD, NBC-HWC
Pain Management (AMP) Physical Therapist; Whole Health Facilitator
Arcadia Clinic (RM2B131)-Atlanta VA Medical Center
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
TBA
Christopher G. Hughes, MD, MS, MMHC, FCCM
Professor of Anesthesiology
Chief, Anesthesia Critical Care Medicine Division
Dept. of Anesthesiology
Medical Director, Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nov. 4, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
TBA
Asim H. Gazi, PhD
Doctor of PhilosophyPostdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University
Dec. 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
TBA
Leanne Holt, PhD
Assistant Professor
Center for Substance Abuse Research
Dept. of Neural Sciences
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
April 7, 2027, 8:30 a.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
Please reserve the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am for exciting talks in which distinguished thought-leaders provide innovative eye and brain scientific and translational presentations on topics relevant to the CVNR's mission and focus.
Seminars are intended for educational purposes only. Researchers and clinicians from the VA and affiliate universities are welcome.
For more information contact Kenlys Fajardo at Kenlys.Fajardo@va.gov
List of Past Seminars (327.5 KB)

