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SPARC RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES
The SPARC Research Webinar Series is planned as a set of 6 webinars presented by research teams who have contributed their research - data or models - to the Portal.
February 18, 2025
PBS Documentary Focuses on Targeted Pain Treatment
A PBS documentary, "Targeted Pain Treatment: Hope for Patients with Pain," explores the work of Dr. Vanterpool and her team, who are pioneering innovative approaches to chronic pain management.
January 31, 2025
Your views can shape NIH policy on Findability and Transparency of Research Data
NIH is standardizing metadata use to improve research output identification and analysis. Public feedback is open until February 21.
January 29, 2025
January Portal Release Updates
We've made the Portal even better! You'll find it easier to get around project pages and find the resources you need. We're also working behind the scenes to make things faster and more efficient.
January 28, 2025
SPARC Office Hours for February
We love questions! We have answers! The SPARC Data and Resource Center (DRC) supports user needs with open office hours. Office Hours for K-Core curation, MAP-Core, and DAT-Core occur monthly. SIM-Core hours are every other month. Hours are in EDT.
January 27, 2025
SPARC-Supported HEAL Initiative Tackles Chronic Pain Epidemic
Discover how the SPARC-supported HEAL Initiative is leading the charge in addressing the chronic pain epidemic. Read the latest on pain research and innovative treatments in this recent New York Times article.
January 16, 2025
SPARC Office Hours for January
We love questions! We have answers! The SPARC Data and Resource Center (DRC) supports user needs with open office hours. Office Hours for K-Core curation, MAP-Core, and DAT-Core occur monthly. SIM-Core hours are every other month. Hours are in EDT.
December 23, 2024
ReShape Lifesciences Receives NIH Supplementary Grant with CARSS
ReShape Lifesciences receives NIH grant to develop next-gen electrodes for Diabetes Bloc-Stim neuromodulation. The grant will fund minimally invasive surgical implantation and long-term safety/glucose modulation studies.
December 11, 2024
SPARC community members map pain-sensing nerves in rat Heart
SPARC community members at UCF have mapped pain-sensing nerves in the rat heart for the first time, paving the way for heart disease research.
December 2, 2024
