Power and Sample Size 101
2026-03-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) and Informatics Programs
Hosted by: Meike Niederhausen, Ph.D.

Are you grappling with power and sample size (PSS) calculations for a grant or looking to brush up on your PSS skills? This seminar aims to demystify the PSS calculation process. We will help you understand what grant reviewers are looking for in PSS calculations, discuss what components are required to calculate PSS, and talk through how to make key decisions about the estimates used in your calculations. These concepts will be illustrated using simple study designs that will help you learn how to do basic PSS calculations.
Register via Compass. Seminar will be recorded.
Questions? Contact Amy Laird: laird@ohsu.edu

SOPHAS Application Decisions
2026-04-01 | OR
Fall 2026 Applications are open from August 15th, 2025 – March 15th, 2026. All documents are submitted to SOPHAS – www.sophas.org.
Deadlines:

December 1 – Early application deadline and decisions provided by early February
February 1 - Decisions provided by end of March
March 15 - Final application deadline and decisions provided by end of April

All application materials, including official transcripts from all schools attended and letters of recommendation, must be received in SOPHAS before the deadline in order to be reviewed. Applications completed after March 15th will not be considered.

Two Spirits & LGBTQ+ Health: Food & Land a Panel Discussion
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:30 | OR
Learn about Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans health from experts in the field. A seminar series open to OHSU & PSU students, faculty, and staff. In-person & virtual options followed by an optional community hour. RSVP for Location and Zoom Link.
Wednesday April 1st
11am-12:40pm
REGSITER FOR EVENT

Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:00 | OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building, 2730 S Moody Ave, Portland, 97201, United States
Join CAP and CLDI for a free dinner, connection, and individual and community advocacy every first Wednesday of the month!
Students are welcome to come and go as needed – this form just gives us a better idea on how much food to get and dietary needs. Please reach out to CapSupport@OHSU.EDU if you have any questions!
REGISTER FOR EVENT

Wednesday – Jan 7th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – Feb 4th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – March 4th: RLSB 3A001
Wednesday – April 1st: RLSB 3A002
Wednesday – May 6th: RLSB 3A002

Japan Study Abroad Info Session
2026-04-02 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL, Portland, OR, United States
Study Japan’s innovative food education model through school visits, farm tours, and community nutrition programs while exploring how culture, policy, and sustainability shape public health outcomes. Students in this program will visit Tokyo, Kobe, Kamakura, and Hakone.
Course Information:
PHE 410/ PHE 510 (4 credits): Community Nutrition in Japan
Program Leader:
Betty Izumi, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Professor
Information Session(s):
12:40-1:30 pm on April 2, 8, 15, 20, and 30 via Zoom – JOIN ZOOM INFO SESSION
Program Advisor: Autumn Cowell
Schedule an advising appointment – facultyled@pdx.edu | 503-725-5076 | Karl Miller Center | 610F
Program Overview
This short-term faculty-led program in Tokyo explores community nutrition and food systems in Japan through site visits, guest lectures, and cultural experiences. Students will examine school lunch programs, elder care nutrition, food access, and sustainability while engaging with local experts and institutions. An extended regional excursion offers insight into agricultural practices and regional foodways. Through experiential learning and reflection, participants gain a global perspective on health, nutrition, and cultural approaches to food. Students in this program will visit Tokyo, Kobe, Kamakura, and Hakone.
