Announcements, events, funding opportunities and more news for the Mass General Research Institute community. | |
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In this edition:
(Scroll down for more info and click on the links for additional details)
Funding Opportunities:
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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
- MGH Research Scholars 2023
- HMS Foundation Funds
- The MGH Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards
- Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
- Foundation Funding Opportunities
Announcements:
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MGB Innovation: Barriers to Innovation Survey - Closes this week
- Guidance for Sharing Model Code and Data as a Requirement for Publication
- FlowJo Portal: Annual License Renewal and Signup
- New Software Opportunity: ChemDraw
- Apple Security Alert: applies to; iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari
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Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum
- Applying Implementation Research Methods Seminar (AIRMS)
Events:
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MGH New Faculty Orientation - This week, All Faculty Invited
- Next Week is the Mass General Brigham Information Privacy and Security Fall Awareness Week 2022
- Flash Talks from the MGH Chelsea Community Research Week
- 9th Annual NORCH Pilot & Feasibility Symposium
- The 2nd Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
- Novelline Innovation Speaker Series
- October 27th Virtual Research Tech Talk
- Welcome and Recognition Celebration
- AVADE Trainning Session
- CPR and Stop Bleeding Training
- Meditation Sessions available every week
- Identifying External Funding Opportunities with PIVOT
- Speed Mentoring Hour
- 2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07
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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
A program of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Letters of intent are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
What are they?
The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine. The Clinical Investigator Award program is specifically intended to provide outstanding young physicians with the resources and training structure essential to becoming successful clinical investigators. The goal is to increase the number of physicians capable of moving seamlessly between the laboratory and the patient’s bedside in search of breakthrough treatments.
MGH is eligible to nominate a maximum of five (5) candidates.
Who should apply?
Independent assistant professors who hold an MD or MD/PhD. Applicants must be within the first five years of their initial full faculty appointment (cut-off date: July 1, 2018). Candidates holding or awarded R01s (or R01-equivalent grants such as the DP2 and DP5) at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
How much is each award?
$600,000 for a period of three years. Funding in the amount of $200,000 will be allocated to the awardee’s institution each year for the support of the Clinical Investigator.
This funding opportunity is not exempt from the 20% indirect cost (IDC) floor minimum. However, ECOR policy states that for MGH investigators selected through a competitive process as the institutional nominee in which the grant will bring in less than 20% indirect cost (IDC), ECOR will cover the IDC gap up to a maximum of $50,000 per year.
The applicant must commit to spending 80% of their time conducting research.
When is the deadline?
MGH letter of intent deadline: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 5:00pm
Sponsor deadline: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 4:00pm
How do I learn more about the opportunity?
To see the ECOR letter of intent instructions – Click here
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award– Click here
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MGH Research Scholars 2023
Applications are now being accepted by the Mass General Research Institute (MGRI) for the MGH Research Scholars program
What is it?
The MGH Research Scholars program is a philanthropy-fueled initiative established with the aim of supporting MGH research faculty who are pursuing research at the level of Assistant and Associate Professor. The intent of these awards is to support the careers of outstanding MGH investigators doing cutting-edge research that is highly innovative and expected to result in fundamental scientific discoveries and/or clinical applications.
How much is each award?
Each award is $500,000 over 5 years; funded at $100,000 per year, including 20% indirect costs.
When is the deadline?
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – 5:00 PM
How do I learn more and apply?
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HMS Foundation Funds
Each year several foundations invite HMS faculty and postdocs to apply for their fellowships and grants, which serve as critical funding at the early stages of a research career. Interested investigators must first apply for the HMS nomination through the HMS Foundation Funds office, and a committee will select the final candidates to submit applications to the sponsors.
Awards include:
- Macy Foundation Faculty Scholars Program
- Mary Kay Foundation Scientific/Innovative Cancer Research Grant
- Packard Foundation Fellowship in Science and Engineering
Faculty and postdocs interested in applying for any of the awards listed above can apply for the HMS nomination by submitting an application online no later than October 24 at 11:30pm.
For some awards, MGH receives invitations to submit their own nominations. In this case, MGH faculty must first apply for the MGH nomination through ECOR and a committee at MGH will select the final MGH candidate(s) to submit applications to the foundations. Click here to view a chart of the current opportunities and the institution that MGH faculty should apply through.
Please direct all inquiries regarding the application process at HMS to Clare Lamont, Program Coordinator, Office for Academic and Clinical Affairs, 617-432-7463, clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu.
If you have questions regarding the MGH application process, please email MGH ECOR, ecor@mgh.harvard.edu.
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The MGH Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards
for Junior Faculty Women Investigators
Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards!
What are the Claflin Awards?
Although women scientists are recruited to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) programs, their advancement to senior faculty positions is still far less frequent than that of their male counterparts. In 1993, The Women in Academic Medicine Committee, originally chaired by Mrs. Jane D. Claflin, Honorary Trustee, was established to facilitate the academic careers of women in science at MGH. Recognizing that a significant obstacle to career advancement is the difficulty of maintaining research productivity during the child-rearing years, this Committee, with the sponsorship of the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR), established the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards. It is intended that this funding will increase opportunities for women to advance to senior positions in academic medicine.
How much is each award?
These are two year awards for $60,00 per year in direct costs, plus 20% for indirect costs.
When is the deadline?
Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 5:00 PM
How do I learn more and apply?
Click here to read more and apply online.
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Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
See full details for all awards on our website.
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Research Career Development Award (K12 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that support mentored research and career development experiences for scholars pursuing clinical, translational, and/or basic research in pediatric therapeutics.
Learn more
Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.
Learn more
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators.
Learn more
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators.
Learn more
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators.
Learn more
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Foundation Funding Opportunities
Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these opportunities. Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
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Pathways for Hope Pilot Grants For Basic and Translational Research Projects, Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). $110,000. Application Deadline: 11/11/22
Well-Being in FTD Pilot Grant, Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). $110,000. Application Deadline: 11/11/22
Jayne Holtzer Rare Disease Research Grants Program (multiple opps), National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD). $50,000. Application Deadline: 11/14/22
Large Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation. $500,000. LOI Deadline: 1/12/23
Small Research Grants on Education, Spencer Foundation. $50,000. Proposal Deadline: 12/5/22
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Do you want to learn more about identifying external funding opportunities? Please click here to request a research consultation with Amy Robb or see ECOR’s website for information on the Pivot database. | |
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MGB Innovation: Barriers to Innovation Survey – Oct 14th Deadline
The MGB Innovator Community Expansion Initiative seeks to increase and build a diverse and inclusive innovation community and ensure it represents our entire workforce. In September 2020, the MGB Innovation team sent a “Barriers to Innovation” survey to our entire community. At the two-year mark, we are re-administering the survey to collect updated information and check in on what may have changed.
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete on your computer or mobile device. It is confidential and responses will not tie to individual survey takers.
The deadline for completing the survey is October 14th, 2022.
We will use the survey responses to inform our planning and program content. Through your participation, we strive to achieve a high response rate, providing us with crucial results to support this critical ongoing work.
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Guidance for Sharing Model Code and Data as a Requirement for Publication from The Mass General Brigham Data Science Office
Many journals and granting agencies are requiring machine learning model code (with or without associated data) to be shared as a requirement for publication. As AI/ML research continues to expand, there are increasing privacy concerns stemming from the publication or dissemination of model code, hyperparameters, weights, and training datasets.
The Mass General Brigham Data Science Office has released a guidance document for researchers as they consider when to publish and what elements to share as part of a discrete individual AI/ML research project (i.e., not part of an on-going open source activity). This document also provides guidance for use of image de-identification services and commonly used licenses and sharing platforms.
Click here to learn more.
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New Software Offering - ChemDraw
ChemDraw licenses are offered at a discounted rate through the ERIS Research Computing Core. ChemDraw is a powerful, yet easy-to use, tool for producing chemical and biological drawings. You can create your own drawings or use those provided in the library of available templates. This is a subscription service with an annual fee, which must be renewed each May 19th, to continue access. Once ordering you will receive an email with installation instructions (new users) or an activation code (renewals). Request through the ERIS Research Computing Core Service Catalog.
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Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum
Mass General Brigham's Data Science Office is pleased to announce the Machine Learning Foundational Curriculum course is now available to take online for MGB employees!
Presented by Dr. Kathy Andriole, this training program will introduce you to the fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML) in healthcare, with an emphasis on practical concepts and knowledge. The curriculum consists of recorded lectures, self-directed exercises, and hands-on interactive demonstrations that expose learners to the tools and techniques involved in developing, validating, and translating AI/ML into clinical practice.
Click here: https://datascience.massgeneralbrigham.org/machine-learning-foundational-curriculum to request access (MGB username and password required).
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MGH New Faculty Orientation
Thursday, October 20, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Zoom
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development
An opportunity for new (and established) faculty to learn about the various offices and networks that support our clinical and research faculty. While this is designed for those who are new to the MGH faculty, all faculty members are welcome to attend.
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This two‐hour session is designed to provide an overview of the MGH environment and faculty resources focusing on:
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MGH and MGPO
- Center for Faculty Development
- Key Executive Committees
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Important resources such as EasyCV.me
Note: This session is targeted at the MGH environment and is distinct from the orientation session from the HMS Office for Faculty Affairs.
Click to register
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Next Week is the Mass General Brigham Information Privacy and Security Fall Awareness Week 2022
Monday, October 17th, kicks off Information Security & Privacy Fall Awareness Week. Did you know 88% of all data breaches can be traced back to human error? Information Security & Privacy requires U and I!
Without your help, we lose one of our best defenses against cyberattacks and privacy breaches. Join us in recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness month, and this week as Information Security & Privacy Awareness Week!
Learn how to Keep it Safe & Secure with tips and best practices to protect yourself and our community. Explore our digital event page on The Pulse — play games, take our poll and much more. Every time you participate, you get an entry into our Amazon gift card raffle.
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Flash Talks from the MGH Chelsea Community Research Week
12:00 1:00PM EST
Dr. Deborah Wexler
REALHEALTH Diabetes: Community
Based Lifestyle Intervention in
Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Ummu Erliana
Addressing Missed Care Opportunities at the
MGH Chelsea, Revere &
Charlestown WIC Nutrition
Offices
Abra Berkowitz
Fear of Change in Chelsea:
The Effects
of New Development on
Perceptions of Community
Resilience
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Novelline Innovation Speaker Series
Please join HTL for the next on-line presentation of our Novelline Innovation Speaker Series on November, 2 2022 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET.
The Novelline Innovation Speaker Series is hosted by HTL and brings regional and national experts in healthcare innovation to share their work and perspectives with the MGH audience.
Join us for “ A Conversation with Sachin Jain, MD, MBA on Digital Health and Care Transformation”
The digital transformation of healthcare is unfolding at a rapid pace and presenting us with both opportunities and challenges as we look to advance 21st century care. During this hour-long conversation with Dr. Sachin Jain, we’ll explore his vast experience and recommendations on how to best leverage emerging opportunities, as well as navigate barriers, within digital health and care transformation efforts.
More information about the presentation and how to register for this event are located here.
Contact us at hctransformationlab@partners.org if you have questions.
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October 27th Virtual Research Tech Talk
Fabio Martins, MGB Digital Information Security, will give an update regarding ongoing projects and new initiatives.
Jane Murray and Gerry Tuffy of the MGB Data and Analytics Office will give an update regarding ongoing projects and new initiatives.
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Two Meditation Sessions available every week
SESSION 1: Meditation Mondays with Dr. Darshan Mehta
Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Monday, August 29!
Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee
Join Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Office for Well-Being for a guided meditation session on Monday morning.
Register and add to calendar
SESSION 2: Midweek Meditation with Guest Leader
Every Wednesday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Wednesday, August 31!
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being
Join guest leader, Jonathan Greenberg, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session on August 31th!
Register and add to calendar
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Identifying External Funding Opportunities with PIVOT
Monday, October 17, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Zoom
Sponsored by the Postdoctoral Division
Are you interested in finding new external funding opportunities for your research or program? PIVOT is a library database that indexes funding announcements from government agencies, private foundations and nonprofits, and international sponsors. It contains information from disciplines including (but not limited to) medicine, the physical and social sciences, as well as engineering.
PIVOT allows users to easily limit results by criteria including citizenship, geographic location, or career stage. PIVOT Funding Alerts provide a weekly, individualized notification of new & updated funding opportunities based on the user’s saved searches.
Facilitator: Amy Robb, MS, Associate Director, Prospective Research and Funding Opportunities, Corporate and Foundation Relations, MGH Development Office
Click to register
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Speed Mentoring Hour
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Zoom
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development
Every month, two mentor leaders from different departments will answer your questions about any aspect of being a mentee or mentor. You do not need to be in the same department as the leaders—this event is open to faculty across MGH, but registration is required. Come ready with your questions and be ready to learn not only from the senior mentoring leaders but also from fellow attendees.
This session is scheduled for October 18, 1–2 pm, with David G. Hunter, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Promotions and Reappointments, Ophthalmology; and Julie K. Silver, MD, Associate Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Mentor leaders will meet with up to 8 faculty members, each given 7-8 minutes to ask questions on any aspect of mentoring or being mentored and receive input from the mentor leaders.
Open to faculty across MGH, registration is required.
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2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Zoom
Provided by: MGH Center for Faculty Development & Mass General Brigham
"Trauma-Informed Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Care"
The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Improve awareness of common trauma disorders and risk factors across the lifespan for developing trauma disorders
- Efficacy in awareness and use of clinical tools to assess for trauma-related disorders
- Increased awareness for resources to improve one’s own level of trauma-informed care with this population
Target Audience: This activity is intended for faculty and faculty trainees.
Course Director: Miriam A. Bredella, MD, Director, Center for Faculty Development; Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Presenter: Casey B. Azuero, PhD, MPH, ABBP, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Psychologist, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Azuero received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama and her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is board certified in rehabilitation psychology and is an Associate Professor at UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her primary clinical roles include providing inpatient psychological services on the spinal cord injury unit at Spain Rehabilitation Center as well as providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals coping with chronic conditions and trauma.
ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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