DC CFAR Investigators Drs. Italo Mocchetti and Marta Catalfamo of Georgetown University Receive New T32 Award in HIV Neuroscience |
Please join us in congratulating DC CFAR Investigator Dr. Italo Moccheti (GU) and Basic Sciences Core Associate Director Dr. Marta Catalfamo (GU) on their new T32 award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) entitled " Training Program in NeuroHIV (TPNH)".
The investigators seek to advance the understanding of basic and clinical aspects of Neurological Disorders caused by HIV through this research training program. The program will focus on the scientific and professional development of predoctoral students through didactic coursework, laboratory research and career development training. The goal is "to create a core of scientists who will contribute to the understanding, treatment and prevention of HIV-associated neuronal disorders".
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Register Today for the DC CFAR Developmental Core Pilot Awards Program 101 |
Please join us for the virtual DC CFAR Pilot Awards Program 101 hosted by the Developmental Core on Friday, August 6 from 12:00-1:30 pm ET. This event will provide an introduction to the DC CFAR and an orientation to the Pilot Awards Program, which aims to provide pilot funds on a competitive basis to HIV/AIDS investigators to assist them in the development of their NIH-funded research careers. The agenda will include an overview of the DC CFAR's funding opportunities and core services available for its members, an opportunity to share research goals and interests, and a discussion with the Developmental Core Directors and a recent Pilot Awardee.
Register here for the virtual session to receive the call-in and Zoom information.
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New Publication on "Penile Bacteria Associated with HIV Seroconversion, Inflammation, and Immune cells" |
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New Publication from Pilot Award Recipient Dr. Thomas Heinbockel |
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DC CFAR Basic Sciences Core Co-Director Dr. Alberto Bosque Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure |
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In observance of National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the upcoming DMV Faith in Action Community Connection webinar on Tues. Aug. 10 from 11:45 am to 1:30 PM ET. The webinar will cover the history of faith and community in helping people living with HIV. DC CFAR CPC Member and Director of the Women's Collective, Ms. Patricia Nalls will be part of the panel. Register here for more information.
Do you have an event you would like to see included in the next edition of the Community Spotlight? We invite any news or updates from the DC CFAR community and encourage you to send information that may be of interest to CFARinDC@gmail.com. |
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DC CFAR partner institutions and community-based organizations have developed numerous excellent COVID-19 resources. We've included a collection of these here, along with a number of other opportunities for your reference. We will continue to update these resources in the days ahead and we encourage you to send information that may be of interest to our DC CFAR community to CFARinDC@gmail.com.
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July 30-31, 2021
August 6, 2021
September 21-22, 2021
September, 23-24, 2021
September 29- October 3, 2021
September 19-October 7, 2021
October 11-14, 2021
October 12-13, 2021
Abstracts are due August 24. For more information click here.
October 28-31, 2021
Washington, DC
November 18-21, 2021
San Juan, PR
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FUNDING, TRAINING AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
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The Office of Minority Health (OMH) is seeking innovative and effective approaches to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication and antiretroviral therapy (ART) utilization among racial and ethnical minority individuals who are at increased risk for HIV infection or are people with HIV (PWH). Register by September 24.
The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) published a supplement on "Oral abstracts of the 11th IAS Conference on HIV Science, 18-21 July". The supplement includes all oral and late breaker abstracts from the conference.
NIH is requesting information from stakeholders on the utility and useability of sample language developed for use in informed consent documents for data and biospecimen sharing. Response to this Notice is voluntary. The deadline for responses is September 29, 2021.
The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is collaborating in a study to explore healthcare providers' patient care and preventive practices, as well as PrEP prescribing practices for their Latina/o patients including those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ).
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), NIH Sexual & Gender Minority Research Coordinating Committee, and the Sexual & Gender Minority Research Working Group released a Sexual & Gender Minority Health Disparities Research Framework, which seeks to highlight the numerous unique influences, factors, behaviors, and issues that impact the health and well-being of SGM populations across the lifespan.
The HHS Office of Minority Health Will Award Three Awards for the Minority Leaders Development Program. Eligible Applicants Will Apply to Train Individuals in Health Equity and Leadership.
The "HIV Prevention Research Advocate Certification Program" is a free, 20-week course designed to address the lack of minority representation within research protocol development and participation, and also increase the development of HIV advocacy training.
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NIH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-21-258
Posting Date: July 16, 2021
Closing Date: September 10, 2021
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DA-23-001
Posting Date: July 9, 2021
Closing Date: August 11, 2022
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AI-21-041
Posting Date: July 7, 2021
Closing Date: December 6, 2021
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-21-246
Posting Date: June 29, 2021
Closing Date: December 8, 2021
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DE-22-004
Posting Date: June 28, 2021
Closing Date: November 18, 2021
Click here for additional funding opportunities available from the National Institutes of Health.
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The DC CFAR is an NIH funded program (P30AI117970), which is supported by the following NIH Co-Funding and Participating Institutes and Centers: NIAID, NCI, NICHD, NIDCR, NHLBI, NIDA, NIMH, NIA, NIDDK, NINR, NIMHD, FIC, and OAR. The content isthe responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. |
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