EAC Time
Greetings on a Sunday afternoon as we conclude preparations for our Monday meeting with our External Advisory Committee. We are ready. I am grateful for the remarkable efforts of so many people at all levels of the cancer center. I believe the EAC will be impressed by what they learn. Stay tuned for important updates on Monday as well!
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ASCO Plenary Series: November 2021
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EST)
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Register Soon for the Ruesch Symposium
This year’s Ruesch Symposium is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20. Register soon for this in-person and virtual event . Topics to be addressed include expanding I/O therapies in GI cancer, targeted therapies in GI cancer, and health disparities in GI cancer. Registration is free for all MedStar and Georgetown employees/trainees with the promo code MedStarEmp2021. Learn more and register.
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All Science Labs Invited to Participate in Psi Chi Research Opportunities Fair
The annual Psi Chi Research Opportunities Fair is on Friday, Nov. 5, from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. outdoors under the tent on the White Gravenor Esplanade. The fair provides a forum for science labs from across the campus to make themselves and their research known to interested undergraduates. Georgetown researchers are invited to send a representative(s) from their lab to answer questions about the type of work they do, the roles available to undergraduates, and the kinds of experience that could be gained. Bring handouts and/or informational posters to help describe and advertise your lab’s work and an email sign-up sheet so that you can follow up with interested students. To participate, fill out this form by 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1.
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Fall Faculty and Staff Headshot Sessions
On November 2 and November 3, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the university photographer will be taking faculty and staff headshots in Gaston Hall. Participants should keep their masks on until right before having their pictures taken and use these instructions to access their pictures afterward.
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GWIM Annual Awards Ceremony Call for Nominations
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Reminder: Upcoming Free Flu Vaccination Clinics
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2021 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
This year’s seminar, themed “Empowering the Research Workforce to Fuel Scientific Discovery,” takes place Nov. 1 - 4. It will provide opportunities to learn about NIH and NCI funding opportunities, tools for applying, resources, and networking with colleagues and federal staff. Administrators, researchers, early stage investigators, graduate students, or anyone new to working with the NIH grants process are encouraged to attend. Learn more about this year’s seminar and register.
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AACR Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Early-Career Hill Day
The AACR is now accepting applications for its 2022 Virtual Early-career Hill Day. This annual event provides an opportunity for AACR Associate Members to learn about advocacy and policy and to take their message to members of Congress in support of federal funding for cancer research at the NIH and NCI. The 2022 Hill Day will be held virtually from March 2-3, 2022. Participants will receive training on advocacy and the federal appropriations process prior to the event. They also will have an opportunity to hear from key policymakers/staff. Applications for the Early-career Hill Day will be accepted through Nov. 30. View more information and apply. Those interested in attending who are not yet AACR Associate Members can view membership information here. Questions may be directed to membership@aacr.org.
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Thursday, November 4
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Featuring Ayodeji (DJ) Olukoya, PhD student in the Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology Program. Mentor: Rebecca Riggins, PhD. Join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 440 081 108).
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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation
Thursday, November 4
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jacqueline Achkar, PhD, professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology, associate director for translational research training, and co-director of the Global Health Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presents “Antibody-Mediated Immunity Against TB: What Have We Learned So Far.” Join this presentation via Zoom.
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Friday, November 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH, professor of oncology and pediatrics and director of the Survivorship Research Initiative at Georgetown Lombardi, presents “Childhood Cancer Survivors across the Lifespan.” Join this lecture via Zoom.
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Friday, November 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Kristen E. Miller, DrPH, scientific director of the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, associate professor at Georgetown and adjunct in biomedical engineering at Catholic University, presents “Addressing Misdiagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in Women: A Systems Engineering Approach.” Sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute. Join Grand Rounds via Zoom.
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Monday, November 8
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register for this class.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Scientist Development Award
Physician-scientists (MD, MD/Ph.D., DO, or foreign equivalent) in subspecialty fellowship training working at U.S. medical institutions may apply for the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Scientist Development Award. Competitive applicants are expected to have research experience and contributions consistent with the rank of assistant professor, as well as committed mentorship and institutional support. Around 17 grants of up to $495,000 each over three years ($150,000 direct cost and $15,000 in indirect costs per year) will be awarded. Deadlines: LOI: Nov. 12, 2021; Final: March 11, 2022. View more information. Apply via Trialect.
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Cancer Immunotherapy Translational Research Program Grant
The Cancer Research Institute offers Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) grants to qualified scientists who are working to explore clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. The grants support basic, preclinical, and translational research that provides information that can be directly applied to optimizing cancer immunotherapy in the clinic. Applicants must hold a faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor (or higher rank) at the time of award activation. Funding: $200,000 over two years. LOI deadline: Dec. 1. Full application deadline: March 1, 2022. View application guidelines.
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Meetings in italics should be attended by all fellows.
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9:00 AM | Breast Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 528212194)
11:00 AM | GU/Melanoma Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 796253566)
4:00 PM | GU Tumor Board (on 1st/3rd Mondays of the month) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 869742463)
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9:00 AM | Hematology Path Conference - Inpatient Heme fellows + Outpatient Heme + BMT fellow | Podium A / Microsoft Teams (CME code: 87757)
12:15 PM | Dr. Randolph – Basics of Radiology | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
4:00 PM | Liver Tumor Board | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362; Meeting number (access code): 711 507 430, password: Mse4mGSA2N5)
5:00 PM | Breast Tumor Board | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 93777073374; CME code: 80044)
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8:00 AM | Thoracic Tumor Board – Thoracic Fellow | Podium A / Zoom
9:00 AM | Thoracic Research Meeting – Thoracic Fellow | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Smith – Platelet Disorders | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Ayodeji (DJ) Olukoya | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 440 081 108)
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Lai - MDS | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
12:30 PM | GI Research Meeting | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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7:00 AM | CNS Tumor Board | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 378 807 316)
12:00 PM | Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series: Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH | “Childhood Cancer Survivors Across the Lifespan” | Zoom
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Boar d | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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