Broken Heart, Full Spirit
It is hard for me to not think about the Ukraine, about another war in Europe, threatening to engulf the continent. European wars are part of my family’s history, and those memories, transmitted to me through the experiences of my mother and her family, have shaped my worldview and my personality. I never truly thought that I too would live in a world where it could happen again.
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Changes to COVID-19 Mask Guidelines
Effective March 21, if the University’s positivity rate this week remains low, wearing a mask will be optional in University-owned or operated buildings, including classrooms, research laboratories, libraries, offices, dining facilities, residential buildings and fitness centers, with limited exceptions. The current mask requirement will remain in effect through Sunday, March 20, to provide a transition while students return to campus after spring break. Guided by our Jesuit values, mutual respect and civility are encouraged as members of our community take into consideration their unique personal circumstances about whether to wear a mask. View more information.
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Georgetown Lombardi Research Week: View Poster Titles and Presenter Contact Info to Arrange Poster “Walk-Throughs”
Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25
Afternoons in The Research Building
In-person and hybrid/virtual format, by appointment
Join us for a week of celebrating cancer research with our research and clinical partners through interactive poster discussion sessions. Please use this presenter contact info to arrange for the presenters of your choice to walk you through their poster, in-person or virtually, at a mutually convenient time during Research Week. Questions: cancerresearchtraining@georgetown.edu.
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Apply for GHUCCTS Pilot Awards for Clinical Translational Studies
The Georgetown-Howard University Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) offers funding through its Pilot Awards for Clinical Translational Studies to:
- Promote interdisciplinary research that translates basic research findings into clinical applications and clinical research into community practice;
- Improve the process of research;
- Implement research that will benefit underserved populations.
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New Date for MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium, Virtual Events for Residents & Fellows and Health Professions Educators Scheduled for May |
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This year’s MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium will now be held Monday, October 3. Watch for more information and details about the new event. Faculty who have already submitted abstracts will be contacted individually and will be able to resubmit abstracts for the October symposium.
Recognizing that some residents/fellows cannot present their research this fall, the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Virtual Resident & Fellow Spring Research Exhibition will take place Monday, May 9, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. It will feature presentations from residents and fellows with the highest scoring abstracts, followed by a celebration of the outgoing class of our GME community members.
The Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education (CENTILE) will host an abridged virtual Colloquium for GUMC Educators in the Health Professions on May 9, from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. All faculty, staff and trainees are encouraged to attend this event as well.
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7th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Cafe: Now Accepting Entries
The Poetry Cafe celebrates the healing that comes through the written word. This year's event takes place virtually on Thursday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Through Friday, March 18, submit an original poem on the themes of “Reconnect, Re-engage, Renew” to Sarah Burt at sarah.a.burt@gunet.georgetown.edu to be included in the proceedings. Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program & the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care.
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Tuesday, March 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Yama A. Abassi, PhD, vice president, ACEA Biosciences, presents “Crossing the Chasm: The Trials and Tribulations of Marketing and Commercializing Cutting Edge Biomedical Technologies.” Sponsored by the Office of Technology Commercialization. Register for this event.
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Tuesday, March 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Subramaniam Pennathur, MD, professor of medicine and molecular and integrative physiology, University of Michigan, presents “Beyond Blood Sugar: Metabolic Basis of Diabetic Kidney Disease.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join the Bhussry Seminar via Zoom.
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Wednesday, March 16
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Stella Alimperti, PhD, principal investigator, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology, presents “Organ-on-a-Chip and 3D Printing: Emerging Paradigms in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology and the Office of the Dean for Research. Hybrid event: join via Zoom or attend in-person, Basic Science 341.
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Wednesday, March 16
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Personnel from the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs will conduct a workshop about the appointment and promotion process and faculty development resources available on the research track. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with questions. Register for this workshop.
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Thursday, March 17
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Youngrok Park, MD/PhD student in the Tumor Biology Program, presents “Tumor Suppressive Mechanisms of STAG2 in Bladder Cancer.” Mentor: Todd Waldman, MD, PhD. Join the meeting via Zoom.
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Faculty and Staff Headshots
Thursday, March 17
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
President's Room, Healy Hall
Sessions are free for faculty and staff; no appointment required, and held in the President’s Room, across from Riggs Library in Healy Hall. View more information.
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Thursday, March 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.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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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation
Thursday, March 17
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jianxin Sun, PhD, professor of medicine and associate director in the Center of Translational Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, presents “Regulation of Vascular Permeability by Latexin.” Sponsored by Georgetown Lombardi and Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Friday, March 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Crystal Mackall, MD, Ernest and Amelia Gallo Family Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Stanford University, presents “CAR T cells for Solid Cancers: Charting a Path Forward.” Join the lecture via Zoom.
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Tuesday, March 22
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine booster benefits for you and your family, and hear about the latest developments from the Novavax vaccine trials. “COVID Conversations: Vaccines, Boosters, and Prevention Today” features Siham Mahgoub, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Howard University Hospital, and site principal investigator for the Novavax Vaccine Clinical Trials. Sponsored by GHUCCTS. Register for this virtual event.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
Gilead and Kite Research Scholarships in Oncology
Gilead Sciences and Kite Research Scholars Programs support innovative research from early career investigators around the world to advance scientific knowledge in areas of unmet medical need and improve the lives of patients everywhere. The Research Scholars Program offerings in the fields of hematology and oncology are designed to support innovative basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Each award is funded up to $130,000 for two years, to be paid in annual installments of up to $65,000 USD per year. Junior faculty and early career scientists from the United States and Canada are eligible to apply. Gilead and Kite currently offer two Research Scholars Programs in oncology:
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Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP) is a two-year program designed to support the career development of early-stage investigator (as defined by NIH) physicians underrepresented in medicine, or physicians who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research, to become independent clinical trial investigators who are engaged in advancing health equity through their research and mentoring. Awardees receive $120K/year for two years; requires at least 40% of the scholar’s time. View more information. LOI deadline extended to March 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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MDS Research Fund
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation founded the MDS Research Fund to advance the understanding and treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and related blood disorders. The foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for its 6th annual MDS Research Fund. A total of three new grants, two Early Career Awards and one Established Investigator Award, will be awarded.
- Early Career Investigator Awards will provide funding of up to $125,000 per year for two years
- Established Investigator Awards will provide funding of up to $250,000 per year for two years.
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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)
12:15 PM | Dr. Jain and Lacey – Journal Club | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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: 80737; phone: 202-796-7323)
12:15 PM | Dr. Yazdy (FDA) – Protocol Writing Series | 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. McGunigal – Rad-Onc Basics for Fellows | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
5:00 PM | Breast Onc Candidate: Takeo Fujii, MD, MPH, Medical Oncology Fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory/Northwell Cancer Institute | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 995 5903 2746)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Youngrok Park | “Tumor Suppressive Mechanisms of STAG2 in Bladder Cancer” | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Delong Liu – Gilteritinib in AML (Astellas Sponsored) | Podium A / OnStream Media link
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: Crystal Mackall, MD | “CAR T cells for Solid Cancers: Charting a Path Forward” | Zoom
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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