Learning to Live in a Pandemic
I’ve had a long weekend, so this week’s blog will be short. The University celebrated its graduates during commencement week. We are learning to live with COVID. Though its prevalence is increasing pretty much everywhere, immunized people seem to be able to avoid the most serious complications. I played golf on Monday at the Ruesch Center Classic Golf Tournament. I have never played worse, except for the last time I played.
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Tuesday, May 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Jose A. Rodrigues, PhD, Michigan State University, presents “Physician-Scientists Should Be More Like Campylobacter jejuni.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry. Join this seminar in-person in Basic Science 341 or via Zoom.
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Evidence-Based Approaches for Scientific Manuscript Writing: Strategies for Non-Native English Speakers
Wednesday, May 25
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Lourdes Albo-Beyda, MA, adjunct professor at Broward College, shares evidence-based strategies for scientific manuscript writing for non-native English speakers. Open to all faculty, staff and students. Held in the Research Auditorium and via Zoom. RSVP for this workshop.
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Wednesday, May 25
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Thursday, May 26
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Luz Ruiz, PhD candidate in the Tumor Biology program, presents “The BAIAP2-CDC42 Interaction in Medulloblastoma.” Mentor: Nagi Ayad, PhD. Join via Zoom.
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Know Your Worth Series: Academic Frontlines Panel
Thursday, May 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join leadership from the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Georgetown Women in Medicine, with co-presenters from GUMC Human Resources, for the third in this series of “how-to” presentations, in which a seasoned panel of Georgetown leaders addresses navigating career and leadership pathways. Open to all faculty and staff. Attendees receive an information packet with tools and strategies. RSVP for this online workshop.
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CDI Postdoctoral Seminar
Thursday, May 26
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Amir Arastehfar, PhD, of the Perlin Lab, presents “The impact of antifungal drugs on the intracellular pathogenic fungus Candida glabrata and the influence of drug resistance on the macrophage-fungus interaction.” Pradeep Ramalingam, PhD, of the Butler Lab, presents “Reactivation of DNA Damage Response restores blood stem cell fitness during aging.” Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Thursday, May 26
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Jason Umans, MD, PhD, Georgetown University, MedStar, and Dexter Lee, PhD, Howard University, present “Mentorship” as part of this training series for predoctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career investigators on the NIH requirement of responsible conduct of research. Sponsored by the GHUCCTS TL1 TBS Program. Register for this session.
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Congratulations to the participants in the Ruesch Center Golf Tournament, who raised over $220,000 during their tournament on May 16. Special thanks to the key sponsors: PhRMA, Penn Quarter Partners (PQP), JVA Campaigns, Gilead, and Mathis Harple Group.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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Research Seed Funding Available from the Earth Commons
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2022 Cancer Center Support Grant Developmental Funds Awards
Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) Developmental Funds Awards (one-year award at $10,000-$50,000), funded through Georgetown Lombardi’s CCSG, which is funded by NCI. Developmental funds, are available to all Georgetown Lombardi members with a cancer relevant research focus, including basic, clinical, translational or population sciences, with the exception that investigators who have received developmental funds twice within the last five years will not be eligible for additional funds. Projects must begin no later than Sept. 1, 2022, and be completed by Aug. 31, 2023. View full announcement. All applications are due Monday, June 6, to Sharon Levy (SGL5@georgetown.edu).
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IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism at Lombardi) Grants Request for Proposals
IDEAL Grants aim to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging. These grants (12-month awards up to $10,000) are available to all Georgetown Lombardi members (any track, any rank). We anticipate funding four to five awards. Proposals must describe activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and/or anti-racism in any aspect relevant to the mission of Georgetown Lombardi, including research, teaching, service, clinical care and community outreach and education. Proposals aligned with the National Cancer Institute’s Goals for Inclusion and Equity are welcome. View full IDEAL Grant announcement. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 6. Submit proposals by email to Kristi.Graves@georgetown.edu. Award notifications will be made end of June / early July 2022, and funding will be awarded for use July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
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Request for Applications: ACS Research Priority Area: Screening
The American Cancer Society has announced a new RFA focused on testing innovative solutions to improve cancer screening and early detection. This could entail better implementing existing screening tests, adapting current tests and technologies, or developing new tools. Funds will support at least two Interdisciplinary Team Awards, seven Research Scholar Grants, and two Clinician-Scientist Development Grants. View full details on eligibility, scientific scope, application deadlines and more. Letter of Intent due June 15, submitted via proposalCENTRAL.
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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)
12:00 PM | No Conference – Monthly Path Conference Canceled
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. Cunningham – ET/PV/PMF | 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. Doucette – Multiple Myeloma | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Luz Ruiz | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Ali – GVHD | 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: None
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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If you would like to share news or updates from your department, please get in touch with Sarah Riehl. |
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