Just for Show?
Noting that nothing in today’s blog represents anyone’s opinion but mine, I need to get something off my chest. On Friday night, Harriet and I watched “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO. The host is very bright, funny, abrasive, contrarian and provocative. He ticks off a lot of people, and seems to like it. His end-of-show monologue typically takes a steely eyed look at current events from the perspective of an enlightened libertarian with a bit of mean streak. More often than not, I take away something useful from it. But not too much on Friday.
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Georgetown Lombardi Researchers Elected to Honorary Society |
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Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD |
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Jeanne Mandelblatt, MD, MPH |
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Georgetown Lombardi researchers Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD, and Jeanne Mandelblatt, MD, MPH, were elected to the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, the honorary senior scientist society for those whose research exists at the interface of behavior and medicine. Members are elected through a highly selective process. Being named to the academy is reserved for those with national and international behavioral medicine research excellence. Read more.
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Funds for Shared Resources Use Available
Funds are available to support five to 10 small awards ($5,000 to $10,000 each) for use of Shared Resources to help conduct critical experiments needed for preliminary data for cancer-related grant submissions or an IIT. And funds granted must be used by June 30, 2022. Those interested should submit no more than two paragraphs outlining the request, the justification, and the anticipated outcomes to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by February 21. Awardees will be notified by March 7.
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LAST CALL: GUMC Faculty Mentoring Program
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Brain Tumor Working Group Meeting
Monday, February 7
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, February 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, professor of medicine and genetics at the University of Pennsylvania presents “How Many Cell Types in the Kidney and What Do They Do in Health and Disease.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Tuesday, February 8
3:00 - 4:00 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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Wednesday, February 9
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Michael M. Shen, PhD, director of graduate studies, Department of Genetics & Development, professor of medical science and genetics and development at Columbia University, presents “Investigating Lineage Plasticity Using Patient-derived Organoid Models of Bladder Cancer.” Sponsored by The Center for Cell Reprogramming. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, February 9
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jian Yu, PhD, professor of pathology and professor of radiation oncology at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, presents “Intestinal Regeneration needs a ‘STING.’” Join the CDI seminar via Zoom (Meeting ID: 810 7285 6486).
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METRO Program Meeting
Wednesday, February 9
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 10
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Thursday, February 10
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Eric Verdin, MD, CEO and president of The Buck Institute for Research on Aging, presents “NAD Metabolism and Aging.” Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Join the Dean's Seminar Series via Zoom.
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The John F. Potter, MD Lecture |
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Friday, February 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The 2021 recipients of the John F. Potter, MD Award, Jinani Jayasekera, PhD, Georgetown assistant professor of oncology, and Chul Kim, MD, MPH, MedStar Health thoracic medical oncologist and Georgetown assistant professor of oncology, present lectures at this event honoring their achievements as rising star researchers.
Jayasekera’s talk is titled “Applications of Simulation Modeling to Inform Clinical Practice,” and Kim’s talk is titled “HIV Infection and Lung Cancer: lmmunopathogenesis and lmmunotherapeutics.”
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GUMC Faculty Town Hall
Tuesday, February 15
4:00 p.m.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
V Foundation 2022 Translational Adult Cancer Research Grant Program (Early Detection of Cancer)
The V Foundation seeks to support translational research projects within the scope of adult cancer research, specifically in the focus area of early detection of cancer. We encourage cross disciplinary research, including expertise from other disciplines (for example: bioinformatics, computational scientists, or engineers) as applicable to the research. We are also interested in, but do not require, that the application evaluate the biological basis of cancer disparities experienced by patients from minority ethnic or racial populations related to cancer causes, aggressiveness, treatment or relapse. The total amount of this grant is $600,000, paid in three annual installments of $200,000. An invited institution may submit one nominee to apply. Read the full RFA. Those interested should submit a letter of intent to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Feb. 23.
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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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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. Isaacs and Elizabeth – Path Conference | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
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. Gallagher – Chemotherapy Part 3 | 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. Rapisuwon - Genetic Counseling | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Greg Gallanis | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Lacey Williams – Benign Heme Fellows Talk | 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 | John F. Potter, MD Lecture instead of Oncology Grand Rounds | Zoom
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Boar d | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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