Every year on April 16, Washington, D.C. commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1862 DC Compensated Emancipation Act, the law that abolished slavery in the District of Columbia and freed 3,000 individuals in bondage in the nation's capital. |
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UNAIDS designated the Global Health Policy and Politics Initiative at the School of Health and the O'Neill Institute as a United Nations Collaborating Center to support and advance policy and laws impacting HIV/AIDS with the overarching goal of addressing the inequalities during the pandemic. |
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When it comes to diagnosing and treating stroke, every minute counts. Identifying a stroke can be challenging when the patient is a child, and the consequences of delay can last a lifetime. A new study at MedStar Health could help children avoid a lifetime of complications by identifying stroke earlier with less risk. |
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Riley Jelenick, a student affairs leader who has developed LGBTQ+ outreach and education at Catholic universities, is the new associate director of Georgetown’s LGBTQ Resource Center. |
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Earth Week E-Waste Drop-Off |
Friday, April 21
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Harbin Patio
E-waste items accepted include cell phones, tablets, laptops/desktops, monitors, keyboards, chargers, adapters, cables, printers, and toner cartridges. Please erase all data prior to drop off and separate any GU-issued equipment at time of drop off. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and UIS.
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Clinical Research Unit Open House |
Wednesday, May 3
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MGUH / PHC Bldg 1st floor (across from Plastic Surgery)
The Clinical Research Unit’s (CRU) mission is to sustain specialized institutional resources in which clinical investigators can observe and study human physiology as well as study and treat disease with innovative approaches. The objective of the GU-CRU program is to make available to medical scientists the resources that are necessary for the conduct of clinical research.
The CRU staff welcomes you to come learn more about the resources and services we provide. Light refreshments will be served.
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Dahlgren Memorial Library offers a new guide to provide access to informational resources and search strategies for individuals interested in advanced artificial intelligence, blockchain and chatbots and their use in healthcare and medical education. This guide is one of the over 70 DML Research and Subject Guides, which provides simple access to and instruction on relevant resources for particular areas of study.
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The Center for Research & Fellowships has begun advising for the Marshall (post-graduate study in the United Kingdom), Mitchell (post-graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland), and Rhodes (post-graduate study at Oxford) Scholarships. Current juniors and seniors who are interested in these programs must apply for institutional endorsement by May 30 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more about the process here.
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Additionally, the Center for Research & Fellowships has begun advising for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for current juniors, seniors and graduate students who are interested in applying in fall 2023 for the 2024-25 grant year. Applicants can apply to conduct research, pursue degree and non-degree graduate study and serve as English teaching assistants. Georgetown’s institutional deadline is September 1 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more about the Fulbright process here and sign up for the Center's listserv.
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Join investigators, educators, executive leaders, associates and collaborative partners from across our academic health center on May 8 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to share research and build relationships. Learn more about the symposium and register by April 28.
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GUMC faculty members are invited to apply to the committees that are seeking new appointed members or senate representatives. The committees that are open to new members (appointed members and/or senate representatives) for the 2023-2024 academic year and the applications for committees seeking new members are noted on the GUMC Committees webpage. Applications must be submitted by April 26. Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu for any questions. |
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Pilot Synchronous Virtual Faculty Orientation and Resource Refresher |
The Faculty Development Committee will pilot a new orientation and resource refresher virtual workshop for both University-Employed and Non-University Employed Faculty. Whether you are a new faculty member or you are looking for a refresher on the resources available for your faculty development, please consider attending. Please RSVP to attend either of the sessions.
- University Employed Faculty: Monday, April 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Non-University Employed Faculty: Wednesday, May 17, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
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Judges Need for Student Research Days |
The Department of Human Science is looking for judges for the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 19 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and/or 1:30-3:00 p.m.. Faculty and postdoctoral fellows interested in volunteering can complete this Google form or reach out to Alex Theos directly.
The Department of Medicine is looking for judges for its Research Day. Faculty members, fellows and resident volunteers are requested 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on May 4. Please contact Mahlet Wondwosen if you are interested.
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The NIH Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) Program provides support for the health-related research of scientists who are making a significant contribution to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and who have no current NIH research project grant funding. Learn more here.
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The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) KL2 Scholars Program is accepting applications for the next round of KL2 awards. Apply by April 30 for an anticipated appointment date of June 2023. |
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New predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to apply for the 2023-2024 NIH TL1 Translational Biomedical Science (TBS) Training Program, funded by the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS). Apply by May 1. |
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National Cancer Institute “The FYI on MRI: A Multilevel Decision Support Intervention for Screening Breast MRI” Clairice Conley (K08CA270402)
National Institute of Mental Health Characterizing the functional heterogeneity of the mouse paralaminar nucleus – David Saxon (1F30MH133305-01)
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Monday, April 17
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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Monday, April 17
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this Equity Forward faculty development workshop, participants will think about the learning environment as a place that is welcoming and inclusive, and one in which all learners can participate equally in mutual learning, challenging discussion and intellectual growth.
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“Text Recycling (AKA ‘Self Plagiarism’): What Researchers Need to Know” |
Monday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
McShain Large Lounge, McCarthy Hall (near Leo O’Donovan Hall) and via Zoom
Cary Moskovitz, director of writing in the disciplines in the Thompson Writing Program, Duke University and director of the NSF-funded Text Recycling Research Project (TRRP) will discuss the various ethical and legal complexities of text recycling in research writing. Hosted by the Vice Provost for Research and the Medical Center Interim Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research.
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Monday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Shankar Subramaniam, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering, Computer Science Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Computer Science and Engineering and Nano Engineering, University of California San Diego. Part of the Center for Metabolomic Studies Seminar Series.
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Monday, April 17
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Ayelet Kuper, MD, DPhil, scientist and associate director, The Wilson Centre, University Health Network/University of Toronto; staff physician, Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; and associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Sponsored by CENTILE.
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Tuesday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This CENTILE Grand Rounds will be held in honor of Yom Hashoah (the Jewish name for Holocaust Memorial Day). Presented by Ayelet Kuper, MD, DPhil, scientist and associate director, The Wilson Centre, University Health Network/University of Toronto; staff physician, Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; and associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
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BSN Scholar’s Day Poster Presentations and Honor’s Presentations |
Tuesday, April 18
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Hall and via Zoom
The BSN Scholar’s Day poster presentations will be held in the lobby in St. Mary’s Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. while the Honor’s presentation will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Room 110, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here to join via Zoom.
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Wednesday, April 19
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Healey Family Student Center
Georgetown’s student-run research conference focused on health and scientific research. Presented by the Department of Human Science in the School of Health.
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Wednesday, April 19
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants in this workshop will learn how to use the polling tool for classroom activities to engage students, such as icebreakers, class discussions and competitions.
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Wednesday, April 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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8th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Cafe |
Thursday, April 20
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants will read original poems on the themes of “Vibrant Words: Giving Voice to Community” in this event celebrating the healing that comes through the written word. Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program and the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care.
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Thursday, April 20
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Virginia Ferguson, PhD, professor of biomedical, mechanics of materials, materials, University of Colorado. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Friday, April 21
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
Workshop participants will learn how to use Mentimeter, an online polling tool to create interactive presentations that allow an unlimited number of students to answer questions and polls anonymously, and participate in competition quizzes using any device.
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Friday, April 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
The John F. Potter, MD, Lecture is presented by Cecil Han, PhD, assistant professor of oncology, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
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Friday, April 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute. Part of the MHRI-GHUCCTS Monthly Statistical Seminar Series.
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Graduate Students Award Ceremony |
Monday, April 24
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Gaston Hall, Healy Hall
Recognizing excellence among graduate students, student groups and faculty. Reception to follow in Dahlgren Quadrangle. Sponsored by GradGov, Biomedical Graduate Education, McCourt School of Public Policy, McDonough School of Business, School of Continuing Studies and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
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Virtual Staff and AAP Community Forum |
Tuesday, April 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP if you plan to join. You may submit questions in advance via the RSVP form.
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Tuesday, April 25
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this Equity Forward Faculty Development Workshop, participants will think about the learning environment as a place that is welcoming and inclusive, and one in which all learners can participate equally in mutual learning, challenging discussion and intellectual growth.
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Virtual Staff and AAP Community Forum |
Tuesday, April 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP if you plan to join. You may submit questions in advance via the RSVP form.
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Tuesday, April 25
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this Equity Forward Faculty Development Workshop, participants will think about the learning environment as a place that is welcoming and inclusive, and one in which all learners can participate equally in mutual learning, challenging discussion and intellectual growth.
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Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus Virtual Brown Bag Lunch |
Wednesday, April 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Learn about the recent activities by the Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus. Special guests include Ed Healton, MD, MPH, Elliott Crooke, PhD, and Mary Glasscock, MBA. Questions can be sent to gumcstaffaapcouncil@georgetown.edu.
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Wednesday, April 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about data security best practices, including data storage and access, minimizing data security threats, de-identifying data, and preventing data security breaches, data loss and erasing data.
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Wednesday, April 26
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room and via Zoom
Presented by Ellie Graeden, PhD, research professor at the Center for Global Health Science and Security. Sponsored by the Center for Global Health Science and Security, the School of Health’s Department of Health Management and Policy, and the Global Health Institute.
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Thursday, April 27
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Clinical Science Building and via Zoom
Featuring morning talks and afternoon poster presentations from postdocs at Lombardi, the Earth Commons Institute, the Racial Justice Center, and more. At 1:00 p.m., Jeanine Turner, PhD, will give the keynote about her new book, Being Present: Commanding Attention at Work and at Home by Managing Your Social Presence.
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Thursday, April 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Thursday, April 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Pre-Clinical Science Building, GA 2/4
John Yosaitis, MD, assistant professor and medical director of the MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab (SiTEL) at the Integrated Learning Center, will speak at this event. Part of the “We Messed Up” Lecture Series, a student-led initiative that invites physicians to share stories of setbacks and failures when the stakes are more than just passing exams.
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Friday, April 28
12:00-1:00PM
Via Zoom
Featuring Elizabeth C (Lizzy) Oelsner, MD, MPH who is a Herbert Irving Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Columbia University, part of the Clinical and Translational Research Grand Rounds. Co-sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute.
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Friday, April 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by David Mankoff, MD, PhD, Matthew J. Wilson Professor, vice chair for research in radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, associate director for education and training, Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Series.
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Friday, April 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
During each session of the CENTILE-sponsored Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER) program, two presenters receive feedback from Teaching Academy members on their educational projects.
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Sunday, April 30
9:00 a.m.
Fletcher’s Boat House (4940 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC) and virtual
Registration is open for the annual IronMed 5K, a fundraiser for Georgetown’s HOYA Clinic. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt, 20% off running items at Georgetown Running Company and post-race refreshments.
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