I hope you had a great week and weekend.
CCSG preparations are heating up, and I was so distracted that I ran out of time to write a thoughtful blog this past weekend. I’ll resume next week; until then stay safe and be well.
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Key Studies Conducted at Georgetown Lombardi Lead to Better Treatment for People With Melanoma
Results from a pair of clinical trials published in recent months have changed the treatment landscape for people with advanced melanoma, offering a clearer path for improved survival. The studies, conducted at Georgetown Lombardi and other cancer centers around the country, explored the best treatment options and timing for people with advanced melanoma. Read more about this research.
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Submit Entries for the 8th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Cafe
This year’s Poetry Café, an event celebrating the healing that comes through the written word, will be held virtually on Thursday, April 20, at 2 p.m. Submit an original poem on the themes of “Vibrant Words: Giving Voice to Community” to Abigail Perelman at abp89@georgetown.edu to be included. Contributors will be invited to read a poem on April 20. Their work will also be collected in the 2024 issue of “Lombardi Voices.” Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program & the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care. Entries accepted through Friday, March 17.
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Center for Healthy Aging Symposium Abstract Deadline is Tomorrow
Abstracts are being accepted through Tuesday, March 7, for the Second Annual Georgetown Center for Healthy Aging Symposium, “Advancing Knowledge About Aging to Improve Health and Health Care,” which takes place July 12. The symposium, held in-person and online, will include posters, oral presentations and panel discussions on special topics such as new research collaborations, career development, community outreach and grant proposal development. Upload abstracts via this Google Form. Contact Bill Rebeck, PhD, or Pamela Saunders, PhD, with questions.
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GHUCCTS Presents Responsible Conduct of Research Series
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April 6: “Research Misconduct and Policies for Handling Misconduct”
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April 13: “Conflict of Interest (Personal, Professional, and Financial) and Collaborative Research Including Collaborations with Industry”
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May 4: “Authorship and Publication”
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May 11: “Mentorship and Mentee Responsibilities and Relationships - Mentor-Mentee Contracts”
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June 1: “Policies Regarding Human Subjects, Live Vertebrate Animals, Safe Laboratory Practices”
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De-Stress With Free Online Classes
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Shared Resources Spotlight |
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This weekly series showcases Georgetown University’s Shared Resources, which provide Georgetown Lombardi researchers with access to state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise to support their work. |
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Mass Spectrometry & Analytical Pharmacology Shared Resource – Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI), and Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD)
The Mass Spectrometry & Analytical Pharmacology Shared Resource (MSAPSR) provides Georgetown Lombardi investigators with access to an integrated suite of comprehensive services for mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and single-cell isolation using laser capture microdissection (LCM). These services leverage cutting-edge technologies to enable the spatial distribution and quantitation of exogenous (drugs and metabolites) and endogenous (lipids, metabolites, peptides, proteins and glycans) molecules from biofluids and biospecimens. MSI allows for untargeted, label-free molecular imaging of lipids, metabolites, glycans, peptides and pharmaceuticals within tissue sections and 3D organoid/spheroid models. PK/PD services provide support for drug development pipelines through quantitation of pharmaceuticals, metabolite identification, bioanalysis, biodistribution, and formulation analysis.
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Friday, March 10
Talk: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Meet the Speaker Session: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Linda Carlson, PhD, Enbridge Research Chair in Psychosocial Oncology, full professor in psychosocial oncology, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, director of research and clinical psychologist, Department of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Join this presentation via Zoom.
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Friday, March 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Featuring Alan T. Remaley, MD, PhD, senior investigator and section chief, Lipoprotein Metabolism Laboratory, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Co-sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute. Join this Grand Rounds via Zoom.
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Monday, March 13
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Craig Wheelock, PhD, associate professor, Unit of Integrative Metabolomics, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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NEW Federal Lung Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities. The LCRP looks to support highly innovative, high-risk early ideas as well as more advanced translation research and early stage clinical trials. In addition, it supports researcher development with a career development-focused award mechanism. Pre-application (letter of intent) is required. Direct questions to help@eBRAP.org or 301-682-5507. View the funding opportunities and application instructions for:
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Career Development Award, Pre-application due May 2, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Concept Award, Pre-application due May 2, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Idea Development Award: Pre-application due May 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Translational Research Award: Pre-application due May 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
The Damon Runyon Fellowship Award supports the training of the brightest postdoctoral scientists as they embark upon their research careers. This funding enables them to be mentored by established investigators in leading research laboratories across the country. Applicants must have completed one or more of the following degrees or its equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, DO. Candidates must apply for the fellowship under the guidance of a Sponsor — a scientist (tenured, tenure-track or equivalent position) capable of providing mentorship to the Fellow. Awards are made to institutions for the support of the Fellow under direct supervision of the Sponsor. Candidates who have already accepted a postdoctoral research fellowship award are not eligible. View additional eligibility criteria. This four-year award provides $60,000, $62,000, $64,000, and $66,000 in stipend support for years one, two, three, and four, respectively. In addition, an annual $2,000 expense allowance is awarded to the laboratory in which the Fellow is working and can be used by the Fellow for their educational and scientific expenses. The Foundation also provides a Dependent Child Allowance of $1,000 per child per year. View application guidelines. Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. ET, March 15, submitted through ProposalCentral.
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AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship Program
The AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship Program supports the career development of young scientists by providing eligible PIs with one year of salary support for a trainee in their labs. The fellowship does not pay fringe benefits or other indirect costs to the institution. PIs must be independent research scientists who are AAI regular members in good standing. At the time of application, the PI should have no more than $350,000 U.S. dollars in total annual direct costs (excluding PI salary) from all funding sources, including start-up funds. Trainees must be AAI members in good standing at the time of application and have a current Trainee Certification Form on record with AAI. AAI encourages applications from and for women and underrepresented minority scientists. Award consideration is based on the merit of the PI’s proposed project, potential of the trainee, the quality of the training environment, and financial need. View application instructions. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, March 15.
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ROS1ders Request for Application for ROS1+ Cancer Research Grant
The ROS1+ Cancer Innovation Award funds high-risk, high-reward research projects focused on ROS1+ cancer. The one-year, $75,000 seed grant can be used for preclinical, translational or clinical research and is open to investigators who hold a doctorate degree and a faculty appointment at an academic or nonprofit research institution anywhere in the world. Submit letter of intent (LOI) by March 31. Invited applicants must submit full application by June 15. View the RFA. Apply online at ProposalCentral.
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Children’s Cancer Foundation 2023 Call for Proposals
The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) invites individuals from Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia conducting research and/or programs relevant to pediatric cancer to submit proposals for grant award consideration. CCF will be awarding multiple one-year grants for research; one one-year grant for research by a young investigator (Giant Food NextGen Award); and several one-year grants for support of an existing or new program that serves the pediatric cancer community. Applications must be submitted via email or file transfer service to Rose Ann Verrilli: rverrilli@childrenscancerfoundation.org no later than May 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Review and download application materials and 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)
12:15 PM | Primary Myelofibrosis – Dr. Cunningham | Podium A / Zoom
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: 81202; phone: 202-796-7323)
12:15 PM | Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer – Dr. Whitaker | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
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 (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 941 1630 5835)
12:15 PM | Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome – Dr. Bhavisha Patel (NIH) | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | No Meeting | W302 New Research Building or Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Journal Club – Dr. Barrows | Podium A / Zoom
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: No Lecture | Zoom
12:00 PM | No Lecture | Zoom
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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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