Week of September 25, 2023 | |
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Resilience
I have been taking off time since the site visit on September 12. I do not expect to get our preliminary results before the possible government shutdown, which would occur on October 1, so we may have to wait a while longer.
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New GUMC Staff Community Award Announced, Nominations Now Being Accepted | |
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Students, staff, administrators and faculty members are invited to nominate colleagues who show positivity, perseverance and resilience in their work and go above and beyond on behalf of our community for the new GUMC Staff Community Award. Up to two awardees will be chosen each quarter by the GUMC Staff/AAP Caucus committee and select others to receive a $1,250 cash award and recognition celebration with GUMC leadership. Learn more and submit nominations.
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This Week: 3rd Annual Edward M. Kovach Cura Personalis Endowed Lecture | |
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The annual Edward M. Kovach Cura Personalis Endowed Lecture, which celebrates the principle of cura personalis, or “care for the whole person,” takes place Tuesday, Sept. 26, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., in the Formal Lounge of Copley Hall. This year’s event features U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who was treated for large B-cell lymphoma by Lombardi physician-scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, in conversation with MedStar Health oncologist Joseph L. Roswarski, MD, and Georgetown Lombardi Director Louis M. Weiner, MD, about the importance of patient-centered care in the face of a serious cancer diagnosis. RSVP to attend.
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Call for Faculty Mentors for LGBTQIA+ Medical Students: Apply by October 2
The Georgetown University HoyaMed Pride Alliance is seeking volunteers for potential faculty mentors and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ medical students. Faculty mentors will serve as a valuable resource in medical students’ career development and in providing them a safe place to discuss any issues that may arise in their education. The students are seeking two types of mentors: LGBTQIA+ identified faculty members and LGBTQIA+ ally faculty members. Learn more and apply to be a faculty mentor by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. Contact gusom.hmpa@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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5th Annual Lombardi Live Featuring White Ford Bronco | |
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On Thursday, September 28, starting at 6:00 p.m. (VIP reception starting at 5 p.m.), join the Friends of Lombardi for the Fifth Annual Lombardi Live concert, featuring White Ford Bronco, to benefit Georgetown Lombardi. The event takes place at The Bullpen (1201 Half Street SE, Washington, DC). Friends of Lombardi is a network of young professionals throughout the DC region with a primary focus to support Georgetown Lombardi’s mission. View more information and purchase tickets.
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Passing the One Month Mark to BellRinger | |
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14th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium: Innovations in GI Cancer | |
Register for the 14th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium: Innovations in GI Cancer, held in person this Nov. 17 and 18. Topics include the microbiome and biological basis of early onset GI cancers, young adult cancer survivors' unique needs, and developing prevention strategies for early onset GI cancers. Registration is free for Georgetown staff and trainees with the promo code HCP23. Learn more at bit.ly/Ruesch2023.
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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation: “Comorbidities: New Challenges in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases”
Tuesday, September 26
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Partha S. Biswas, PhD, professor of medicine and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh. Join this seminar via Zoom (Meeting ID: 830 9931 9277).
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Seeing Pancreatic Cancer ‘In a Different Light’
Tuesday, September 26
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by George Poultsides, MD, MS, section chief of Surgical Oncology and professor of surgery at Stanford University, and program director for Stanford’s Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, as part of MedStar Health Regional Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. Join this talk in the New Research Building Auditorium or via Zoom.
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Bhussry Seminar Series: “Soft Optoelectronic Microsystems for Biointerfacing”
Tuesday, September 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Luyao Lu, PhD, assistant professor, Biomedical Engineering, George Washington University. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar in Basic Science Building Room 341 or via Zoom.
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Cancer Research Data Meeting
Thursday, September 28
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Megan McNamara, an MD/PhD student in the Tumor Biology Program, presents “Methylation Patterns of Circulating Cell-Free DNA Indicate Tissue-Specific Cellular Damage.” Mentor: Anton Wellstein, MD, PhD. Join the meeting in W302 NRB or via Zoom.
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Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series: “Building the World’s Leading Resources of Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Preclinical Services”
Thursday, September 28
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Zhiying Li, PhD, director, life science and technology, GemPharmatech LLC. Join this lecture in the New Research Building Auditorium or via Zoom.
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile
Friday, September 29
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register for this class held via Zoom.
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Bhussry Seminar Series: “Brillouin Microscopy for Cell and Tissue Imaging”
Tuesday, October 3
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Giuliano Scarcelli, PhD, associate professor in bioengineering, University of Maryland. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar in Basic Science Building Room 341 or via Zoom.
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Funding and Award Opportunities | |
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Federal Grants Digest: Colleges & Universities Edition
A weekly curated digest of federal funding opportunities of interest to colleges and universities to support programming, research, infrastructure and other efforts, provided by Thorn Run Partners. View current issue (for Sept. 20, 2023).
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Federal Kidney Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities. The KCRP focuses on issues regarding prevention, detection, treatment, including the long-term effects of kidney cancer treatment, and building capacity with next-generation investigators and resources for novel kidney cancer treatments. 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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Clinical Consortium Award: Pre-application due Oct. 26, 5:00 p.m.
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Meetings in italics should be attended by all fellows.
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8:00 AM | Division Weekly Update Meeting | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
8:30 AM | Monday Morning Oncology Report | Inpatient Oncology Fellow | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
9:00 AM | Breast Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 528 212 194)
11:00 AM | GU/Melanoma Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 796 253 566)
4:00 PM | GU Tumor Board (on 1st/3rd Mondays of the month) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 869 742 463)
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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)
4:00 PM | Liver Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams
5:00 PM | Breast Tumor Board | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 937 7707 3374; CME code: 80044)
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8:00 AM | Thoracic Tumor Board | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 993 7680 5192; Passcode: 4231; CME 86693)
12:00 PM | Melanoma Tumor Board | Podium A / Microsoft Teams (CME: 80988)
5:00 PM | GI Tumor Board | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Megan McNamara | “Methylation Patterns of Circulating Cell-Free DNA Indicate Tissue-Specific Cellular Damage” | W302 New Research Building or Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams
12:30 PM | GI Research Meeting | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
5:00 PM | Lymphoma Tumor Board - every other week | Microsoft Teams
5:00 PM | Myeloma Tumor Board - every other week | Microsoft Teams
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7:00 AM | CNS Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 298 285 483 265, Passcode: rJWpmU)
12:00 PM | Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series | William Dahut, MD | “American Cancer Society: Funding and Creating Scientific Breakthroughs for Everyone Affected by Cancer” | New Research Building Auditorium / Zoom
12:00 PM | Dr. Wang Memoli - (Tentatively) Staging | Marietta or Podium A / Conference Link Teams (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Dr. Reuss - Early Stage/Surveillance | Marietta or Podium A / Conference Link Teams (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 299 996 740 910, Passcode: z7j7Rc)
2:00 PM | Dr. Reuss - Locally Advanced Stage IIIA | Marietta or Podium A / Conference Link Teams (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
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