I Wish I Were an Atom
I hope you had a meaningful holiday weekend. This week’s blog is a bit abbreviated, just like this past workweek. I spent quite a bit of time reviewing many of our major CCSG sections. I am admittedly biased, but I genuinely approached each section as if I were a CCSG site visitor. I like what I see. A lot.
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National Cancer Institute Releases the National Cancer Plan
Last week, the National Cancer Institute released the National Cancer Plan, a long-term, ambitious framework for progress that outlines eight goals that build on current knowledge and describe an ideal future state. It was developed to coordinate a national response to achieving the goals of the Cancer Moonshot and deliver better cancer outcomes to all people. The plan is intended to reach beyond the cancer research community to include everyone who wants to create a society where every person with cancer lives a full and active life and to prevent most cancers so that few people need to face this diagnosis. See the full National Cancer Plan.
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Register for the 2023 MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium |
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For the first time in three years, the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium will be held in person. Join investigators, educators, executive leaders, associates and collaborative partners from across our academic health center on Monday, May 8 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to share research and build relationships that will further advance health in our community. Learn more about the symposium and register by April 28.
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Recognizing National Minority Health Month
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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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Shared Resource Spotlight: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource
The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BBSR) provides basic, translational, clinical, and population science investigators at Georgetown Lombardi with access to diverse, state-of-the-art biostatistics and informatics services. The BBSR services include:
- Study design, statistical analysis and reporting of research studies, such as clinical trials and population research
- High-dimensional omics and imaging data analysis (including AI and machine learning applications, systems biology analysis and computational modeling)
- Access to electronic health records (EHRs)
- Engagement in clinical research with membership on Clinical Research Leadership Committee (CRLC)
- Review and monitoring of clinical protocols through membership on the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) and the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC)
- Biostatistics and informatics training and expertise in collecting, integrating, managing and applying biomedical data to innovative, transdisciplinary cancer research projects
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Cancer Cell Biology Program Meeting
Monday, April 10
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Bhussry Seminar Series: “Advancing Drug Discovery with Biofabricated 3D Tissue Models”
Tuesday, April 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Marc Ferrer, PhD, director, 3-D Tissue Bioprinting Laboratory. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar in the Basic Science Building, Room 337 or via Zoom.
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Cancer Prevention and Control Epidemiology/Modeling Group
Wednesday, April 12
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Mona Issabakhsh, PhD, presents “Machine Learning Application for Predicting Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Adults” and Alex Liber, PhD, presents “Assessing the Comprehensiveness of Tobacco Retail Sales Data through Comparisons to Excise Tax Collections.” Join in-person at 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, G1 level, Conference Room G313 or via Zoom.
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Friday, April 14
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Meet the Speaker Session: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Claire Conley, PhD, assistant professor of oncology and Cancer Prevention and Control Program member, Georgetown Lombardi. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Annual Stephen and Mary Krop Lectureship in Pharmacology: “Novel Drug Treatments for Liver Disease and Cancer”
Friday, April 14
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Presented by Lorraine Gudas, PhD, chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Revlon Pharmaceutical Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. Join this lecture in the Medical-Dental Building, NE401 (Schering Foundation Library).
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Monday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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. Sponsored by the Center for Metabolomic Studies at Georgetown Lombardi. Join this talk via Zoom.
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Tuesday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, presents this Grand Rounds on the occasion of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. Register to join this talk via Zoom.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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2023 Call for V Scholar Cancer Research Grant Applications
The V Scholar Award supports young tenure-track faculty early in their cancer research career by funding projects that are either laboratory-based fundamental research or translational research. This RFA is specifically for adult cancer research that is focused on laboratory research. This year, we have special interest and funding for therapeutic resistance and welcome research projects in this area. Please note that research areas not included in this scope are epidemiology, behavioral science, and health services research. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities in cancer research. The total amount of the grant is $600,000, paid in three annual installments of $200,000. View full RFA. Those interested in applying should submit a letter of intent (less than one page) to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Friday, April 21, COB. Completed Nomination Form, Letter of Recommendation, and Financial Worksheet due April 27; applications due June 1.
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Request for Applications: Pediatric Sarcomas
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Alan B. Slifka Foundation and Israel Cancer Research Fund are pleased to issue a joint request for applications for collaborative applications focused on fusion-positive pediatric sarcomas. Note: Projects must involve collaboration between two research groups — one in North America and one in Israel — with different but complementary expertise. Proposals must justify the partnership through synergistic scientific aims. One successful collaborative project will be awarded $150,000 per year for two years, or a total of $300,000, with each university-based research group receiving $75,000 per year ($150,000). Proposals will be prioritized for funding based on their potential to contribute to understanding, preventing and effectively treating pediatric sarcomas, with an emphasis on Ewing sarcoma. View full RFA information. Submit letter of intent by 5 p.m. on May 1, to Wylie Tene at wtene@waxmancancer.org.
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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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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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Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD)
The 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. The ReWARD program provides funding for both the scientific research and the DEIA activities of investigators. The grant will support scientific research in areas related to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers and ongoing DEIA activities focused on enhancing diversity in the biomedical research enterprise within the United States and territories. View more information and application instructions. Application due date: Monday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m.
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Phi Beta Psi Grant Proposal Invitation
The goal of the Phi Beta Psi Charity Trust is to advance cancer research nationwide to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment by providing research grants to qualified investigators addressing original questions and hypotheses to be explored in basic and clinical studies in the field of cancer. Research applications must be focused on brain, breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, gastrointestinal tract or prostate cancer. Preference is given to young investigators with documented evidence of potential for conducting novel research of either basic or clinical aspects of cancer and cancer-related problems. Applications from established investigators exploring new and innovative areas of cancer research also will be considered. Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible. View full application information. Direct questions to Marcy Colley, marcycolleypbp@gmail.com. Applications for grants must be submitted to the office of the National Second Vice President by Thursday, June 15.
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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 | Journal Club – Drs. Tiu and Kessler | 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: 80737; phone: 202-796-7323)
12:15 PM | Liver Directed Therapies – Dr. Banovac | Podium A / Zoom
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 | CAR T Cell Therapy – Dr. Munshi | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Marie Durr | 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 | Peripheral Smear Review – Dr. Broome | 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: None | Zoom
12:00 PM | No Lecture
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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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