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THIS WEEK: Center for PFAS and Cancer (CPAC) Joint Virtual Symposium
Wednesday, March 6:12:00 - 5.30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, March 7 & 8: 9:00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
The CPAC Center at Georgetown University is hosting a joint symposium open to all research and education community members interested in learning about PFAS toxicity, cancer, and mechanisms. The event aims to promote collaboration and connections among researchers, educators, partners, stakeholders, and communities within and beyond the Washington, DC, catchment area, focusing on the critical issue of PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) toxicity, cancer risks, and related concerns. View full symposium agenda and register to attend.
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Registration Opens Today for the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium
Registration opens today, March 4, for the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium, which celebrates the breadth of academic pursuits within the MedStar Health and Georgetown University communities. The symposium takes place on Monday, April 29, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The event offers the opportunity to connect with researchers, educators, residents, executive leaders, and collaborative partners from across the region. Anthony S. Fauci, MD, distinguished university professor at the School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy, will present the keynote address. View more information and register.
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Chatbot Connects New Moms with Timely Infant and Maternal Care
A study by Georgetown Lombardi member Jessica Rivera Rivera, PhD, MPH, and Clare Starling, MPH, found that new parents find chatbot resources for infant and maternal care useful when caring for a newborn and recovering from childbirth. Read more about this work.
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Submit Original Poetry for 8th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Café | |
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital patients, caregivers, associates and community members are invited to submit original poems on the themes of “Elegance & Eloquence” for the 8th annual (Virtual) Poetry Café. This event, held this year on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m., celebrates the healing that comes through the written word as it is spoken. Contributors will be invited to read a poem at the event, and their work will also be collected in the 2025 issue of Lombardi Voices. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 22. To submit your poem, or for more information, please contact Noni Ford at nf332@georgetown.edu. The Poetry Café is sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Program and the Department of Mission and Pastoral Care.
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Remembering K. William Harter, MD
A memorial service is planned at First Congregational United Church of Christ (945 G St NW, Washington, DC) on Saturday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m. for K. William Harter, MD, Emeritus Professor of Radiation Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, who passed away on December 28, 2022. Harter practiced at Georgetown Lombardi for nearly 40 years. He previously served as the vice chairman and residency program director for the Department of Radiation Medicine. He was internationally recognized for his expertise in head and neck cancer and was beloved by his patients. He mentored numerous trainees, many of whom went on to pursue careers in academic medicine. Remembrances may be sent to billhartermemorial@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Washington National Opera are welcome.
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Proposed Elimination of G2 Metrobus Route: Submit Comments by March 5 | |
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently announced its proposed changes to Metrobus and Metrorail service for fiscal year 2025, which will impact access to Georgetown University’s Hilltop campus via public transit. The proposal would completely eliminate the existing direct G2 Metrobus route to the University’s front gates at 3700 O St. NW and to Car Barn. No alternative service would be available to existing G2 bus stops in the Georgetown neighborhood. The proposal also includes eliminating the D2 and D6 Metrobus route, and combining the 31 and 33 into one route. All community members concerned about accessible public transit to the Hilltop campus are encouraged to complete a survey or submit a comment on the G2 route and other routes of interest by March 5. Please email any questions to communityengagement@georgetown.edu.
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Georgetown Lombardi DEI Updates | |
DEI Office Awards 9 Lombardi Trainees with Stipend for Spring | |
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Congratulations to the recipients of a trainee stipend in the first round of Georgetown Lombardi Diversity, Equity and Inclusion funding.
The following individuals received the award for the spring term:
Angela Jenkins, Undergraduate Student, Clinical Research, Georgetown
Amir Bagheri, Doctoral Student, Tumor Biology Training Program
Ava President, Undergraduate Student, Clinical Research, Georgetown
Clara Barajas, Doctoral Student, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Georgetown
Dariana Sedeno-Delgado, Master’s Student, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Georgetown
Lourdes Inbar Albo, Master’s Student, Lombardi Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Georgetown
Melody Emenyonu, Undergraduate Student, Cancer Population Science Program, Georgetown, MedStar Health
Nikhitha Muthineni, Undergraduate, School of Health, Georgetown
Amrita Bonthu, Master’s Student, Clinical Research, Georgetown
The Georgetown Lombardi DEI stipend funds support activities such as research working hours, conference participation and research supplies, which allow undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, staff and postdoctoral fellows from backgrounds underrepresented in research to become or stay involved in cancer research. Applications for the next round of Summer Stipend Funding Opportunities are due March 15.
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Cancer Research Data Meeting
No meeting Thursday, March 7 (Spring Break). Meetings resume March 14.
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Thursday, March 7
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, PhD, head, 4D Cellular Physiology, senior group leader, Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Janelia Research Campus. In-person, New Research Building Auditorium with Zoom option. (+Google Calendar)
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Oncology Grand Rounds Series
No lecture on Friday, March 8.
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PhD Thesis Defense
Monday, March 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Yifei Xu, PhD candidate in Biostatistics, presents “Contributions to Parametric and Semiparametric Structural Equation Modeling Methods with Applications in the Biomedical Sciences.” Mentors: Kepher H. Makambi, PhD, and Ao Yuan, PhD. Join this event in Med-Dent SW107. (+Google Calendar)
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“Life in the Tar Seeps” Lecture and Book Signing
Tuesday, March 12
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Gretchen E. Henderson, PhD, presents an exploration of the climate crisis, caring for overlooked ecosystems and grappling with our human imprint on the Earth. Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program. Join this event in the Bioethics Research Library, Healy Hall. (+Google Calendar)
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Lunch and Learn: Comprehensive High Parameter Spatial Phenotyping From AKOYA Biosciences
Wednesday, March 13
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Clemens Duerrschmid, PhD, senior technical application scientist, AKOYA Biosciences. Learn how to analyze 100+ biomarkers from any sample type, enabling rapid whole slide, single-cell spatial biology. Get a preview into performing multiomic spatial phenotyping, integrating transcriptomics and protein data. See how you can analyze five to 100+ slides per week on the same system with PhenoCycler and Opal workflows, available in the Histopathology and Tissue Shared Resource. Join this event in Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D or via Zoom. Register to attend in person.
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Funding and Award Opportunities | |
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V Foundation 2024 Call for Adult Translational Cancer Research Grant Proposals
This RFA is specifically for adult cancer research that falls into preclinical/translational research. This year, we have special interest in colorectal cancer and welcome research projects in this area as well as all other adult cancer research areas. This is a four-year, $800,000 grant, paid in annual installments. View the full RFA for more information. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by March 15.
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SITC Fellowships: Cancer Immunotherapy Funding Opportunities for Early Career Investigators
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) fellowship program was established through the Forward Fund to support the development of early career investigators in the field and to cultivate the next generation of cancer immunotherapy experts. SITC is committed to assisting early career investigators in advancing the science of immunotherapy.
Available fellowships (view full information and links to application portals):
- SITC-Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Adverse Events in Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Fellowship
- SITC-Bristol Myers Squibb Postdoctoral Cancer Immunotherapy Translational Fellowship
- SITC-MRA Women in Melanoma Fellowship
- SITC-Merck Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Fellowship
- SITC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fellowship
Read the fellowship guidelines. Submissions due March 18, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholar Award Call for Proposals
The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre invites MD or PhD researchers at accredited academic medical centers, research institutions and universities in United States, Canada and UK to apply for the 2024 Rare Disease Scholar Award. Proposals of interest include novel approaches to treat rare diseases with an emphasis on neurological disorders, developmental and metabolic disorders, and rare cancers. Other rare genetic indications with high unmet need are also of interest. Any therapeutic modality will be considered. Learn more about the award and how to apply.
Up to 10 Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Scholars will be selected to receive:
- Guaranteed grant award of USD$100,000
- One year of therapeutics development support and project management from Harrington’s Therapeutics Development Center, with potential to renew for a second year based on milestones met
- Access to Oxford facilities and infrastructure including oligonucleotide synthesis and screening, small molecule and protein platforms, cell and gene therapy facilities as well as genomics capabilities, and links to Genomics England
- Opportunity to compete for acceleration funds up to USD$300,000
- Opportunity to qualify for investment funds at a higher level according to project requirements
- Invitation to present at the Harrington Discovery Institute Symposium for U.S.- and Canada-based awardees.
Full Proposals Due: March 26, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Register for Award Informational Session with Q+A
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March 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET: Register
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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 Feb. 28, 2024).
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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: 932 1012 3816; CME Code: 87253)
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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 - None | 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 | None | New Research Building Auditorium / Zoom
12:00 PM | Dr. Dawson - ABIM Questions: Testicular/Bladder | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Dr. Renteria - CAR-T or Transplant | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (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. Ali - GVHD | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
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