Greetings. I took a bit of a weekend break, so my blog will resume next week.
Stay safe and be well.
Lou
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Webinar for Biotech Innovators on NCI’s Translational Funding Opportunities
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center holds a virtual information session on Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., on translational funding opportunities designed for biotech innovators. SBIR leadership provide an overview on funding opportunities, application tips, and other commercialization resources that biotechnology researchers can use to advance their projects. The event also highlights the Small Business Transition Grant, an opportunity that assists postdoctoral researchers who participated in technology discovery during their academic work and are now ready to move to a small business. Register for this webinar.
Following the presentation, select attendees will have a chance to meet one-on-one virtually with NCI SBIR program staff to discuss their cancer technology project and funding eligibility. To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Bryce Geiling (bryce.geiling@nih.gov) with a one-page technology summary or specific aims page on your technology by Tuesday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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BellRinger Update:
Join a Training Ride This Summer
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GI Oncology Research Review |
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Join the Ruesch Center for a review of GI oncology research from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting on Friday, June 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Drs. Marshall, He, Weinberg, Noel and Mukherji will highlight the most compelling abstracts in colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and upper GI cancers. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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Healthy Aging Symposium Registration Now Open
The Second Annual Georgetown Center for Healthy Aging Symposium will be held Wednesday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Fisher Colloquium, Hariri Building, as well as online. Titled “Advancing Knowledge about Aging to Improve Health and Health Care,” the symposium includes oral papers, panels, posters and breakout sessions on topics such as new research collaborations, career development, community outreach and grant proposal development. Networking opportunities include a luncheon and a closing wine and cheese reception. Organized by the Georgetown Center for Healthy Aging. Register now.
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Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, PsyD |
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Monday, June 12
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, PsyD, associate professor in the Department of Population Health Science/ Division of Health Systems Innovation and Research, adjunct associate professor in psychiatry, and director of cognitive remediation at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, presents “A Model for Digital Intervention Research in Psychiatry.” Roger Altizer, PhD, associate professor jointly appointed in Population Health Sciences, Health Systems Innovation Research Division, and Entertainment Arts and Engineering, University of Utah, presents “Playful Innovation in Digital Health.” Join this seminar via Zoom.
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“A Panel Discussion on Navigating Limb Loss in the Healthcare System”
Tuesday, June 13
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
A panel discussion focuses on understanding the continuum of care for individuals with limb loss/limb difference through data and ongoing studies and highlight the patient experience in the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital facility and care in the unit, followed by a Q&A session. CE credits will be offered. Join this event in-person in Goldberg Auditorium or online via Microsoft Teams. Please register.
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Genomics & Epigenomics Shared Resource Seminar: “Trailblazing the Future of Spatial Biology”
Friday, June 16
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Bradley Toms, MS, science and technology advisor for 10x Genomics, explains how Chromium Single Cell, Visium Spatial, and Xenium In Situ platforms from 10x Genomics can help researchers uncover molecular insights, dissect cell-type differences, investigate the adaptive immune system, detect novel subtypes and biomarkers, and map the epigenetic landscape cell by cell. Join this presentation in E501, Research Building, or virtually (non-Georgetown attendees may only register as virtual attendees). View more information and register.
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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 report (for June 7, 2023).
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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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Federal Rare Cancers Funding Opportunities
The Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities. The RCRP was initiated in 2020 to provide support for research of exceptional scientific merit in the area of rare cancers research. Rare cancers are defined as cancers affecting 6 or fewer persons per 100,000 per year in the United States. Applicants will be required to provide a justification statement explaining the relevance of the investigated cancer types/subtypes that fall under the RCRP’s definition of rare cancers. 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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Idea Development Award: Pre-application due June 26, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Resource and Community Development Award: Pre-application due June 26, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Concept Award, Pre-application due July 14, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Federal Pancreatic Cancer Funding Opportunities
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Idea Development Award: Pre-application due July 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Translational Research Partnership Award: Pre-application due July 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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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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Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award: Pre-application due July 20, 5:00 p.m. ET
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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 | TP53 in AML and MDS: The New (Old) Kid on the Block – Dr. Lai | Podium A / Zoom (dial in: 713-798-9666; Meeting ID: 387 923 767; Password: 831342)
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 | Anal Cancer – Dr. Weinberg | 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 | No Lecture | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Thomas Rohwetter | 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 | No Lecture | 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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