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Celebrating Lombardi
Greetings on a Sunday night. I am still buzzing from our Lombardi Gala, which was held on Saturday evening at the Anthem on the Wharf. It was a simply marvelous event, with great energy, a fabulous venue and a program that was moving and inspiring. We honored Ellen Sigal and Marlene Malek, the co-founders of Friends of Cancer Research, a pioneering and highly effective advocacy organization for new cancer treatments. We also recognized the efforts of Lombardi supporters Scott LaGanga and Tim Lawrence, who organize our wonderful annual golf tournament to benefit the Ruesch Center, and our very own rising stars, Alejandra Hurtado de Mendoza and Sreejith Nair, who were introduced by Vince Lombardi II, grandson of the legendary coach for whom we are named. We also had the privilege of hearing from this year's co-chairs, Bud Hawk and Cindy Stark, and their spouses, and Laurie Lapeyre, daughter of Margaret Hodges, the founder and inspiration of our Gala. A particular highlight was a video about one of our patients, Jaime Posada, and his fight against lung cancer with the help of his oncologist, Stephen Liu. Watch his story, and prepare to be moved.
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Psychosocial Oncology Program Promotes Cura Personalis in Cancer Care | |
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Georgetown Lombardi affiliate member Kimberly M. Davis, PhD, directs the cancer center’s psychosocial oncology program, which addresses the social, emotional, physical and psychological distress that people experience with a cancer diagnosis, the treatment that ensues, and end-of-life or survivorship issues after treatment ends. Read more about Davis and her work.
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Nominate a Candidate for the 2025 Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research Award | |
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Georgetown University has been invited to nominate a candidate for the 2025 Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research award. This award supports assistant professors who demonstrate outstanding promise as contributors in science relevant to the field of cancer. Strong proposals will incorporate particularly creative and pioneering approaches to basic, translational, and applied cancer research. Candidates whose work is based on biomedical principles but who bring in concepts and theories from more diverse fields are encouraged to apply. View full award eligibility details.
Applicants should submit their nomination package using this portal by Tuesday, May 7 at 11:59 p.m. Questions? Contact Dr. Becca Riggins, rbr7@georgetown.edu.
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Special Seminar: “What Makes a Successful Implementation Research Grant Proposal?”
On Friday, May 17, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., hear from past and present NIH Study Section Chairs of the Science for Implementation in Health and Healthcare (SIHH) on what makes a successful implementation research grant proposal. Featuring Stephen Bartels, MD, MS (Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School); Heather M. Brandt, PhD (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center);
and Jeremiah R. Brown, PhD, MS (Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science). Hosted by the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Prevention & Control Program, Cancer Care & Delivery Working Group. Join this presentation in 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, Room G313, Lower Level or via Zoom. (+Google Calendar)
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RADIANCE Grants Request for Proposals and Information Sessions
The Georgetown University Center for Health Equity and GUMC Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs announce the second round of RADIANCE Grants (Respect, Advocacy, Diversity, Inclusion, ANti-racism, Collaboration, Equity). These RADIANCE Grants aim to contribute to community engagement that centers a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging through strategies that promote advocacy, diversity, anti-racism and equity. View the Request for Proposals for information including application and review processes. Deadline for proposal submission: Friday, May 31, 11:59 p.m. ET. Online information sessions about the program take place 4/30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; 5/6, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; 5/15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. RSVP to attend. Email questions to ofaa@georgetown.edu.
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Georgetown Lombardi DEI Updates | | |
Activating Leadership Through Empowerment | |
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The Georgetown Lombardi DEI Early Career Leadership Council (ECLC) gathered on April 9 for a dynamic discussion with the offices of DEI, COE, CRTEC and Administration (pictured here). During this discussion, members shared their views about how the cancer center can further support early career investigators. Ideas included creating safe spaces to learn the language of academia, showing different career pathways, and leading by example through accountability, mutual respect and ethical values.
The ECLC is a group of 11 faculty members, with representation from DC and New Jersey, and each of the three Georgetown Lombardi research programs. The goal of the ECLC is to advise the Georgetown Lombardi DEI Office and cancer center leadership on ways to support our early career faculty, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in cancer research.
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GUMC Forum on Development
Tuesday, April 30
11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Join the GUMC Task Force on Advancement and the Office of Advancement for an introductory forum on development. Topics will include how the Office of Advancement works, current priorities for giving, ways that faculty can work with the Office of Advancement, and the vision of the future of development for GUMC. In-person attendance is strongly preferred and lunch will be served. Please RSVP and enter your questions by April 22. Join this event in Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D or via Zoom.
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“Equity & Well-being: The Delivery of Health Care”
Thursday, May 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, and Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, reflect on how health inequities impact the delivery of care with a special focus on significant health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore workforce disruptions and the well-being of health care workers during such exceptional times. RSVP to attend via Zoom.
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile
Friday, May 3
1:00 - 2:00 p.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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Mini-Symposium: Successful Grant Submission 101
Friday, May 3
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Faculty members Barry Hudson, PhD, and Aykut Üren, MD, present this virtual mini-symposium for faculty new to the grant submission process. Attendees will learn about the basics of grant submission and how to develop successful proposals, as well as how to successfully resubmit proposals. RSVP to join the symposium via Zoom. Contact Purushottam Tiwari (pbt7@georgetown.edu) with questions.
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Funding and Award Opportunities | |
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The Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Emerging Leader Awards are granted to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio. Applicants must be an MD, PhD, or equivalent and three to eight years from the start of an independent faculty research appointment (start date must fall within 2016-2021). The awards are $750,000 total over a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025. LOI must be submitted through the online application system by 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday, April 29. View complete details and submission guidelines.
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Spring 2024 ASPIRE Award: Breaking Ground in Targeting Gastric and Esophageal Tumors
This request for proposals from the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, DeGregorio Family Foundation and Torrey Coast Foundation is for projects focused on tumors of the upper GI tract. Proposals should aim to drive disruptive research, with the goal of advancing the field of gastric and esophageal cancer research and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged and independent investigators at all career stages, especially those new to the field of upper GI cancers, are welcome to apply. Awards are $250,000 total over a 12-month term, beginning fall 2024. LOI deadline: Monday, May 27, 5:00 p.m. ET. View full guidelines and link to the submission portal. Register to attend a live webinar describing the application process and award on Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. ET.
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2024 Federal Lung Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2024 funding opportunities. The LCRP looks to support highly innovative, high-risk early ideas, advanced translation research, early stage clinical trials and patient-centered outcomes and survivorship research. In addition, it supports researcher development with a career development-focused award mechanism. Pre-application (letter of intent/preproposal) 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: LOI due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Concept Award: LOI due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Idea Development Award: Preproposal due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Translational Research Award: Preproposal due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award: LOI due July 17, 5:00 p.m. ET
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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 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. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible. Two proposals from Georgetown Lombardi will be considered. View full application information. Direct questions to Kelli Lozada Reese, pbp.2vp@gmail.com. Applications for grants must be submitted electronically as well as mailed to the office of the National Second Vice President by Monday, June 10.
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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Research Fellows Award Program
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Research Fellows Award Program is an initiative that supports early career researchers at the postdoctorate, medical fellow or junior faculty levels currently active or interested in research in multiple myeloma research. The MMRF will provide $150,000 in research funding over two years to successful applicants who seek to learn more about the biology of multiple myeloma and identify new approaches to monitor for and treat the disease. Read the full program guidelines. Application deadline is Friday June 28, at 11:59 p.m. ET; applications must be submitted via ProposalCENTRAL.
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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 - Amber Alley | 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 | Jamie Ostroff, PhD: Implementation of Tobacco Use Assessment and Treatment in Cancer Care” | New Research Building Auditorium / Zoom
12:00 PM | TBA | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | TBA | 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 | TBA | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
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