MLK Day
I hope you had a meaningful MLK Day holiday weekend. Georgetown’s celebration of his legacy at its annual Kennedy Center event is a most fitting tribute.
In thinking about Martin Luther King Jr.’s contributions to our society, I find that there are so many lessons, and so much that is worthy of emulation.
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Save the Date:
Saturday, April 29
The Anthem
901 Wharf Street, SW
Washington DC 20024
6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Dinner Program
9:30 p.m.: After-Hours Party
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How Race, Neighborhood, and More Play a Part in Endometrial Cancer Disparities
Charlotte Gamble, MD, MPH, CPC Program affiliate member and MedStar Health gynecologic oncologist, is leveraging prior research she conducted in New York state to better understand the relationships among race, wealth, and uterine cancer to improve health care for vulnerable patients in Washington, DC. Read more about this work.
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Call for Abstracts: MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium
The symposium brings together investigators, educators, executive leaders, associates, and collaborative partners from across our academic health system to share their research to advance health in our communities. Contact research@medstar.net with questions.
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Faculty Appointment and Promotions Workshop: Tenure Line
Wednesday, January 25
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This workshop for current or prospective faculty members interested in the Tenure Line reviews the criteria for faculty appointment and promotion, the application process, and resources available for faculty development. Hosted by the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs via Zoom. Please RSVP. Email questions to ofaa@georgetown.edu.
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Thursday, January 26
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Experts help faculty members sharpen their presentation skills for funding discussions and provide insights into the regulatory and legal landscape in the life sciences. Coffee and light refreshments available. Sponsored by the Office of the GUMC Dean for Research and the Office of Advancement. RSVP to Emma Wason (emma.wason@georgetown.edu). This workshop will be held in the Healey Family Student Center, Herman Room.
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Wednesday, February 15
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open to postdocs and professors from all disciplines
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Diversity in Cancer Research Summer 2023 Undergraduate Internship Program Now Accepting Applications
Program details:
- Ten-week full-time program available beginning June 5, 2023 ($5,000 stipend).
- In-person/virtual workshops, seminars, scientific meetings, mentoring and career development activities during the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Carefully matched mentors and peer mentors for each intern.
- Georgetown campus housing now offered for in-person interns
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Tuesday, January 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Neeraj Chauhan, PhD, associate professor of microbiology, biochemistry & molecular genetics, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University. Join this seminar in MedDent NE301 (use the podium entrance to MedDent) and via Zoom.
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Tuesday, January 17
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Michael Lisanti, MD, PhD, professor and chair, translational medicine, University of Salford, United Kingdom, and co-founder, Lunella Biotech, Inc., Ottawa, Canada. Join this seminar in the New Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom.
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Thursday, January 19
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Ryuji Morizane, MD, PhD, principal investigator, Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor, Harvard Medical School. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Friday, January 20
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 23
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 23
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Navdeep S. Chandel, PhD, David W. Cugell Professor, professor of medicine (pulmonary and critical care) and biochemistry and molecular genetics, Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine). Sponsored by the Center for Metabolomic Studies. Join this presentation via Zoom.
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Save the Date: 2023 ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium Review
Friday, February 3
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Please join Drs. Marshall, He, Weinberg, Noel, and Mukherji of the Ruesch Center for a review of the most compelling abstracts in colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and upper GI cancers from the ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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NEW AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award
The AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award represents a joint effort between AACR and GlaxoSmithKline to encourage and support tenure-eligible junior faculty. The research proposed for funding must focus on cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention and may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature. The award provides a one-year grant of $75,000 for expenses related to the research project. Applicants must be AACR active members. Nonmembers interested in this grant opportunity must submit a satisfactory application for AACR membership by the application deadline. View program guidelines and additional details. Application deadline: 1:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 26 via ProposalCentral.
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NEW Request for Applications: Aging & Cancer Research with The Israel Cancer Research Fund
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation and The Israel Cancer Research Fund are accepting applications for collaborative proposals to focus on aging and cancer. Projects must involve collaboration between two research groups — one in the U.S. and one in Israel — with different, but complementary expertise. Proposals must justify the partnership through synergistic scientific aims. Two collaborative projects will be funded. Each of these projects will be awarded $200,000 per year for two years, or a total of $400,000, with each research group receiving $100,000 per year ($200,000 total). Successful projects may be eligible for a third year of funding at the level of $100,000 ($50,000 per research group). View full RFA guidelines. Submit letters of intent via email by 5 p.m. ET, March 1 to Wylie Tene at wtene@waxmancancer.org.
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation Precision Prevention Initiative
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is requesting applications to its Precision Prevention Initiative. Applications should address the challenges and gaps in primary breast cancer prevention with a focus in one or more of the following categories: risk assessment/stratification, biomarkers, and interventions. Applicants are encouraged to engage collaborators from diverse disciplines and utilize, where possible, areas of expertise and/or methodologies not normally associated with prevention or cancer research. Projects range from single investigator innovation awards to collaborative pre-clinical, translational, clinical and intervention studies. In all cases, projects that impact underserved, minority or high-risk populations are encouraged. Funding levels range from $250,000/year for two years up to $750,000/year for three years. Download the RFA to view program and application details. LOI deadline: January 16 via ProposalCentral. Invitation to submit full proposals issued by March 3.
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Cancer Screening Research Network Funding Opportunities
The National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Prevention has released three funding opportunity announcements for applications to create the Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN). The CSRN will conduct rigorous, multi-center cancer screening trials and studies to evaluate emerging technologies and strategies for the purpose of cancer screening. The CSRN will have three different components for an integrated network.
View the following links for more information about each funding opportunity:
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RFA-CA-23-020: ACCrual, Enrollment, and Screening Sites (ACCESS) Hub (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
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RFA-CA-23-021: Statistics and Data Management Center (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
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RFA-CA-23-022: Coordinating and Communication Center (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
LOI deadline: January 28. Application deadline: February 28, at 5 p.m.
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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports the most promising early career physician-scientists willing to devote their efforts to the development and application of new diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies for cancer and cancer prevention through clinical investigation. Preference is given to those whose research adheres to the “Handshake Rule,” meaning that the physician will conduct research studies that directly involve patients (this rule does not apply to pathologist candidates). The award will provide $600,000 over three years in financial support for the investigator’s scientific needs. In addition, the foundation will retire up to $100,000 of medical school debt owed by the awardee. Five nominations will be accepted for review from Georgetown Lombardi, GUMC and Georgetown University School of Medicine. Finalists will be invited to be interviewed by the selection committee. Only one application will be accepted from a mentor (including co-mentorships) or investigator per review session. View detailed award information, eligibility criteria, application guidelines and forms. Application deadline: Wednesday, February 1.
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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 | No Conference – MLK Day | 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: 81202; phone: 202-796-7323)
12:15 PM | Bleeding Disorders – Dr. Kessler | 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 | Prostate Cancer – Dr. Leger | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Taryn Shaw | 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 | Benign Heme Fellow’s Lecture – Dr. Gupta | 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)
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