Super Bowl Week
Viruses have spent the weekend visiting my Philadelphia-based family members and acquaintances. My brother and his wife each tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend, shortly after two of their adult daughters recovered from their infections. Meanwhile, our oldest son’s family has spent the weekend suffering from some form of gastroenteritis. We have been planning to visit our son’s family this coming weekend to celebrate a few birthdays, but of course that will now depend on their health. While their infections are likely to be no more than inconveniences in the larger scheme of things, one of our Philly acquaintances, a 78-year-old man with longstanding diabetes (but doing well at the time) contracted COVID a couple of weeks ago, and then rapidly deteriorated and succumbed to viral pneumonia. So, it continues. And to think that I decided that infectious diseases would not be a good career choice for me because all the tough challenges had been met and conquered. Nostradamus can continue to rest easy ...
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Radiation Oncology Leadership Changes
Anatoly (“Tony”) Dritschilo, MD, longtime Georgetown Lombardi member, retired from his leadership roles in the Department of Radiation Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the Georgetown University School of Medicine on February 3. Keith Unger, MD, a member of the Cancer Cell Biology Program, has been named interim chief of radiation oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and acting chair of radiation medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
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Applications Open for GUMC Faculty Group Coaching Pilot Program
The GUMC Faculty Group Coaching Pilot Program supports faculty wellness and enhances career satisfaction and engagement. It is an opportunity to receive group coaching, not to be trained to be coaches. The spring 2023 program is now open for applications for three pilot groups of 8-10 participants each. All GUMC faculty are welcome to apply.
The program consists of six 90-minute Zoom sessions, occurring every other week, beginning the week of March 27 and ending the week of June 5. Sessions run from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. and are led by certified coaches Anjali Gupta, MD, and Lisa Krim, JD. Apply here by Wednesday, March 1. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with questions.
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Submit Abstracts By This Friday: MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium
The abstract portal for the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium will be open through this Friday, February 10. The symposium will be held on Monday, May 8 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. See the symposium website for complete submissions guidelines.
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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Center for Healthy Aging Symposium Abstracts Due February 28
Abstracts are being accepted for the Second Annual Georgetown Center for Healthy Aging Symposium, “Advancing Knowledge About Aging to Improve Health and Health Care,” which takes place July 12. The symposium will include posters, oral presentations and panel discussions on special topics such as new research collaborations, career development, community outreach and grant proposal development. Upload abstracts via this Google Form. Contact Bill Rebeck, PhD, or Pamela Saunders, PhD, with questions.
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Faculty and Staff Headshot Session
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Shared Resources Spotlight |
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This weekly series will showcase 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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Flow Cytometry Shared Resource
The Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) provides comprehensive flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry services to Georgetown Lombardi researchers. The FCSR houses multiple flow cytometers and cell sorters to enable phenotyping of cells with up to 14 fluorescent markers. Cells also can be separated out for further downstream analysis. The FCSR provides guidance in experimental methodologies and design, technical assistance for grant proposals and scientific manuscripts, assay development to fit users’ research-specific needs, and training on instrumentation and analysis software. The FCSR can also assist with sample preparation and cell staining services for cell cycle analysis and Annexin V apoptosis assays. Other sample preparation services can be arranged. Analysis software and support is available through the FCSR.
New technology now available: Mass cytometry (CyTOF) using the Standard Biotools Helios and the latest-generation CyTOF XT mass cytometers provides high resolution cytometric profiles and correlated results for up to 50 markers in one sample.
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Tuesday, February 7
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, February 7
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This year’s lecture features Fr. Mark Bosco, vice president for mission and ministry, and Sr. Celeste Mokrzycki, chaplain for the School of Health and the School of Nursing. Presented by the Committee on Mission and Values. Register for this Zoom webinar.
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Tuesday, February 7
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Amiran Dzutsev, MD, PhD, staff scientist, Cancer and Inflammation Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute. Join this seminar in Med-Dent NE301 and via Zoom.
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Innovations in Health Professions Education Series: “Beyond the Frame: Improving Healthcare Communication with Visual Art”
Thursday, February 9
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 9
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Ilse Daehn, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Medicine, Nephrology, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Join this seminar in the New Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom.
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Friday, February 10
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Meet the Speaker Session: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Presented by Patricia A. Ganz, MD, professor of Health Policy and Management, Fielding School of Public Health, professor of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, director of the Center for Cancer Prevention & Control Research, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Friday, February 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Alan D’Andrea, MD, Alvan T. and Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society professor, radiation oncology, Harvard Medical School, professor, pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, director, Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Join this lecture via Zoom.
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Friday, February 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Toufeeq Ahmed, PhD, MS, assistant professor of biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Co-sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute. Join this grand rounds presentation via Zoom.
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Monday, February 13
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Peter Nemes, PhD, associate professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park. Join this presentation via Zoom.
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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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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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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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NEW AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship Program
The AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship Program supports the career development of young scientists by providing eligible PIs with one year of salary support for a trainee in their labs. The fellowship does not pay fringe benefits or other indirect costs to the institution. PIs must be independent research scientists who are AAI regular members in good standing. At the time of application, the PI should have no more than $350,000 U.S. dollars in total annual direct costs (excluding PI salary) from all funding sources, including start-up funds. Trainees must be AAI members in good standing at the time of application and have a current Trainee Certification Form on record with AAI. AAI encourages applications from and for women and underrepresented minority scientists. Award consideration is based on the merit of the PI’s proposed project, potential of the trainee, the quality of the training environment, and financial need. View application instructions. Deadline: March 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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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)
Application deadline: February 28, at 5 p.m.
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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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BRCA Research and Education (CureBRCA) Grants
BRCA Research & Cure Alliance (CureBRCA) is now accepting funding applications for BRCA-related initiatives that involve prevention, detection, screening, and/or treatment for men at risk for BRCA-related cancers. All grant applications must address one of the following: identification of at-risk carriers, cancer prevention, early detection and screening for cancer, or novel treatment approaches pertaining to BRCA-related cancers. BRCA research, educational initiatives, or outreach efforts that cater to men who are at risk for BRCA mutations are desired. Applications that include collaboration, either across institutions, or within a single institution will be prioritized. Applications submitted from junior faculty or from underrepresented groups are encouraged. Applicants can request up to $500,000. View RFA for more information about eligibility, funding, evaluation, key dates, and application portal. Application deadline: March 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 | Journal Club: Lacey Williams, Dr. Gramza | 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)
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 Conference | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: TBA | 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 | Journal Club – Ali Alqhatani | 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: “Targeting DNA Repair in Cancer Therapy” | Alan D’Andrea, MD | 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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