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Session 2: Use of Large Data Sets to Facilitate Research with Underrepresented Groups
Feb. 22, 2021, 12 -1 p.m.
Presented by: William G. Adams, MD, Kimberly Ann Dukes, PhD,
& Heather Hsu, MD, MPH
In this 2nd presentation, we will build upon earlier presentations focusing on research regulatory considerations related to vulnerable subjects with a focus on the large data resources and tools potentially available to Boston Medical Center and Boston University researchers, especially those who focus on special and vulnerable populations.
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Please note that if you registered for the previous Integrating Special Populations webinar, you do NOT need to register again for this session. You will receive an email with the meeting link for Session 2 one week prior to the event. |
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The KL2 program is a mentored career development program for BU's most promising junior faculty translational researchers. This program is committed to increasing the diversity of the research workforce and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented, racial, and ethnic groups (UREGs). Read More
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Bridging the Word Gap Research Network (BWG) Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration |
The purpose of this program is to establish and maintain a national, multi-site, collaborative Research Network to develop, test, and promote effective interventions for supporting the enrichment of the early home learning environments of children from underserved families for whom there are limited interventions or existing interventions are ineffective. The closing date is April 22, 2021. Read the Funding Announcement
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Disparities in Cardio-Oncology Strategically Focused Research Network |
The intent of this initiative is to support a collaboration of basic, clinical, and population researchers whose collective efforts will lead to new approaches to the study of cardio-oncology. Each Center must propose two (2) or three (3) projects representing at least two of the following research disciplines: basic, clinical, and population science. All projects must focus on disparities in cardio-oncology. The LOI due date February 29, 2021. Read the funding announcement.
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Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation
among Populations that Experience Health Disparities
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The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has announced a Notice of Special Interest for research to develop strategies and interventions to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities in the U.S. The first available due date is February 5, 2021.
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NIH Launches Database to Track Neurological Symptoms Associated
with COVID-19
A new database will collect information from clinicians about COVID-19-related neurological symptoms, complications, and outcomes as well as COVID-19 effects on pre-existing neurological conditions.
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Full-Dose Blood Thinners Decreased Need for Life Support and Improved Outcome in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
In large clinical trials conducted worldwide, full-dose anti-coagulation treatments given to moderately ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 reduced the need for ventilation. Read More
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NIH Researchers Identify New Genetic Disorder that Affects Brain, Craniofacial Skeleton
Named linkage-specific-deubiquitylation-deficiency-induced embryonic defects syndrome (LINKED), it is caused by a mutated version of the OTUD5 gene, which interferes with key molecular steps in embryo development. Read More
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Writing a Winning Application—Consider the Review Committee
Match your research project to a review group with appropriate expertise and create an application that appeals to the reviewers by proposing concepts and preliminary data they would regard as innovative. Read More
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Advances in Endometrial
Cancer Research
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Medical Innovation & Technology (MInT) Program Intro Session-Virtual
Jan. 28, 2021, 5 - 7 p.m
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MInT is a student-led immersive entrepreneurship program designed for graduate students, medical students, postdocs, residents, and MBA students to form interdisciplinary teams to tackle unmet clinical needs and to fully realize their projects under mentorship from academic and industry experts. More Details Here
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Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030: An NHGRI Seminar Series
Feb. 1, 2021, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
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NIMHD Director’s Seminar Series Features L. Ebony Boulware, M.D., M.P.H
Feb. 2, 2021, 2 p.m.
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Attend the NIMHD Director’s Seminar Series Lecture featuring L. Ebony Boulware, M.D., M.P.H., on Thursday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. She will discuss “Where the Cloud Meets the Ground: Democratizing Health Data to Improve Community Health Equity.” More Details Here.
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Connect Virtually and Impact Reality at Translational Science 2021
Mar. 30 - Apr. 2, 2021
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Translational Science 2021 will transition into a virtual experience over the same dates, featuring a full line-up of educational content focused on Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges across clinical research and translational science.
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This opportunity is designed for fellows and junior faculty who are interested in planning & develop their own clinical trial proposal with the help of biostatisticians. Register Here
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Accelerating Discoveries Towards Better Health
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