Life in the Twilight Zone
When I was a kid, the creepiest show on TV was “The Twilight Zone,” created and hosted by Rod Serling, whose elegant, vaguely sinister demeanor haunted my dreams. As he said each week, “It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone.” Each 30-minute episode was a regularly scheduled fever dream. Does anyone else remember the aliens who came to Earth so they could serve humans? Then, it was back to reality, relieved yet shaken, occasionally stirred.
Sound familiar? How about two years of living in the twilight zone, starring a spiked bouncy ball that zips around the world, destroying lives seemingly at random, with shape-changing properties that allow it to evade would-be destroyers.
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Names Lucy M. De La Cruz, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery Program and Director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center
Lucy Maria De La Cruz, MD, has joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as chief of its Breast Surgery Program and director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center. She will also direct the hospital’s breast surgery fellowship program. De La Cruz is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon who specializes in advanced breast surgery procedures, including wireless lumpectomies, hidden scar technique, oncoplastic breast conservation, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She has been published in more than two dozen peer-reviewed scientific journals, and her pivotal papers on nipple-sparing mastectomy and oncologic outcomes have been cited worldwide. Read more about this appointment.
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High-Quality Masks Available On Campus
Free high-quality masks are available at most building entrances on campus. In general, high quality masks can be used for approximately one full work week (i.e. 40 hours), or until they are soiled. Those with a specific need for more masks beyond individual use for the day (i.e., bulk supplies for use while at work or for an entire department), should use the online COVID supplies ordering form to obtain these, rather than taking multiple masks from the building entrances. If you see empty or near-empty mask supplies at building entrances on campus, please contact Facilities Work Management at 202-687-3432.
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RADIANCE Grants Call for Proposals and Information Sessions
The Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs announces a request for proposals focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism through the newly launched RADIANCE Grants Program. RADIANCE Grants (Respect, Advocacy, Diversity, Inclusion, ANti-racism, Collaboration, Equity) aim to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging through strategies that promote advocacy, diversity, anti-racism, collaboration and/or equity. View the Call for Proposals and the Application Portal. Deadline for proposal submission: January 31, 5:00 p.m. EST. A final information session about the grant program will be held via Zoom on January 25, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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American Cancer Society Extramural Discovery Science Grants Workshop
Wednesday, February 9
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open to postdocs and professors from all disciplines
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GUMC Research Services Feedback Form
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Monday, January 24
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Thursday, January 27
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 24
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Clary B. Clish, PhD, senior director, Metabolite Profiling, institute scientist, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, presents “Approaches for Nontargeted Metabolomics at Scale and Application to Study Cardiometabolic Disease, Diet, and the Microbiome.” Sponsored by the Center for Metabolomic Studies at Georgetown Lombardi. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Tuesday, January 25
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lisa M. Satlin, MD, professor and system chair of pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, pediatrician-in-chief, Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, NYC, presents “The Force Awakens: Mechanoregulated Ion Transport in the Distal Nephron.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Faculty Appointment and Promotions Workshop: Tenure Track
Wednesday, January 26
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
In this virtual workshop hosted by the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs, current and prospective faculty members will learn about the criteria for faculty appointment and promotion, the application process and faculty development resources. Register for this workshop. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with questions.
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Thursday, January 27
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Irfan Khan, MD/PhD candidate in the Tumor Biology program, defends his thesis titled “Role of Cellular Senescence in Angiotensin II Induced Oxidative Stress and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy in Cancer Treatment.” Mentor: Anton Wellstein, MD, PhD. Join the Thesis Defense via Zoom.
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Thursday, January 27
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Judith Campisi, PhD, professor, Buck Institute for Research on Aging, presents “Cellular Senescence: Quo Vadis?” Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Co-sponsored by the Center for Healthy Aging and Center for Fibrosis Research and Treatment. Join the Dean's Seminar Series via Zoom.
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Friday, January 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ralph J. DeBerardinis, MD, PhD, professor, Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center, presents “Metabolic Reprogramming in Human Cancer.” Join the Grand Rounds via Zoom.
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ASCO Annual GI Research Roundtable 2022
Friday, January 28
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Monday, January 31
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Mentoring Minority Women in Medicine: Intentional Allyship, Responsive Mentorship
Thursday, February 3
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Discuss culturally responsive mentorship, analyze case studies in small breakout groups and summarize how to use tools to put inclusive practices in place. Sponsored by Georgetown Women in Medicine in partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Faculty Development Mentoring Subcommittee. Register for this virtual event.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
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. 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. 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: Feb. 1.
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LOI Deadline Extended: Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP) is a two-year program designed to support the career development of early-stage investigator (as defined by NIH) physicians underrepresented in medicine, or physicians who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research, to become independent clinical trial investigators who are engaged in advancing health equity through their research and mentoring. Awardees receive $120K/year for two years; requires at least 40% of the scholar’s time. View more information. LOI deadline extended to March 15 at 11:59 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 | Dr. Atkins – Fellows Research Lecture Series | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 988 4150 0923)
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 | Dr. Gallagher – Chemotherapy Part 2 | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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
9:00 AM | Thoracic Research Meeting – Thoracic Fellow | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Barac – Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Myocarditis | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Thesis Defense – “Role of Cellular Senescence in Angiotensin II Induced Oxidative Stress and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy in Cancer Treatment” | Speaker: Irfan Khan | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | TBD | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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: Ralph J. DeBerardinis, MD, PhD | “Metabolic Reprogramming in Human Cancer” | Zoom
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Boar d | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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