In this edition:

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Funding Opportunities:

• Nurses’ Alumni Association (MGHNAA) Grant
• HMS Foundation Funds
• Breast Cancer Alliance – Young Investigator Grants
• Breast Cancer Alliance – Exceptional Project Grants
• Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards
• Mass General Brigham Precision & Genomic Medicine T32 
• Pilot & Feasibility Grants in Nutrition, Obesity, and/or Metabolism
• 2023 Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award
• MGH Physician and/or Scientist Development Award 2023
• Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
• Foundation Funding Opportunities

Announcements:

• Community Coalition for Equity in Research
• 2022 Excellence in Mentoring Award recipients
• Connell Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nursing Research
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Competition to Select HHMI Investigators
• You must upgrade from Windows 7
• Free Online MathWorks Training

Events:

• February Research Council
• Munn Nursing Research Grand Rounds
• Therapeutic Misconception in Clinical Research
• Digital Research Education
• K Writing Workshop
• The 24th Annual Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium
• Meditation Sessions available every week
• Faculty Transition Webinar Series

The Massachusetts General Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association (MGHNAA) Grant

The MGHNAA grant is supported and named for the Alumni Association of the MGH School of Nursing (1873-1981) whose mission is to support nursing education, professional development, research, community engagement and to record and maintain the history of nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital. The MGHNAA is a 2-year grant that offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice program or an advanced practice nurse graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing program the opportunity to lead a clinically-relevant EBP, Quality Improvement, or Original Research project. The project should aim to advance nursing science and improve outcomes for nursing workforce, patients, or families. The grant provides up to $3000 for project related expenses.

Selection Criteria:

• Applicant is a Registered Nurse graduate of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program or an advanced practice nurse graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing program.
• Proposed project is EBP, Quality Improvement, or Original Research with potential for translation of results into practice. NOTE: Original Research submissions are limited to MSN Advanced Practice Nurse applicants only and a PhD-level Nurse Scientist mentor is strongly recommended.
• Applicant is a registered nurse employed at least 20 hours per week at MGH.
• Applicant is endorsed by his/her MGH Director.
• Applicant must be able to complete the project within the award period of 2 years.

For more specific information about the MGHNAA Grant and application process, please visit the Munn Center website:

https://www.mghpcs.org/munncenter/Nurses-Alumni-Grant.asp

• Proposal due:  March 31, 2023
• Recipient notified: May 1, 2023
• Grant term: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025

HMS Foundation Funds

Each year several foundations invite HMS faculty and postdocs to apply for their fellowships and grants, which serve as critical funding at the early stages of a research career. Interested investigators must first apply for the HMS nomination through the HMS Foundation Funds office, and a committee will select the final candidates to submit applications to the sponsors. 

Awards include:

Due Monday, March 6, 2023 at 5:00pm

• Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award
• Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship

Due Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:00pm

• Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant
• Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program
• Karin Grunebaum Cancer Research Foundation Faculty Fellowship
• Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award
• Searle Scholars Program
• W.T. Grant Scholars Program

Faculty and postdocs interested in applying for any of the awards listed above can apply for the HMS nomination by submitting an application online. For information on application guidelines, click here.

For some awards, MGH receives invitations to submit their own nominations. In this case, MGH faculty must first apply for the MGH nomination through ECOR and a committee at MGH will select the final MGH candidate(s) to submit applications to the foundations. Click here to view a chart of the current opportunities. Internal announcements are forthcoming.

MGH is invited to submit their own application for the following opportunities:

• Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grants
• Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grants
• Charles H. Hood Foundation Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health
• Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

Please direct all inquiries regarding the application process at HMS to Clare Lamont, Program Coordinator, Office for Academic and Clinical Affairs, 617-432-7463, clare_lamont@hms.harvard.edu. 

If you have questions regarding the MGH application process, please email MGH ECOR, ecor@mgh.harvard.edu. 

Breast Cancer Alliance – Young Investigator Grants

Internal applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grant.

What are they?

"The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, the BCA invests in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved. To encourage a commitment to breast cancer research, the sponsor invites clinical doctors and research scientists whose primary focus is breast cancer research, and who are in the early stages of their career, to apply for funding for the Young Investigator Grant. This grant is intended to help advance the careers of young researchers who do not yet have their own major grant support but who design and conduct their own independent research projects.”

MGH is eligible to nominate two candidates.

How much is the award?

The grant provides salary support and project costs for a total of $125,000 (distributed over the two-year period.) Indirect costs, which are included in the $125,000 award, must be limited to 8% of total direct costs.

For MGH investigators selected through a competitive process as the institutional nominee for any limited submission funding opportunities, in situations in which the grant will bring in less than 20% indirect cost (IDC), ECOR will cover the IDC gap up to a maximum of $50,000 per year. In order to optimize the distribution of limited ECOR funds across the MGH research community, it is expected that PIs and departments will work together to cover the remaining IDC shortfall.

When is the deadline?  

MGH letter of intent deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 5:00pm

BCA letter of intent deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023

How do I learn more about the opportunity?

To learn more and apply – Click here

To learn more about the BCA, click here.

Breast Cancer Alliance – Exceptional Project Grants

Internal preliminary applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant.

What are they?

The Breast Cancer Alliance invites clinical doctors and research scientists at any stage of their careers whose primary focus is breast cancer to apply for an Exceptional Project Grant. This award recognizes creative, unique and innovative research.

MGH is allowed to submit a maximum of 2 LOIs to the sponsor.

How much is the award?

The award is $100,000 for one year. Administrative costs, which are included in the $100,000 award, must be limited to 8% of grant funds. ECOR policy states that for MGH investigators selected through a competitive process as the institutional nominee in which the grant will bring in less than 20% indirect cost (IDC), ECOR will cover the IDC gap up to a maximum of $50,000 per year.

When is the deadline?  

MGH internal preliminary application deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 5:00pm

BCA letter of intent deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023

Learn more and apply

ECOR internal call for preliminary applications– Click here

To learn more about the BCA, click here.

Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards

Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Research Fellowship Awards!

What are they?

The FMD Awards are intended to support the salary of junior investigators (MD and PhD Research fellows, Clinical Research Fellows, Instructors), during a one-year period at MGH, who are in the training phase of their research. We recognize that research at MGH integrates the full translational spectrum of discovery from "bench to bedside to community and population.” To ensure that all areas of research conducted at MGH are included and eligible for FMD fellowship awards, ECOR is offering 3 types of training awards: fundamental research fellowships, clinical research fellowships, and population health care sciences fellowships.

These fellowships are for MD and PhD Research Fellows and Clinical Research Fellows who are in the training phase of their research at MGH. Instructors who are within 5 years total since initiating their research fellowship training are only eligible to apply for the clinical and population health care sciences fellowships. 

How much is each award?

The award will include a stipend of $54,840 plus applicable fringe benefits and 20% indirect costs.

When is the deadline?

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?

Click here to read more and apply online!

For a guide to help make your application more competitive click here.

Mass General Brigham Precision & Genomic Medicine T32 

We are pleased to announce that the Mass General Brigham Training Program in Precision & Genomic Medicine, supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), is now accepting applications for the 2023-2025 academic cycle.

The MGB Training Program in Precision & Genomic Medicine, co-led by Jordan W. Smoller, MD, ScD, and Heidi Rehm, PhD, brings together three outstanding components to build a world-class training program in precision and genomic medicine: 1) an internationally-recognized faculty with expertise in precision and genomic medicine across a broad range of disciplines, 2) outstanding institutional resources bridging clinical, genomic, and data sciences, and 3) deep engagement with cutting edge, collaborative initiatives at the regional, national, and international levels to provide rich training experiences.

Funding is for 2-years and awards cover salary, travel to professional meetings, and other training-related expenses.

Trainees will perform research in their respective Mentor’s lab but will participate in all T32 training related requirements (meetings, journal club, etc.) throughout the Mass General Brigham Healthcare System.

For more eligibility and program information, as well as for a link to application materials, please visit our website at https://cgm.massgeneral.org/training-program/. 

Application materials are due February 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM, and the fellowship term begins July 2023. 

Please direct any inquiries to Program Manager, Marina Wilson (mwilson49@mgh.harvard.edu). 

Pilot & Feasibility Grants in Nutrition, Obesity, and/or Metabolism

The Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH) is currently seeking applications for Pilot & Feasibility Grants related to nutrition, obesity, and metabolism. These award are for up to $30,000, with the possibility for up to $30,000 additional funding during year 2 via a competitive renewal.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2023, awards announcement will be on May 1, 2023 and the funding period will begin on August 1, 2022. Please click here to apply or for more information on eligibility, application procedure, past projects, and more. 

2023 Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award

What are they?

The purpose of the fellowship award is to support research that focuses on the causes of human disease with the mission of improving its treatment. The program provides funding to postdoctoral fellows and clinician scientists in the mid to late stages of their research training in basic and preclinical science, and clinical and implementation research to help them achieve their goals of becoming independent investigators in biomedical research.

This opportunity is open to senior postdoctoral researchers and mentored clinician-scientists (MD, DO or equivalent) who work in the state of Massachusetts. 

How much is the award?

Ranging from $194,100 to $215,000 total over two years, inclusive of a $25,000 annual flexible expense allowance.

When is the deadline?  

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET

How do I learn more about the opportunity?

Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award – Click here

MGH Physician and/or Scientist Development Award 2023

Three- or Four-Year Award for Investigators

who are Underrepresented in Academic Medicine*

*Fundamental, Clinical, Translational, and Health Services investigators are all eligible

Applications for grants are invited by the MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), and the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR). 

What is the Award?

The MGH Physician and/or Scientist Development Award (PSDA) is designed for MD and/or PhD investigators at MGH who are considered underrepresented in academic medicine (UiM). This Award is intended to provide transitional funding for support in the development of physicians and scientists underrepresented in academic medicine, and thereby increase opportunities for UiM researchers to advance to senior positions in academic medicine at MGH. This award is a key faculty initiative of the CDI. We encourage applicants to engage with the center and learn more about our programs and other initiatives: www.massgeneral.org/cdi. The CDI will evaluate the need for this Award on a regular basis.

Am I UIM (Underrepresented in Medicine)?

For the purposes of the PSDA, MGH follows the definition of underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research (UiM) of the NIH and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). UiM groups may include Latino/ Hispanic (including Brazilian), African-American/Black, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaskan Natives, among others. Please note that Asians are not considered UIM, UNLESS they are underrepresented relative to the population MGH serves, e.g., Cambodian or Laotian.

How much is the award?

$180,000 plus 20% indirect costs will be awarded to be spent over a three or four-year period, with a maximum of $60,000 plus indirect costs per year for 3-year awards and a maximum of $45,000 plus indirect costs per year for 4-year awards.

When is the deadline?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?

Click here to read more and apply online.

Limited Submission Funding Opportunities

We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination. 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

See full details for all awards on our website.

Enhancing Telehealth Strategies to Support Retention and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

Telehealth services such as TeleART are becoming more widely implemented; however, to date, there is a dearth of evidence of effectiveness of TeleART for antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and retention in HIV care in the U.S.

Expanding Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Non-traditional Settings: Emergency Department

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support implementation research on the rapid or immediate initiation of HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) for persons newly diagnosed with HIV or for persons with HIV (PWH) returning to care in emergency department (ED) settings. 



Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHS CC). As intellectual hubs for environmental health science research, the EHS CC is expected to be the thought leaders for the field and advance the goals of the NIEHS Strategic Plan.

Learn more

Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence, Basic Research Program (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications to participate in the NIAID Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE), a cooperative network intended to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of autoimmune diseases. 

Learn more

Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence, Clinical Research Program (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications to participate in the NIAID Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (ACE), a cooperative network intended to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Learn more

Foundation Funding Opportunities

Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these opportunities. Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.



CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

See full details for all awards on our website.

Helen Walker Research Grant For Pompe Disease, Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA). $150,000. Application Deadline: February 17

Clinician Scientist Fellowship (AACSF) Program, Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $250,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Clinician Scientist Fellowship to Promote Diversity (AACSF-D), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $250,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Fellowship (AARF), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Fellowship to Promote Diversity (AARF-D), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Grant (AARG), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Grant-New to the Field (AARG-NTF), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Grant to Promote Diversity (AARG-D), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

Research Grant to Promote Diversity-New to the Field (AARG-D-NTF), Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 6

NEW! Sex and Gender in Alzheimer's (SAGA 23) Award Program, Alzheimer's Association (ALZ). $250,000. LOI Deadline: February 15

Emerging Leader Award, Bay Area Lyme Foundation. $150,000. Application Deadline: February 15

Research Grants (multiple opps), Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS). $150,000. LOI Deadline: March 1

Spinal Cord Injury Psychosocial Research Grants (PSR) Pilot Grants, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. $300,000. LOI Deadline: March 2

Spinal Cord Injury Psychosocial Research (PSR) Postdoctoral Fellowships, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. $200,000. LOI Deadline: March 2

Spinal Cord Injury Psychosocial Research (PSR) Studies and Demonstration Projects, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. $550,000. LOI Deadline: March 2

Early Career Investigator Request for Proposals, Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation (DTRF). $30,000. LOI Deadline: March 14

Research Grants, Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation (DTRF). $195,000. LOI Deadline: March 14

Career Development Awards for Translational Research, LUNGevity Foundation. $300,000. LOI Deadline: February 27

Early Detection Award, LUNGevity Foundation. $600,000. LOI Deadline: February 27

Health Equity and Inclusiveness Junior Investigator Research Award, LUNGevity Foundation. $200,000. LOI Deadline: February 27

Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award, LUNGevity Foundation. $100,000. LOI Deadline: February 27



Rising Tide/LUNGevity Team Award Program to Target Mechanisms of Resistance Award, LUNGevity Foundation. $1.5 million. LOI Deadline: February 27

Do you want to learn more about identifying external funding opportunities? Please click here to request a research consultation with Amy Robb or see ECOR’s website for information on the Pivot database.

Community Coalition for Equity in Research

Congratulations to the 2022 Excellence in Mentoring Award recipients!

Join the Center for Faculty Development in congratulating the 2022 Excellence in Mentoring Award winners and amazing nominees!

In addition, if you missed the “Celebration of Mentoring at MGH” event on January 25, 2023, click below to watch the recordings:

Click here to view the mentoring initiatives and awards recording

Click here to view a copy of the PowerPoint presentation

Click here to view the keynote lecture by Dr. Monica Higgins

Click here to view a copy of Dr. Higgins’ presentation

Connell Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nursing Research

The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is inviting nurse applicants for the second postdoctoral fellow for the Connell Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nursing Research established in 2019. This is a unique opportunity for early-career nurse researchers within two years of completing a PhD degree (graduation year 2022 or 2023) to receive postdoctoral training at MGH, the leading independent hospital in NIH funding.

The fellowship provides developmental support and resources to advance nursing research in:

Symptom Science in Adults- including the identification of symptoms and symptom management in the context of acute and chronic illnesses among diverse populations.

*Applicants with an interest in women’s health and women living with HIV strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with an interest in nutrition and obesity research also encouraged.

Highlights of the Connell Postdoctoral Fellowship include:

• Salary support with benefits for 2 years.
• Expert mentorship from accomplished nurse scientists within the Munn Center and across MGH and associated institutions.
• Diverse training and research development opportunities within and outside of MGH, including Harvard Medical School and local nursing schools.
• Participation in opportunities offered through the MGH Research Institute: https://www.massgeneral.org/research/ including extensive support for professional development, research education and training, and communication.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident/green card holder and a nurse who is a new or recent (calendar year 2022 or 2023) graduate from an accredited PhD program from a U.S. certified institution.

Specific questions may be directed to:

Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research

Massachusetts General Hospital

125 Nashua Street

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-643-0431

Email: MunnCenter@partners.org

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Competition to Select HHMI Investigators

The HHMI Investigator competition is open to basic researchers and physician scientists from more than 300 eligible institutions who catalyze research in basic and biomedical sciences, plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology.

Candidates apply directly to HHMI. Applications must be received by March 21, 2023. Information about this program and competition, including benefits of becoming an HHMI Investigator and eligibility requirements for this competition may be found at hhmi.org/investigators.

We seek a broad applicant pool and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We anticipate appointing approximately 25 scientists who will push the bounds of biomedical research and train and mentor the next generation of scientists.

If you have a question about the 2024 competition, please email sciencecomp@hhmi.org. 

Action Required: You must upgrade from Windows 7 Operating System prior to January 31, 2023

Information Security & Privacy is a top priority for Mass General Brigham. To best protect our patients and families, research subjects, and our institution, we require our workforce, vendors, and business partners to ensure they are meeting our security standards. Mass General Brigham will be checking devices connected to the network to make sure they have an up to date operating system (MGB Device Operating System (OS) Compliance Requirements). 

Microsoft Support for Windows 7 is end of life and Microsoft no longer offers patches and security updates for Windows 7.   Starting January 31, 2023, devices running Windows 7 will be blocked from accessing the MGB network.  If you are using a MGB standard workstation or laptop that is still running the Win7 OS, please contact helpdesk to schedule an upgrade.

     Need Additional Help?

1. For full instructions, visit; https://rc.partners.org/security/secure-your-computer or contact IS Service Desk for technical assistance with upgrading your OS.
2. If you are working with a vendor to update the device and need to apply for a variance, please do so by submitting an ISPO Cybersecurity Variance Request - IS Service Hub (service-now.com). Generally, those devices that cannot be upgraded to a newer operating system will need to be retired and/or removed from the network. 

Please share this message with any of your staff, including those who may have non-standard devices (i.e. devices other than standard MGB workstations) connected to the network. All devices connecting to the network are subject to these requirements.

Free Online MathWorks Training

Get started with basic techniques using MATLAB and Simulink, or learn applications like machine learning, deep learning, circuit simulation, wireless communications, and more. These courses are interactive and self-paced.

February Research Council

Monday, February 6th, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

The MGB Global Advisory team will be present to the Mass General Research Institute. They will be discussion their mission,

"Across our system, Mass General Brigham shares a mission to improve health care globally with the brightest minds, leading-edge research and innovation, and the most advanced medical knowledge and experience.

Our hospitals provide medical treatment and care for patients from more than 140 countries each year. In addition, we have been a trusted collaborator to organizations in over 40 countries for the past 25 years to support and build local healthcare capacity and drive transformative, sustainable improvements."

Come and participate and learn how you can you can support the MGB Global Advisory with your research and connections.

MGH Clinical Research Nurse Collaborative Bimonthly Meeting

Please join us for the next CRN collaborative meeting on Monday, February 6th 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, during which we will have two informative presentations via zoom https://partners.zoom.us/j/87667387621.

Deborah Melonas, RN, SDN, OCN, will be presenting the results of her own study, “Telehealth as an additional nursing resource to monitor patients in an ambulatory oncology phase 1 clinical trial unit”.

Lisa Liang Philpotts, RN, MSLS, from the Treadwell Virtual Library will present on Library Resources for the Clinical Research Nurse.

We will also provide updates on additional collaborative activities.

For more information: Contact Tara Bresnahan tbresnahan2@mgh.harvard.edu or Katie Fitch kfitch@mgh.harvard.edu, Co-Leaders of the Collaborative. Join the MGH CRN Collaborative team on Microsoft Teams, or visit https://www.mghpcs.org/MunnCenter/CRN.asp

Therapeutic Misconception in Clinical Research: What Is It and Why Should We Care?

Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 12 – 1:15 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom

This lecture will define the concept of therapeutic misconception in clinical research, review the empirical data regarding its prevalence, and analyze whether and when it threatens the validity of informed consent.

Speaker: Steven Joffe, MD, MPH

Steven Joffe (he/him) is a pediatric oncologist and bioethicist who is currently the Art and Ilene Penn Professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics and Co-director of the Cancer Control Program within the Abramson Cancer Center.

Moderators:

Melissa Abraham, PhD is the Director of the Research Ethics Consultation Unit of the Division of Clinical Research and the Department of Psychiatry at MGH and a faculty member of the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. 

Rebecca Li, PhD is the Executive Director of Vivli and a faculty member of the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School.

This lecture is co-sponsored by the Research Ethics Consultation Unit of the Division of Clinical Research and the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. The aim of this series is to provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary discussions of bioethical issues pertinent to the broad clinical research community. We hope to offer the chance to understand the clinical, regulatory, and policy issues that currently impact clinical and social science researchers, to elucidate the ethical and bioethical concerns of a topic in an accessible manner, and to offer points to consider and/or solutions to address concerns.

Digital Research Education

Part 1: The Universe of Digital Health Research Support Teams at MGH/MGB

When: Wednesday, February 8 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual via BBB

Register: https://opencourses.partners.org/course/view.php?id=1802

For research investigators, study staff and administrators, this 45-minute course will help you better understand and access internal resources and tools that will help you advance your research initiatives. The first class in the three-part Digital Research Education is focusing on the Digital Health Research Support Teams at MGH/MGB. Providing a roadmap to help you navigate the hospital’s research support structure and identify the departments and groups involved. The course will discuss the complexities and best practices of working with the teams that support this work. At the end of the course, each participant will receive a carefully curated, comprehensive catalogue of almost 40 MGB support teams involved in digital health research, links to important forms, contact information and FAQs that anticipate your needs and point you in the right direction.

Part 2: Digital Health Research Tools at MGH/MGB

When: Wednesday, February 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual via BBB

Register: https://opencourses.partners.org/course/view.php?id=1803

For research investigators, and study staff, this 45-minute course will help you better understand and access internal resources and tools that will help you advance your research initiatives. The second class in the three-part Digital Research Education series is focusing on the Digital Health Research Tools at MGH/MGB. This course will present an overview of the useful research tools available at MGB, including information sources, software, trainings, informational documents and more. At the end of the course, each participant will receive a carefully curated, comprehensive catalogue of almost 40 research tools.

Part 3: Digital Health Research Development Process at MGH/MGB

When: Wednesday, March 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual via BBB

Register: https://opencourses.partners.org/course/view.php?id=1804

For research investigators, and study staff, this course will help you better understand the process to plan and implement a digital health research project at MGB. The final course in the three-part Digital Research Education series is intended to provide a roadmap to help you navigate the hospital’s research support structure and understand the regulations and procedures involved. At the end of the course, each participant will receive a comprehensive guide of the research steps involved, including topics such as Project Development, Contracts and Agreements, IRB and Data Security Review, and Project Implementation. This course was developed by the Center for Innovation in Digital HealthCare (CIDH).

Nursing Inquiry Collaboration and Partnership Celebration

The MGH Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research and the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship are thrilled to invite you to a nursing inquiry collaboration and partnership celebration on February 13th 2023, 4-6PM. This event will be held at the MGH Main Campus

Their Conference Room 101 at 60 Blossom St. Boston, MA.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Come learn ways that you can collaborate with other nurses for support with publishing your dissertation, your DNP capstone project, and establish next steps for future projects! Learn about the scholarly resources at the IHP and the Munn Center to create a unit-based project: Research, Quality Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice!

Network with nurses of all educational backgrounds! BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD! Those interested in learning about nursing scholarship and opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and practice should join us for this

exciting celebration.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Locke at jrlocke@mghihp.edu.

K Writing Workshop

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Are you writing a K?

Get practical advice

This in-person workshop is intended to promote interaction and discussion. It is appropriate for clinical and basic science researchers from all fields. K99 applications will not be discussed in detail. 

TIME TABLE:

12:15 - 1pm | NETWORKING LUNCH

1 - 3pm | K WRITING WORKSHOP

3:15 - 4pm | ADMINISTRATIVE COMPONENTS (optional session)

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center (Rotunda Room)

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02155

The 24^th Annual Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium – Adiposity, Immunity, and Inflammation: Interrelationships in Health and Disease

Date: June 7, 2023

Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm EST 

The Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH) invites you to attend our 24th Annual Symposium, featuring the latest research on a wide range of topics including nutritional regulation of immunity, immunometabolic drivers of heart failure, and immunological landscape of adipose tissue. The George L. Blackburn Keynote Lecture, "Obesity and Immunometabolism," will be given by Dr. Lydia Lynch of Harvard University School of Medicine.

Additional event info and speaker information can be found here.

This event will be held virtually. All are welcome!

Registration is free for all attendees. Register now

Two Meditation Sessions available every week

SESSION 1: Meditation Mondays with Dr. Darshan Mehta 

Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Monday, February 6!

Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee

Join Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Office for Well-Being, for a guided meditation session on Monday morning. 

Register and add to calendar

SESSION 2: Midweek Meditation with Guest Leader 

Every Wednesday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom à next session, Wednesday, February 8!

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being

Join guest leader, Joanne Doyle Petrongolo, PharmD, Pharmacy Department, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session on February 8^th!

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Faculty Transition Webinar Series

“Health of Your Wealth: Retirement preparation in the midst of unknowns”

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Zoom 

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development  

Ms. Yousif will equip you with the know-how you need for a successful retirement transition, even in the context of all the macroeconomic uncertainty. She will discuss key insights to help protect your family’s financial well-being, review how to help ensure you are on track to retire at your targeted age, discuss advanced strategies to help maximize your future social security monthly benefit, offer low-risk alternatives to cash with inflation looming, advise on how to take advantage of elevated interest rates, and provide investment considerations given the recent market volatility.

Learning objectives include:

• Learn to optimize your existing insurance policies and the benefits of estate planning in MA
• Assess your trajectory to retire when and how you want
• Learn to maximize your family’s monthly social security benefit amounts
• Learn how to construct your investment portfolio to take advantage of rising interest rates and market volatility

Facilitator: Nora Yousif, CFP, CDFA, MBA, Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President of the Empower Wealth Group at RBC Wealth Management

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