Winter is Coming
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our family’s celebration was sullied by the ultimate unwanted guest at the table: coronavirus. Our plans were for the extended family to congregate at Ken and Sarah’s home in the Philly suburbs. Sarah, who was doubly vaccinated and about to get boosted, developed a viral syndrome and tested positive for COVID-19 five days before the holiday. We think she was exposed to the virus at work. In short order, Ken, also doubly vaccinated but not yet boosted, and their three kids all tested positive. Their oldest child, Ella, had been scheduled to receive her first vaccine that Monday, and Eli was also being scheduled. So much for planning. Fortunately, nobody got terribly ill, though Ken is still dragging. Sarah is now back at work, and two of the three kids are back at school.
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Save the Date
GUMC Community Meeting:
“Celebrating Achievements”
Wednesday, December 15
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Details to come.
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Ruesch Center Annual Report Now Available
Learn more about patient-centered care, health equity, leading-edge research, oncology nursing, and the dual role of clinician researchers from GI cancer experts John Marshall, MD, Ruth He, MD, Marcus Noel, MD, and Benjamin Weinberg, MD, in the latest Ruesch Center annual report. Read the annual report.
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Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Returns to Medical Center Campus
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides free, confidential counseling, consultation and educational services to faculty, staff and their immediate family members. Starting January 5, Sandhya Wilhelm, EAP counselor and coordinator, will be available for appointments in person and Zoom (if preferred) on the medical center campus in the Medical-Dental Building, SE111. For more information, visit the FSAP website.
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NCI Launches Early Investigator Advancement Program
The National Cancer Institute is launching the Early Investigator Advancement Program (EIAP) to facilitate the advancement of scientists from diverse backgrounds to become independent investigators. Each year, EIAP will support the professional and career development of a cohort of eligible and qualified early stage investigators and new investigators from institutions across the country.
The program will:
- Enhance professional skills;
- Guide preparation of an R01 grant application;
- Offer access to a mentoring and peer network; and
- Provide a professional and career development webinar series
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Updated: Georgetown Lombardi Poster/Slide Templates
Poster and slide templates for Georgetown Lombardi research presentations have been updated. All Georgetown Lombardi members, along with fellows, residents, postdocs and students should use these templates when presenting Georgetown Lombardi sponsored research. The updated version includes the Georgetown University-MedStar Health joint brand mark that can be used within the text of the poster. Bookmark this link for the templates on the Georgetown Visual Identity webpage (scroll down to find the Georgetown Lombardi template links).
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Monday, December 6
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Andrew D. Patterson, PhD, professor of molecular toxicology, professor of biochemistry & molecular biology and scientific director of metabolomics, Pennsylvania State University, presents “Bile Acids, the Gut Microbiome, and Metabolic Disease” Join the CMS Seminar via Zoom.
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Wednesday, December 8
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
James Kirkland, MD, PhD, director of the Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic and Noaber Foundation professor of aging research, presents “Aging, Cellular Senescence, and Senolytics: The Path to Translation.” Join the CCR Seminar via Zoom.
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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, December 8
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tiago Alfredo Rodrigues Beites, PhD, postdoctoral associate, Weill Cornell Medicine, presents “Sabotaging Mycobacterium tuberculosis nutritional adaptation to the host.” Join the CDI Seminar via Zoom.
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Wednesday, December 8 (rescheduled from Dec. 2.)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Stephen Byers, PhD, professor and associate director, Georgetown Lombardi, director for shared resources, GUMC, presents “Reprogramming Fibroblasts in Fibrosis and Carcinoma: Common Process, Common Therapy?” Join the Dec. 8 Dean’s Seminar via Zoom.
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METRO Program Meeting
Wednesday, December 8
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Program business plus featured research presentation “From Napkin to Clinical Trial: A 20-year Journey to Cure Ewing Sarcoma” by Jeffrey Toretsky, MD. Join the meeting via Zoom.
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Thursday, December 9
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
David Zahavi, PhD candidate in the Tumor Biology Program, presents “ADCC Selection Pressure Induces Diverse Mechanisms of Resistance.” Mentor: Louis Weiner, MD. Join this presentation via Zoom.
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Thursday, December 9
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register for this class.
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Thursday, December 9
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Barbara Rehermann, MD, chief, Immunology Section, LDB, NIDDK, NIH, presents “Natural Versus Laboratory World: Wild Mouse Microbiota in Preclinical Models of Inflammation and Metabolism.” Note: CME/CE credit may be offered for this seminar. Join the Dec. 9 Dean’s Seminar via Zoom.
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Thursday, December 9
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Friday, December 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Richard W. Kriwacki, PhD, member, St. Jude Faculty, co-leader, Cancer Biology Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, adjunct associate professor, Department of Molecular Sciences, UT Health Science Center, Memphis, presents “Roles of Phase Separation in Biology and Disease.” Join the Grand Rounds Lecture via Zoom.
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Tuesday, December 14
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ozlem Dilek, PhD, assistant professor of chemistry in the Division of Sciences and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia, presents “Bright and Rapid Click-Chemistry Strategies: ‘Turn-Off/On’ Probes for Live Cell Imaging.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join the Bhussry Seminar via Zoom.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
Basser External Research Grant Program
The Basser External Research Grant Program, administered by the The Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, focuses on projects that have the potential to advance the care of individuals living with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Research grant applications in basic science, prevention, early detection, or targeted therapeutics and relevant to the study of BRCA1/2 will be considered. Submission by early stage investigators is encouraged. Three high-risk idea projects will be awarded (one-year projects, up to $100,000). Six-month progress updates and final reports are required. View full details plus application forms. Submit a mandatory LOI via the Research Grants Administration portal by Monday, Dec. 20.
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NEW 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: January 14, 2022. Application opens (by invitation only): January 31, 2022.
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Mary Kay Ash Foundation 2022 Cancer Research Grants
The Mary Kay Ash Foundation, a funding source for cancer research, is currently accepting applications for innovative grants for translational research for cancers affecting women, including but not limited to ovarian, uterine, breast and/or cervical cancer. Principal Investigator must be appointed a full-time assistant professor or higher at the time of application submission and commit a minimum 5% effort. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $100,000 over a two-year period. View more information. Please submit grant documentation to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Jan. 21, 2022.
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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 | TBD/Board Review (or use time to finish the day on time for book club at Dr. Marshall’s) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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: 87757)
12:15 PM | Dr. Weinberg/Dr. Wang – Protocol Writing Series (Biostats) | 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. Dunleavy – Lymphoma Part 2 | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: David Zahavi - “ADCC Selection Pressure Induces Diverse Mechanisms of Resistance” | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 440 081 108)
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Andrew and Dr. Dunleavy – Journal Club | 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: Richard W. Kriwacki, PhD | “Roles of Phase Separation in Biology and Disease” | Zoom
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Boar d | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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