Midsummer
Happy Monday. I hope you had a nice weekend. Our kids in Philly were in town this weekend for a party and have been with us at our home in DC. Though we have seen them in Philly and at the beach, we realized it had been more than 18 months since they had been in our home. What a crazy turn of events…
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Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) shed into the blood was discovered in the late 1940s, but with rapid advances in genomics and computational analytics in just the past few years, researchers in Georgetown Lombardi’s Wellstein Lab now believe that studying tags, or modifications to this type of DNA, may lead to a better understanding of how to assess, and possibly modulate, treatment approaches for cancer and other diseases. Their perspective, drawn from a review of studies to date, appears July 27 in Frontiers in Genetics.
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A new T32 grant-funded postdoctoral training program supported by the National Cancer Institute has launched at Georgetown Lombardi. Co-directed by Suzanne O’Neill, PhD, Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD, and Marc Schwartz, PhD, the Cancer Population Science (CPaS) program prepares trainees for independent research careers with a focus on translating basic and clinical advances for use in the clinic, community and policy. Training is provided in cancer biology and domain-specific expertise, as well as several core competencies needed to drive high-impact research. Program faculty have expertise with funded research programs in behavioral science, health disparities, epidemiology, simulation modeling, cancer and aging, health services, health policy, cost-effectiveness analysis, and survivorship. Applications to the program are currently being accepted.
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Space Mapping for Facilities Database Begins August 3
Beginning Tuesday, August 3, a “Space Utilization Study” will be conducted to map and inventory all spaces (labs, offices, closets, crawl spaces, etc.) and equipment (air handlers, vents, mechanicals, etc.) on the Medical Center campus. Room-type information will be assessed by members of the Southeast Service Corporation (SSC), accompanied by a GU facilities escort, to update our facilities management databases. This effort will improve the university’s ability to respond in an effective and timely way to issues that arise within campus facilities.
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P.O.D. Market to Reopen on August 9
The P.O.D. Market in the Pre-Clinical Sciences Building will reopen on Monday, August 9. Operating hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Fall Public Health Guidelines, Vaccination Requirements and COVID-19 Testing Protocols
Georgetown’s public health guidelines for the fall semester take effect Monday, August 2, unless otherwise noted. Main Campus and Medical Center buildings will be open at full capacity to all students, faculty and staff, following the same building access protocols that were in place prior to the pandemic. All employees need to submit proof of vaccination through GU360 by August 9, 2021. All University community members, regardless of vaccination status, will need to take an arrival COVID-19 test either 48 hours prior to or within 24 hours of resuming work or study on campus. After this arrival test, the COVID-19 Testing Protocol for the fall semester will differ based on vaccination status. Learn more about COVID-19 arrival testing and how to get tested on campus.
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Printable and Digital Signs Available to Reinforce Health Guidance
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Summer Seminar Series in Cancer Biology
Tuesday, August 3
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This lecture series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Amrita Cheema, PhD, professor of oncology, presents “Metabolomics as a Tool for Basic and Translational Cancer Research.” Join this lecture via Zoom.
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Listening Circles: Guided Conversations to Reenter and Reconnect
Wednesday, August 4
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
In anticipation of a return to campus for many employees, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) invites you to join this space for sharing, listening and reconnecting. Facilitated by Debbie Brletic, FSAP assistant director, this listening circle is designed to remind us to be gentle with ourselves and one another. Register for this event.
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Monday, August 9
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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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Friday and Saturday, November 19 - 20
Topics include expanding I/O therapies in GI cancer, targeted therapies in GI cancer, and health disparities in GI cancer.
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JVA has given $15,000 as a gold sponsor of the Ruesch Center Golf Tournament.
Bianca Fraser-Johnson (B '02) has pledged $10,000 to create the John H. Kennedy III Pediatric Leukemia Current Use Research Fund in memory of her childhood friend, John H. Kennedy III.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a research grant funding opportunity to promote the advancement of scientific knowledge concerning equitable care of metastatic breast cancer (mBC) patients. The overall aim of this RFP is to identify disparities in delivery of care and treatment outcomes for patients of color with metastatic breast cancer, based on a specific understanding of the variables that may be related to the inequity. Individual projects requesting up to $150,000 over one year will be considered. Read the full RFP. View frequently asked questions regarding the Competitive Grant Program. Application due date: August 4, 2021. Questions about this RFP or the grant application process may be directed to Dewayne Brumlow at dewayne.brumlow@pfizer.com.
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NIH AI for Drug Development Funding Opportunity
National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA is looking to foster research utilizing artificial intelligence tools in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) drug discovery and development. This single submission date funding opportunity, “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Drug Discovery and Development,” is provided via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs. Funding ranges between $150K and $2.8M. Application Due Date: August 10. View more information and access application portal:
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Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2021 Medical Research Awards
Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation funds promising physician scientists who are applying novel and state-of-the-art techniques to address fundamental problems in the genesis and treatment of blood related cancers. Applications for this year’s grants are welcome from two junior faculty members at Georgetown Lombardi – one who is conducting mainstream or conventional research and one who is conducting complementary or integrative research. Projects will be funded for a three-year period at $75,000.00 per year. View grant guidelines and application. Electronic grant submission must be received by Friday, August 27; three hard copies of the application must be postmarked by that date as well.
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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 | GI Case Discussion with GI Attendings - Please Attend in Person | 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 - Protocol Writing Series | 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: 98690314696; CME code: 87724)
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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. Kim - Metastatic NSCLC | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
5:00 PM | GI Tumor Board | Podium A / WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Lai - AML | 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)
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Boar d | 2 PHC / WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
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