Snowpocalypse, Averted
Well, that turned out to be a big nothing. Breathless weather-people on TV talked about nothing else for days, but all we got was a light dusting of snow and cold temperatures. Sort of like January.… We had been planning to spend the weekend at the beach, but made the decision to not ride out the storm there. It was a wise decision, since that area got pounded by high winds, a foot of snow and power outages. I celebrated the good decision by making chili.
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Monday, January 31
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Washington Area Hyundai Dealers Continue Support of Pediatric Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi |
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Kevin Reilly (pictured right), the driving force behind Hyundai’s pediatric cancer research charity work in DC, presents Georgetown Lombardi’s Jeffrey Toretsky, MD, with a donation to support pediatric cancer research. |
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In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Washington Area Hyundai Dealers did not hold the Hyundai “Hands on Hope” vehicle challenge at this year’s Washington, D.C. Auto Show. (Read about the 2020 event here). But the group wanted to continue supporting pediatric cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi and Children’s National Hospital. So in lieu of the “Hands On” contest, Kevin Reilly (B’91), owner of Alexandria Hyundai and chairman of the Washington Area Hyundai Dealers, presented a $50,000 donation on behalf of the group to each institution on Saturday, January 22. Since 2004, Hope on Wheels (the united effort of 800+ Hyundai dealers across the United States to raise awareness about childhood cancer) has pledged almost $3 million in grants to Georgetown Lombardi.
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Last Call for RADIANCE Grant Proposals
The Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs request for proposals focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism through the RADIANCE Grants (Respect, Advocacy, Diversity, Inclusion, ANti-racism, Collaboration, Equity) Program deadline is today, Monday, January 31, 5:00 p.m. EST. View the Call for Proposals and the Application Portal.
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GUMC Faculty Mentoring Program
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Assistance Available to Support Work with Research Participants with Limited English Proficiency
The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) can assist research teams with including people with limited English proficiency in health research. Support may include funds for language translation and interpretation (when not supported by the existing grant), translation and interpretation expert referrals, and technical assistance. Contact Kathryn Turner (kat59@georgetown.edu) or Florencia Gonzalez (florencia.gonzalez@howard.edu) for a no-cost consultation.
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Expanded PLOS Open Access Author Support from Dahlgren Memorial Library
Thanks to a partnership between Dahlgren Memorial Library and the Public Library of Science (PLOS), author publication fees for all PLOS journals will be waived for GUMC students, faculty, researchers and staff, as well as employees of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Authors should state their affiliation with GUMC when submitting a paper and within their ORCID profile to benefit from this agreement. Read more about this partnership. Email dmlresources@georgetown.edu with questions.
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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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Thursday, February 3
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Megan Barefoot, MD-PhD student in the Tumor Biology Program, presents “Cell-free, Methylated DNA in Blood Samples Reveals Tissue-Specific, Cellular Damage from Radiation Treatment.” Mentor: Anton Wellstein, MD, PhD. Join the meeting via Zoom.
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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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Thursday, February 3
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Haim Cohen, PhD, faculty of life sciences and the Sagol Healthy Longevity Center, Bar Ilan University, presents “Maintaining Healthy Longevity by SIRT6.” Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Join the Dean's Seminar Series via Zoom.
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Friday, February 4
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH, professor of oncology and pediatrics and director of the Survivorship Research Initiative at Georgetown Lombardi, presents “Childhood Cancer Survivors across the Lifespan.” Join the Grand Rounds via Zoom.
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Friday, February 4
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Hannah Arem, PhD, scientific director of implementation science, MedStar Health Research Institute, associate professor of oncology, Georgetown, presents “Implementation of Social Risk Factor Screening and Referral in Maternal and Infant Health Settings.” Co-sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute. Join the Grand Rounds via Zoom.
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Tuesday, February 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, professor of medicine and genetics at the University of Pennsylvania presents “How Many Cell Types in the Kidney and What Do They Do in Health and Disease.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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GUMC Faculty Town Hall
Tuesday, February 15
4:00 p.m.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
NEW V Foundation 2022 Translational Adult Cancer Research Grant Program (Early Detection of Cancer)
The V Foundation seeks to support translational research projects within the scope of adult cancer research, specifically in the focus area of early detection of cancer. We encourage cross disciplinary research, including expertise from other disciplines (for example: bioinformatics, computational scientists, or engineers) as applicable to the research. We are also interested in, but do not require, that the application evaluate the biological basis of cancer disparities experienced by patients from minority ethnic or racial populations related to cancer causes, aggressiveness, treatment or relapse. The total amount of this grant is $600,000, paid in three annual installments of $200,000. An invited institution may submit one nominee to apply. Read the full RFA. Those interested should submit a letter of intent to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Feb. 23.
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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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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. Kessler and Muneeb – Journal Club | 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: 80737; phone: 202-796-7323)
12:15 PM | Dr. Weinberg – Protocol Writing Series | 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. Noel - Gastric Esophageal Cancers | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting – “Cell-free, Methylated DNA in Blood Samples Reveals Tissue-Specific, Cellular Damage from Radiation Treatment” | Speaker: Megan Barefoot | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Matt Blackburn – Benign Heme Fellows Talk | 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: Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH | “Childhood Cancer Survivors across the Lifespan” | 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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