Week of February 14, 2022 |
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Contours of Normalcy
I had a very busy workweek, and spent at least some part of four weekdays in the office or clinic, chairing an all-day Zoom cancer center EAB meeting from home on Thursday. We then used the weekend to visit family in Philadelphia to celebrate a few birthdays. It felt shockingly normal. Both DC and Philadelphia have plummeting COVID-19 infection rates. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll get a respite from pandemic precautions. We all have certainly earned a break!
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GUMC Faculty Town Hall
Tuesday, February 15
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Save the Date: Georgetown Lombardi Research Week
March 21-25 will be Georgetown Lombardi Research Week. Watch for more information to come this week about this opportunity to share your research among colleagues at Georgetown Lombardi, John Theurer Cancer Center and MedStar Health.
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Funds for Shared Resources Use Available
Funds are available to support five to 10 small awards ($5,000 to $10,000 each) for use of Shared Resources to help conduct critical experiments needed for preliminary data for cancer-related grant submissions or an IIT. Any funds granted must be used by June 30, 2022. Those interested should submit no more than two paragraphs outlining the request, the justification, and the anticipated outcomes to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Monday, February 21. Awardees will be notified by March 7.
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Access Information About Trainee and Faculty Grant, Workshop and Career Development Opportunities
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AACR Releases Report Outlining Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Research and Patient Care
Last week, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the “AACR Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Research and Patient Care.” This report provides a comprehensive view of the burden of COVID-19 among patients with cancer, the challenges presented by the pandemic in cancer research and patient care, and the changes implemented during the pandemic that have unexpectedly improved research practices and access to care. Read the contents of the report.
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Walking Warriors Battling Breast Cancer Walk Event is April 30
Walking Warriors Battling Breast Cancer will hold its fifth-annual walk to help raise money to benefit cancer care and research on Saturday, April 30. Proceeds help support DC, Maryland, and Virginia area cancer-related organizations, including Georgetown Lombardi. Participants can be new to long-distance walking or experienced, have a connection to cancer or just be looking for a way to be active. Each walker must commit to raising at least $500. Sign up for a 10- or 20-mile virtual walk in the D.C. area: walk in your neighborhood or join in small groups, practicing social distancing. Training and support provided. Register and learn more at the WWBBC website. Register by February 14 and sponsor KnitOneCureOne will donate $50 to your fundraising account. Questions: walkingwarriorsbbc@gmail.com or 301-706-6289.
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Tuesday, February 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Amrita Cheema, PhD, professor of oncology and biochemistry and associate director of the Center for Metabolomic Studies at Georgetown, presents “Metabolomics as a Tool for Clinical and Translational Research.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Clinical and Biomedical Appointment and Promotions Workshop
Wednesday, February 16
5:00 - 6:00 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 for the Clinical and Biomedical faculty tracks, the application process and faculty development resources. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with questions. Register for this workshop.
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Thursday, February 17
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Friday, February 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Matthew Ellis, MD, PhD, director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, professor of oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, presents “Progress with Precision Oncology in Breast Cancer.” Join the lecture via Zoom.
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Friday, February 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute, presents “Structural Equation Modeling.” Sponsored by GHUCCTS. Register for this seminar via Zoom.
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Tuesday, February 22
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First of a three-part comprehensive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grant-writing virtual workshop series presented by experts from the National Cancer Institute’s SBIR Development Center. This session covers fundamentals for starting a business, including funding opportunities and commercialization resources available at NIH/NCI. Open to small businesses, researchers, students, postdoctoral fellows and entrepreneurs from/affiliated with Georgetown, Howard and George Washington University. Part 2: SBIR Intensive is 3/3. Part 3: Request a 1:1 meeting with an NCI representative by emailing techlicensing@georgetown.edu by 3/4. Sponsored by the Georgetown University Office of Technology Commercialization. RSVP for this series by Monday, February 21.
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Funding and Award Opportunities
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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NEW Gilead and Kite Research Scholarships in Oncology
Gilead Sciences and Kite Research Scholars Programs support innovative research from early career investigators around the world to advance scientific knowledge in areas of unmet medical need and improve the lives of patients everywhere. The Research Scholars Program offerings in the fields of hematology and oncology are designed to support innovative basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Each award is funded up to $130,000 for two years, to be paid in annual installments of up to $65,000 USD per year. Junior faculty and early career scientists from the United States and Canada are eligible to apply. Gilead and Kite currently offer two Research Scholars Programs in oncology:
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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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NEW MDS Research Fund
The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation founded the MDS Research Fund to advance the understanding and treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and related blood disorders. The foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for its 6th annual MDS Research Fund. A total of three new grants, two Early Career Awards and one Established Investigator Award, will be awarded.
- Early Career Investigator Awards will provide funding of up to $125,000 per year for two years
- Established Investigator Awards will provide funding of up to $250,000 per year for two years.
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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. Kelsey Newell – “Clinical Cancer Genetic Counseling and Testing” | 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. Leger – Prostate Cancer | 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. Dainty – Endometrial Cancer | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Apsra Nasir | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Munshi – CAR-T | 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: Matthew Ellis, MD, PhD | “Progress with Precision Oncology in Breast 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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