Shaping the Future
So, I made it to the AACR Cancer Center Directors meeting this week. While my upper respiratory symptoms have largely improved, I ended up with 11(!) negative COVID tests, as I was asked to self-test before the meetings Wednesday through Friday. I guess it was a common cold. Believe it or not, this is the first Cancer Center Directors meeting that anyone present could remember where the focus explicitly was on what cancer centers can do by working together to advance cancer research and patient outcomes.
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Informing Children of a Mother’s Genetic Cancer Risk Does Not Impact Their Health Behaviors
Telling a child about their mother’s risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer does not adversely influence the offspring’s lifestyle or quality of life in the long term, according to a new study led by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more about this research.
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Healthy Aging Symposium Promotes Collaboration Across Disciplines
With more than 300 attendees in person and via Zoom, the first annual Healthy Aging Symposium at Georgetown brought together students, faculty, researchers and those who work in the field of aging for panel discussions, poster presentations and networking. Read more about the Healthy Aging Symposium.
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As we prepare for the new academic year, the University has announced updated public health guidance for the Main and Medical Center campuses. Learn details about requirements for arrival testing (required for most students), disease surveillance, masking, events, visitors and more.
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Deadline Approaching! Submit Abstracts for the 2022 MedStar Health – Georgetown University Research and Education Symposium |
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All physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, residents and fellows are invited to submit abstracts for the 2022 MedStar Health–Georgetown University Research and Education Symposium, to be held in-person on October 3 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Abstracts are due at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 8. Only abstracts selected by the Scientific Review Committee will be presented as posters during the event. View more symposium information. Email Research@medstar.net with questions.
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American Cancer Society Extramural Discovery Science Grants Workshop
The American Cancer Society (ACS) hosts a webinar focused on its Extramural Discovery Science Grants on Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. to provide an orientation to the funding mechanisms available for the April and October application cycles. ACS Extramural Grant Program staff members Nicole Lopanik, PhD, and Lynn Elmore, PhD, discuss eligibility requirements and other program features and provide insights for preparing a successful application. Register online by August 3. Spaces are limited.
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Monday, July 25
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 26
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This lecture series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Kristi Graves, PhD, Georgetown associate professor of oncology, presents “Cancer Survivorship.” Join this talk via Zoom.
Next week (Aug. 2): “Advances in Radiation Oncology” with Keith Unger, MD
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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Small Business Transition Grant
The Small Business Transition Grant supports university researchers who would like to transition their career path from academia to a small business setting. This funding opportunity provides $400,000 as a Phase I STTR award and up to $2 million after transitioning to a Phase II SBIR. Proposed projects must fit into at least one of the following categories:
- Therapeutics and Preventative Agents
- Imaging Technologies, Interventional Devices, and In Vivo Diagnostics
- In Vitro and Ex Vivo Diagnostics and Prognostics
- Cancer Prevention and Control, Supportive Care, and Survivorship
To help facilitate the transition from junior academic scientist to entrepreneur, the selected grantees are required to secure mentoring. Therefore, the mentoring team that supports the candidate will be a critical factor in peer review. View more information and an application portal. Application due: Monday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation 2022 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 (view application as a Word doc). Electronic grant submission must be received by Friday, August 26 at grants@gabriellesangels.org; 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 Onc Path (Jacob Zaemes + Dr. Weinberg) | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
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 | Anemia and Iron Disorders (Dr. Cunningham) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 951 8033 7593)
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 | Neutropenic Fever (Dr. Kumar) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 951 8033 7593)
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9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | DLBCL (Dr. Dunleavy) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 951 8033 7593)
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: None
12:15 PM | No Lecture | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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If you would like to share news or updates from your department, please get in touch with Sarah Riehl. |
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