Some Things Never Change — Or Can They?
I hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. I think of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, for the abstract values that inspired this ongoing experiment we call the United States of America. We celebrate and mourn these men and women, whose mostly young lives were snuffed out cruelly by the many weapons of war. They died so we Americans could be free.
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Gear Up for BellRinger and Get Training!
We have surpassed 300 registered BellRinger riders! Who’s next? Sign up at BellRinger.org and check out our training ride schedule for this spring and summer. These are free social rides throughout D.C. that will get you back in the saddle and give you a chance to meet fellow BellRinger riders. Just show up with a bike and a helmet, and we’ll take care of you from there!
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New Painting for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Infusion Waiting Area Informed by Artist’s Experiences as a Patient
“Sunrise in Manassas,” a new painting by Gavin Glakas, an artist-in-residence with the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, was recently installed in Medstar Georgetown University Hospital’s Patricia B. Sagon Patient Lounge. Glakas’ experiences as a MedStar Health patient coping with a serious illness shaped his approach to the painting, which he created to be a source of comfort, distraction and positivity for patients and visitors in the infusion waiting area. Read more about this story.
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Tuesday, May 31
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Leila Shobab, MD, assistant professor on the clinical scholar track, Georgetown University Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center Division of Endocrinology, presents “Sex Differences in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer.” Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry. Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Brain Tumor Working Group Meeting
Thursday, June 2
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday, June 2
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Aviv Regev, PhD, head and executive vice president of Genentech Research and Early Development, presents “Cell Atlases as Roadmaps to Understand and Treat Disease.” Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Join the Dean’s Seminar via Zoom.
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Wednesday, June 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Jiong Li, PhD, assistant professor at the Virginia Commonwealth in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and a GHUCCTS KL2 scholar, presents “Targeting FOSL1-Super-enhancers Eliminates Cancer Stem Cells in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” Register for this Zoom seminar.
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Mrs. Laurie H. Lapeyre and Mr. Pierre F. Lapeyre made a generous gift of $100,000 in support of the Director's Discretionary Fund. This fund provides support to the director’s areas of greatest need, ensuring resources to capitalize on our greatest opportunities.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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2022 Cancer Center Support Grant Developmental Funds Awards
Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) Developmental Funds Awards (one-year award at $10,000-$50,000), funded through Georgetown Lombardi’s CCSG, which is funded by NCI. Developmental funds, are available to all Georgetown Lombardi members with a cancer relevant research focus, including basic, clinical, translational or population sciences, with the exception that investigators who have received developmental funds twice within the last five years will not be eligible for additional funds. Projects must begin no later than Sept. 1, 2022, and be completed by Aug. 31, 2023. View full announcement. All applications are due Monday, June 6, to Sharon Levy (SGL5@georgetown.edu).
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IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism at Lombardi) Grants Request for Proposals
IDEAL Grants aim to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging. These grants (12-month awards up to $10,000) are available to all Georgetown Lombardi members (any track, any rank). We anticipate funding four to five awards. Proposals must describe activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and/or anti-racism in any aspect relevant to the mission of Georgetown Lombardi, including research, teaching, service, clinical care and community outreach and education. Proposals aligned with the National Cancer Institute’s Goals for Inclusion and Equity are welcome. View full IDEAL Grant announcement. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 6. Submit proposals by email to Kristi.Graves@georgetown.edu. Award notifications will be made end of June / early July 2022, and funding will be awarded for use July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
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Request for Applications: ACS Research Priority Area: Screening
The American Cancer Society has announced a new RFA focused on testing innovative solutions to improve cancer screening and early detection. This could entail better implementing existing screening tests, adapting current tests and technologies, or developing new tools. Funds will support at least two Interdisciplinary Team Awards, seven Research Scholar Grants, and two Clinician-Scientist Development Grants. View full details on eligibility, scientific scope, application deadlines and more. Letter of Intent due June 15, submitted via proposalCENTRAL.
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NEW 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)
12:00 PM | Memorial Day
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. Alice Ma – Acquired Coagulation Disorders | 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. David Porter – CAR T-cell Therapy and Toxicities (recorded) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speakers: Chris Priestley-Milianta and Gil Gastelum | Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Dr. Ali – GVHD | 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: 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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