Juneteenth
I write today’s blog on Juneteenth. On this long weekend I have had time to think about something other than work. So, I will dispense with work-related news quickly.
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Invitation to Submit Komen Hackathon Challenge Questions
Komen’s Big Data for Breast Cancer (BD4BC) Initiative invites researchers to submit “Challenge Questions,” and suggestions for what data can be used to answer them, focused on significant issues in breast cancer that could be addressed with innovative, big data tools and solutions.
Submissions will be used to determine a set of challenge questions to be used during Komen’s inaugural Breast Cancer Hackathon Challenge 2022. Those who submit one of the selected questions will receive a prize (up to $250) and the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team to tackle the question during the event. The Hackathon is a joint effort between Susan G. Komen®, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)’s Lyda Hill Department of Bioinformatics and the UTSW Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center with the generous support of Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
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Help NCI Gauge Researcher Awareness of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
NCI is seeking input on researcher awareness of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and its array of research services, tools, and resources for the scientific community. Researchers are invited to complete an anonymous survey. Follow this link to begin the survey.
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Upcoming Healthy Aging Symposium Now Accepting Abstracts
The first Healthy Aging Symposium will take place on July 14 in Fisher Colloquium in the Hariri Building. Abstracts for the symposium are now being accepted; these may feature programs, resources or research across any field relevant to aging. Submit abstracts using this form before midnight, Thursday, June 23. Abstracts selected to be displayed as posters at the symposium will be announced by June 30. Sponsored by the GUMC Center for Healthy Aging, Aging and Alzheimer’s Research Training Program, Georgetown Aging and Health Program, and Georgetown Lombardi Institute for Cancer and Aging Research.
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Tuesday, June 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Catherine Kuo, PhD, associate professor, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, presents “Therapeutic Strategies to Restore Connective Tissue Matrix Structure and Function.” Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research and the Georgetown University Center for Fibrosis Research and Treatment. Join the June 21 Dean's Seminar in the New Research Building Auditorium or via Zoom.
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Tuesday, June 21
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This lecture series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Mary Beth Martin, PhD, Georgetown professor of oncology, presents “Introduction of Cancer Biology.” Join the June 21 talk via Zoom.
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Thursday, June 23
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Matthew D’Antuono, MD/PhD candidate in the Tumor Biology program, presents “Computational Identification of Drug Synergism with BET Inhibition for the Treatment of Breast Cancer Brain Metastases.” Mentor: Nagi Ayad, PhD. Join in person in W302 NRB or via Zoom.
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Thursday, June 23
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Featuring Mary Klotman, MD, dean and vice chancellor for health affairs, R.J. Reynolds Professor, Duke University, and Paul Klotman, MD, president and CEO, executive dean, Baylor College of Medicine. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Research. Join the June 23 Dean's Seminar in the New Research Building Auditorium or via Zoom.
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CDI Seminar Virtual Presentation
Tuesday, June 28
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lisa Carter-Harris, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, associate attending behavioral scientist and the associate research director of the Tobacco Research Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and associate professor of population health at Weill Cornell Medical College, presents “Beyond a Closed-Ended Question: Understanding the Decision to Screen or Not for Lung Cancer.” Join this seminar via Zoom.
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Tuesday, June 28
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award provides funding for extraordinary early career researchers who have an innovative, new idea but lack sufficient preliminary data to obtain traditional funding. The research supported by the award must be novel, exceptionally creative and, if successful, have the strong potential for high impact in the cancer field. Eligible applicants (including non-U.S. citizens) must be conducting independent research at a U.S. institution. Basic and translational/clinical projects will be considered, and individuals with a background in multiple disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. (Applications will be accepted from all scientific disciplines — e.g., chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, engineering, physics — provided that the proposed research meets the selection criteria.) The Stage 1 award will be for two years, $200,000 per year ($400,000 total), with the Stage 2 award for up to two additional years of funding (up to four years total for $800,000). The Stage 2 award will be granted to those awardees who demonstrate significant progress on their proposed research during years one and two. View a complete award program description and application guidelines. Submit an application through proposalCENTRAL by July 6 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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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 | No Lecture | 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 | No Lecture | 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 | No Lecture | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 987 3224 3543)
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Speaker: Matthew D’Antuono | In-person in W302 NRB and Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Fellows Journal Club: Jacob Zaemes + Dr. Gramza | 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)
3:30 PM | ASCO-Breast High Impact Review | Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 972 4902 4880)
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Connect with Georgetown Lombardi on Social Media |
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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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