Last Blog of the Summer
What a nice weekend! Meetings typically slow down a bit in the summer, so we decamped to the beach on Thursday evening. While Friday was terribly hot, humid and a bit rainy, the rest of the weekend has been postcard perfect. As we are gearing up for our EAC meeting in September, I have spent a lot of time reviewing CCSG sections, and we are about to have some joint writing sessions with the lead writers for each CCSG component. Meanwhile, I have spent a lot of time getting my CCSG Director’s Overview presentation in shape. There is still a lot of work to do, but I am very excited about the story we have to tell. Also, I’m very pleased by the U.S. News ranking announced last week that places the cancer care provided by MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown Lombardi in the top 50 cancer centers in the country.
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MedStar Georgetown Cancer Program Ranked by U.S. News & World Report |
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as one of the top 50 cancer programs in the nation for 2022-2023. This designation recognizes the outstanding clinical and research excellence provided by MedStar Georgetown and Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additionally, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a designated affiliate of Georgetown Lombardi, received the U.S. News classification of “high performing in cancer.” Likewise, Georgetown Lombardi’s consortium colleagues at Hackensack Meridian Health also received “high performing in cancer” classification with excellent scores in many of the metrics used, including outcomes. Read more about this designation.
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BellRinger Rolls Out to Wider Georgetown Community |
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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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Tuesday, August 2
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This lecture series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Keith Unger, MD, Georgetown associate professor of radiation oncology, presents “Advances in Radiation Oncology.” Join this talk via Zoom.
Next week (Aug. 9): “Genetics Basis of Cancer” with Gary Kupfer, 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 | Journal Club – Jennifer Marks + Dr. Leger | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 951 8033 7593)
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 | Platelet Disorders – Dr. Shenoy | 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 | Sickle Cell Emergencies – Dr. Smith | 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 | BMT Lecture Series – Dr. Munshi | 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 | BPDCN Dr. McCloskey – Hackensack | TBD
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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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