Through Georgetown University Medical Center, researchers at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute are studying whether cellular therapy can modify a kidney transplant recipient’s immune system to prevent rejection of the donated organ, eliminating the need for anti-rejection medication. |
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Students, faculty and staff can get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot at on campus booster shot clinics in the Student Health Center (on the ground floor of Darnall Hall next to Epicurean) on Thursday, January 13 and Friday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please register in advance. There is limited availability and appointments will be scheduled based on the time of form submission and eligibility.
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In order to maintain research on campus as planned despite the high prevalence of COVID-19 in the area, researchers are asked to take the following actions: |
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Please encourage your lab members and other research staff to wear a properly-fitted, high-grade mask (N95, KN95, KF94) inside at all times. Learn more about the voluntary usage of these types of masks on the OSHA website. If you have questions on the use of N95 masks, contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at (202) 687-4712.
- Consider limiting research with animal models to those projects that are ongoing or of the highest priority. We don’t anticipate a need to interrupt animal care services provided by the Department of Comparative Medicine at this moment, but should the pandemic’s impact on staffing warrant a pause, we want to minimize the loss of any valuable research assets.
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Please read this message for Moshe Levi, MD, Interim Dean for Research, for additional guidance.
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Recognizing that the current Omicron surge is impacting our community in significant ways, university resources are available to support dependent care needs. |
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GUCares Dependent Care Grants of up to $3,000 have been extended through June 30 for faculty and staff who have a qualified need. If you received a grant during the fall 2021 semester, you may apply for a new grant. The online application is available here.
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Through our partnership with Bright Horizons, employees have access to dependent care resources accessible at home and more. Georgetown University provides up to seven (7) days per year of Bright Horizons emergency back-up care for children, adult and elder care at no cost. Learn more about Bright Horizons Family Care Services.
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The newly launched RADIANCE (Respect, Advocacy, Diversity, Inclusion, ANti-racism, Collaboration, Equity) Grants program in the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs aims to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging.
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 31. Information sessions will be held January 12 (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.), January 20 (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.) and January 25 (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.) via Zoom. Learn more by checking out the call for proposals and application portal.
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All GUMC faculty members are invited to participate in a virtual focus group to share thoughts on faculty wellness. After the focus groups conclude, the Faculty Wellness Task Force will provide recommendations on enhancing faculty wellness to the GUMC executive vice president. Focus groups will be held on January 12 and January 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Fill out this form to participate and email Karen Walters if you have any questions.
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All Georgetown graduate, undergraduate, law and medical students are eligible to apply for the Global Health Initiative Student Fellows Program, an opportunity to work with faculty on research projects, participate in global health-related events, and network with one another and scholars in the field. Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. EST on January 20. Contact globalhealth@georgetown.edu with any questions.
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Monday, January 10
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Monday, January 10
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Medical center faculty are invited to participate in a joint forum with the Main Campus Executive Faculty, the Faculty Senate and CNDLS on teaching and learning plans for the beginning of spring semester, public health and resources and support for faculty.
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Tuesday, January 11
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Via Zoom
Featuring gathering time and music followed by two short keynote addresses, a student reflection, and a facilitated dialogue among our three speakers. Co-hosted by Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service; CNDLS; the Doyle Engaging Difference Program; and Division of Student Affairs.
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Thursday, January 13
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
“How Healers Became Killers: German Physicians and the Nazi ‘Euthanasia’ Program” with Patricia Heberer Rice, PhD, senior historian and director of the senior historian’s office, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Note: CME/CE credit may be offered for this seminar.
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Friday, January 14
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Featuring Stella Alimperti, PhD, associate researcher, National Institute of Standard and Technology, project leader, American Dental Association. Note: CME/CE credit may be offered for this seminar.
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Tuesday, January 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
“Investigating RNA Dynamics with Fluorescence Lifetime-Based Sensors in Live Mammalian Cells” with Esther Braselmann, PhD, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at Georgetown. Sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.
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Thursday, January 20
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
"The basic science and clinical applications of mineralocorticoid receptors and antagonists" with Peter Kolkhof, PhD, head of heart and vascular diseases VI, Research & Development, Pharmaceuticals, and Amer Joseph, MBBS, Bayer. Note: CME/CE credit may be offered for this seminar.
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Friday, January 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
“Power Analysis and Sample Size Estimation” with Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute.
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Friday, January 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
“Targeting Colorectal Cancer with Wnt Inhibitors” with David Robbins, PhD, professor of oncology and Georgetown Lombardi METRO Program co-leader.
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Friday, January 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
The second session in the Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER) program. Two presenters receive feedback from Teaching Academy members to improve their educational projects at any stage (design, data collection, data analysis, dissemination). Email CENTILE@georgetown.edu to sign up to present .
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Monday, January 24
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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, the application process and faculty development resources. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with questions.
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Instructional Resources Available for the Return to Campus
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Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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CNDLS Instructional Continuity Virtual Office Hours |
CNDLS is available for consultations and operating on a notification basis. Please use this link to 'ring our doorbell' and a CNDLS staff member will connect with you.
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Thursday, January 13
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
Promote student engagement in your classes with Zoom’s new tools: learn how to use PowerPoint as a virtual background, Focus Mode to help students avoid distractions, Immersive View for creative discussions, and Exit Surveys and Advanced Polling for all types of feedback.
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Thursday/Friday, January 13, 14, 20 or 27
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Georgetown University faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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