Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center’s newly dedicated Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention brings renewed hope that those who have been historically underserved in the Washington, DC, area will now have access to more cancer-related services, potentially turning the tide on the high rate of cancer in the city. |
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More than 90 Georgetown students from biology, chemistry, psychology, nursing, physics and human science presented their research at the conference, which was founded in 2003 by the Department of Human Science at the School of Health. |
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Wheels spun, basketballs thudded on the hardwood and buzzers blared over Georgetown Special Master’s Program (SMP) students at the Wheel 2 Win wheelchair basketball tournament, a fundraiser for United Spinal Metro DC Chapter that returned to Yates Field House after a three-year hiatus imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Parasites have a bad reputation but they play a critical role in ensuring that ecosystems stay balanced, an important reminder during Earth Month. “Parasites are puppet masters - they’re this kind of silent force in ecosystems,” said Colin Carlson, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, in this video from Scientific American. “They might be the majority biomass in some ecosystems. They might make up the majority of food web links. And we never think about them.” |
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At the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 19, the Student Planning Committee presented the Allan Angerio Mentorship Award to Jane Fall-Dickson, RN, MSN, PhD, associate professor and assistant chair of research at the School of Nursing. |
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As a regular feature to GUMC Update, we highlight members of our staff/AAP - all critical to our mission. Today, meet Emily Ko, CCSG research program manager, Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. |
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All School of Medicine faculty members are invited to vote for the 2023 MAGIS Master Teacher Awards. Nominees must have completed at least 20 years of faculty service to Georgetown University School of Medicine. Please submit your ballot online by April 28. The MAGIS Awards and Induction Ceremony will take place May 18 at 5:00 p.m. Contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with any questions.
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Dahlgren Memorial Library, GUMC’s graduate health and life sciences research library, is pleased to announce a new agreement with the publisher Wiley to provide subsidized open access article publication charges (APC) to the GUMC community. For more details, please see the Open Access Publishing and Resources Guide.
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Medical school mentors are needed for the Gateway Exploration Program, a summer pipeline program for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Mentors must be available in person June 26 - August 4 for 1-2 hours per week. Apply here by May 19.
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GUMC faculty members are invited to apply to the committees that are seeking new appointed members or senate representatives. The committees that are open to new members (appointed members and/or senate representatives) for the 2023-2024 academic year and the applications for committees seeking new members are noted on the GUMC Committees webpage. Applications must be submitted by April 26. Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu for any questions. |
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The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) KL2 Scholars Program is accepting applications for the next round of KL2 awards. Apply by April 30 for an anticipated appointment date of June 2023. |
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New predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to apply for the 2023-2024 NIH TL1 Translational Biomedical Science (TBS) Training Program, funded by the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS). Apply by May 1. |
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Monday, April 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Recommended for new faculty members or those looking for a refresher on resources available for faculty development. RSVP to attend. Sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee.
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Graduate Students Award Ceremony |
Monday, April 24
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Gaston Hall, Healy Hall
Recognizing excellence among graduate students, student groups and faculty. Reception to follow in Dahlgren Quadrangle. Sponsored by GradGov, Biomedical Graduate Education, McCourt School of Public Policy, McDonough School of Business, School of Continuing Studies and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
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Virtual Staff and AAP Community Forum |
Tuesday, April 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP if you plan to join. You may submit questions in advance via the RSVP form.
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Tuesday, April 25
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this Equity Forward Faculty Development Workshop, participants will think about the learning environment as a place that is welcoming and inclusive, and one in which all learners can participate equally in mutual learning, challenging discussion and intellectual growth.
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Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus Virtual Brown Bag Lunch |
Wednesday, April 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Learn about the recent activities by the Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus. Special guests include Ed Healton, MD, MPH, Elliott Crooke, PhD, and Mary Glasscock, MBA. Questions can be sent to gumcstaffaapcouncil@georgetown.edu.
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Wednesday, April 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about data security best practices, including data storage and access, minimizing data security threats, de-identifying data, and preventing data security breaches, data loss and erasing data.
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Wednesday, April 26
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room and via Zoom
Presented by Ellie Graeden, PhD, research professor at the Center for Global Health Science and Security. Sponsored by the Center for Global Health Science and Security, the School of Health’s Department of Health Management and Policy, and the Global Health Institute.
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Thursday, April 27
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Clinical Science Building and via Zoom
Featuring morning talks and afternoon poster presentations from postdocs at Lombardi, the Earth Commons Institute, the Racial Justice Center, and more. At 1:00 p.m., Jeanine Turner, PhD, will give the keynote about her new book, Being Present: Commanding Attention at Work and at Home by Managing Your Social Presence.
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Thursday, April 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Thursday, April 27
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Jennifer Richer, PhD, dean, Graduate School, professor, Department of Pathology, co-leader, Tumor Host Interactions Program, University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Thursday, April 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Pre-Clinical Science Building, GA 2/4
John Yosaitis, MD, assistant professor and medical director of the MedStar Simulation Training & Education Lab (SiTEL) at the Integrated Learning Center, will speak at this event. Part of the “We Messed Up” Lecture Series, a student-led initiative that invites physicians to share stories of setbacks and failures when the stakes are more than just passing exams.
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Friday, April 28
12:00-1:00PM
Via Zoom
Featuring Elizabeth C (Lizzy) Oelsner, MD, MPH who is a Herbert Irving Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Columbia University, part of the Clinical and Translational Research Grand Rounds. Co-sponsored by GHUCCTS and MedStar Health Research Institute.
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Friday, April 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by David Mankoff, MD, PhD, Matthew J. Wilson Professor, vice chair for research in radiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, associate director for education and training, Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Series.
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Friday, April 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
During each session of the CENTILE-sponsored Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER) program, two presenters receive feedback from Teaching Academy members on their educational projects.
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Sunday, April 30
9:00 a.m.
Fletcher’s Boat House (4940 Canal Road NW, Washington, DC) and virtual
Registration is open for the annual IronMed 5K, a fundraiser for Georgetown’s HOYA Clinic. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt, 20% off running items at Georgetown Running Company and post-race refreshments.
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Monday, May 1
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join panelists and participants from across institutions for this Multi-Institutional Education Research Social Hour sponsored by CENTILE.
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Tuesday, May 2
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Jay Horton, MD, Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Chair in Obesity and Diabetes, Scott Grundy’s Director Chair, professor of internal medicine and molecular genetics, director of the Center for Human Nutrition, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Clinical Research Unit Open House |
Wednesday, May 3
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, first floor (1 PHC)
Learn about our clinical research team, services provided, and many resources available to promote and advance research protocols. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by GHUCCTS.
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Thursday, May 4
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Dr. Felesia Bowen, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will help us navigate the complex landscape of power and privilege and shift our attention to the concepts of advantage and disadvantage to help us better understand the concept of privilege within a social context. Sponsored by the School of Nursing.
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Third Annual Joseph A. Bellanti, MD, Lectureship |
Friday, May 5
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Talal M. Nsouli, MD, a renowned pediatric allergist-immunologist in the Department of Pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Part of Pediatric Grand Rounds. Co-sponsored by the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Microbiology-Immunology.
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Friday, May 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
All GUMC and MedStar Health faculty and preceptors are invited to participate. Part of the RADIANCE Pedagogy Initiative. Contact Elke Zschaebitz, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, with any questions.
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