With Health Equity and Justice for All
When I moved to DC to take the job as Georgetown Lombardi director, I did so with the conviction that everybody, irrespective of race, socioeconomic status or ethnicity, deserved equal care. Fifteen years later, I now know I was wrong, because everyone deserves the best possible opportunity for a favorable cancer outcome — be it prevention, early detection, treatment or cure. Some folks need more help than others to make it happen.
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Potter Award Recipient Announced
Cecil Han, PhD, is this year’s recipient of the John F. Potter, MD, Award. Established in 2017 in honor of Georgetown Lombardi’s founder, the award recognizes the achievements of a rising star researcher. Han is a member of Georgetown Lombardi’s Cancer Cell Biology Program. Her research seeks to better understand the initiation, progression, and metastasis of ovarian cancer. She also focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms by which deregulated RNA-binding proteins play a role in cancer by altering the expression of various types of RNA. Han delivers the annual John F. Potter, MD, Lecture this Friday, April 21 at noon via Zoom (see details in the Meetings & Events section below).
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Three Georgetown Lombardi Members Named to ‘Exceptional Women in Medicine’ List
Congratulations to Georgetown Lombardi members Claudine Isaacs, MD, Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, and Nancy Dawson, MD, who were named to Castle Connolly’s 2023 list of Exceptional Women in Medicine. The list highlights those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise and dedication in their respective fields.
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Nominate a Candidate for the 2024 Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research Award
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Register for the 2023 MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium |
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For the first time in three years, the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium will be held in person. Join investigators, educators, executive leaders, associates and collaborative partners from across our academic health center on Monday, May 8 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to share research and build relationships that will further advance health in our community. Learn more about the symposium and register by April 28.
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Shared Resources Spotlight |
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This weekly series showcases Georgetown University’s Shared Resources, which provide Georgetown Lombardi researchers with access to state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise to support their work. |
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Shared Resource Spotlight: Animal Models Shared Resource - Zebrafish
Animal models are powerful cancer research tools that are vital to translational research. The Animal Models Shared Resource - Zebrafish (AMSR-Zebrafish) provides Georgetown Lombardi investigators with access to diverse, state-of-the-art services and expertise in preclinical zebrafish oncology models. The AMSR-Zebrafish leverages the rapid life cycle and ease of experimental manipulation in this species to support studies using zebrafish, including genetic models, toxicity screening and xenotransplantation experiments (i.e., “zevatars” — zebrafish avatars). AMSR-Zebrafish services include microinjection of single-cell zebrafish embryos with RNA or antisense morpholino oligonucleotides, generation of transgenic and genetically modified (CRISPR/Cas9) zebrafish, toxicity screening, and xenografting of human cells and tumors. The award-winning documentary film “Zebrafish: Practically People, Transforming How We Study Disease” showcases this research model.
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Monday, April 17, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. OR
Tuesday, April 25, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
This workshop will address how to create a learning environment that is welcoming and inclusive, how to navigate challenging incidents, and how implicit biases or blind spots can impede an open learning environment. Register for this Zoom workshop.
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“Text Recycling (AKA ‘Self Plagiarism’): What Researchers Need to Know”
Monday, April 17
2:00 p.m.
Cary Moskovitz, director of writing in the disciplines in the Thompson Writing Program, Duke University and director of the NSF-funded Text Recycling Research Project (TRRP) will discuss the various ethical and legal complexities of text recycling in research writing. Hosted by the Vice Provost for Research and the Medical Center Interim Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research. Join this presentation in McShain Large Lounge, McCarthy Hall (near Leo O’Donovan Hall) or via Zoom.
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Monday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Shankar Subramaniam, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering, Computer Science Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Computer Science and Engineering and Nano Engineering, University of California San Diego. Sponsored by the Center for Metabolomic Studies at Georgetown Lombardi. Join this talk via Zoom.
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Tuesday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ayelet Kuper, MD, DPhil, scientist and associate director, The Wilson Centre, University Health Network/University of Toronto, staff physician, Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, presents this Grand Rounds on the occasion of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. Register to join this talk via Zoom.
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8th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Cafe
Thursday, April 20
2:00 p.m.
Contributors read their poems on the theme of “Vibrant Words: Giving Voice to Community” at this virtual event celebrating the healing that comes through the written word. Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program & the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care. RSVP to Abigail Perelman at abp89@georgetown.edu to attend.
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Thursday, April 20
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Hilary Robbins, PhD, genetic epidemiologist with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) in Lyon, France. Sponsored by Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Prevention & Control Program. Join this seminar in 2115 Wisconsin Ave NW, G313 or via Zoom.
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Friday, April 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
This year’s John F. Potter, MD, Lecture is presented by Cecil Han, PhD, assistant professor of oncology, Georgetown University School of Medicine. Join this lecture via Zoom.
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The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation made a gift of $50,000 in support of breast cancer research at the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research.
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Funding and Award Opportunities |
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2023 Call for V Scholar Cancer Research Grant Applications
The V Scholar Award supports young tenure-track faculty early in their cancer research career by funding projects that are either laboratory-based fundamental research or translational research. This RFA is specifically for adult cancer research that is focused on laboratory research. This year, we have special interest and funding for therapeutic resistance and welcome research projects in this area. Please note that research areas not included in this scope are epidemiology, behavioral science, and health services research. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities in cancer research. The total amount of the grant is $600,000, paid in three annual installments of $200,000. View full RFA. Those interested in applying should submit a letter of intent (less than one page) to Sharon Levy (sgl5@georgetown.edu) by Friday, April 21, COB. Completed Nomination Form, Letter of Recommendation, and Financial Worksheet due April 27; applications due June 1.
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Request for Applications: Pediatric Sarcomas
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Alan B. Slifka Foundation and Israel Cancer Research Fund are pleased to issue a joint request for applications for collaborative applications focused on fusion-positive pediatric sarcomas. Note: Projects must involve collaboration between two research groups — one in North America and one in Israel — with different but complementary expertise. Proposals must justify the partnership through synergistic scientific aims. One successful collaborative project will be awarded $150,000 per year for two years, or a total of $300,000, with each university-based research group receiving $75,000 per year ($150,000). Proposals will be prioritized for funding based on their potential to contribute to understanding, preventing and effectively treating pediatric sarcomas, with an emphasis on Ewing sarcoma. View full RFA information. Submit letter of intent by 5 p.m. on May 1, to Wylie Tene at wtene@waxmancancer.org.
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Federal Lung Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities. The LCRP looks to support highly innovative, high-risk early ideas as well as more advanced translation research and early stage clinical trials. In addition, it supports researcher development with a career development-focused award mechanism. Pre-application (letter of intent) is required. Direct questions to help@eBRAP.org or 301-682-5507. View the funding opportunities and application instructions for:
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Career Development Award, Pre-application due May 2, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Concept Award, Pre-application due May 2, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Idea Development Award: Pre-application due May 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Translational Research Award: Pre-application due May 10, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Children’s Cancer Foundation 2023 Call for Proposals
The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) invites individuals from Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia conducting research and/or programs relevant to pediatric cancer to submit proposals for grant award consideration. CCF will be awarding multiple one-year grants for research; one one-year grant for research by a young investigator (Giant Food NextGen Award); and several one-year grants for support of an existing or new program that serves the pediatric cancer community. Applications must be submitted via email or file transfer service to Rose Ann Verrilli: rverrilli@childrenscancerfoundation.org no later than May 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Review and download application materials and guidelines.
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Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD)
The ReWARD program provides support for the health-related research of scientists who are making a significant contribution to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and who have no current NIH research project grant funding. The ReWARD program provides funding for both the scientific research and the DEIA activities of investigators. The grant will support scientific research in areas related to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers and ongoing DEIA activities focused on enhancing diversity in the biomedical research enterprise within the United States and territories. View more information and application instructions. Application due date: Monday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m.
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Phi Beta Psi Grant Proposal Invitation
The goal of the Phi Beta Psi Charity Trust is to advance cancer research nationwide to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment by providing research grants to qualified investigators addressing original questions and hypotheses to be explored in basic and clinical studies in the field of cancer. Research applications must be focused on brain, breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, gastrointestinal tract or prostate cancer. Preference is given to young investigators with documented evidence of potential for conducting novel research of either basic or clinical aspects of cancer and cancer-related problems. Applications from established investigators exploring new and innovative areas of cancer research also will be considered. Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible. View full application information. Direct questions to Marcy Colley, marcycolleypbp@gmail.com. Applications for grants must be submitted to the office of the National Second Vice President by Thursday, June 15.
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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 | Fellows Research Lecture – Tara Biagi | Podium A / Zoom
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)
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 (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 941 1630 5835)
12:15 PM | No Conference | Podium A / Zoom
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Maryam Abdussamad | W302 New Research Building or Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board - Thoracic Fellow attendance encouraged as clinic allows | Microsoft Teams
12:15 PM | Benign Hematology Lecture – Vanya Aggarwal | Podium A / Zoom
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 | John F. Potter, MD, Lecture: “Understanding Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Lung Cancer Plasticity” | Cecil Han, PhD | Zoom
12:00 PM | No Lecture
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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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