Dear Colleagues,
In this edition we are excited to report back on the new Physician-Scientist Career Development program (PSCDP) and highlight the Biomedical Sciences DEI committee, with two new members from the Department of Medicine and a call for student volunteers. One of the many exciting funding opportunities listed in this issue is the DOM Cohort Grant, which supports the initiation or enhancement of patient cohorts for junior investigators aimed to generate data for future larger proposals. The data from these cohorts has contributed to over $7.5M in funding and counting. In addition, there is a networking opportunity for women faculty members led by Rupal Shah and Sarah Goglin on April 26. Read on for more information about these and more.
All the best,
Diane and David
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UCSF Career Development Resources for Lab-Based Physician-Scientist Trainees
The Physician-Scientist Career Development Program (PSCDP) is a new program formed by the departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neurology to support laboratory-based physician-scientist trainees at UCSF. Started in Fall 2021, PSCDP is aimed at fostering the recruitment, career development and long-term success of a diverse group of physician-scientists in the residency through independent faculty phases, recognizing the intense challenges associated with the physician-scientist training path. This new program is led by Director Alexandra Nelson (Neurology), Associate Directors Cathy Smith (Medicine), and Sanjeev Datar (Pediatrics), and Program Administrator Camille Perez.
Thus far, PSCDP has created a website with resources for physician-scientist trainees, held three Town Halls for physician-scientist trainees, and sponsored an NIH K Award workshop. In addition to providing career development programming, the program hopes to foster greater transparency about the career path, including important benchmarks for success and ways to achieve them. In the future, PSCDP hopes to increase the mentorship, sponsorship, and mutual support within the UCSF laboratory-based physician-scientist community.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
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UCSF Announcement of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) DEI Committee and Request for Student Representatives
Congratulations to Drs. Franklin Huang and Sara Suliman on their appointments as DOM faculty members of the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) DEI committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts both within the BMS program and UCSF itself.
They are looking for student volunteers to join the committee. The hope is to effect real change in the way the program operates (outreach, admissions, community building, curriculum, etc.) to help ensure a diverse and equitable environment for all current and future BMS community members.
If interested, please send a brief blurb to Committee Chair, Dr. Franklin Huang.
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DOM Women Faculty Networking Event
The UCSF Department of Medicine is pleased to invite women faculty to gather at Tacolicious on Tuesday, April 26 from 5:30-7:30pm. Drs. Rupal Shah and Sarah Goglin are leading efforts to convene a women’s group for the department, and we hope that this event will help build community and cultivate opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and sponsorship. This event is sponsored by the Associate Chair for Faculty Experience, Dr. Urmimala Sarkar.
Please email Ilona Paredes if you would like to attend, and let her know if you’d like to be on an email list for future events.
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DOM Department of Medicine Informal Networking Opportunities (DOMINOs)
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Thank you for those of you who reached out for the Lunches with David and Diane— These were very successful events, and provided opportunity to make connections in the research community, and for us to understand new or ongoing challenges. We encourage you to consider meeting with your own research group or reaching out to others through this program.
Please visit the DOMINOs program website to sign up or for more information about how to host and/or attend an event. For questions, please contact Amy Yun.
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(Pictured left to right)
Maxime Kinet, Rheumatology, UCSF Health; Rohit Bose, Anatomy, Medicine (Hematology/Oncology, UCSF Health), and Urology; Victoria Wang, Hematology/Oncology, UCSF Health; Jonathan Budzik, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, UCSF Health; David Erle, Lung Biology Center, ZSFG; Sanyog Shitole, Cardiology, VAMC.
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PRE-Proposal Application REview Program |
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DOM PREPARE Program
Requests for grant reviews are accepted on an ongoing basis
The PREPARE program, led by Drs. Judy Hahn and Larry Fong, continues to be an invaluable resource for investigators at all career stages to get great feedback in an NIH format on their grant applications. To request a review, please click the button below.
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UCSF Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research
Application deadline is April 22
The Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research (PBBR) seeks to stimulate and support highly innovative basic science research at UCSF. PBBR is currently accepting proposals for funding in two award categories:
- NFR - New Frontier Research
- TMC - Technologies, Methodologies & Cores
PBBR seeks to stimulate and support highly innovative basic science research at UCSF. The focus is on basic science projects of potentially high impact that are creative, risky, and transformative.
Proposals are due by 5:00pm on April 22. For questions, please contact Linda Reilly, PBBR Program Manager.
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Extramural The Innovative Genomics Institute
Application deadline is April 30
The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) launched the HS Chau Women in Enterprising Science Program (WIES) to promote gender equity in science and entrepreneurship as part of its mission to advance genome research for a better world. The program is now accepting proposals from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to translate genomics research into impactful solutions to real-world challenges and advance the representation of women founders in biotechnology. Proposals are open to UC faculty/postdocs, or soon-to-graduate PhD students.
Applications are due by April 30. For more details about eligibility and to apply, please click the button below.
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DOM Cohort Grant
Application deadline is April 30
The DOM Cohort Grant program is a popular and successful Department of Medicine grant to support the initiation or enhancement of patient cohorts. The program has catalyzed careers of many young DOM investigators. Assistant and associate professors are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due by 5:00pm on April 30. For more details about eligibility and to apply, please click the button below.
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UCSF Nutrition and Obesity Research Center (NORC) Pilot and Feasibility Awards
Application deadline is May 1
The Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) Pilot and Feasibility Program will provide funding for investigators to pursue novel and promising ideas broadly relevant to nutrition, obesity, and metabolism research. The program aims to facilitate the engagement of junior faculty and encourage new directions in NORC-related research, regardless of a laboratory’s historical research focus. Pilot funding of up to $50,000 per application is available for a period of 12 months from the time of the award. Preference will be given to Junior Faculty engaged in research broadly relevant to nutrition, obesity, and metabolism, who do not yet have NIH R01 funding (K awardees are eligible to apply).
Applications are due by May 1. For questions, please contact Myra Gloria or Brian Feldman. For more details about eligibility and to apply, please click the button below.
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Extramural Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Application deadline is May 4
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders (IRL) program issued a call for applicants within the Structural Racism and Health Initiative. The aim for the new IRL cohort is to generate research useful for dismantling structural racism and improving health and health equity. Each team must consist of three fully eligible team members: one community partner and two research partners.
Applications are due by May 4. Email Melanie Derynck and Gretchen Kiser to announce your intention to apply, then follow application instructions in RFP, conferring with your Research Services Coordinator, as needed. For more details about eligibility and to apply, please click the button below.
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Extramural The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Program
Application deadline is May 19
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invite applications for the new Science Diversity Leadership program, which will support projects led by excellent biomedical researchers who—through their outreach, mentoring, and teaching—have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scientific fields. Each grant recipient will be awarded a total of $1.15 million over five years, with the first two cohorts of grantees selected in 2022 and 2023.
Applications are due by May 19. For more details about eligibility and to apply, please click the button below.
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SOM Bridge Funding Program
Application deadline is May 27
The School of Medicine invites applications for the 31st cycle of Bridge Funding. The program provides up to 12 months of support for full-time faculty members, with independent research programs, who are experiencing a temporary loss of significant funding.
The program is intended to support applicants who face a funding gap between two extramural research grants (usually R01 or equivalent), and will consider applications from faculty for whom increased caregiving responsibilities have delayed the submission of renewal or revised applications.
Applications are due by May 27. For questions, please contact Michelle Teng. For more details about eligibility, and to apply, please click the button below.
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SOM Travel Award for Child, Elder, or Dependent Care
Rolling applications
The School of Medicine's Academic Affairs Office is providing funding through travel awards for child, elder, or dependent care to SOM faculty members. The intent of these funds is to promote a family-friendly environment so that the expenses associated with childcare, elder care, or dependent care are not an impediment to faculty members' participation in professional conferences.
The faculty member must make a presentation at the professional conference/meeting or demonstrate that attending is important for career advancement.
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