Driven by a personal experience with the lifesaving power of donated blood, a senior in the School of Nursing, along with her classmates, organized a daylong blood drive at Georgetown to help save lives. |
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After nearly two decades of clinical trials failing to deliver new treatments, Alzheimer’s disease researchers and clinicians, as well as patients and their families, have expressed cautious optimism about new FDA-approved medications — their and implications for the future. |
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The State of New York has tapped Georgetown’s National Center for Cultural Competence to help advance the policies and practices of cultural and linguistic competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion within its Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. The new three-year, $10+ million contract encompasses work throughout the agency’s system of supports and services. |
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As a regular feature in GUMC Update, we highlight members of our staff/AAP - all critical to our mission. Today, meet Ryan Dempsey, manager of global health research development in the Office of Research Development Services. |
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Join investigators, educators, executive leaders, associates and collaborative partners from across our academic health center on May 8 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to share research and build relationships. Learn more about the symposium and register by April 28.
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Judges Need for Student Research Days |
The Department of Human Science is looking for judges for the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 19 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and/or 1:30-3:00 p.m.. Faculty and postdoctoral fellows interested in volunteering can complete this Google form or reach out to Alex Theos directly.
The Department of Medicine is looking for judges for its Research Day. Faculty members, fellows and resident volunteers are requested 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on May 4. Please contact Mahlet Wondwosen if you are interested.
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The Office of Technology Commercialization has launched its third funding cycle under the GUMC Gap Fund Program to support researchers with innovative ideas. To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the Gap Fund page.
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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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“Advancing Drug Discovery with Biofabricated 3D Tissue Models” |
Tuesday, April 11
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building, Room 337 and via Zoom
Presented by Marc Ferrer, PhD, Director, 3-D Tissue Bioprinting Laboratory. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series presented by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.
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Paint & Sip: CAPS Wellness Event |
Tuesday, April 11
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Healey Family Student Center, Social Room
The Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) is hosting a paint and sip activity focused on practicing mindfulness. Come enjoy painting, non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks. CAPS clinicians will also provide guided mindfulness techniques and mindfulness resources.
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Wednesday, April 12
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Riggs Library, Healy Hall
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Wednesday, April 12
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants will learn to use Zoom and/or Panopto to record in-class lectures and narrated PowerPoint presentations to make lecture videos and post them in Canvas to support face-to-face, online and hybrid class teaching.
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Wednesday, April 12
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room and via Zoom
Presented by Gultekin Gollu, assistant professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the School of Health. RSVP requested. Part of the Global Health Security Seminar Series.
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The Inaugural William and Patricia Oppenheim Endowed Lectureship in Pediatric Orthopaedics |
Thursday, April 13
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via livestream (link available by request)
Presented by Rachel Mednick Thompson, MD, the William and Patricia Oppenheim Presidential Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics and director of the Center for Cerebral Palsy, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The lecture will be followed by a reception. RSVP to Mark Antonucci.
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Thursday, April 13
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Embassy Room, Washington Hilton Hotel (1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.)
A Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) CGHPI-hosted satellite session. The session immediately precedes the main CUGH conference April 14-16. Registration is free. Register for the session here.
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Thursday, April 13
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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Thursday, April 13
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
This year’s theme is “Keeping Empathy, Connection and Humanism Alive in Medicine: How to Find Your Identity & Not Lose Yourself.” Keynote speakers include Ronald Epstein, MD, and Lakshmi Krishnan, MD, PhD.
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Friday, April 14
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Claire Conley, PhD, assistant professor of oncology, Cancer Prevention and Control Program member, Georgetown Lombardi. Meet the Speaker Session starts at 11:00 a.m. Part of the Survivorship Research Initiative Seminar Series.
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Friday, April 14
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn to edit and annotate lecture videos using Panopto and OpenShot Video Editor, a free open-source easy-to-use cross-platform video editor.
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Friday, April 14
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
The seventh of 12 sessions of the CENTILE-sponsored Teaching Certificate Program is presented by Jessica Jones, PhD, associate professor, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology, and Andrea Cammack, program manager, medical student education.
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“Novel Drug Treatments for Liver Disease and Cancer” |
Friday, April 14
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Medical-Dental Building, NE401 (Schering Foundation Library)
The Annual Stephen and Mary Krop Lectureship in Pharmacology will be given by Lorraine Gudas, PhD, chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Revlon Pharmaceutical Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology.
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Saturday, April 15
9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will prepare physicians and student volunteers to work with asylum seekers. It will cover Asylum Law, Practical Tips for Working with Asylum Seekers, Physical Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, and Best Practices for Writing Affidavits.
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Monday, April 17
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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Monday, April 17
12:00 - 1:15 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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Monday, April 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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. Part of the Center for Metabolomic Studies Seminar Series.
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Monday, April 17
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by 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; and associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Sponsored by CENTILE.
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Tuesday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This CENTILE Grand Rounds will be held in honor of Yom Hashoah (the Jewish name for Holocaust Memorial Day). Presented by 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; and associate professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
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BSN Scholar’s Day Poster Presentations and Honor’s Presentations |
Tuesday, April 18
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Hall and via Zoom
The BSN Scholar’s Day poster presentations will be held in the lobby in St. Mary’s Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. while the Honor’s presentation will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Room 110, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Register here to join via Zoom.
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Wednesday, April 19
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Healey Family Student Center
Georgetown’s student-run research conference focused on health and scientific research. Presented by the Department of Human Science in the School of Health.
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Wednesday, April 19
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants in this workshop will learn how to use the polling tool for classroom activities to engage students, such as icebreakers, class discussions and competitions.
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Wednesday, April 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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8th Annual (Virtual) Poetry Cafe |
Thursday, April 20
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants will read original poems on the themes of “Vibrant Words: Giving Voice to Community” in this event celebrating the healing that comes through the written word. Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program and the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care.
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Thursday, April 20
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Virginia Ferguson, PhD, professor of biomedical, mechanics of materials, materials, University of Colorado. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Friday, April 21
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
Workshop participants will learn how to use Mentimeter, an online polling tool to create interactive presentations that allow an unlimited number of students to answer questions and polls anonymously, and participate in competition quizzes using any device.
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Friday, April 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute. Part of the MHRI-GHUCCTS Monthly Statistical Seminar Series.
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