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After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in December, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin chose Georgetown Lombardi for his treatment. On September 26, Raskin returned to Georgetown to discuss his experiences and thank his treating physician in a conversation moderated by Georgetown Lombardi Director Louis Weiner, MD, at the third annual Edward M. Kovach Cura Personalis Endowed Lecture. Read more about this event.
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Adams-Campbell and Schlegel Named Distinguished University Professors | |
Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD | |
Richard Schlegel, MD, PhD | |
Georgetown Lombardi members Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD, and Richard Schlegel, MD, PhD, were recently appointed Distinguished University Professors, a distinction reserved for Georgetown faculty members whose extraordinary accomplishments in scholarship, teaching and service have earned them significant recognition. They will be recognized at the Georgetown University Fall Faculty Convocation on October 30. Read the full announcement of this honor. | |
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Grants to Georgetown Lombardi Researchers | |
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a nonprofit supported by Hyundai Motor America committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer, visited campus to formally present grants to Georgetown Lombardi physician-scientist Jeffrey Toretsky, MD, and researcher Todd Waldman, MD, PhD. Waldman received a $400,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant, which funds translational research, while Toretsky received a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Grant, which provides funding for programmatic initiatives.
The presentation took place during a Handprint Ceremony, the nonprofit's signature event in which children affected by cancer, doctors and researchers, and Hyundai partners dip their hands in paint and place their handprints on a Hyundai vehicle, symbolizing the collective fight against pediatric cancer and hope for a cure.
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Pictured above from left: Kevin Reilly (B'91, P'25, P'26), owner and president of Alexandria Hyundai and vice chair of Hyundai Hope on Wheels; Todd Waldman, MD, PhD; Hyundai Hope On Wheels National Youth Ambassador Raynie; Jeffrey Toretsky, MD; and Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America | |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels National Youth Ambassador Oliver (r) helped local cancer patient Radha paint her hand during the Handprint Ceremony. | |
National Youth Ambassador Raynie (r) and Radha placed painted handprints on a car. | |
Nominations Now Being Accepted: GUMC Staff Community Award | |
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Students, staff, administrators and faculty members are invited to nominate colleagues who show positivity, perseverance and resilience in their work and go above and beyond on behalf of our community for the new GUMC Staff Community Award. Up to two awardees will be chosen each quarter by the GUMC Staff/AAP Caucus committee and select others to receive a $1,250 cash award and recognition celebration with GUMC leadership. Learn more and submit nominations.
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Application Deadline Today: Call for Faculty Mentors for LGBTQIA+ Medical Students
The Georgetown University HoyaMed Pride Alliance is seeking volunteers for potential faculty mentors and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ medical students. Faculty mentors will serve as a valuable resource in medical students’ career development and in providing them a safe place to discuss any issues that may arise in their education. The students are seeking two types of mentors: LGBTQIA+ identified faculty members and LGBTQIA+ ally faculty members. Learn more and apply to be a faculty mentor by today, October 2, at 11:59 p.m. Contact gusom.hmpa@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Synchronous Virtual Faculty Orientation and Resource Refresher Sessions
This virtual workshop, presented by the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs, offers all faculty an orientation and resource refresher. Whether you are a new faculty member or are looking for a refresher on the resources available for your faculty development, there is a session for you. Sessions are specific to non-university employed faculty (employed by hospital affiliates such as MedStar Health) and university employed faculty:
- Non-University Employed: Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 p.m.
- University Employed: Thursday, October 12, 12:00 p.m.
RSVP for sessions. Those unable to attend can find presentations posted on the OFAA Orientation webpage.
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Keep Those Wheels Turning for BellRinger | |
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14th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium: Innovations in GI Cancer | |
Register for the 14th Annual Ruesch Center Symposium: Innovations in GI Cancer, held in person this Nov. 17 and 18. Topics include the microbiome and biological basis of early onset GI cancers, young adult cancer survivors' unique needs, and developing prevention strategies for early onset GI cancers. Registration is free for Georgetown staff and trainees with the promo code HCP23. Learn more at bit.ly/Ruesch2023.
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Introduction to Research Data Management
Tuesday, October 3
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Learn about data management best practices and data requirements for NIH and NSF grants, including data management plans, data documentation and metadata, data life cycle, data archiving and preservation, and data sharing and reuse. Presented by Dahlgren Memorial Library. Register for this Zoom workshop.
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PhD Thesis Defense
Wednesday, October 4
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Raneen Rahhal, PhD candidate in Tumor Biology, presents “Intratumor Heterogeneity Drives the Evolution of Multiple Populations With Metastatic Initiating Capabilities.” Mentor: Gray Pearson, PhD. Held in-person in E501 with Zoom option.
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Computational Biology Working Group Meeting
Wednesday, October 4
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Computational Biology Working Group brings together researchers with an interest in computational biology to share ideas and expertise, promote the development of new computational tools and approaches, and to ensure the availability of resources and increase access to shared computing infrastructure. Join this meeting via Zoom.
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Cancer Research Data Meeting
Thursday, October 5
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Zoe Malchiodi, PhD student in the Tumor Biology Program, presents “Natural Killer Cells in the Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Tumor Microenvironment.” Mentor: Louis Weiner, MD. Join the meeting in W302 NRB or via Zoom.
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Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series: “Metabolic Reprogramming in Breast Cancer Metastasis”
Thursday, October 5
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Kristine Glunde, PhD, professor of radiology, oncology & biological chemistry, director, Applied Imaging Mass Spectrometry (AIMS), The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Join this seminar in Preclinical Science Building LA2 or via Zoom.
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Brain Tumor Working Group Meeting
Thursday, October 5
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
View the meeting agenda. Join this meeting via Zoom.
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IO/Heme Working Group Meeting
Thursday, October 5
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Guest presenter is Noa Biran, MD, associate professor of medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center, discussing “Emerging Cellular Therapies for Multiple Myeloma.” Join this meeting via Zoom.
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Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series: “From Gene Discovery to a First in Class FDA Approval”
Friday, October 6
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by James Brugarolas, MD, PhD, director, Kidney Cancer Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center; professor, Department of Internal Medicine, and member, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Join this lecture in the New Research Building Auditorium with Zoom option.
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Funding and Award Opportunities | |
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Federal Grants Digest: Colleges & Universities Edition
A weekly curated digest of federal funding opportunities of interest to colleges and universities to support programming, research, infrastructure and other efforts, provided by Thorn Run Partners. View current issue (for Sept. 27, 2023).
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Federal Kidney Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities. The KCRP focuses on issues regarding prevention, detection, treatment, including the long-term effects of kidney cancer treatment, and building capacity with next-generation investigators and resources for novel kidney cancer treatments. 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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Clinical Consortium Award: Pre-application due Oct. 26, 5:00 p.m.
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Meetings in italics should be attended by all fellows.
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8:00 AM | Division Weekly Update Meeting | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
8:30 AM | Monday Morning Oncology Report | Inpatient Oncology Fellow | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
9:00 AM | Breast Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 528 212 194)
11:00 AM | GU/Melanoma Research Meeting | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 796 253 566)
4:00 PM | GU Tumor Board (on 1st/3rd Mondays of the month) | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 869 742 463)
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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 | Microsoft Teams
5:00 PM | Breast Tumor Board | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 937 7707 3374; CME code: 80044)
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8:00 AM | Thoracic Tumor Board | Podium A / Zoom (dial 646-558-8656; Meeting ID: 993 7680 5192; Passcode: 4231; CME 86693)
12:00 PM | Melanoma Tumor Board | Podium A / Microsoft Teams (CME: 80988)
5:00 PM | GI Tumor Board | Podium A / Microsoft Teams
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9:00 AM | Cancer Research Data Meeting | Zoe Malchiodi | “Natural Killer Cells in the Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Tumor Microenvironment” | W302 New Research Building or Zoom
9:30 AM | Head and Neck Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams
12:30 PM | GI Research Meeting | WebEx (dial 844-302-0362, Meeting Number (access code): 712527865, HOST PIN: 5514)
5:00 PM | Lymphoma Tumor Board - every other week | Microsoft Teams
5:00 PM | Myeloma Tumor Board - every other week | Microsoft Teams
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7:00 AM | CNS Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 298 285 483 265, Passcode: rJWpmU)
12:00 PM | Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series | James Brugarolas, MD, PhD | “From Gene Discovery to a First in Class FDA Approval” | New Research Building Auditorium / Zoom
12:00 PM | Team Building - Cactus Cantena | Marietta | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Team Building | Marietta | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Pancreas Tumor Board | Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 299 996 740 910, Passcode: z7j7Rc)
2:00 PM | Team Building | Marietta | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
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