The Partnership Post

Volume LVII | July 2023

THE PARTNERSHIP POST

Equity in Clinical Trials to Improve Cancer Survival

Join the Research Education Core on Wednesday, August 2nd as they host the Annual Education Day.

Dr. Nadine McCleary, MD, MPH, will be the keynote speaker and give a presentation on "Equity in Clinical Trials to Improve Cancer Survival." There will be various workshops for trainees throughout the day following the keynote address.

Click here for registration details.

Announcements

Fellowship in Cancer Survivorship Research

The Perini Family Survivorship Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute invites members of the DF/HCC and Harvard Medical community to apply for a two-year fellowship.

Click here for more details.

Abby on Leave

Senior Program Manager, Abby Shain, will be on maternity leave until October 1st. While she is out, please contact the Partnership email at U54Partnership@umb.edu and your questions or concerns will be triaged with the Partnership team.

Research Training Opportunities - Applications Open!

The UMB-DF/HCC Partnership Post-Bacc Program is a 1- to 2-year fellowship that engages individuals who have completed their bachelor's degree within the past two years. Click here for Post-Bacc application details.

The Career Catalyst Program is a one-year mentoring program for early-career researchers. Postdocs and junior faculty seeking guidance on overall career development are encouraged to apply. Click here for the Career Catalyst Program application details.

The University of Minnesota T32 Cancer Disparities Training Program is a postdoctoral program seeking to train researchers who are prepared to conduct community-engaged research to develop, test, and disseminate interventions in clinical and community settings. Click here for the T32 Cancer Disparities Training Progam application details.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship to Promote Racial Diversity is a three-year program sponsored by the Cancer Research Institute to support young scientists who wish to receive training in fundamental immunology or cancer immunology. Click here for the CRI Postdoctoral Fellowship application details.

The NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics is recruiting many postdoctoral fellows for various projects. Click here for all the Postdoctoral Fellowships that are accepting applications.

Events

DF/HCC CURE Scientific Series

Join DF/HCC CURE Program's summer scientific seminar series featuring presentations on Cancer Disparities, Data Science, Social Science, Genetics, and more.

Click here for the seminar and Zoom details.

Targeting Ferroptosis as a Therapeutic Vulnerability of Disease - Aug. 4th

The Boston Cell Death Initiative brings together labs in the Boston area and beyond that work on various aspects of cell death. This month's special guest is Dr. Marcus Conrad.

Click here for registration details.

DF/HCC Postdoc Coffee House - Aug. 16th

Join the DF/HCC Office of Postdoctoral Fellows for coffee and light refreshments to network with other postdocs and learn about available opportunities.

Click here for details.

REC Summer Symposium - Aug. 18th

Join the Partnership trainees as they present posters on the research conducted during their summer research experience.

Click here for more details.

Annual Cancer Symposium - Oct. 23rd

The Partnership will be hosting the next Cancer Symposium at UMass Boston featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Jan Mutchler.

More details will be shared once finalized.

Funding Opportunities

DF/HCC Prostate SPORE

Letter of Intent Deadline: August 15, 2023

Small Business Transition Grant

Letter of Intent Deadline: August 21, 2023

NIH Director's Early Independence Awards

Letter of Intent Deadline: September 6, 2023

DF/HCC & MIT Bridge Project RFA

Letter of Intent Deadline: September 18, 2023

Visit the Non-Partnership Funding Opportunities page for a list of other possible funding sources.

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