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Looking to the Future, Remembering the Past
Well, it has been quite a week! We met our incoming Executive Vice President, Dr. Norman Beauchamp Jr., and learned a bit about his exciting plans for the future of our medical center. Plus, the notice of grant award for the competitive renewal of our CCSG is imminent as well.
Read more.
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Ralph Lauren Center Marks Its First Year at Georgetown | |
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Since its April 2023 opening, Georgetown’s Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, part of Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, has touched hundreds of lives by delivering cancer education, legal services, patient navigation, and opportunities to participate in clinical trials. Read more about the center’s one-year anniversary.
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Glasgow Honored for Student Mentorship | |
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Eric Glasgow, PhD, assistant professor of oncology and director of Georgetown Lombardi’s Zebrafish Shared Resource, received the Allan Angerio Award for Excellence in Mentorship at Georgetown’s Undergraduate Research Conference. The award is named for an associate professor of human science emeritus who retired in 2010 after 38 years on Georgetown University’s faculty. Angerio taught and mentored thousands of undergraduate students during his career. Read more about the conference.
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Two Undergraduates Working in Georgetown Lombardi Labs Receive Goldwater Scholarships | |
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Dua Mobin (C’25), who works in the Braselmann Lab, and Morgan Rice (C’25), who works in the Riggins Lab, were named 2024 Goldwater Scholars. One of the most prestigious awards for undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and math, the Goldwater Scholarship is given to support and cultivate the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers. The fund provides up to $7,500 to sophomores and juniors for up to two years. Read more about this year’s Goldwater Scholars.
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36th Annual Lombardi Gala | |
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Saturday, April 27
Held at:
The Anthem
901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington DC
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Dinner Program
9:30 - 11:00 p.m.: After Hours Party
Black-tie optional. View more information.
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Final Week to Register for the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium | |
Register now for the MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium, which celebrates the breadth of academic pursuits within the MedStar Health and Georgetown University communities. The symposium takes place next Monday, April 29, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The event offers the opportunity to connect with researchers, educators, residents, executive leaders, and collaborative partners from across the region. Anthony S. Fauci, MD, distinguished university professor at the School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy, will present the keynote address. View more information and register.
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Special Seminar: “What Makes a Successful Implementation Research Grant Proposal?”
On Friday, May 17, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., hear from past and present NIH Study Section Chairs of the Science for Implementation in Health and Healthcare (SIHH) on what makes a successful implementation research grant proposal. Featuring Stephen Bartels, MD, MS (Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School); Heather M. Brandt, PhD (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center);
and Jeremiah R. Brown, PhD, MS (Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science). Hosted by the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Prevention & Control Program, Cancer Care & Delivery Working Group. Join this presentation in 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, Room G313, Lower Level or via Zoom. (+Google Calendar)
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RADIANCE Grants Request for Proposals and Information Sessions
The Georgetown University Center for Health Equity and GUMC Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs announce the second round of RADIANCE Grants (Respect, Advocacy, Diversity, Inclusion, ANti-racism, Collaboration, Equity). These RADIANCE Grants aim to contribute to community engagement that centers a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging through strategies that promote advocacy, diversity, anti-racism and equity. View the Request for Proposals for information including application and review processes. Deadline for proposal submission: Friday, May 31, 11:59 p.m. ET. Online information sessions about the program take place 4/22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.; 4/30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; 5/6, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; 5/15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. RSVP to attend. Email questions to ofaa@georgetown.edu.
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Georgetown Lombardi DEI Updates | |
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Curating DEI News and Resources for the Georgetown Lombardi Community
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Georgetown Lombardi's DEI Office curates opportunities and information of interest to our constituents. Be sure to check our Announcements page for updates. | |
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Georgetown University Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Thursday, April 25
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This annual event highlights the excellent research and scholarship that our postdoctoral community is producing. 10:00 a.m.: Oral Presentations in Harvey Amphitheater North; 1:00 p.m.: Keynote speaker in Harvey Amphitheater North and via Zoom; 2:30 p.m.: Poster Presentations in Preclinical Science Building Hallway C; 4:30 p.m.: Reception at the West Pavilion (Above Pre-Clinical Science Building). Sponsored by the Georgetown University Postdoctoral Association (GUPDA) and the BGE Office of Postdoctoral Development. RSVP for symposium proceedings. (+Google Calendar)
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile
Thursday, April 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register for this class held via Zoom.
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Biotechnology Program and ECUSA-DC Biomedical Seminar
Friday, April 26
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Featuring Guadalupe Sabio, DVN, PhD, from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III; and Georgetown University’s Harshul Pandit, PhD, postdoctoral fellow; Anton Wellstein, MD, PhD, professor, oncology and pharmacology and physiology; Huadong Pei PhD, associate professor, oncology; and Rebecca B. Riggins, PhD, associate professor, oncology. Sponsored by Georgetown’s MS in Biotechnology Program and ECUSA-DC in partnership with the Fundación Ramón Areces. Held in-person in the New Research Building Auditorium. Register. (+Google Calendar)
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MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium
Monday, April 29
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
See full info in "News & Announcements" section above. View more information and register.
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Faculty Entrepreneurship Academy
Tuesday, April 30: 8:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. and
Wednesday, May 1: 8:50 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
This two-day event, with working-lunch session each day, will engage participants in learning sessions designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to advance their ideas. Participants should be able to attend both days. Supported by the Economic Development Authority's Build to Scale grant in partnership with McDonough School of Business and Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Held in-person in the Rafik B. Hariri Building. Please submit this survey for an invitation to join this event.
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GUMC Forum on Development
Tuesday, April 30
11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Join the GUMC Task Force on Advancement and the Office of Advancement for an introductory forum on development. Topics will include how the Office of Advancement works, current priorities for giving, ways that faculty can work with the Office of Advancement, and the vision of the future of development for GUMC. In-person attendance is strongly preferred and lunch will be served. Please RSVP and enter your questions by April 22. Join this event in Warwick Evans Conference Room, Building D or via Zoom.
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“Equity & Well-being: The Delivery of Health Care”
Thursday, May 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
A conversation featuring Anthony S. Fauci, MD, and Roberta Waite, EdD, RN, as they reflect on how health inequities impact the delivery of care with a special focus on significant health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also explore workforce disruptions and the well-being of health care workers during such exceptional times. RSVP to attend in person in the Copley Lounge or via Zoom.
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile
Friday, May 3
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register for this class held via Zoom.
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Mini-Symposium: Successful Grant Submission 101
Friday, May 3
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Faculty members Barry Hudson, PhD, and Aykut Üren, MD, present this virtual mini-symposium for faculty new to the grant submission process. Attendees will learn about the basics of grant submission and how to develop successful proposals, as well as how to successfully resubmit proposals. RSVP to join the symposium via Zoom. Contact Purushottam Tiwari (pbt7@georgetown.edu) with questions.
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Funding and Award Opportunities | |
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NEW Spring 2024 ASPIRE Award: Breaking Ground in Targeting Gastric and Esophageal Tumors
This request for proposals from the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, DeGregorio Family Foundation and Torrey Coast Foundation is for projects focused on tumors of the upper GI tract. Proposals should aim to drive disruptive research, with the goal of advancing the field of gastric and esophageal cancer research and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged and independent investigators at all career stages, especially those new to the field of upper GI cancers, are welcome to apply. Awards are $250,000 total over a 12-month term, beginning fall 2024. LOI deadline: Monday, May 27, 5:00 p.m. ET. View full guidelines and link to the submission portal. Register to attend a live webinar describing the application process and award on Wednesday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. ET.
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The Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Emerging Leader Awards are granted to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio. Applicants must be an MD, PhD, or equivalent and three to eight years from the start of an independent faculty research appointment (start date must fall within 2016-2021). The awards are $750,000 total over a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025. LOI must be submitted through the online application system by 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday, April 29. View complete details and submission guidelines.
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2024 Federal Lung Cancer Funding Opportunities
The Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP), part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has released its fiscal year 2024 funding opportunities. The LCRP looks to support highly innovative, high-risk early ideas, advanced translation research, early stage clinical trials and patient-centered outcomes and survivorship research. In addition, it supports researcher development with a career development-focused award mechanism. Pre-application (letter of intent/preproposal) 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: LOI due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Concept Award: LOI due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Idea Development Award: Preproposal due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Translational Research Award: Preproposal due May 28, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award: LOI due July 17, 5:00 p.m. ET
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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 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. Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible. Two proposals from Georgetown Lombardi will be considered. View full application information. Direct questions to Kelli Lozada Reese, pbp.2vp@gmail.com. Applications for grants must be submitted electronically as well as mailed to the office of the National Second Vice President by Monday, June 10.
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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Research Fellows Award Program
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Research Fellows Award Program is an initiative that supports early career researchers at the postdoctorate, medical fellow or junior faculty levels currently active or interested in research in multiple myeloma research. The MMRF will provide $150,000 in research funding over two years to successful applicants who seek to learn more about the biology of multiple myeloma and identify new approaches to monitor for and treat the disease. Read the full program guidelines. Application deadline is Friday June 28, at 11:59 p.m. ET; applications must be submitted via ProposalCENTRAL.
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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 April 17, 2024).
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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: 932 1012 3816; CME Code: 87253)
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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 - Gil Gastelum | 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 | Teresa Zimmers, PhD: “Mechanisms Driving Physiological Cachexia in Regeneration and Pathological Cachexia in Pancreatic Cancer” | New Research Building Auditorium / Zoom
12:00 PM | Christopher Pleyer, MD - Granulocyte Disorders | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
1:00 PM | Hedy Smith, MD - HLH/Hyperferritinemia | Podium A | 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 | Julia Cunningham - Porphyria/Hemochromatosis/Erythrocytosis | Podium A | Teams Conference Link (Text In Code: 81202 or 81203 / Text In Telephone: 202-796-7323)
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