Research News - December 11, 2015

 A total of 297 faculty members cast their ballots to select two new elected representatives to ECOR.
In a spirited contest with six outstanding candidates, the two elected representatives are:

• Professor: Steven Grinspoon, MD, Director, MGH Program in Nutritional  Metabolism
• Assistant Professor: David Milan, MD, Cardiovascular Research Center

They will join the other ECOR elected representatives:

• Sylvie Breton, PhD (Professor)
• Allan Goldstein, MD (Associate Professor)
• Stephanie Seminara, MD (Associate Professor)
• Anne Thorndike, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor)

If you have a question or suggestion, they are available at Research Council (the first Monday of the month) or you can contact them directly. These six elected ECOR representatives are your voice at ECOR.

At the Dec. 7 Research Council meeting, the Mass General Development Office introduced an internally supported crowdfunding platform that has been extended to help MGH Researchers use crowdfunding campaigns to support their work.

This platform is operated with the support of both the Development Office and the Mass General Research Institute.

In case you missed it:

• Download the slides from the presentation (PowerPoint document)
• Visit our crowdfunding information page
• Apply to start your crowdfunding project

SAS licenses can no longer be purchased or renewed through Harvard University. In response, the Research Computing Core is now selling discounted SAS Analytics Pro single-user licenses at the cost of $400 per license annually. This initial license will be good until April 29, 2016 after which you can renew for a full year at $400; there is no prorating. 

We are aware that several departments maintain their own SAS Servers with contracts nearing expiration. Partners is attempting to negotiate with SAS for continuing licensing on these systems. If you are impacted by an expiring SAS Server license, please complete a brief SAS Server Survey. 

The Research Computing Core offers either a single-user license option to install on your PC or a single-user license for use on our hosted Windows SAS Server. The Server License allows access to SAS Version 9.4 from a device, PC or Mac. We expect the Server License option to allow for superior scalability, increased data security and for the ability to access SAS from multiple devices (e.g., your laptop, desktop and workstation) with one license. The Server License requires Partners Network or VPN connection. Please see the comparison chart on our website for additional details about both options. Please complete the SAS License Request Form to purchase a license. You can purchase a SAS PC License and switch to the Server License at a later date at no additional cost (and vice versa). You may order up to five licenses with this form

Once PC license requests are submitted, a ticket will be opened at the Service Desk within 24 hours and a tech will contact you within 5 business days to schedule a remote assisted installation. Individual PC License installation can take from 1-2 hours. Your PC must be on the network, at work and wired. Installations cannot be done when you are on VPN or wireless.   

One Server License requests are submitted, you will receive access information via email within 5 business days of your request.

Please click here to read the latest news from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 10:15 am- 1:45 pm, Simches Building, Second Floor & Simches 3.120 (SERI)

Now is the chance to exhibit your research! ECOR is now accepting abstracts for the SAC Poster Session!

Deadline for submission: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

The annual Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Poster Session gives researchers the opportunity to create a compelling visual display of their work and present it to some of the best scientific minds in the nation. The poster session is an essential part of the two-day meeting, which highlights excellence in research at MGH. Twelve Posters of Distinction will be chosen to receive a $1000 travel award. A review panel will select finalists from the submitted abstracts. Awards will be restricted to junior faculty and trainees.

SPACE IS LIMITED
Poster abstract submissions will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Authors must be MGH employees. Abstracts on any type of research are eligible for submission; however, authors may only submit ONE abstract.

NEW FOR 2016!
This year, we are going completely electronic! The SAC poster session will only feature electronic posters displayed on ePosterBoards. We encourage you to create dynamic and visually captivating presentations that highlight the fascinating aspects of your research. There will be a total of two poster sessions - each poster will only be assigned to one session. ECOR will have multiple training forums on how to create electronic posters.

PRIZES
Twelve $1,000 Poster of Distinction Awards to be used for Scientific Meeting Travel

HOW TO SUBMIT
Please click here for more information and to submit a poster abstract!

QUESTIONS
If you have problems or questions please email sac@partners.org

Again, space is limited! Submit your abstract early!

Monday, December 14, 12:00-1:00 PM, Haber Conference Room

From the Bench to Observation Unit Bedside: the MGH Registry of Cardiac CT for Acute Chest Pain
Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, MBA; Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School

Lunch will be provided.

3. Cardiovascular Research Seminar
Tuesday, December 15, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, CNY 149, Rm 2.204                       

Experimental insights into post thrombotic syndrome
Peter K. Henke, MD
Associate Chair of Research

Tuesday, December 15, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, CNY 149, Rm 2.204                       

Experimental insights into post thrombotic syndrome
Peter K. Henke, MD
Associate Chair of Research
University of Michigan Medical School

Monday, January 4, 2016, Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, Simches 3 Conference Area

All members of the MGH and Partners Research Community are invited to learn more about the research core services available at MGH. 

Light refreshments will be provided, along with a raffle!  

We hope to see you all on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Final Session Tuesday, April 5), Simches Building, 2nd Floor, Garrod/Mendel Conference Room

This course is sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research

Are you planning on submitting for an NIH Career Development Award? Then plan on attending Conquering the K!

Conquering the K is a comprehensive, seven session course, which focuses on the preparation of a NIH career development proposal. MGH faculty will discuss research design and career development plan focusing on how all the sections of the application must fit together to demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to becoming a clinical investigator. Hands-on workshops are included to help participants prepare each section. Application deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016. Due to the interactive design of this course, we will accept a maximum of 25 applicants. ** Incomplete applications will not be considered **

Who should attend? Fellows and instructors interested in submitting for an NIH K-Award (K08, K23) in June/October 2016 or February 2017.

Course Requirements: All attendees will be required to submit their research idea, draft of specific aims, name of mentor, and confirm whether they have preliminary data
Registration is required. Please contact Jillian Tonelli with questions.

Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these funding opportunities.  Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.

• Breast Cancer Research (Avon Breast Cancer Crusade), Avon Foundation for Women
• Emerging Leader Award, Bay Area Lyme Foundation
• Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP), Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
• Keith Michael Andrus Memorial Award, Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)
• Pediatric Research Grants, Gerber Foundation
• Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program, Health Resources in Action (HRiA)/The Medical Foundation

Please click here for further details on these funding opportunities.

We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination.

Process
Submit a one- to two-page Letter of Intent (LOI) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) via email to ecor@partners.org.  In addition to your LOI, please include an NIH Biosketch.

The letter of intent should include:

• Name of the Principal Investigator with appropriate contact information
• A descriptive title of the potential application
• Brief description of the project
• Brief description of why you specifically should be selected to receive institutional nomination for this award

In the event that there is more than one MGH investigators interested in applying for each limited submission award, the LOIs will be used to assess candidates and a review and selection process will take place.

Current Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
Please click here for more information and for our internal deadlines.

• NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) Instrument Acquisition or Development
• W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program Grants – NEW!
• Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)
• International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (U19)

If there is a limited submission funding opportunity you do not see listed above or you have any additional questions, please contact Erin McGivney at 617-643-6471.

For the latest National Institutes of Health notices, requests for applications, and program announcements, follow this link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm

MGH ECOR Formulaic Bridge Funding Support
Application Deadline: January 7, 2016; 7th day of each month

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Gliklich Innovation Scholars Program
Application Deadline: February 1, 2016

Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC) Accepting PILOT & DRIVE Grant Pre-Proposals

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