Research News - December 24, 2015

 

 

 

 


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December 24, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

1. Updates to Apple Product Procurement
2. Two updates for the Mac Community, Office 2016 & El Capitan
3. PCORI Update - Funding webinar, Physician roundtable, Treatment after stroke

 

EVENTS
 

1. SAC 2016 Poster Session
2. MGH Research Core Day
3. Introduction to Linux
4. Cardiovascular Research Center Seminar Series
5. Faculty Development Seminar – Conflict Management at Work
6. Introduction to ‘Omics’ Research

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
 

1. Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Clinical Fellowship Awards
2. Private Funding Opportunities
3. Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
4. NIH Update for Week Ending December 24, 2015

In Case You Missed It
 
Reminders of recently posted funding opportunities, deadlines and events
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
1. Updates to Apple Product Procurement

Since Harvard exited the retail sales and services business last fall, ERIS has been working to secure Apple product purchasing services for the Partners community. We're pleased to announce that effective January 4, 2016, Partners will be working with the Apple Professional Services (APS) division for higher education customers as our official vendor… click here to read more.

 
2. Two updates for the Mac Community, Office 2016 & El Capitan

The Partners Enterprise Apple Support (PEAS) team is pleased to inform you that testing is complete and you may now upgrade to Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.  Before upgrading, please review the El Capitan Guide and check the compatibility chart to ensure software you may use is compatible. Office 2016 for Mac is also now available for Macs running OS X 10.10 or newer… click here to read more.

 
3. PCORI Update - Funding webinar, Physician roundtable, Treatment after stroke

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

 
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EVENTS
 
1. SAC 2016 Poster Session

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!

 
2. MGH Research Core Day

Monday, January 4, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 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.

 
3. Introduction to Linux

Monday, January 11, 3:00-5:00 pm, One Constitution Center, Charlestown

The ERIS Scientific Computing team is offering an Introduction to Linux course. This course is designed for individuals with no knowledge on Linux or those who want to improve their basic knowledge and familiarize with the ERISOne environment. This class will provide a hands-on session. Register online. Contact hpcsupport@partners.org with any questions about this course.

 
4. Cardiovascular Research Center Seminar Series

Tuesday, January 12, 4:00 PM, CNY 149, Room 2.204

Novel Roles for Vascular Mineralocorticoid Receptors in Hypertension and Aging
Iris Jaffe, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Tufts University

 
5. Faculty Development Seminar - Conflict Management at Work

Wednesday, January 13, 12:00 -2:00 pm, Location provided upon registration.

The Center for Faculty Development and the Graduate Student Division present a seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments and MGH PhD graduate students in research.

Conflict Management at Work
Facilitator: Melissa Brodrick, Harvard Medical School Ombudsperson

This seminar will explore the benefits of understanding conflict and provide a pragmatic, situational approach to conflict resolution. Melissa Brodrick will demonstrate how and when to use the conflict-handling styles effectively and coach participants to initiate productive dialogue to deal with conflict situations.

Please click here to register by Fri, Jan 8.

 
6. Introduction to ‘Omics’ Research

Monday, March 7, 2016 - Friday, March 11, 2016, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Catalyst and MGH Division of Clinical Research present our new full week intensive course Introduction to ‘Omics’ Research. The course aims to provide an intensive introduction to the range of technologies, challenges, and opportunities involved in ‘omics’ research for clinical and translational investigators.

The course aims to help participants achieve three main goals:

  1. Provide an overview on genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology and bioinformatics tools.
  2. Provide an efficient, intensive introduction to the range of technologies, challenges, and opportunities involved in ‘omics’ research.
  3. Appreciate the complex ethical and regulatory issues that an academic investigator faces in ‘omics’ research.

*Applications will be reviewed and participants will be notified of acceptance by January 15, 2016*. Registration is required. Contact Catherine Shain with any questions. 

 
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
 
1. Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Clinical Fellowship Awards

Applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Fund for Medical Discovery (FMD) Clinical Fellowship Awards!

What are they?
MD fellows, PhD postdoctoral research fellows and Instructors within 5 years of the start of their fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital are encouraged to apply.
The award may be used only for salary and fringe benefits. The awards are not transferable to any other institution and will be effective on or about July 1, 2016. The awards are unrestricted as to area of study. 

How much is each award?
The awards will include a stipend of $40,000 plus applicable fringe benefits and 15% indirect costs.

When is the deadline?
Monday, February 1, 2016 - 5:00 PM

How do I learn more and apply?
Click here to read more and apply online!

For a guide to help make your application more competitive click here. 

 
2. Private Funding Opportunities

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 Safety Net (Access to Care Programs:  Safety Net Fund), Avon Foundation for Women
  • Damon Runyon Fellowship Award (Damon Runyon Postdoctoral Research Fellowships), Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
  • Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in the Neurosciences, Esther A. and Joseph Klingenstein Fund, Inc.

Please click here for further details on these funding opportunities.

 
3. Limited Submission 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.

  • W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program Grants
  • 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.

 
4. NIH Update for Week Ending December 24, 2015

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

 
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In Case You Missed It
 
Reminders of recently posted funding opportunities, deadlines and events

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

Innovation at Partners HealthCare: Fall Newsletter

Information Systems News - Fall 2015

Basic Biostatistics for Clinical Research - January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4

SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual Research Administrators Retreat - February 9

SAVE THE DATE! SAC 2016 – April 6 & 7

Looking for something you saw in a previous Research News release? Check out our archive!

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