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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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1. Core Survey – We Need Your Input |
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The Mass General Research Institute is conducting a scientific review of the core services at MGH. We are interested in hearing from you to find out what you know about the core services on campus, how you use them and what services we might be missing. The ultimate goal of the review and this survey is to better support MGH core services, our investigators and the research community. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey so your voice can be heard!
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2. NIH Update: training application reminders; 2015 funding data; how to tell if you're using the right application forms; clarification on reporting publications in progress reports |
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Click here to read the latest news from the National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research.
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3. PCORI Update: New Funding Announcements, Upcoming Awards Vote, and Autism Twitter Chat |
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Please click here to read the latest news from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
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EVENTS |
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1. Effort Reporting Office Hours |
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The Effort Reporting Team will hold office hours during the week of April 18 to facilitate on-time completion of effort reporting. A team member will be available to answer specific questions and provide guidance at these times and locations:
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Tuesday, April 19, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Simches 3.130
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Wednesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at CNY 149-2206
If you have questions or concerns about an effort report, come to office hours. We will work with you to resolve the issues before the April 30 deadline.
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2. 10 Days to Global Cancer Forum Hosted by Partners HealthCare |
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Top CEOs, investors, and Harvard faculty will gather at the Westin Copley April 25-27 to share perspectives on the newest cancer therapies, cutting-edge diagnostics and unmet needs. Featured speakers include CEOs of Novartis, BMS, Amgen, AbbVie, and dozens more, clinicians and investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as senior investors and high-profile journalists—in total, more than 120 cancer experts will participate. Employees are invited to attend at a discounted rate of $499 for the three-day conference. There are scholarships for trainees and others in need of support. For the agenda, speaker list, and registration please visit worldmedicalinnovation.org
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3. Philanthropy at MGH: The Role of Philanthropy in the Clinical Research Process |
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Thursday, May 5 & 19, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Simches 3.110
This course is sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research
Speakers: Lee Cohen, MD, Roman DeSanctis, MD, Carol W. Taylor
Did you know that donations from patients, families and organizations are used to support clinical research at MGH? Do you need funding to support your research?
If you are planning a study or in the midst of conducting one but need more funding, consider joining us for this session on philanthropy. Dr. Lee Cohen and Dr. Roman DeSanctis will discuss strategies for fundraising such as:
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Who to ask for donations?
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When to ask for donations?
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How to ask for donations?
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How much to ask for?
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Importance of stewardship when fundraising
Carol W. Taylor from the Development Office will also share her experience with organizing successful fundraising campaigns for MGH.
Register for Thursday, May 5th here.
Register for Thursday, May 19th here.
Contact Jillian Tonelli with any questions.
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4. B-BIC Pitch Day |
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Thursday, May 5, 10:00am–12:00pm
Do you have an idea that you believe has commercial potential? Reserve a session at B-BIC Pitch Day. Join Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC), at Pitch Day on Thursday, May 5th between 10am and 12pm, at Boston Children’s Hospital, Karp Research Building, 4th Floor Atrium, 3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA. Reserve a 20-minute session one of our industry experts. Your ideas are protected by your organization’s IP policies. You will also learn if B-BIC funding is a good fit for your research. B-BIC funds device, diagnostic, HIT and therapeutic solutions that address heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, with potential for commercialization, conducted in collaboration with our member organizations.
To reserve a 20-minute session, please sign up at: https://b-bic-pitch-day-bch.eventbrite.com
To learn more about B-BIC, including current award recipients, and guidelines for submitting proposals, visit: www.b-bic.org
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5. Call for Abstracts: Center for Skeletal Research Symposium |
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016; 1:00pm – 5:00pm, O’Keeffe Auditorium, Blake 1
Abstract Submission Deadline: May 9th at 5pm EDT
The Center for Skeletal Research (CSR), based in the Endocrine Unit at MGH, and funded by a NIAMS P30 grant, is happy to announce its second annual Research Symposium. The goal is to bring together the Boston bone research community for an exciting afternoon of scientific exchange. This year we will again feature talks by two talented leaders of the field from outside the Center. New this year is a special meeting with Drs. Joan McGowan and Faye Chen for young investigators. We will also be expanding the poster session and will again offer prizes. Posters will be displayed in the Bulfinch Patio Tent. We ask that you register for the meeting so we can get a good sense of the number of attendees in advance and because seating is limited.
To register for this event or to submit an abstract, click here. |
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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1. Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences Awards |
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Preliminary applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the
Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences Awards
What are they?
Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences Awards
The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The program makes grants to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding individuals who are in their first few years of their appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
MGH is eligible to nominate one candidate.
When is the deadline?
MGH internal preliminary applications: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – 5:00 PM
How do I learn more and apply?
Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences Awards - Click here
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2. Private Funding Opportunities |
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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.
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Outstanding Achievement Prizes, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
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CCF Research Grant Program, Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF)
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Children's Prize, Children's Prize Foundation
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FCD Young Scholars Program (YSP), Foundation for Child Development (FCD)
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Meso Foundation Research Grant Program, Meso Foundation
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2016 Project Grant Round, Sanfilippo Children's Foundation
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Harrington Scholar-Innovator Grant Program, Harrington Discovery Institute
Please click here for further details on these funding opportunities.
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3. NIH Update for Week Ending April 15, 2016 |
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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 |
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Reminders of recently posted funding opportunities, deadlines and events |
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MGH ECOR Formulaic Bridge Funding Support
Application Deadline: May 7; 7th day of each month
Heart Rhythm Society Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Quality Improvement Innovation Grants
Application Deadline: April 18
Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC) Accepting PILOT & DRIVE Grant Pre-Proposals
Responsible Conduct of ‘Omics’ Research – May 24
Looking for something you saw in a previous Research News release? Check out our archive!
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