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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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1. ERIS Newsletter: Looking for Technology and computer resources for research and innovation? |
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Please click here to read the latest newsletter from ERIS.
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EVENTS |
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1. Cardiovascular Research Seminars |
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Tuesday, April 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, CNY 149, Room 2.204
Programming and Reprogramming Cardiac Conduction
Stacey L. Rentschler, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Friday, April 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, CNY 149, 7th Floor, Isselbacher Auditorium
The Evolving Imaging Toolbox for Structural, Hemodynamic, and Metabolic Phenotyping of the Heart Christopher T. Nguyen, PhD
Research Scientist
Biomedical Imaging Research Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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2. MGH/Harvard Cutaneous Biology Research Center Seminar Series |
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Monday, April 10, 2017, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, CNY 149, 7th Floor, Isselbacher Auditorium
“Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in regulation of antitumor responses”
Dmitry Gabrilovich, M.D., Ph.D.
Christopher M. Davis Professor and Head of Translational Tumor Immunology at The Wistar Institute
Refreshments available prior to start of seminar
Shuttle bus leaves MGH main campus (Blossom Street) every 15 minutes
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3. Call for Abstracts: 6th Annual Obesity Research Incubator Session |
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Friday, April 28th, 1 - 4P
Abstracts due Monday, April 10th at noon (12:00PM EDT)
The Cardiovascular, Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders (CVDM) Research Center invites you to participate Friday, April 28th, 1 - 4PM in its sixth annual obesity incubator session. The goal of this session is to bring together BWH clinicians and researchers working in the fields of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to address this challenging public health crisis by promoting cross-collaborative research efforts and stimulating new ideas for further investigation.
To promote vibrant scientific discussions, the first portion of the day will feature short talks by select junior investigators in the field of obesity research and a keynote presentation from Morris J. Birnbaum, M.D., PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease (CVMED) Research Unit, Pfizer.
Following the talks, there will be an interactive poster session focusing on early stage ideas in the area of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Short Talks Information: Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Eligibility:
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Researchers from all Boston area institutions with a rank of assistant professor, instructor or postdoctoral researcher/clinical fellow are invited to submit an abstract to give a short talk (10-12 mins)
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Abstracts in any area of basic, clinical or translational research related to obesity are welcome.
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Abstracts that are not selected for talks will by default be considered for inclusion in the poster session
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Successful applicants MUST be available to talk at the workshop on April 28th
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Awards ($500 - $1,000) will be given to those selected for talks.
Please submit online here.
Poster Session Information: Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM
Eligibility:
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Researchers from all Boston area institutions are welcome.
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Participation and eligibility will be limited to the 30 most qualified applicants
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Both basic and clinical research posters are equally welcome.
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Preference will be given to posters focusing on early stage ideas, novel hypotheses and preliminary or current work in obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Submitting author must be in attendance at the poster session to present their poster.
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An author may only present one poster.
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Prizes ( $500 - $1,000) will be awarded to the selected poster winners based on a pre-event and live judging.
Please submit online here.
Please contact the Brigham Research Institute at bwhbri@partners.org with any questions.
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4. Nursing Research Day |
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Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Interactive Nursing Research Poster Session
10:00am – 11:30am, O’Keeffe Auditorium Foyer, Blake 1
Yvonne L. Munn Nursing Research Lecture and Presentation of the 2017 Research Awards
1:30pm – 3:00pm, O’Keeffe Auditorium, Blake 1
The Power of the Patient’s Voice in Research: Stories from the Bedside and Beyond
Presented by: Sara E. Looby, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, Nurse Scientist, Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research; Principal Investigator, Program in Nutritional Metabolism, MGH; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Reception immediately following lecture and awards ceremony, O’Keeffe Auditorium Foyer, Blake 1
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5. Global Cardiovascular Forum Hosted by Partners HealthCare in 4 weeks! |
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May 1-3, 2017
Time is running out to take advantage of the employee discount to attend the World Medical Innovation Forum being held in Boston on May 1-3, 2017. Don’t be the last to register – click here to reserve your seat today! Hosted by Partners HealthCare, the 3rd annual World Medical Innovation Forum brings together nearly 1,000 international cardiovascular innovation decision-makers from industry, investment, clinical and research communities. Over the three days, the Forum will review in detail the emerging cardiovascular therapies, ‘omics, digital diagnostics, education and engagement with new delivery platforms that will become the model of care for cardiovascular and related metabolic diseases. In addition to examining the cutting-edge issues in the field through panel discussions and interviews, the Forum offers presentations by early stage investigators and luncheons with clinicians from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The Forum features more than 120 speakers, including 19 CEOs, and additional key leaders from life science, government and venture.
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6. SAVE THE DATE: ORCD's Annual Research Fellow Poster Celebration on May 18! |
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Thursday, May 18, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Research Careers (ORCD) presents its annual poster celebration for MGH research fellows.
The ORCD's Research Fellow Poster Celebration will take place on May 18, 2017. The Poster Celebration highlights the excellent research being done by MGH postdoctoral fellows. The morning program includes lectures on the 'Trends in Biomedical Science' and 'Research Career Development.' Posters are on display all day.
Please click here for more information.
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7. Call for Abstracts and Registration: Center for Skeletal Research 3rd Annual Research Symposium |
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Monday, June 12, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
We invite you and your colleagues to the 3rd Annual Skeletal Research Symposium hosted by the MGH Endocrine Unit. This year we will feature talks by two talented leaders in the field, Sean Morrison, PhD from U Southwestern and Elizabeth Shane, MD from Columbia University. We will also have talks by two young investigators who will present their research supported by Pilot Grants awarded by the CSR. There will be a special seminar for young investigators and post docs presented by Dr. Shane entitled “Launching your career in today’s world”. An important part of the symposium will be the poster session that will allow time for informal exchange about research ideas, prizes will be awarded.
There is no charge for this event but advanced registration is recommended due to limited seating. To register or submit an abstract, please go to https://csr.mgh.harvard.edu/2017-symposium
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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1. Charles H. Hood Foundation 2018 Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health |
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Preliminary applications are now being accepted by the Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) for the Charles H. Hood Foundation 2018 Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health research award.
What are they?
Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health research award
The Charles H. Hood Foundation 2018 Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health supports outstanding investigators conducting innovative and transformative research in child health. The overall goal of the Program remains the funding of translational or clinical research that will improve child health clinical outcomes, or improve health care access, affordability, and quality. For the 2018 grant cycle, the Hood Foundation requests applications related to either of two areas of child health research: Neonatology or Brain Science and Child Development.
The Major Grants Initiative is a component of the Hood Foundation’s research funding portfolio. Since 1942, the Foundation has supported investigators at New England research institutions to improve the health and quality of life for children. The Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards Program has launched the careers of close to 600 junior faculty whose discoveries have contributed to significant improvements in child health. Since 1989, the Foundation has also supported 47 Postdoctoral Fellows conducting projects spanning the continuum from basic laboratory research to clinical and health services research.
MGH is eligible to nominate one candidate.
When is the deadline?
MGH Internal Preliminary Application Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 3:00 p.m.
How do I learn more and apply?
2018 Major Grants Initiative to Advance Child Health research award - Click here
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2. Request for Applications: Andrew L. Warshaw, M.D. Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research |
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The Andrew L. Warshaw, M.D. Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research invites applications for pilot grant funding from MGH investigators. Applications are welcome from new investigators, established investigators in the field of pancreatic cancer, as well as senior investigators who have not previously worked in this area. The Institute is particularly interested in research directed towards identifying specific causes of pancreatic cancer; early detection, understanding factors that promote tumor growth; novel imaging modalities; understanding mechanisms of resistance to existing chemotherapy and radiation, as well as exploring novel therapeutic approaches. Basic, translational, and clinical research projects will be considered.
Awards: Up to three pilot grants will be funded for one year at $50,000 (direct costs) renewable for a second year upon demonstration of significant progress.
Application Guidelines:
1. Principal Investigator’s NIH formatted biosketch (2 page maximum) including key references emphasizing the Principal Investigator’s publications.
2. Three page proposal including:
a. Project title with contact information for the Principal Investigator.
b. Abstract (200 words).
c. Description of project, including background, aims and experimental approaches. Graphs, tables and references are not included in the 3 page maximum.
d. Brief budget allocation.
Important Dates:
· Due date for proposals: Monday, April 10,2017.
· Proposals will be reviewed by the executive committee of the Warshaw Institute.
· Funding will begin on July 1, 2017.
Submission Instructions:
· Please submit a single PDF (and address inquiries) to:
· Daniel Salvati, Administrative Director for Research, Department of Surgery
· Email: MGHDeptOfSurgeryResearch@partners.org
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3. Pfizer Centers for Therapeutic Innovation - Call for Preproposals 2017 |
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We are pleased to announce the 2017 call for preproposals for Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) program is now open. Pfizer CTI program collaborates with leading academic medical centers, the NIH, and foundations to speed the translation of novel targets to the clinic.
Who Should Apply
Researchers working with validated drug targets that are tractable with biologic modalities such as antibodies, peptides, proteins, ADCs and/or fusion proteins, who are interested in developing a novel therapeutic agent to address an unmet clinical need should apply.
Therapeutic Areas of Interest for Spring 2017
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Oncology
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Inflammation and Immune disorders
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Cardiovascular metabolic diseases
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Neuroscience
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Rare monogenic genetic diseases
Pre-proposals
Submission entails a brief, non-confidential 2-3 page overview of the target, mechanism (including evidence for disease linkage), and the proposed therapeutic drug. At a high level, the pre-proposal should suggest how the therapeutic hypothesis could be tested in the clinic.
Template of the preproposal can be downloaded from the website below: http://innovation.partners.org/about/special-programs.
Preproposals should be submitted via email to Partners Innovation at: phsstrategicalliances@partners.org.
Deadline for Submission: April 24, 2017
Questions: If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Seema Basu at ssbasu@partners.org.
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4. Pilot Grants on Nutrition Obesity Research |
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Eligible applicants fall into one of 3 categories: (1) Early career investigators in nutrition, metabolism, or obesity; (2) established investigators new to the field of nutrition, metabolism or obesity research; or (3) established investigators in the field looking for funding for a new direction in nutrition, metabolism or obesity research. Investigators from any Harvard institution are eligible to apply. Per NIH rules, fellows are not allowed to be PI of these grants, but final-year fellows may apply if the grant would be awarded after completion of their fellowship. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of our Core laboratories.
DEADLINE: Application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Awards will be announced July 14, 2017 and funding will begin August 1, 2017.
For more information, please click here.
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5. Limited Submission Funding Opportunities |
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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:
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Name of the Principal Investigator with appropriate contact information
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A descriptive title of the potential application
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Brief description of the project
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Brief description of why you specifically should be selected to receive institutional nomination for this award
If there is more than one MGH investigator 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.
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Centers for AIDS Research (P30) – NEW
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Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (P30) – NEW
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.
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6. Private Funding Opportunities |
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Please note that any grant that brings in less than 15% in indirect costs (IDC) will need to be supplemented up to the 15% equivalent by existing investigator or departmental sundry funds. Resolution of this issue must occur prior to submission of the award.
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.
Week of 4/7/17
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Clinician Scholar Educator Award, American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Rheumatology Research Foundation
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Paula de Merieux Fellowship Training Award, American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Rheumatology Research Foundation
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Scientist Development Award, American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Rheumatology Research Foundation
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ASAF Fellowship Research Award, American Surgical Association Foundation (ASAF)
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Infectious Diseases: Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH), Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
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Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum (SCIRTS) - Neilsen SCIRTS Pilot Research Grants, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
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Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum (SCIRTS) - SCIRTS Senior Research Grants, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
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Taub Foundation Grants Program for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Research, Health Resources in Action (HRiA)/The Medical Foundation
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HD Human Biology Project, Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)
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Dr. William E. Paul Distinguished Innovator Awards in Lupus and Autoimmunity, Lupus Research Institute (LRI)
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Inflammation Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)
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NAF Pioneer SCA Translational Research Awards, National Ataxia Foundation (NAF)
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Prospective Clinical Research Grant, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)
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ASPIRE Dermatology Research Awards, Pfizer, Inc./Advancing Science through Pfizer - Investigator Research Exchange (ASPIRE Research Awards)
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PRF Seeks Proposals for Research on Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS, or Progeria), Progeria Research Foundation (PRF)
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
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7. NIH Update for Week Ending April 7, 2017 |
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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: April 7, 2017; 7th day of each month
Biomedical Research and Technology Development Needed to Support Astronaut Health During Exploration Missions
Letter of Intent Deadline: April 10, 2017
HMS Foundation Funds
Note: Click here to view a chart listing the HMS Foundation Funds that are currently available and the Institution that MGH faculty should apply through.
Center for Genomic Medicine Catalysis Awards
Application Deadline: June 15, 2017
HHMI Announces New Investigator Competition
Application Deadline: June 27, 2017
Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC) Accepting PILOT & DRIVE Grant Pre-Proposals
The Implementation of Precision Medicine: Integrating Translational Research and Care Redesign – April 10
Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Study Subjects – April 18
REDCap: Getting Started – April 20
REDCap v7.0: New Feature Release and User Group Meeting- April 20
Introduction to Bioinformatics – May 4 & 11
FY16 NIH Market Analysis
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