We have some exciting offerings and approaching deadlines this month and we don't want you to miss out! Click on the links below to jump right to the items that interest you!
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TODAY: NIH OITE Networking for Scientists
Monday, October 18, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
Find out how to expand and maintain your network. This session will also explore using social media, especially LinkedIn, to advance your job search. If you're not able to make it, you can access a recording of a recent (identical) presentation on the OITE YouTube Page.
Register
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2021 Distinguished Research Trainee Award Presentations
Session 1: Tuesday, October 19, 12:30 - 1:35 p.m.
Session 2: Friday, November 19, 12:30 - 2:05 p.m.
Virtual via BlueJeans
Join us to recognize the 2021 Distinguished Research Trainee Award winners. The awardees will provide a 20-minute presentation of their exceptional research. Each awardee will be introduced by their faculty mentor. If you have any questions about these presentations, please contact us!
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Session 1 Awardees
Amelia Van Pelt, PhD, MPH
Mentor: Elizabeth Lowenthal, MD, MSCE
Alex Price, PhD
Mentor: Matthew Weitzman, PhD
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Session 2 Awardees
Glendon Wu, PhD
Mentor: Craig Bassing, PhD
Sarah Coggins, MD
Mentor: Lakshmi Srinivasan, MBBS, MTR
Amaliris Gonzalez, PhD
Mentor: Stefano Rivella, PhD
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Crafting a Compelling Grant Story
Session 1: Wednesday, October 20, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Session 2: Wednesday, November 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
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Session 1
Crafting a Compelling Grant Story: Getting Started
A panel discussion on how utilizing storytelling principles and building a support network can be valuable when developing grant proposals.
Join Event
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Session 2
Crafting a Compelling Grant Story: Specific Aims
Matthew Weitzman, PhD will discuss suggestions on how to craft a compelling Specific Aims page for an R01 and highlight things to avoid.
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Exploring Careers in Academic Teaching
Thursday, October 28, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual via Teams
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Have you considered pursuing an academic teaching career? This panel, featuring faculty from different disciplines and types of institutions, will share aspects of their jobs and skills that they use as educators.
After an introduction by PennPORT Program Director Jan Burkhardt, panelists, including CHOP Postdoc Alumni, will join us to share their experiences. Bring your questions!
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NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
Monday, November 1 - Thursday, November 4
Virtual Event
The NIH Regional Seminars, which NIH has hosted for decades, have been great opportunities to help researchers, research administrators, trainees and others to better understand the NIH grants process. We encourage you to join this free, 4-day virtual event covering a broad range of grant policy, program, and process topics from application through award closeout.
Learn more and register
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MidAtlantic Bioinformatics Conference
Monday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Emerging Approaches to Omics Questions: Data Science for the 21st Century
Presented annually by the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics (DBHi) at CHOP and University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI), the MidAtlantic Bioinformatics Conference brings together recognized leaders in bioinformatics as well as emerging voices in the field. Conference attendance has grown significantly with each successive year bringing in researchers from around the world.
Learn more and register | View the agenda
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CHOP/Penn Three Minute Thesis Competition
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Three minutes to describe years of research?
Challenge accepted!
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CHOP and Penn are partnering to offer postdocs an opportunity to develop and flex their science communication skills in a Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition! Participation in this competition is an excellent opportunity to build communication skills, gain an advantage as you embark on the next steps in your career, and have the chance to win one of three prizes!
Don't delay, registration closes TODAY at midnight!
Flyer | Learn More
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Call for Applications: Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Training Program
The call for applications for the Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Training is now open! The application deadline is Monday, November 15.
Program Overview:
- One-year training program comprised of didactic and experiential components
- Delivers foundational knowledge of cell/gene therapy concepts
- Provides firsthand exposures and mock sessions for the PRE-IND, regulatory, and auditing processes
- Offers opportunities to shadow current leaders in cell/gene therapy
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Program Dates:
Weekly Meetings: Jan-Dec 2022
Shadowing: May-Dec 2022
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Eligibility:
Applicants must be a physician fellow, postdoctoral fellow, or instructor at CHOP
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Funding and Awards Approaching Deadlines
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