Multicultural Announcement
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November is a time when the country celebrates our First Nations in National Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans were the first inhabitants of the land we now refer to as North America. Their culture and heritage has impacted the United States in many ways including how we feed our infants, remedy common ailments, and administer medications. Learn more about these contributions at History.com.
November is also National Family Caregivers Month and celebrates other holidays and observances like Veterans Day (11/11), Transgender Day of Remembrance (11/20), and the beginning of Hannukah. View the full November observances calendar here.
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Crafting a Compelling Grant Story: Specific Aims
Wednesday, November 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
The final session of the Crafting a Compelling Grant Story series will focus on 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.
Questions? Contact the Office of Faculty Development.
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CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance (CPA) Lunch and Learn: Making the Most of Human Microbiome Research with the Magic of Metadata
Thursday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Colket, Room 6040
The CHOP Postdoc Alliance (CPA) is pleased to re-introduce Lunch & Learn! Join Dr. Arwa Abbas to learn about human microbiome research!
Part 1:
Introduction to human microbiome research, metadata standards, and a personal example of public data mining.
Part 2:
Explore and provide feedback on the human gut metadata template developed by the National Microbiome Data Collaborative. This will be done via small breakout sessions followed by a large group discussion.
Lunch will be provided and everyone who contributes to the small-group session will have a chance to win 1 of 10 Giant Microbes plush toys!
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This event is co-sponsored by the CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance and the National Microbiome Data Collaborative.
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The Queens' English: Meet the Author, Chloe O. Davis
Monday, November 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual via BlueJeans
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Please join the Multicultural Professionals Network (MPN), LGBTQ+PRIDE, Providers of Pride (POP), and the All Abilities Resource Group (AARG) for a meet the author event featuring Chloe O. Davis, the voice behind The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary.
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Mentorship Matters: Supporting the Careers of Women in STEM
Monday, November 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Virtual via BlueJeans
The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine will be hosting a webinar that will focus on best practices to support women in academic science to grow, thrive, and advance their careers. This event will also feature the 2021 L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellows.
Learn more and register
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2021 Distinguished Research Trainee Award Presentation
Friday, November 19, 12:30 - 2:05 p.m.
Virtual via BlueJeans
Join us as we recognize the remaining three of five 2021 Distinguished Research Trainee Award winners and learn about their exceptional research during 20-minute presentations.
The Distinguished Research Trainee Awards recognize outstanding research trainees at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, including postdoctoral fellows, medical/physician fellows, and CHOP-based graduate students.
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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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Each winner is nominated by their faculty mentor and selected as an awardee by the Academic Training Advisory Council.
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Save the Date: Science Communication Done Right
Thursday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Virtual via BlueJeans
Join us as Elizabeth Bhoj, MD, PhD moderates a faculty discussion with Xilma Ortiz-Gonzalez, MD, PhD, and Golnaz Vahedi, PhD about the importance of science communication in research. We'll also be celebrating the winners of the CHOP/Penn Three Minute Thesis Competition!
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A brief Q&A will be held at the end of this program. If you'd like to submit a question prior to the event, click here.
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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 next 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
Program Dates
- Weekly Meetings held from January to December 2022
- Shadowing will start in May 2022
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a physician fellow, postdoctoral fellow, or instructor at CHOP
Flyer | Information Sheet | Application
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An internal competition is being held to determine the two CHOP preliminary proposals to respond to NSF National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes Accelerating NSF-22-502. If you are interested, submit a Cover Sheet and Project Summary to Robert DeNight by Friday, November 19.
The program invites proposals for institutes that have a principal focus in one of the themes listed below:
- Theme 1: Intelligent Agents for Next-Generation Cybersecurity
- Theme 2: Neural and Cognitive Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Theme 3: AI for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
- Theme 4: AI for Decision Making
- Theme 5: Trustworthy AI
- Theme 6A: AI-Driven Digital Platforms to Expand and Accelerate STEM Learning in PreK-12 Settings
- Theme 6B: AI-Augmented Learning for Individuals with Disabilities
Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of senior investigators. Successful applicants will be promptly notified of their selection. The NSF preliminary proposal deadline is Jan. 14, 2022. Awards will be made between $16,000,000 and $20,000,000 for four to five years (~$4,000,000 per year). The anticipated start date is June 1, 2023.
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CHOP Postdoc Data Science Education Pilot Program
Data educators in CHOP's Research Institute have received an R25 grant from NIH for the purpose of supporting researchers as they develop data science skills, and we are currently recruiting postdoc learners to hone our approaches prior to conducting research.
Our goal is to provide quick 1-hour modules that you can use and reuse when the time is right. Our grant will center around understanding what researchers need and providing focused, practical training that meets real researcher needs, on demand.
What topics will be covered?
Data Management, R and Python, SQL, and Version Control
Who is eligible?
CHOP-based postdoctoral fellows
Who can I contact with questions?
Joy Payton, Data Education Supervisor, Arcus
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Call for Abstracts: A Symposium for Neurodegeneration Across All Ages
This free symposium, sponsored by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, brings together trainees in the field of neurological disorders at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia community. It is an excellent opportunity for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to showcase their work, explore career development opportunities, and network.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, December 10, by the end of the day
Symposium Date: Friday, January 21, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Science of Mentorship Podcast
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In this 10-part series from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, you’ll hear the personal mentorship stories of leaders in academia, business, and the media, in their own words. Learn how evidence-based mentorship practices can help you develop the skills to engage in the most effective STEMM mentoring relationships possible.
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Funding and Awards Approaching Deadlines
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