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In this issue...
Due to updated COVID Omicron Variant Guidance, this month's Postdoc Brew 'N Chew session has been cancelled. Please update your calendars and keep an ear out for updates on the February session!
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Multicultural Announcement
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This month we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an activist and leader of American civil rights movement who campaigned for racial equality in the United States. To honor his memory, January 17 is observed as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Make it a day on, not a day off by participating in this national day of service with Global Citizen and the Office of Community Relations (OCR).
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This year, the OCR is encouraging all employees to support the CHOP community via Talent Mobility and responding to the critical need for COVID response staffing.
Other holidays in January include Makar Sankranti (1/14) World Religion Day (1/17), Republic Day of India (1/26), and The International Day of Commemoration (1/27) to remember victims of the Holocaust.
View the full list of January observances
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Meet the 2022 Diversity Fellows
Diversity is central to our breakthroughs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute. With a community of scientists from unique backgrounds and academic experiences, we are able to collaborate and confront pediatric problems from a variety of perspectives. In this four-part Q&A series, we're featuring four new scholars in the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As a key part of CHOP's commitment to diversity, this fellowship funds talented researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations. Join us as these fellows share their areas of research and interest, what diversity in science means to them, and how they spend their hard-earned downtime. Click the links below to learn more about our new diversity fellows!
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To share an upcoming event that is relevant to the CHOP Research Institute community, please email us!
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TODAY: Emerging Innovators in Collaborative Research, 1/11
Tuesday, January 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Virtual Event via BlueJeans
The Emerging Innovators in Collaborative Research program, organized by the Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP), recognizes exceptional non-faculty researchers-in-training and research staff who have contributed significantly to a collaborative project, producing high impact research at Children's Hospital. All speakers for the series have been nominated by their Department Chair, Division Chief or Faculty Mentor and represent a variety of scientific disciplines and research areas.
Program Goals
- Provide a forum for outstanding non-faculty researchers to present and discuss their science
- Celebrate the successes of future leaders in pediatric research
- Build community and collaboration among colleagues and the broader CHOP community
Speakers
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Arwa Abbas, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine – Laboratory Medicine
Impact of interspecies interactions during gastrointestinal infection with Clostridioides difficile
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Matthew Charman, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Cancer Pathobiology
Biomolecular condensates coordinate assembly of infectious viral progeny
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All Abilities Resource Group Speaker Series: Neurodiversity and Invisible Illness
Wednesday, January 12, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Event via Microsoft Teams
Please join the All Abilities Resource Group in their latest session of the Neurodiversity and Invisible Illness Series. In this session, Christina Cummins, LPC, MS will speak on the topic of mental health. Christina (she/her/hers) owns a private practice that provides therapy and leadership training. She began her work in the mental health field with a bachelor’s in psychology and obtained a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University.
Questions? Email the All Abilities Resource Group.
Learn More | Join Event | Add to Calendar
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Grant Proposal Success Readiness Session, 1/12
Wednesday, January 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Virtual Event via Microsoft Teams
Are you ready to write an NIH Individual Fellowship, Career Development Award, or equivalent? If so, join us at the 2022 GPS Readiness Session.
We will define overall readiness to prepare your proposal, in terms of publications, career stage, and your goals from both the basic science, and clinical science perspectives.
Speakers
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Matthew Weitzman, PhD
Director, Grant Review Communities
Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Amelia Eisch, PhD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
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Alex Fiks, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
David Taylor, PhD
Associate Director of Academic Training, ATOP
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Learn information about upcoming opportunities with Grant Review Communities, opportunities at CHOP, including the 2022 Grant Proposal Success Workshop series.
Questions? Contact Grant Review Communities at grc@chop.edu.
Learn More | Join Event | Apply to GPS Workshop | Add to Calendar
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Research Integrity in Practice: Demystifying Intellectual Property, 1/13
Thursday, January 13, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Virtual Event via Microsoft Teams
Have questions about inventions, patents, copyright, and/or licenses?
Join us for a candid discussion on the role of intellectual property in research and learn about the best mechanisms for transferring your scientific knowledge and technology to benefit children and the public.
Speaker
Zev Sunleaf
Vice President, Technology Transfer, Innovation and Research Contracts
CHOP Research Institute
Learn More | Join Event | Add to Calendar
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The NIH Grant Process: From Submission to Notice of Award, 1/19
Wednesday, January 19, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual Event
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Join the Office of Faculty Development as NIH experts walk through the path of a typical NIH R01 research grant from submission to summary statement to notice of award. Attendees will come away with insights into what happens at each step of the post-submission process, a better understanding of what goes into a summary statement, and what to expect with your notice of award.
All junior faculty in the Philadelphia area and other interested individuals are encouraged to attend.
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Please register below to receive a meeting invite, and to submit questions to the speakers in advance.
Learn More | Register | Add to Calendar
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Research Institute Seminar Series, 1/25
Tuesday, January 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event in Abramson 123-ABC and via Microsoft Teams
Join us to learn about the exciting research taking place, at CHOP, during the 2022 Research Institute Seminar Series.
The Research Institute Seminar Series, formerly known as CHOP Research Faculty Luncheon, highlights the exceptional work occurring across campus. Through monthly, one-hour talks, our faculty share ideas, create collaborations, build community, and celebrate achievements within the Research Institute.
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"Looking at Neurodegeneration Through a Pediatric Lens"
Speaker: Xilma R. Ortiz-Gonzalez, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
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Mentoring Across Differences, 2/8
Tuesday, February 8, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Event via BlueJeans
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Lydia Villa-Komaroff, PhD, President of Intersections SBD Consulting, will discuss how we can provide more effective mentoring of scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Dr. Villa-Komaroff will describe her life as a scientist, including her family roots, graduate work at MIT, postdoctoral experience involved in the recombinant DNA revolution, and as a new faculty member learning the unwritten rules of academia.
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Special Offerings and Approaching Deadlines
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Call for Abstracts: 21st Annual New England Science Symposium
The Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) invites research and clinical postdocs and graduate students to submit an abstract for the 21st Annual New England Science Symposium (NESS) to be held virtually on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Abstracts must be submitted by Friday, January 14 for consideration.
Learn More | Submit an Abstract
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Call for Applications: 2022 Grant Proposal Success Workshop
If you’re ready, apply to our Grant Proposal Success (GPS) 2022 cohort. Applications are now open for the GPS Workshop Series. The workshop will include five interactive sessions led by Dr. Matthew Weitzman.
Participants will receive instruction in the development of key application components to ensure that grant proposals are completed in time for a 2022 submission. Participation requires attendance at all sessions.
Session Dates
Monday, February 21
Thursday, March 17
Wednesday, March 23
Monday, April 11
Wednesday, May 11
Applications are due on Tuesday, January 18. Not sure if you’re ready? Join us at the Grant Proposal Readiness Information Session. Have additional questions? Visit our website or contact Grant Review Communities at grc@chop.edu.
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Upcoming Free Courses for Postdocs
Looking for professional development opportunities but find it hard to make it to live workshops?
Consider registering for one of these FREE Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provided by the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in partnership with Cornell University and The Postdoc Academy in partnership with Boston University.
If you take one of these courses, let us know! ATOP is exploring whether to incorporate these and other programs into our professional development offerings and appreciate your feedback
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Succeeding as a Postdoc
January 24 - March 6
This 6-week course addresses foundational skills and career planning, establishing the professional habits postdocs will need to strategically prepare for their career and succeed in their postdoc.
Click here to learn more and enroll!
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Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching
January 31 - March 28
This free online course provides preparation for current and future STEM faculty members in effective teaching strategies and the evidence that supports these strategies.
Click here to learn more and enroll!
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Attention Trainees: Nominations Now Open for Mentoring Award
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2022 Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees. The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, February 6 at 11:59pm.
The Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees recognizes faculty who effectively guide and monitor advanced training and professional development of postdoctoral fellows, physician fellows, and CHOP-based graduate students, in an ongoing partnership sustained by mutual respect. The award is designed to honor faculty members who have provided exceptional support as research mentors.
Please Note: The primary nominator must be a Postdoctoral Fellow, Physician Fellow, or CHOP-based Graduate Student.
Eligibility
Nominees must be CHOP-based faculty in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Past trainee nominators are encouraged to update and resubmit previous nominations.
Nomination Criteria
The nominee should:
- Serve as advisor, teacher, and advocate
- Create a supportive environment for research
- Provide trainees with the resources necessary to take full advantage of institutional, academic, and professional opportunities (publications, conferences, networking, etc.)
- Provide future career guidance for various career paths (academia, industry, government, teaching, non-research, etc.)
- Maintain accessibility by providing consistently open lines of communication
- Provide mentorship and guidance in responsible conduct of research (RCR)
Learn more about the Mentoring Award including details about the selection process and award presentation on the Research Institute website.
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Call for Applications: Bridge to Faculty Program
The goal of the Bridge to Faculty Program is to prepare diverse trainees from historically underrepresented groups for tenure track faculty positions by providing the infrastructure, preparation, mentorship, and tools needed to be competitive on the job market and excel in an academic setting.
About the Program
Developed to support diverse CHOP -based PhD or MD/PhD postdoctoral fellows and early-stage scientists from historically underrepresented groups prepare for a successful transition to tenure track faculty by
- Positioning program participants to be competitive on the job market
- Supporting them during the application and interview process
- Preparing them for the rigorous expectations of a tenure track faculty position driving advancement and promotion
Applicants must submit a completed application package (including reference letters and a letter of support from their CHOP-based mentor) by Thursday, March 24.
Successful applicants will be notified in April 2022 with a start date of July 1, 2022.
Learn more and apply
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