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The objectives of the meeting are to:
Introduce strategies and initiatives from NIH and NIGMS leaders in response to COVID-19
Highlight scientific progress by NARCH investigators and trainees
Discuss questions raised by NARCH grantees
During the meeting, Cheryl Wilman, University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Jeff Trent, Translational Genomics Research Institute, will present their work with tribal nations and the Cancer Moonshot project. In addition, selected NARCH principal investigators and project leaders will share short presentations of their program accomplishments, and there will be a...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 30, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Meetings/Events Research Capacity Building Source Type: blogs
New G-RISE and IMSD Funding Announcements and Upcoming Webinar
Funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for the Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (PAR-21-026) and the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) (PAR-21-025) T32 programs have been issued. The FOAs continue the shared goal to develop a diverse pool of scientists earning Ph.D. degrees who have the skills necessary to transition successfully into careers in the biomedical research workforce.
The new G-RISE and IMSD FOAs have an application receipt date of February 26, 2021. The earliest start date for both programs is February 2022.
Both FOAs have eliminated the requ...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 20, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
Funding Opportunity: R21/R33 to Test Existing or New Biospecimens from Sepsis Patients
We’ve issued a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA): Exploring the Scientific Value of Existing or New Sepsis Human Biospecimen Collections (R21/R33 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-21-077). This FOA aims to promote the optimal use, testing, and sharing of patient-derived materials. It stems from recommendations of the NAGMSC working group on sepsis and input from the scientific community for strategies to rebalance NIGMS’ investment in sepsis research.
This two-phase FOA supports a 2-year R21 award for up to $275,000 direct costs in the first phase, and a 2-year R33 award with a budget cap of $500...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 17, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Sepsis Research Source Type: blogs
Thoughts on Our Virtual IDeA Program Meeting
In September, we hosted a virtual meeting for investigators and students supported by the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program to introduce them to strategic initiatives from NIH leaders in response to COVID-19, and to highlight scientific progress by IDeA researchers. We were pleased with the overwhelming response from the IDeA community—there were approximately 750 attendees and more than 180 abstracts submitted.
Highlights of the meeting included presentations by:
NIH Associate Deputy Director Tara Schwetz, who gave an overview of the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative and the o...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 16, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Meetings/Events Institutional Development Award Research Capacity Building Source Type: blogs
Webinar for COBRE Program Applicants
If you’re planning to submit a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) application in 2021 or 2022, it’s important that you attend our upcoming webinar:
Wednesday, November 18, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
During the webinar, we’ll present an overview of the COBRE program and answer your questions about its goals, objectives, eligibility requirements, and funding opportunity announcements. Principal investigators who plan to submit new, resubmission, or renewal applications are encouraged to attend.
To join the webinar, visit the Zoom Meeting page and enter the meeting number 160 768 0947 and the password...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 5, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Program Director
We’re recruiting for an accomplished scientist to manage research grant, fellowship, training, and other types of awards focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inheritance, gene expression, and development. The position is in our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Job responsibilities involve working collaboratively with other staff to stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities for a portfolio of research awards.
Applicants should have expertise in cell biology and/or developmental genetics, as well as a doctoral degree in one...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 4, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Seeking Branch Chiefs for the Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences
We’re recruiting for two branch chief positions within our Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences (BBCB). Applicants should have interest and experience in the scientific areas that comprise the Biomedical Technology and the Biophysics branches. Job responsibilities include scientific and administrative planning, managing, and evaluating one of the branches, along with supervising program directors with portfolios of funded research grants. Each branch chief will also handle a portfolio of research grants consistent with their own scientific background.
The BBCB Division suppo...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 3, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Dorit Zuk Named NIGMS Acting Deputy Director
I’m pleased to tell you that Dorit Zuk has agreed to serve as acting deputy director of NIGMS upon Judith Greenberg’s retirement at the end of the month.
Dorit has served in several leadership roles at both NIGMS and NIH. She’s been the director of our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (GMCDB) since early 2016. Before joining NIGMS, she was director of the former Office of Policy, Communications and Strategic Alliances at NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Prior to that, she was the science policy advisor to the NIH deputy director for extramura...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 28, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Matt Mills Tags: Director’s Messages Job Announcements News NIGMS Staff News Source Type: blogs
NIGMS Deputy Director Judith Greenberg to Retire
I’d like to share with you the bittersweet news that our deputy director, Judith H. Greenberg, is retiring at the end of the month after 45 years of service to NIH, most of which was spent right here at NIGMS. Judith has been a vital part of the NIGMS leadership team and an invaluable advisor to me since I came on board as NIGMS director.
Throughout her career, Judith has consistently answered the call to service, taking on increasing and heroic responsibilities whenever the need has arisen. For example, at the time of her retirement, in addition to her job as deputy director of the Institute, she has been serving...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 23, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: News NIGMS Staff News Source Type: blogs
Human Biospecimen Collections for Sepsis Research
At the September meeting of our National Advisory Council, I presented a concept clearance for our next step in response to the recommendations of the working group on sepsis. The videocast of the presentation is now available.
Watch the sepsis concept clearance at the September Advisory Council meeting.
We developed this concept after evaluating feedback from the scientific community in response to our Request for Information (RFI): Strategies to Support Acquisition and Use of Biospecimens for Research on Sepsis in Humans (NOT-GM-19-057). The RFI asked for input on patient populations to study, mater...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 21, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Research Administration NIGMS Advisory Council Sepsis Research Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Program Director, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Branch
We’re recruiting for an accomplished scientist with interest and experience in computational biology to join the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Branch of the Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences (BBCB). The successful applicant will be responsible for scientific and administrative management of a portfolio of research and training grants.
The BCB Branch of BBCB supports bioinformatics and computational approaches that join biology with the computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, biostatistics, and physics as well as general approaches that have the poten...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 20, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Program Director, Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences Branch
We’re recruiting for an accomplished scientist with interest and experience in sepsis, critical illness, and/or polytraumatic injury join the Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences (PPS) Branch of the Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry (PPBC). The successful applicant will be responsible for scientific and administrative management of a portfolio of research, career development, and training grants. Opportunities also exist for Small Business Innovation and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) grants.
The PPS Branch of PPBC supports both basic and clinical research. This ...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 19, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Program Director, Networks and Development Programs Branch
We’re recruiting for an accomplished scientist with expertise in strategies and methodologies to design and operate productive research, outreach networks, and development programs to join our Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB). The successful applicant will be responsible for scientific and administrative management of a diverse research portfolio of faculty development, research training, and research infrastructure improvement grants. The Networks and Development Programs Branch of DRCB leads the Division’s efforts in developing and implementing innovative ideas to enhance research and technology trans...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 16, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Developing a Culture of Safety in Biomedical Research Training
NIGMS is committed to supporting safety in the nation’s biomedical research and training environments. Last April, we shared with you resources for enhancing lab safety in biomedical research training environments. Now, in a perspective in the current issue of Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), we focus on strategies for improving laboratory safety. Some of these strategies are also applicable to other forms of safety including the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We frame the problem of laboratory safety using a number of recent examples of tragic accidents, highlight some of the lessons th...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - October 15, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Director’s Messages News Resources Training/Fellowships/Career Development Research Resources Science Education Webinars Source Type: blogs
Attend the IDeA Core Business Virtual Workshop
Our Northeast IDeA State Technology Transfer Accelerator Hub, which supports biomedical entrepreneurship, is hosting a workshop for research core directors, postdoctoral fellows, and others supported by NIGMS grants who are interested in learning more about the business side of academic research facility management:
Monday, October 5, 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET
The workshop will introduce helpful business skills to ease management and improve the top and bottom lines of IDeA research core facilities.
Registration for this free event is required by October 1. For more information, visit the meeting website. (Source: N...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 17, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Source Type: blogs
