NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences 
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I’m pleased to congratulate six members of the NIGMS community who are among the recipients of the 2018 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring . They include:
Ann L. Chester, Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) principal investigator, West Virginia University
John A. Pollock, SEPA principal investigator, Duquesne University
Virginia L. Shepherd, SEPA principal investigator, Vanderbilt University
Elba E. Serrano, Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) principal investigator and IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence mentor, New Mexico State Univ...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 6, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Jon Lorsch Tags: Director’s Messages News Mentoring NIGMS Grantee News Source Type: blogs
Ming Lei to Direct Research Capacity Building Division
I’m pleased to announce that Ming Lei will join NIGMS later this month as the new director of our Division for Research Capacity Building. Ming is a molecular geneticist with extensive experience overseeing fellowship, career development, and training and education grant programs.
Ming is currently deputy director of the Center for Cancer Training and chief of the Cancer Training Branch at the National Cancer Institute, which he joined in 2008 as a program director. His experience before that includes leading the Genes and Genome Cluster in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences at the National Science Founda...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - June 11, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Jon Lorsch Tags: Director’s Messages Job Announcements News NIGMS Staff News Source Type: blogs
Analysis of NIGMS Support of Research Organisms
NIGMS is committed to supporting a wide-ranging portfolio of biomedically relevant fundamental research. As we discussed in a previous Feedback Loop post, we see this approach as the best way to increase our understanding of life. For many years, one important dimension of diversity in our scientific portfolio—the organisms scientists use to conduct their research—was limited by technical considerations. However, recent advances such as the decreasing cost of genome sequencing and the development of the CRISPR system for genetic modification now make it possible to use an expanded range of research organisms.
Applying...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - June 5, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Kristine Willis and Dr. Jake Basson Tags: Funding Trends Research Administration Research Organisms Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Genetics, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Program Director
We’re recruiting for a program director (also known as a health scientist administrator or program officer) to manage research grant, fellowship, training, and other types of awards focused on the structure and function of cells and cellular components, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie inheritance, gene expression, and development. The position is in our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and it involves working collaboratively with other program directors in the division to support outstanding science in these fields. Candidates should have expertise in st...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 31, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. James Deatherage Tags: Job Announcements Program Director Source Type: blogs
Early Notice: Concept Clearance for the Reorganization of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs to Enhance Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce
NIGMS has a longstanding commitment to developing a diverse pool of biomedical scientists through a variety of institutional training and student development programs. Based on stakeholders’ feedback through Requests for Information (NOT-GM-15-108; NOT-GM-17-017), as well as extensive analyses and discussions with NIH staff and the community, we intend to make adjustments to our programs designed to enhance the diversity in the biomedical research workforce. The modifications, which the NIGMS Council recently approved, are designed to: 1) provide equity of trainee support across programs; 2) prevent programmatic overlap;...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 30, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Shiva Singh and Dr. Alison Gammie Tags: Concept Clearances Funding Opportunities Training/Fellowships/Career Development Biomedical Graduate Education Biomedical Research Enterprise Postdoctoral Predoctoral Undergraduate Source Type: blogs
Give Input on Strategies to Enhance Postdoctoral Career Transitions to Promote Faculty Diversity
NIGMS has a longstanding commitment to train the next generation of biomedical scientists and support the training of students from diverse backgrounds, including groups underrepresented in biomedical research, through fellowships, career development grants, and institutional training and student development programs. These programs, and other efforts, have contributed to a substantial increase in the talent pool of well-trained biomedical Ph.D.s from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. However, increasing evidence shows that transitions of these talented scientists from postdoctoral training into indep...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 29, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Alison Gammie, Dr. Kenneth Gibbs and Dr. Michael Sesma Tags: Requests for Information Training/Fellowships/Career Development Biomedical Research Enterprise Postdoctoral Source Type: blogs
Webinar for Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) Program Applicants
We’re hosting a webinar for students and fellows interested in the PRAT Program for the October 3 receipt date:
Wednesday, June 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET.
PRAT is a competitive three-year fellowship program that prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers. Training includes a mentored laboratory research experience and intensive career and leadership development activities. PRAT fellows conduct research in laboratories in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) in basic biomedical research areas within the NIGMS mission. These areas include, but are not limited to, biological chemistry, biophysics, bio...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 22, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Kenneth Gibbs Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development PRAT Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
Early-Career Speaker Describes Genomic Antics of Ancient Vertebrate, Answers Questions from Undergrads
The videocast from our April 17 Early-Career Investigator Lecture with Jeramiah Smith is now available. Jeramiah, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, gives a fascinating talk about his genomic research with sea lampreys. He then offers advice for students interested in biomedical research careers. I encourage you to take a look and share the video with students and postdocs in your labs and departments.
We launched this annual lecture series three years ago both to highlight the achievements of our early-career grantees, and to encourage undergraduates and other students to pursue careers in biomedical re...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 2, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Jon Lorsch Tags: Director’s Messages Meetings/Events Early Stage Investigator NIGMS Grantee News Undergraduate Source Type: blogs
Funding Opportunity: Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study Coordination Center
NIGMS requests applications in support of a Coordination Center (RFA-GM-18-003) for our Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) program. The MIDAS network of researchers shares models, data sets, and tools to study the spread of infectious disease and possible intervention strategies. The network consists of researchers funded by MIDAS research (R01) grants as well as other interested researchers. It is hoped that the output of the research conducted by the MIDAS network will improve our ability to predict the course of infectious disease outbreaks and model the outcomes of proposed interventions.
MIDAS modelers r...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 25, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Daniel Janes Tags: Funding Opportunities MIDAS Source Type: blogs
Administrative Supplements to Add Research on Alzheimer ’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias
NIGMS, along with other NIH Institutes and Centers, has partnered with the National Institute on Aging to grow the community of scientists actively engaged in research focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Details of this year’s AD/ADRD supplement program are provided in NIA’s Notice NOT-AG-18-008. If your research, research training, or research capacity-building grant is not currently focused on AD/ADRD and you have an inspiring new idea of potential value to the field that is within the scope of the funded Specific Aims of your current award, please consider this opp...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 19, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Janna Wehrle Tags: Funding Opportunities Resources Administrative Supplements Source Type: blogs
Administrative Supplements for NIGMS Predoctoral T32 Grants to Develop Curricular and Training Activities
To continue our efforts to catalyze the modernization of biomedical graduate education, we invite eligible NIGMS-funded T32 predoctoral training programs to submit administrative supplement requests to develop new curricular and training activities to enhance the program’s ability to: 1) provide graduate trainees with a strong foundation in research design and methods in areas related to conducting rigorous and transparent research to enhance reproducibility (PA-18-756); 2) prepare students for diverse careers in the biomedical research workforce (PA-18-757); 3) develop the knowledge and skills of trainees to enhance lab...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 17, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Alison Gammie and Dr. Shiva Singh Tags: Funding Opportunities Resources Training/Fellowships/Career Development Administrative Supplements Biomedical Graduate Education Predoctoral Rigor and Reproducibility Source Type: blogs
Webinar for NRMN Coordination Center and NRMN Resource Center Applicants
If you’re preparing a grant application for either the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) Coordination Center (U24) or the NRMN Resource Center (U24) for the June 11 receipt date, don’t miss our upcoming webinar:
Monday, April 30, 1:00 PM ET
During the webinar, we’ll provide an overview of the NRMN Coordination Center and the NRMN Resource Center funding announcements and answer your questions. You may send questions before the webinar or post them in the chat box during the event.
To access the webinar, visit the WebEx Meeting page and enter the meeting number (access code) 622 059 858 and the password PxH2D...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 9, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Mercedes Rubio Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
Webinar for NRMN: The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points Grant Applicants
If you’re preparing a National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN): The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points (U01) grant application for the June 11 receipt date, don’t miss our upcoming webinar:
Monday, April 23, 1:30 PM ET
During the webinar, we’ll provide an overview of the NRMN: The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points (U01) announcement and answer your questions. You may send questions before the webinar or post them in the chat box during the event.
To access the webinar, visit the WebEx Meeting page and enter the meeting number (access cod...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 5, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Mercedes Rubio Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
Webinar for NRMN: The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points (U01) Grant Applicants
If you’re preparing a National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN): The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points (U01) grant application for the June 11, 2018 receipt date, don’t miss our upcoming webinar:
Monday, April 23, 2018, 1:30 PM ET
During the webinar, we’ll provide an overview of the NRMN: The Science of Mentoring, Networking, and Navigating Career Transition Points (U01) announcement and answer your questions. You may send questions before the webinar or post them in the chat box during the event.
To access the webinar, visit the WebEx meeting page and enter the meeting number...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 5, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Mercedes Rubio Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs
NIGMS Administrative Supplements for Equipment
NIGMS is offering administrative supplements of between $50,000 and $250,000 for the well-justified purchase of single pieces of equipment. In past years, we issued separate funding announcements (PA-15-089 and PA-16-125) for this purpose. This year, however, we will accept requests for equipment supplements from Principal Investigators (PIs) who hold NIGMS R01, R35, R37, or R15 awards under PA-18-591, Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional).
Eligible investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss potential requests with their program direct...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - March 29, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Dr. Susan Gregurick Tags: Funding Opportunities Resources Administrative Supplements Research Resources Source Type: blogs
