Broadening Opportunities for Students in STEM at Brown University and Beyond
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Andrew G. Campbell, Ph.D., a professor of medical science at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and previous dean of the graduate school, is passionate about researching understudied diseases and helping students reach their full potential.
Dr. Campbell’s lab has studied the single-cell organism Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), a parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, which is only found in specific regions of Africa. In humans, T. brucei causes African Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. Symptoms of this illness include headache, weakne...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - February 8, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist STEM Education Profiles Training Source Type: blogs
Increasing Opportunities in STEM at Brown University and Beyond
Credit: Courtesy of Brown University.
Andrew G. Campbell, Ph.D., a professor of medical science at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and previous dean of the graduate school, is passionate about researching understudied diseases and helping students reach their full potential.
Dr. Campbell’s lab has studied the single-cell organism Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), a parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, which is only found in specific regions of Africa. In humans, T. brucei causes African Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. Symptoms of this illness include headache, weakne...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - February 7, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist STEM Education Profiles Training Source Type: blogs
Wednesday Bible Study: Moar genocide
Regarding Psalm 60, the meaning ofShushan Eduth is disputed. It means something like " Lilly of Testimony, " which doesn ' t make a lot of sense. It could be the name of a tune, but some authorities say it ' s the name of a city where Jews resided during the Babylonian exile, although that doesn ' t make much sense in context since this supposedly refers to a battle recounted in 1 Samuel 10, and repeated in 1 Chronicles 19. It could just be a metaphor for the content. Joab is one of David ' s generals, and like various passages in the Deuteronomistic History, this describes the massacre of the Moabites. Psalm 61...
Source: Stayin' Alive - February 7, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – February 4, 2024 – 67% of healthcare pros say the top use case for AI is improving the digital front door, 78% of healthcare shift workers have trouble covering living expenses, plus 25 more stories
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
News
HHS released a set of Cybersecurity Performance Goals. There are 10 Essential Goals that set “a floor of safeguards,” such as multifactor authentication and data encryption, and 10 Enhanced Goals for maturing c...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - February 4, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT American Telemedicine Association Atropos Health Avaamo Avanade Bicycle Health Bruce Cerullo Datycs Department of Health and Human Services Deputy directtrust DUOS eClinicalWorks ECRI Institute Ensemble Health Par Source Type: blogs
Putting West Virginia Students on the Path to Scientific Careers
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Two NIGMS-funded programs are teaming up to shape the future of science and technology in West Virginia (WV). One engages high school students in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEM+M); introduces them to research; and provides direct access to college through tuition waivers. In the other program, undergraduate students are paired with a researcher at their institution for a paid internship—an important step toward a career in science.
The Health Sciences & Technology Academy
“We liken our students to rosebuds. As they grow, you see them blossom into self-confident lea...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 31, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist STEM Education SEPA Training Source Type: blogs
Healthcare: The Path of Least Resistance for Cybercriminals
The following is a guest article by Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at Ping Identity
The healthcare security landscape has become an increasingly critical concern. According to the 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report, healthcare has consistently ranked as the most targeted industry by cybercriminals for the past five years. These relentless attacks come at a staggering cost, with the average healthcare breach reaching $10.93 billion according to IBM Security.
The primary cause of breaches is unauthorized access. The 2023 Verizon Breach Report further highlights vulnerabilities with the healthcare sector, identifying web applicat...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 19, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report 2023 Verizon Breach Report CIBA Cybersecurity ForgeRock CI Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Program Directors
We’re seeking two highly qualified scientists to serve as program directors in the Genetic Mechanisms Branch (GMB) and the Developmental and Cellular Processes Branch (DCPB) of our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (GMCDB).
GMCDB supports research grants focused on understanding the structure and function of cells and cellular components and the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie inheritance, gene expression, and development. All prospective candidates should have expertise in the mechanism and regulation of genetics including basic molecular processes, cellular biolo...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 17, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Biomedical Technology and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program Directors
We’re recruiting accomplished scientists for program officer positions in the Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences (BBCB). The selected candidates will be responsible for scientific and administrative management of a portfolio of research grants, and will stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities related to their field of expertise.
One program officer position is in the Biomedical Technology Branch (BTB), which supports the development and optimization of innovative NIGMS’ mission-relevant technologies and tools to advance biomedical research....
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 17, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Scientific Review Officer
We’re seeking a highly qualified scientist to serve as a scientific review officer in the Scientific Review Branch (SRB) of our Division of Extramural Activities.
SRB conducts the initial evaluation for scientific and technical merit of applications for funding through grants and cooperative agreements in areas of research that NIGMS supports. SRB’s key mission is to ensure that NIGMS grant applications receive expert, timely peer review, while avoiding bias and conflicts of interest in accordance with federal law and departmental policies.
The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting the initi...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 17, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Your First Application Didn ’t Get Funded? Apply Again!
This post is part of a series outlining NIGMS research priorities, funding opportunities, and the grant application process. You can read more posts in this series and sign up to receive all future posts delivered straight to your inbox.
The previous post in this series covered tips for crafting a strong grant application. However, the reality is that not all applications will be funded.
If you’ve applied to a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and your application didn’t get funding, you may have received the following advice from colleagues, mentors, and even NIH program staff: “Keep trying until you su...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 16, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Research Administration Resources NIGMS Grant Basics Preparing an Application Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Chemistry and Chemical Biology Program Director
We’re seeking a highly qualified scientist to serve as a program director in our Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry (PPBC). This is a newly created position for the Division as it reorganizes into three Branches. Applicants should have significant interest and experience in the scientific areas comprising the newly formed Chemistry and Chemical Biology Branch. The purpose of the Branch is to foster meritorious research in chemical biology, synthetic biology, chemical catalysis and synthesis, carbohydrate chemistry, natural products, bioinorganic chemistry, and metabolic engineering. We seek...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 10, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
RISE-ing Stars From Northern Arizona University
Chantel Tsosie at her college graduation, wearing her Tribe’s formal, traditional rug dress that her grandmother made. Credit: Courtesy of Chantel Tsosie.
“Science is for everyone. It’s in everything. It exists in cultures everywhere,” says Chantel Tsosie, a master’s student in the NIGMS-supported Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) program at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff. The program aims to prepare a diverse group of students for research careers through culturally relevant support, hands-on research experiences, and a tailored curriculum.
Chantel started her bachelor’...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 10, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Profiles Training Source Type: blogs
Administrative Supplements for Equipment to Select NIGMS-Funded Awards
NIGMS is offering administrative supplements for equipment to select NIGMS-funded research projects or center/core facilities (NOT-GM-24-021). We welcome requests for single equipment systems that will advance the funded research of the parent project. Eligible investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss potential requests with the program officer of their parent award before submitting an application. The application deadline is February 15, 2024.
R01, R35, and R37 grantees:
Funds are available for the purchase of single equipment systems (to include components as necessary—e.g., for a working microscop...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 8, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Resources Administrative Supplements Research Resources Source Type: blogs
National Academies Replaces Big Alcohol-Conflicted Researcher on Review Panel with Another Big Alcohol-Conflicted Researcher
Just over one month ago, Ireported that the National Academies had appointed to their newly formedexpert committee to review the health effects of alcohol
two scientists who were principal investigators of a research grant
funded by the alcohol industry to the tune of $67 million (Dr. Eric Rimm and Dr. Kenneth Mukamal). AfterNew York Times reporter Roni Rabin exposed these conflicts of interest in anarticle, the National Academies announced that it had pulled both Dr. Rimm and Dr. Mukamal from the panel and would replace them.The National Academies recently announced the replacement panelists, and one of them is Dr. Luc ...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - January 5, 2024 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists Through CityLab
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“Many of the students we work with don’t have access to a laboratory through their local schools. For them, CityLab is their first exposure to a laboratory environment—these are hugely important moments for these kids,” says Carl Franzblau, Ph.D., the founder of CityLab at Boston University (BU). CityLab was established more than 30 years ago as a science education outreach program for precollege students and teachers through a partnership between the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development at BU.
“Since our first Science Edu...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 3, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology STEM Education SEPA Training Source Type: blogs
