March 11-15, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 11
In this issue:
- 23rd Annual Saward-Berg Lecture with Dr. Andre Chappel
- PhD Public Policy Pitch Competition
- STAT Madness 2024
- Seeds for Collaboration Mixer
- Nazish Jeffery Science Policy Talk on The Next Step podcast
UR CTSI Digital Health Seedling Award Program: Request for Applications
The UR CTSI’s Digital Health Seedling Award provides up to $25,000 to support research that advances the development, approval, adoption and use of innovative digital health tools, methods and approaches. The one-year award is available to full-time faculty at the University of Rochester who are studying digital health approaches, tools and data including utilizing sensors and mobile technologies, electronic medical records, data from registries and other real world data and approaches to advance clinical research and address regulatory science needs. Apply by Monday, March 25, 2024.
23rd Annual Saward-Berg Lecture w/ special guest speaker Dr. Andre Chappel
Each year, PhD students in the Department of Public Health Sciences are given the opportunity to select an outside speaker who is considered to be outstanding in his or her field. For full information about the Saward-Berg Lecture, please visit Public Health Sciences website for additional information and past speakers.
Event Flier and Event Registration for the 23rd Annual Saward-Berg Lecture on Friday, March 15, 2024.
The One-Page PhD Public Policy Pitch Competition
Submission Deadline is March 15th
The One-Page PhD Public Policy Pitch Competition is designed to empower the next generation of researchers to effectively communicate the public policy implications of their research using just one page of written text.
For full details and information, please visit this webpage.
First place winner is awarded $750, and second-place winner is awarded $500.
Important dates: Registration is open from 2/12 through 3/15; Submissions due by 4/1; Required advocacy training session on 3/20 from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom
Students/Postdocs should contact Jodi Miller with any questions.
Overview of GLP w/ Focus on Toxicology with special alumni guest presenter Tyler Bell, Ph.D.
Wednesday, March 20 | 12:00-1:15pm | Louise Slaughter Conference Rm (1-9555)
Dr. Tyler Bell, an alumnus of the UR SMD Toxicology PhD program and currently a Scientist II at Takeda, will be leading a discussion on Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and its applications in industry. He will provide a comprehensive overview of GLP and address specific topics outlined below, while also welcoming and answering questions from participants. Full program flier with details.
SMD Alumni Ambassador Program- Application Open
The ambassador program develops relationships and fosters pride between current graduate trainees, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni through events, programs, tours, volunteering, and more. In addition to increasing student and trainee presence at alumni events, the program provides education on the variety of professional opportunities in medicine, research, academia, industry, government, and not-for-profit. Check out the recruitment flier for additional details and QR Code to apply. Ambassador application.
Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) - “My Journey in Chemical Biology”
Thursday, March 21 | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Adolph Lower Aud (1-7619)
Invited Speaker: Sarah Slavoff, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Departments of Chemistry and of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry; Member, Institute for Biomolecular Design and Discovery, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Event Flier
'Seeds for Collaboration' Faculty and Postdoc Mixer
Thursday, March 21 | 4:30pm | LeChase Assembly Hall (G-9576)
“Seeds for Collaboration” is a faculty and postdoc mixer sponsored by the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience and the School of Medicine and Dentistry dean’s office. At each event, colleagues mingle for half an hour, and then three 5-8 minute talks are presented. Speaker and more details here.
URMC needs your vote in STAT Madness 2024
We are excited to share that we have been selected to compete in STAT Madness 2024. The contest compiles a list of the most innovative research and discoveries from institutions across the country. The discovery of SLYM by Maiken Nedergaard, co-director of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine at URMC, was selected for this year’s contest. We are encouraging everyone to vote! This bracket goes round by round so be sure to vote each week.
Vote here! Note: You'll have to create a free account with STAT in order to vote and you'll be able to vote once a day!
Nazish Jeffery ’21M (PhD) Talks a Career in Science Policy
Nazish, a 2021 graduate of Biochemistry & Biophysics, joined The Next Step podcast to talk about her career as a Bioeconomy Policy Manager at the Federation of American Scientists. She also discusses dealing with rejection, how to improve communication skills, and how to break into the science policy space. Check it out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify.
Apply Now for the Addictions Counseling Advanced Certificate Program
Gain an integrated understanding of addictions and holistic recovery processes in this innovative program. A collaboration of the Warner School of Education and Strong Recovery, the program offers healthcare and mental health professionals and trainees additional substance use disorders and addictions treatment training.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The next deadline is this Friday, March 15, 2024. Details and apply here.
Flourish Festival
On Friday, March 21, the Health Promotion Office is hosting its annual Flourish Festival, providing students with a variety of wellness and mindfulness activities to engage in. Drop by yoga, Qigong, guided meditations, VR mindfulness, and more. Explore events and register here.
Calming U
Unleash the potential of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion in this empowering 4-week course. Embrace a calmer, more focused mindset to conquer academic challenges and flourish throughout your college journey. The course is tailored to UR students but is open to all UR community members, including faculty and staff. Calming U Registration Information.
Bonus: By attending all four sessions, you will receive a giveaway of your choosing: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, a meditation cushion, or a yoga mat.
Two course options are available in March:
Fridays with Debra, 3/22-4/12, from 10:30-11:45 AM via Zoom
Thursdays with Rebecca, 3/28-4/18, from 3-4:15 PM in Genesee 325
The Body Project
4-week evidence-based program to build a healthier body image and increase sel-festeem. Open to all women and non-binary undergraduate and graduate students. Provides a safe space for all women to confront and challenge unrealistic apperance ideals. The Body Project starts Wednesday, March 20th from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the UHS Health Promotion Office. Register in CCC.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities |
Biology Department at Hobart & William Smith Colleges is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for next academic year to teach Epidemiology and Bio classes: apply.interfolio.com/141169 . Questions about this position, please reach out to UR SMD alumna, Elizabeth Belcher, Ph.D.
| Social Media Spotlight |
This week’s social media spotlight comes from Nashae Prout, a PhD candidate in Toxicology.
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