March 18-22, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 12
In this issue:
- Overview of GLP w/ Focus on Toxicology
- SACNAS Internship Information Panel
- Seeds for Collaboration Faculty and Postdoc Mixer
- Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) - “My Journey in Chemical Biology”
- Nazish Jeffery Science Policy Talk on The Next Step podcast
- UR CTSI Digital Health Seedling Award Program: Request for Applications
- Shedding Some Light on a Career in Industry with a Life Science PhD
- Big Ideas in Science and Medicine Pitch Competition
- PhD Public Policy Pitch Competition
- GWIS Spring Travel Award
- outGRADS' 2nd Annual Drag Show for Charity
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.
SACNAS Internship Information Panel
Tuesday, March 19 | 12:00pm-1:15pm | Saunders Research Building - Room 1404 (1st Floor)
Interested in exploring internships to discover career opportunities and acquire valuable experience to enhance your resume/CV? The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), in collaboration with myHub, is hosting an internship panel featuring three former and current interns. They will share insights into their experiences, including how they secured their internships and what one can anticipate and gain from such a valuable learning opportunity. Event Flier.
Intern Panel Participants:
- Abhinav Mittal, M.S.- Ph.D. Candidate for Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology; Interned with CAMP4 Therapeutics
- Xiurui Lv, M.S.- Ph.D. Candidate for Genetics (Bioinformatics), Interned with Freenome
- Jennifer Twardowski, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Interning with Wilmot Cancer Institute
'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.
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
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.
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.
Shedding Some Light on a Career in Industry with a Life Science PhD: Exploring the scientific roles in industry as a scientist, sales, consultant, business development, and marketing
Wednesday, March 27| 3:30pm-4:30 pm | Upper Auditorium (3-7619), School of Medicine & Dentistry
Dr. James Butler will give a presentation titled "Shedding Some Light on a Career in Industry with a Life Science PhD" where he will discuss his career story and experiences working in an industry setting. It should be very informative for anyone thinking about pursuing this type of career after graduation. Sponsored by SMD Entrepreneurs. This event will be offered both in-person and Zoom. Please find Zoom information below.
HTTPS://URMC.ZOOM.US/J/6504344690?PWD=WTJTNHZUEMNJU1VJV01TY1RCK1F0ZZ09
Meeting ID: 6504344690
Passcode: 0RYgS5
Big Ideas in Science and Medicine Pitch Competition
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 4:30 pm-7:30 pm | CEL Learning Lab D (in-person only)
This event will be held from 4:30-7:30 pm in 2-7544 CEL Learning Lab D (in-person only) and requires your registration by March 25 (tinyurl.com/BigIdeasinScience24) The pitch competition will involve small groups presenting their venture ideas to a panel of judges (Dr. Anthony Franchini, Dr. Shafaqat Rahman, Dr. James Butler, and Mike Riedlinger) for the chance to win up to $1000 in cash prizes. This is a great opportunity to get some experience pitching business ideas in a real-world setting. You can contact Brandon_Davis@URMC.Rochester.edu for additional information and requirements about the pitch competition.
The One-Page PhD Public Policy Pitch Competition
Submission Deadline is April 1st
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.
GWIS Spring Travel Award
Application deadline is Wednesday, April 17th at noon.
You must be a graduate student in years 1 through 5 and an active participant in GWIS. Travel will be sponsored on the basis of scientific merit (thus it is key that you describe your past and ongoing research), need (explain why the requested travel is important for your scientific growth), and regular participation at GWIS meetings as evidenced from the meeting registrations and sign-in sheets. To date, 75 GWIS members have received Travel Awards.
There are two steps for completing an application:
Step 1. Submit a completed Application Form (attached document) along with a copy of your C.V. and copies of your peer-reviewed publications to stephanie_scoville@urmc.rochester.edu by noon on April 17th .
Step 2. Request that your Ph.D. mentor and one of your Ph.D. advisory committee members each forward a letter of reference to stephanie_scoville@urmc.rochester.edu by noon on April 17th.
Successful applicants for a GWIS Travel Award can also use funds to attend and participate in virtual meetings.
outGRADS' 2nd Annual Drag Show for Charity
Monday, March 25 | 6pm-8pm | Feldman Ballroom in the Frederick Douglass Commons on River Campus
Samantha Vega is returning to host alongside Kyla Minx, with performances from Chintz McMahon! We are also welcoming student drag performers (see form below!). Food and refreshments are provided for attendees. Event flier with details.
Tickets to the show are only $10/person minimum donation to the Arnett House, a project by the Center for Youth that helps unhoused LGBTQ+ Youth. Your donation e-mail/receipt is also your ticket to the show! Just bring a picture on your phone or print out the receipt. This gets you access to the show, food, and a great time! Make sure you select the "UR Drag Show" fund when you donate. If you’d like to get tickets for other folks or for a group, you can e-mail zee.click@rochester.edu in advance with a copy of your receipt and the names/groups you’d like to have the tickets! You can donate to get your ticket(s) here: www.centerforyouth.net/donate/
If you are interested in performing, or just helping out with the show, please fill out this form!
Tell your department! Tell your friends! Bring your partner! This show is open to the whole UR Community, and we'd love to bring as many people as possible together to have a great time while supporting a great cause. If you have any questions, please e-mail Zee at zee.click@rochester.edu
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.
OUTbreath for LGBTQ+ Folks
Following the practices in “A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation” by Jacoby Ballard, Kyle Trenshaw will be facilitating two queer-centered spaces of shared experience and support in which participants can develop mindfulness skills for stress-reduction and relaxation. All members of the campus community are welcome to join this practice; however, allies will be asked to “step back” to make space for queer voices during debriefs and commit to contributing to safety for everyone in attendance. Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays April 4, 11, 18, and 25th from 8-9:15 PM. Registration is required for access to the Zoom link.
Bonus: By attending all four sessions, you will receive a giveaway of your choosing: Your own copy of “A Queer Dharma”, a meditation cushion, or a yoga mat.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities |
Boston University’s Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to be offering a virtual open house for prospective postdocs that will be held on March 27-28, 2024. Full details here.
| Social Media Spotlight |
This week’s social media spotlight comes from Doug Portman, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Genetics.
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact Mary Beth Kitzel. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
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