November 18-22, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 46
In this issue:
- International Education Week 2024
- Jeff Wyatt on Bridging the Gap between Human and Animal Health
- Graduate Women in Science 2024 Fall Seminar Series
- Open Scholarship Awards for Ph.D. Students - 2nd Information Session
- IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists
- Community-Based Participatory Research Day
- December UR Dean’s Lecture features Eric Olson, Ph.D.
- Wilmot Predoctoral Fellowship Program
- NPA SmartSkills - Understanding Research Development Careers
International Education Week 2024
International Education Week is a nationwide celebration organized each year to promote exploring connections and mutual understanding between all students in the U.S. and around the world. The University of Rochester will be hosting multiple events across all campuses aimed to celebrate the benefits of international education highlight intercultural awareness and support the integration of our domestic and international student bodies. Please check the webpage for all the events including the International Student Appreciation Day, the Graduate Student Meet and Greet, the International Food Festival, and more.
Jeff Wyatt on Bridging the Gap between Human and Animal Health
The Professor of Comparative Medicine and University Veterinarian is featured on the latest episode of The Next Step podcast. Wyatt, the first veterinarian to complete SMD’s Masters of Public Health program in 1995, recounts how this unique path allowed him to weave human, animal, and environmental health into a cohesive practice. Hear firsthand how his global research endeavors brought crucial perspectives to Rochester’s public health efforts and what career advice he has for those seeking to carve out their own unique path in the medical field.
Graduate Women in Science 2024 Fall Seminar Series
Thursday, November 21 | 3:00-4:00am | Adolph Lower Aud (1-7619)
You are invited to the 3rd meeting of GWIS (Graduate Women in Science). Manoela Fogaça, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, will be presenting at the monthly Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) meeting on Thursday, November 21st. Her talk title is “Embracing Risks: My Academic Journey from Latin America to the USA”
Open Scholarship Awards for Ph.D. Students - 2nd Information Session
Friday, November 22 | 10:00-11:00am | Virtual Event
The Open Scholarship Awards aim to celebrate PhD students at the University of Rochester who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in making their research open and accessible to the wider community. Join us for an online information session where you can learn more about the award and see concrete examples of the type of research materials that you can list in your submission. Faculty members will share their own experience publishing openly, while librarians will provide recommendations on available platforms and tools for different disciplines. Bring your questions and visit the award website for more details.
IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists
Spring 2025 - Thursdays | 2:00-3:40 pm
This spring 1 credit-hour course is directed by Eric Vaughn, myHub Career Services Director. IND439 is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. Click the link for more information about the course.
Community-Based Participatory Research Day
Tuesday, December 3 | 8:30am-3:00pm | Helen Wood Hall, Auditorium & Vestibule
Community-Based Participatory Research Day celebrates and fosters partnerships between URMC researchers and community members that produce impactful research. Join UR CTSI on December 3 in Helen Wood Hall for networking opportunities, presentations, and workshops that will equip and inspire you to begin or continue your journey into community-based participatory research. The event will feature breakout sessions and talks facilitated by experts in the field. The keynote speaker will be Hillary Edwards, PhD, MPH, director of research with the PATIENTS Program in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Save the Date: December UR Dean’s Lecture features Eric Olson, Ph.D.
Monday, December 9 | 3:30 pm | Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425)
The Pogue Distinguished Chair in Research on Cardiac Birth Defects at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas will present "Muscle Making and Muscle Breaking: From Developmental Mechanisms to New Therapies for Muscle and Heart Disease." A welcome and introduction will be given by David Linehan, URMC CEO and SMD dean, and Eric Small, professor in the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425) followed by a reception in the Flaum atrium.
Wilmot Predoctoral Fellowship Program
The program provides support for cancer research training for emerging scientists, with the goal of enabling them to build an independent career in the investigation of the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention or management of cancer or its side effects. Wilmot predoctoral fellowships, open to PhD or MD/PhD students under the mentorship of a Wilmot Cancer Institute member, provide two years of support.
LGBTQ Life Team
The LGBTQ Life Team is a resource for all things LGBTQ in all of our UR schools and their Fall 2024 Office Hours at the School of Medicine and Dentistry are every Monday, 12:00-1:00pm in G.7648.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Training
Wednesday, November 21 | 12:00pm | Gowen Room
Join Strong Recovery for opioid overdose prevention training on November 21st at 12pm in the Gowen Room. All attendees (over age 18) will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required, and the training is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and co-hosted by the Sigma Psi Zeta Society.
Consent & Boundaries 101 Workshop
Friday, November 22 | 12:00-1:30pm | Welles Brown Room at Rush Rhees
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office and Title IX office for a consent and boundaries workshop! This is a great opportunity to learn about consent and boundary-setting and gain practical skills to use in platonic and romantic settings! Join us on Friday, November 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm in The Welles Brown Room at Rush Rhees. Light refreshments will be provided.
Yoga Classes
Maintain your physical and spiritual health as the temperature drops by taking a moment to breathe and stretch on the mat with us. Yoga classes continue everyday throughout the fall semester in the Leibner-Cooper Room at the Goergen Athletic Center. Classes are hosted by Mindful University Project x Yoga Vibe’s experienced yoga teachers. Check our schedules and register for classes here, or just drop in – your inner zen awaits.
MECCC ExCEL Scholar Award Competition
Deadline is Monday, November 18, 2024.
The early career bench and physician-scientists in Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Transdisciplinary Research Programs are committed to nurturing the next generation of diverse and multidisciplinary cancer investigators. Several of these faculty have joined the Excellence in Career Enrichment Leadership (ExCEL) Committee, which, among other efforts, runs an annual award competition and symposium for senior postdoctoral investigators. Deadline is Monday, November 18, 2024
NPA SmartSkills - Understanding Research Development Careers
Tuesday, November 19 | 3:00pm | Virtual
Two roads diverged after a postdoc, and we took the one non-traditionally traveled. Research Development (RD) is a non-traditional career path. RD professionals (RDP) make team science happen by guiding researchers and teams through proposal development, team science, and strategic planning for research innovation and excellence. Postdoctoral training confers effective and highly transferrable skills that make postdocs valuable as RDP candidates.
PASSPoRT to WashU - Opportunity for Prospective Postdocs
Tuesday, December 10 | 12:00-4:00pm | Virtual
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis is excited to host Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT) on December 10, 2024. PASSPoRT to WashU is a virtual event that offers prospective postdocs an opportunity to learn about WashU and receive some professional development along the way. The event is open to advanced doctoral students (post-qualifying exams), recent doctoral graduates, and early-stage postdocs. There is no citizenship requirement to participate.
Fellowship in Suicide Prevention
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center is accepting applications for its T32 postdoctoral fellowship in suicide prevention. Now in its 25th year, the UR/CSPS postdoctoral training program is supported by an institutional National Research Service Award training grant from NIMH (Kim Van Orden, PhD, Yeates Conwell, MD & Todd Bishop, PhD, Directors). It provides two years of stipend support and related benefits for early career investigators committed to careers in suicide prevention research. Each fellow works closely with a mentoring team, takes courses and participates in a diverse array of CSPS research and training activities. A strength of the UR/CSPS fellowship is the provision of intensive mentorship in grant writing, study design, and data analysis from UR/CSPS core faculty dedicated to suicide prevention. Applications are due by December 2, 2024.
Considering Postdoctoral Opportunities in Pharma?
If you're looking to make a transition from academia to industry, now is a great time to explore postdoctoral roles within the pharmaceutical sector. Several leading companies offer tailored postdoctoral programs designed to bridge your academic experience with industry application. These roles provide invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship as you prepare for a career in pharma. Explore these programs:
• Pfizer Postdoctoral Program
• Novartis Graduate Opportunities
• Takeda Fellowship Programs
Take advantage of these opportunities to deepen your skills, expand your network, and work at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
SHIFT Program 2025
The application cycle for the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program is now open. This program is available to PhD students in biomedical research programs across the US, with all costs covered by an NIGMS R25 grant. The application deadline is January 31st, 2025. The program flyer and FAQ’s are attached.
| NSF I-Corps Regional Course Information |
MECCC
NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Participants learn to apply “customer discovery” methodology to evaluate the potential for translating their technology innovation from the lab into a successful product and/or service.
IEW LinkedIn Live - International Perspectives: Pathways to Success
Join us for a special live discussion in honor of International Education Week! We're excited to host Cindi Lewis, '14M (PhD) and Vivek Nanda, '13M (PhD). Both will share their experiences as international students, how they navigated the job search process, and what life is like in their current roles. Click the picture to attend and share!
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