June 9-13, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 23
In this issue:
Diversify Your Funding - Clinical Research Webinar
��️ Wednesday, June 11 | ⏱️ 3-4pm | ��
Learn how University faculty have obtained funding from industry, foundations, non-profit organizations, and local government sources in this panel discussion featuring:
- Dr. Jamie Adams (Neurology)
- Dr. Ilan Goldenberg (Cardiology)
- Dr. Eva Pressman (OB/GYN)
Translational Science Grand Rounds: Advancing Health Equity Through Clinical and Translational Science
��️ Thursday, June 12 | ⏱️ 12-1pm | �� Helen Wood Hall Auditorium (1W-304)
Please join UR CTSI for our first Translational Science Grand Rounds event, featuring guest speaker Timothy F. Murphy, MD, from the University of Buffalo CTSI. Attendees will learn more about how translational science can address inequities in the health care system.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
��️ Monday, June 23 & Tuesday, June 24 | ⏱️ 8:15am-12:15pm | �� Natapow Room (1-9545)
You must attend both sessions to receive your Mental Health First Aid Certification. Registration deadline is June 16th. Learn more about the training here.
NOTE: There will be a second MHFA Certification Training July 31 and August 1 in the afternoon.
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Call for Pre-Proposal Applications
The University of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Technology Development Fund (TDF) is accepting Pre-Proposal Applications for its 23rd round of funding. The fund supports University researchers who wish to further the process of translating their research into commercial opportunities.
The deadline for submitting pre-proposal applications for consideration of funding this cycle is June 30, 2025.
Graduate Student Well-being
The CARE Network
Though CARE does not have any special programming for the summer, we are providing the same support services during the summer as we do throughout the school year.
ISO Summer Event Highlights
Weekly Yoga Classes
��️ Mondays or Thursdays | ⏱️ 6-7pm | �� Leibner-Cooper Room (Goergen Athletic Center)
Stay cool and centered this summer by attending the twice weekly yoga classes.
Workplace Wellness for Postdocs
��️ Wednesday, June 11 | ⏱️ 11:45am-1:30pm | �� UR Fitness Science
Take a trip with Workplace Wellness! We will visit URMC's Fitness Science program and the state-of-the-art demo kitchen to hear from Registered Dietician Holly Gilligan about healthy snacking on-the-go. Lunch and shuttle transportation are provided.
Please contact Amber Rivera if you have any food allergies so we can make sure this is a safe activity for you!
Postdoc Success Newsletter Feature
For our upcoming newsletter, we would like to hear from you and are collecting recent successes and achievements! If you have had any accomplishments—such as publications, awards, grants, or other recognitions—please share them with us by June 20th.
| 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.
This week's social media spotlight features Lia Calcines-Rodriguez, a Neuroscience PhD candidate.
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
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
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