Category: Announcements
NIH summit yields recommendations for Alzheimer’s research
June 14, 2018
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By Brad Stubenhaus
The National Institutes of Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Summit 2018: Path to Treatment and Prevention, which took place in early March in Bethesda, Md., gathered experts from academia, government, industry, and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of synthesizing perspectives to create a “roadmap for an integrated, multidisciplinary research agenda.”
The recommendations presented, which were recently put forward, will help guide the diverse group of people working toward the ultimate goal of the summit: to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease by 2025.
Tissue regeneration resource centers seek pre-proposals for interdisciplinary translational projects
May 25, 2018
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Two NIH-supported resource centers—part of NIDCR’s Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Consortium (DOCTRC)—are currently soliciting pre-proposals for their Interdisciplinary Translational Project (ITP) programs. The one-year awards of up to $150,000 will enable ITP teams to access and collaborate with a resource center to establish technology readiness toward submission of IND/IDE applications to the FDA for therapies in the dental, oral, and craniofacial realm.
APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE)
April 9, 2018
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The State Department is seeking applications from and nominations of early-career researchers for the 2018 United States ASPIRE Competition. This year’s theme is “Smart Technologies for Healthy Societies.”
A map app to track stem cells
February 15, 2018
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By Alison Gillespie, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Researchers who work with stem cells have ambitious goals. Some want to cure cancer or treat heart disease. Others want to grow the tissues and organs that patients need for transplants. Some groups are even working to develop highly personalized medicines, tailored to an individual’s genetics. All of these ideas face a similar hurdle, however: The development of measurement tools for stem cell production is challenging, making it hard to determine what makes various new stem cell-related products safe, effective or high-quality.
One week left to register for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair
February 8, 2018
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The American Association of Medical Colleges will be holding its third annual Virtual Medical School Fair on Feb. 15. AAMC reports that more than 60 institutions slated to participate in the free nine-hour virtual event.
Submit to the Lasker Foundation essay contest
February 7, 2018
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“How can social media help build trust in science and the research enterprise?” That’s the question the Lasker Foundation is asking contestants in its annual essay competition to answer in 800 words or fewer.
Webinar: Learn about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Visiting Scholars Program
January 15, 2018
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American Board of Medical Specialties is will host a webinar for those interested in applying for the organization’s Visiting Scholars Program. The webinar will be held at 7 p.m. Eastern on March 27.
Funding for early-career researchers of immunology and vaccines
January 11, 2018
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By Rachel Evans
A new funding opportunity is providing support to young investigators in vaccine and immunology research who show creativity and innovative thinking.
The Michelson Prizes for Human Immunology and Vaccine Research are available to anyone working to improve our understanding of human immunology and advance vaccine research, including those working in biomedical, bioengineering, and computer science. The ultimate goal is to give young researchers the means to perform inventive research that will increase knowledge and enable life-saving medical advances.
Call for pre-proposals for interdisciplinary translational projects
November 13, 2017
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The Center for Dental, Oral, & Craniofacial Tissue & Organ Regeneration (C-DOCTOR) and the Michigan–Pittsburgh–Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center (MPWRM Resource Center) are soliciting pre-proposals for their Interdisciplinary Translational Project programs.
Científico Latino: A resource for underrepresented minorities and all STEM students
November 6, 2017
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Científico Latino is a growing platform created by STEM graduate students aiming to improve diversity in STEM and to encourage minority students to pursue higher education by providing resources to all undergraduates and graduate students in STEM. Their vision is to expand awareness of its platform across high schools, community colleges, underrepresented-serving institutions, colleges and universities, and professional societies in STEM in order for everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, or immigration status to have equal access to STEM opportunities and know they belong in STEM.
Stanford PRISM: Apply now for Stanford’s postdoc recruitment weekend
November 2, 2017
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Applications are now being accepted for Stanford PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine). In mid-March, the PRISM program will host select late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds who are planning their postdoctoral training. The purpose of this weekend is to provide students who might not currently be considering a postdoctoral position at Stanford with a first-hand look at our training environment.
2018 HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program
October 13, 2017
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is pleased to announce the 2018 Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program competition. This program seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical research community by recruitment and retention of individuals from groups underrepresented in the life sciences. Through their successful careers as academic scientists, HHMI Hanna Gray Fellows will move science forward and inspire future generations of scientists from America’s diverse talent pool.
Become a mentor for Girls in Technology
September 29, 2017
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Calling all #WomenInSTEM: Your advice will inspire!
Girls in Technology is looking for professional women to join us as mentors for our 2017–2018 STEM mentoring program located in Rockville, Md.
Tweet your science story to lawmakers
September 19, 2017
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The Union of Concerned Scientists is running a campaign to communicate the value of science and contributions of scientists.
Science Breakthroughs 2030: A Strategy for Food and Agriculture Research
August 4, 2017
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Science Breakthoughs 2030: A Strategy for Food and Agriculture Research is a study of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to identify the next big research directions for food and agriculture sciences. A committee of experts will examine knowledge and tools from across the science and engineering spectrum. The primary goal of this study is to develop a compelling scientific strategy for food and agriculture research for the next decade and beyond that will not only catalyze new research directions and partnerships, but also attract new research talent, stimulate entrepreneurship, increase and diversify funding opportunities, and open new paths to a safe, healthful, and sustainable food supply.
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NCATS SBIR/STTR funding for BMB entrepreneurs
July 28, 2017
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Advancing laboratory discoveries through the translational science process is critical to developing innovations that can improve public health, but too often there are barriers, such as insufficient funding and related support, that make these innovations difficult to move forward. Through the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences’ (NCATS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programsbiochemist and molecular biologist entrepreneurs may find what they need to advance their research toward commercialization.
Postbaccalaureate fellowship at New England Biolabs
June 5, 2017
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The RNA Biology Division of New England Biolabs (NEB) invites applications for the position of postbaccalaureate fellow. NEB will provide recent college graduates who are planning to attend graduate or professional schools an opportunity to spend one year at NEB performing full-time research. The goal of this program is to engage undergraduates to consider basic and applied science related careers and providing them the opportunities for competitive science related education and careers.
Mentor the next generation of STEM professionals
May 22, 2017
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Mentors play a critical part in the future success of minority students success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. And the 2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students offers you the perfect opportunity to connect with the next generation of STEM professionals.
Resource alert: Biology Dictionary
May 17, 2017
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Biology Dictionary is an online biology reference providing useful definitions and explanations of common biology terms. It aims to help students, teachers and researchers to have a better understanding on the terminologies they are looking for. The site covers all major branches of biology, including but not limited to ecology, botany, zoology, human biology, molecular biology,
iBiology seeking beta testers for new “Planning Your Scientific Journey” course
May 11, 2017
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The “Planning Your Scientific Journey” course is built for life science grad students, postdocs and other junior scientists. It aims to teach how trainees can choose a good scientific problem as well as planning their journey ahead. It is a free online course that is funded by NIGMS.