February 13, 2023

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Today: Overview of BD Biosciences Cell Sorters

Does your research potentially use Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS)? 

Manne Research Institute is considering the purchase of a FACS device as a shared instrument. Please join us for a presentation by representatives of BD Biosciences today at 11:00 a.m. for an overview of the available line of BD Biosciences Flow Cell Sorters. The BD representatives will be able to answer any questions you might have about the technical capabilities of their instruments.

Date and Time: February 13, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Location: This event will be virtual. Click below for details.

Please contact Greg Taborn with questions.  

Research Professionals Town Hall: February 14

Featuring Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Manne Research Institute

Please join the Research Engagement and Mentoring Committee for the next Research Professionals (RP) Town Hall on February 14. Light refreshments will be served. The February RP Town Hall will feature Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute.

Date and Time: February 14, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location: In-person in LCH room 11-1142 and virtually via Microsoft Teams (Passcode: GKmipi)

The agenda will include:

• Support Service and Research Administration Office Announcements
• A session with Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, Manne Research Institute

The Leadership Listening Exchange is a new opportunity to join Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute leadership to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in dialogue. Each session will be hosted by Pat Seed, President and Chief Research Officer, and Brenda Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, and include representation by different pillar or area leaders. Coffee will be served.

Registration is required for each session, limited to a maximum of 10 participants, and will be first come, first served. When you register you will also have the opportunity to submit a question or topic.  

Questions about the Leadership Listening Exchange can be directed to Briana Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant Senior. 

February 14, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Basic and Preclinical Science

Paul Schumacker and Greg Taborn

Register now

March 2, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Innovate2Impact

Kosh Gosh and Kelley Elahi

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March 23, noon–1:00 p.m.

Community, Population Health, and Outcomes

Michelle Macy and Norma Melgoza

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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center is offering classes listed below. Manne Research Institute faculty and staff will want to note the upcoming office hours and session on NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. 

• PubMed: February 14, noon 
• EndNote: February 15, noon 
• NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy—Virtual Q&A Office Hours: February 16, 2:00 p.m. 
• Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 2—Tools and Resources: February 22, noon 
• Getting to Know the NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing: February 23, 10:00 a.m.  

All times are CT. Click on the class links for descriptions and to register. Classes fill up quickly and registration is recommended. Classes meet for approximately one hour and are free to affiliates of the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center. Many of the classes are available by request to Feinberg School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, and residents. For a complete list of available classes, click here. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center services and resources are available to Lurie Children’s researchers with a Feinberg faculty appointment.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Corning Life Sciences Presents Advanced 3D Models for Cancer Applications

Join representatives from Corning Life Sciences at 11 a.m. on February 14 as they discuss how their Matribot Bioprinter and Matrigel and other bio-inks support work on advanced 3D models for cancer applications. The seminar will be held in the Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St., Gray Seminar Room, 1-165. See the event flyer for additional details.

Sign Up to Workshop Your Research Ideas at the 4I's Sessions

Initiate, Inquire, Innovate, Inspire (4I’s) sessions span our four pillars as a space for individuals across the research institute (faculty, trainees, and research professionals) to workshop their research ideas and works in progress and gain exposure to new skills and methods. Interested presenters can sign up for a 15-minute spot using this shared spreadsheet.

The next session is February 15. Contact [email protected] for access details.

We seek to use the 4I’s series in alignment with Manne Research Institute efforts to establish communities of practice for Basic Science; Clinical and Community Trials; Community, Population Health, and Outcomes; and Quantitative Sciences. Contact Roman Gomez with questions.

REAL Training for February 16: REDCap—Building out Your E-Consent

Objectives 

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Identify key considerations before implementing e-consent
• Review the e-consent buildout process in REDCap
• Explain how study participants will use e-consent 

This training/content may be useful for individuals within the following pillars:

• Basic and Preclinical Science 
• Clinical and Community Trials  
• Community, Population Health, and Outcomes 
• Quantitative Science 

Date and Time: February 16, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via MS Teams, please register in Workday using the link below.

REAL Training for February 23: How to Conduct Successful Focus Groups

Objectives  

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Summarize the key ingredients of planning and implementing a focus group
• Identify techniques to developing a focus group guide
• Develop the right type of focus group questions for your needs 
• Recall internal resources to assist with focus group development 

This training/content may be useful for individuals within the following pillars:

• Clinical and Community Trials  
• Community, Population Health, and Outcomes 

Date and Time: February 23, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual via MS Teams, please register in Workday using the link below.

Save the Date: Manne Research Institute Spring and Summer Town Halls

Please save the dates for the Manne Research Institute Spring and Summer Town Halls on April 18 and July 11, respectively. All faculty, staff, and trainees engaged in research, as well as those collaborating with our research institute activities, are encouraged to attend and learn about important programmatic updates and announcements. Events will be held in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center Auditorium with a virtual option. Meeting details, including updated agendas and pre-read materials, will be added to the event pages and distributed prior to the Town Halls. 

Katz and Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program Now Accepting Undergraduate Applicants

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for our Katz and Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program, providing summer experiences in research related to child health and disease. Through the ongoing generosity of the Robert Louis Katz Medical Research Foundation and Manne Research Institute, we offer participants competitive, paid research opportunities, mentored by investigators located in our biomedical campus in Chicago. The deadline to submit an application is February 24. View the program page to learn more and apply, and please share this opportunity with your networks.

Clinical Research Manager, Neurology

Provides leadership, strategic management, and administration for the clinical and translational research program of the Division of Neurology. Supervises and manages the research staff in the division. Serves as the key operational interface between the funding agencies, research center, research team and principal investigators. This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of pre-award and post award activities relating to sponsored research studies for the Division in conjunction with Office of Sponsored Programs. This includes preparing research budgets, contract negotiations and post award management. This position will also perform functions of a clinical research coordinator for a proportion of divisional studies. Works with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff to maintain an environment that encourages customer service and promotes employee satisfaction. Models and supports the principles of good clinical practice with the research team. Learn more or apply.

Grant Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs

This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of pre-award activities relating to federal, industry and foundation sponsored research studies for multiple Divisions in conjunction with OSP. This includes assisting principal investigators in budget preparation, proposal development, award negotiation and non-financial post-award management. This position will work with the division administrator to ensure compliance with funding agency, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, and Lurie Children’s policies and guidelines. Provides training and education to other research staff related to external funding sources, development of quality proposals, and reporting requirements and will be expected to make recommendations to investigators and research staff on process improvement to create and/or maintain practices and procedures such as maintenance of an awards database, review of requirements for performance reports or grant renewals and refinement of current sponsored research practices to enhance the research enterprise. Learn more or apply.

Reminder: Work with OSP on All External Funding Proposals

Those interested in submitting external funding applications should work with a designated OSP team member. If you need assistance connecting with your team member, contact [email protected].

NUCATS Voucher Award Program Accepting Applications

The NUCATS Voucher Award program is designed to provide up to $2,500 to assist investigators in developing resources and/or preliminary data to facilitate hypothesis-driven research initiatives. The fund is intended for projects involving critical steps in the device and drug development pathway and projects that address a critical need in translational science that are too small to be suitable for conventional internal or external funding mechanisms.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and funding decisions are typically communicated to applicants within five business days. Details about the program, including funding priorities, eligibility criteria, program expectations, and allowable expenses, are available on the Voucher Awards page.

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