September 26, 2022

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Join Us This Morning for Research in Progress with Dr. Anne H. Rowley

Presenter: Anne H. Rowley, MD

Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases, Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases) and Microbiology-Immunology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Presentation Title: A Convergent Antibody Response to a Specific Protein Antigen in Children with Kawasaki Disease

Presentation Description: Kawasaki disease is a febrile illness of young children that can lead to coronary artery aneurysms and myocardial infarction. This presentation will detail recent work by the Rowley lab focused on determining the causative agent of the disease, including the discovery of a convergent antibody response to a specific protein antigen in patients with the disease, and preliminary data regarding a candidate genome fragment of the putative novel viral etiologic agent.

Date and Time: September 26, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Location: Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please follow the link below. Google Chrome is suggested for best quality. When joining please click "audio off" to prevent an echo.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center is offering the following classes:

• Getting to Know the NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing: September 28, 10:00 a.m. 
• EndNote: October 19, noon 
• Conducting a Systematic Review: Part 2—Tools and Resources: October 25, noon 
• Getting to Know the NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing: October 26, 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.

The Epidemiology of Preventable Analytic Errors

NUCATS and IPHAM Host Translational Applications in Public Health session on September 29 

NUCATS and the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) welcomes Leah Welty, PhD, Director of the NUCATS Biostatistics Collaboration Center, as the featured speaker at its upcoming Translational Applications in Public Health session. The topic is The Epidemiology of Preventable Analytic Errors, and Dr. Welty will present results from the first scoping review of articles in clinical and translational science retracted for reasons related to errors in data capture, management, or analysis. The event is scheduled for September 29 from noon to 1:00 pm (in person in the Lurie Medical Research Building Baldwin Auditorium or online). More information is available on the event registration form. 

Learn More About Nucleate Chicago’s Activator 2023 Program 

Session is on September 29  

Nucleate Chicago is hosting an information session for its Activator 2023 program that supports companies tackling the biggest challenges in human health and sustainability. The program also connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists. Nucleate Chicago operates in partnership with the Northwestern Biotech Club and UChicago Biotech Association, as well as several other student groups and professional organizations in the Chicago area, such as CHIentist, the Chicago Biomedical Consortium, and World Business Chicago.

The event will be held on September 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Querrey InQbation Lab in Evanston. Registration is required. More information is available in the Nucleate Activator 2023 application, or contact [email protected]. 

Manne Research Institute Fall Town Hall is October 4

Please join us for the Fall 2022 Manne Research Institute Town Hall. All faculty, staff, and trainees engaged in research are encouraged to attend and learn about important Manne Research Institute programmatic updates and announcements.

Agenda: 

• Welcome
• Scientific Peer Review Updates
• Research Navigation Overview
• FY23 Institutional Goals 
• Q&A

Date: October 4 

Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. 

In Person Location: Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC 1st Floor 

Remote Option: Zoom 

From Neuronal Circuits to Synapses—Interactions Between Alcohol and the Endocannabinoid System 

Neuroscience of Disease lecture series continues on October 5

Presentation Title: From Neuronal Circuits to Synapses—Interactions Between Alcohol and the Endocannabinoid System 

Presenter: Shana M. Augustin, PhD 

Course Director: Divakar Mithal, MD, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Objectives:

1. Describe recent advances in basic and translational neuroscience
2. Summarize relevant neuroscience research method
3. Apply basic and translational neuroscience advances to patient care

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statements: Dr. Augustin has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The course directors, Dr. Mithal, and planning committee members of this activity, Drs. Bliss, McGowan, and Sadie Rose have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

FSM’s CME Leadership and Staff have nothing to disclose: FSM’s CME Leadership, Review Committee, and Staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Date and Time: October 5, noon–1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom. Please follow the link below.

Questions: Contact Sadie Rose, MPH 

Four I's Sessions are Expanding Across All Pillars

Join us to generate discussion and workshop your research ideas; next session is October 18

Next Session

Max Kelly, a medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, will present on Implementation of a cannabis hyperemesis pathway and Jennifer Hoffman, MD, MS, Attending Physician at Lurie Children's, will present her K23 aims “Brief ED Mental Health Interventions” for feedback. Contact [email protected] with questions or to be added to the Outlook calendar invite distribution list. 

About the Four I's Sessions

This series is 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. No need for slides or polished presentations. Time slots range from 15 to 30 minutes. Those attending this seminar will receive rigorous academic feedback and opportunities for new connections to potential collaborators and help strengthen our research community.

We seek to use this seminar series in alignment with Manne Research Institute efforts to establish communities of practice for translation of Basic Science; Clinical and Community Trials; Community, Population Health, and Outcomes; and Quantitative Sciences. 

Sign up to workshop your ideas using this shared spreadsheet. The first tab is the place to reserve your timeslot and the second tab contains past presenters and topics. Sessions occur during the third week of the month and rotate time and day every three months.

• March, June, September, December: Mondays, 3:30–5:00 p.m.  
• April, July, October, January: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.–noon  
• May, August, November, February: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

The sessions are hosted on Zoom. Meeting details and information for upcoming presentations can be found on the shared spreadsheet. Please direct questions to Roman Gomez.

Job Opening: Research Program Manager, Smith Child Health Catalyst

The Research Program Manager will provide overall research program administration for activities within the research program of the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation. Responsible for the management and oversight of pre-award and post award activities relating to federal, industry, and foundation-sponsored research studies. Assists leadership as needed with philanthropic funds at the direction of the Division Head. Provides training and education to other research staff related to timely invoicing, research charge billing, and account reconciliation, and will be expected to make recommendations to investigators and clinical 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 accounting practices to enhance the research enterprise. Serves as the primary liaison between the clinical research staff, division faculty, and centralized research resources, and provides oversight to research activities. Learn more or apply here.

Job Opening: Postdoctoral Associate–Kawasaki disease in the Lab of Anne Rowley, MD

The Rowley Laboratory at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Rowley Laboratory focuses on determining the etiology and pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease, and the lab seeks a post-doctoral researcher with experience in immunology and molecular biology to move forward exciting preliminary studies of the etiology of Kawasaki disease. The lab is also interested in studies of B cell (plasmablast) responses to infection and autoimmune diseases. Learn more or apply here.

Job Opening: Postdoctoral Associate in the Lab of Yongchao Ma, PhD

This is a research position for a person with a PhD and experience in molecular biology and/or neuroscience. The postdoctoral associate will be involved in daily research and operations in the laboratory of Dr. Yongchao Ma. The postdoctoral associate will contribute to project design, research protocol development, data analysis, and authorship of resultant manuscripts. The postdoctoral associate will also contribute to mentoring other trainees in the lab. Learn more or apply here.

Job Opening: Postdoctoral Associate in the Lab of Erica Davis, PhD

The candidate should have a PhD in biology or a related discipline. Previous experience in genetics, cell, molecular, or computational biology, botany, zoology, or other directly related scientific fields are desirable but not required. The position will require knowledge in computer programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as excellent writing and communication skills. The position also requires organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations. Learn more or apply here.

Job Opening: Research Scientist in the Lab of Erica Davis, PhD

Experienced research position using bench and bioinformatics tools to identify and define molecular pathways of genes that are correlated with lung disease severity in cystic fibrosis. Ideal candidate executes experiments following protocols and compiles accurate records of data. The Research Scientist should have considerable experience in all aspects of laboratory immunology, molecular biology, histology, and genotyping. Proficiency in DNA sequencing, cDNA and Affymetrix microarray, RNA seq, Nanostring expression array laboratory techniques, cell culture and data analysis, and FACS analysis, as well as strong computer skills required. Ability to perform RNA isolations, labeling, array hybridizations, clone sequencing, and confirmatory RT-PCR, and genotyping. Additionally, the Research Scientist will collaborate with faculty members in the performance and analysis of complex research studies. Learn more or apply here.

Job Opening: Research Compliance Coordinator

Facilitates the ethical conduct of research and ensures that it is conducted in a manner compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as institutional policies. Position may be assigned to one or more program areas within the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, including but not limited to human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), Institutional Biosafety, conflicts of interest, export controls, and/or quality assurance. Learn more or apply here.

2022 I-ACT for Children Educational Grant Application Cycle Ends Friday

Application deadline is September 30

The application cycle is currently under way for the 2022 I-ACT for Children Educational Grant through Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute’s partnership with I-ACT. 

A total of two grants*, up to $2,000 each, will be awarded to further the continuing education of those involved in pediatric clinical trial research. The I-ACT Education Grants support attendance at a relevant research conference, course, or educational program as follows:

• One early-stage investigator
• Candidate must hold an academic (or equivalent) rank below associate professor (e.g., assistant professors, instructors, postdocs, fellows, and students)
• One research support staff member
• Study nurse or coordinator, research administrator, or research administration staff member who supports pediatric clinical trials

*Please note—Not more than one grant will be awarded to any single institution. Previous recipients of an I-ACT for Children Travel or Educational Grant may not apply.

This year the application may be submitted directly to I-ACT by the applicant; it does not need to be sent by the Site Point of Contact. The conference or course selected must start and end during calendar year 2023. Applications must be received by September 30. Please download this document for additional grant information, application instructions, and the application form. 

I-ACT for Children Point of Contact: Katie Amsden, MPH, CCRP

I-ACT for Children Site Champion: Bill Muller, MD, PhD

Apply for the 2022 Department of Pediatrics Excellence Awards

Application deadline is September 30

Nominations are being accepted for the Department of Pediatrics Excellence Awards to recognize exceptional performance by faculty over the past year. All department faculty are eligible for the Excellence Awards in Education, Clinical Care, Scholarship, Outreach Care, and in the new Advocacy Award category.

The application deadline is September 30. Additional information and application forms can be found here or on the department website. 

Please contact Steve Krug or Irini Kolaitis at [email protected] if you have questions or wonder which category is the best fit for you. 

Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research

Applications accepted September 1–November 17

The NIH invites qualified health professionals who contractually agree to engage in NIH mission-relevant research for an average of at least 20 hours each week for at least two years, initially, to apply for an award in the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The Extramural LRP repays up to $50,000 annually of a researcher's qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research at a domestic, nonprofit, or government entity. Research funding from NIH is not required to participate in the Extramural LRP. The LRP awards are based on an applicant's potential to build and sustain a research career. 

Applications accepted: September 1–November 17, 8:00 p.m. ET

Review the full Announcement: NOT-OD-22-149: Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Research (LRP-PR) (nih.gov)

Contact for questions and Institutional Official: Robin Lewis 

NP3 Accepting Practice-Based Seed Grant Applications 

Deadline is November 22 

The Northwestern Primary Care Practice-Based Research Program (NP3) has announced its next cycle of practice-based research seed grants for Northwestern University researchers and primary care clinicians or practices to collaboratively develop a partnership and research area of interest that addresses an issue of importance to primary care. 

Interested applicants must contact NP3 leadership (see the Fall 2022 Request for Proposal) by October 11 to be considered for this round of funding. NP3 seed grants will now be awarded several times throughout the year for Research Collaborations and Partnership Development proposals.  

The deadline to submit applications is November 22. Visit the NP3 website to learn more about this opportunity, access the RFP, and view examples of previous awardees.  

NUCATS KL2 Career Development Program RFA Announced

Apply by March 1

The NUCATS Multidisciplinary Career Development Program (KL2) is an NCATS-sponsored career development award supporting early-career faculty at Northwestern. Current KL2 Request for Applications key dates are listed below:  

• February 1, 2023—Letters of Intent deadline  
• March 1, 2023—Application deadline  
• July 1, 2023—Funds available 

Scholars from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more.