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Some cancers are resistant to immunotherapy from the outset while others may improve with treatment, only to eventually stop responding. Understanding why so many cancers are resistant to currently available immunotherapy - and developing strategies to overcome that resistance - are the goals that drive research for Samir Khleif, MD, an immunologist and professor of oncology at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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A mouse study designed to shed light on memory loss in people who experience repeated head impacts, such as athletes, suggests the condition could be potentially reversed. The research in mice finds that amnesia and poor memory following head injury is due to inadequate reactivation of neurons involved in forming memories. The study, led by neuroscientist Mark Burns, PhD, is reported January 16 in the Journal of Neuroscience.
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As an undergraduate, Karen Howenstein (C’93) was attracted to Georgetown by the university’s mission to change the world. Her work at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center inspired her to help members of the community give back through a nonprofit she founded after winning a car through Hyundai’s Hands on Hope Contest in 2019.
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Ella Striem-Amit, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience, was awarded the 2024 Young Investigator Award by the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS). The award recognizes outstanding contributions by early-career scientists who will be honored at the CNS Annual Meeting in April.
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COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses have surged nationwide, including in DC. The Georgetown public health team says if you have not received your annual vaccinations for COVID-19 and the flu, it’s not too late.
Vaccine clinics will be held on campus on January 23 and January 30, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in Bulldog Alley in the Leavey Center next to Hoya Court. The 2023 COVID-19 vaccine will be available at these clinics. Register in advance here, and bring your GOCard and insurance information.
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As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, hear from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who remain committed to peace, reconciliation and a path forward based on empathy and honoring the humanity of all. Robi Damelin and Mohamed Abu Jafar, bereaved members of The Parents Circle–Families Forum (PCFF), share the devastating common bond of having lost a close family member to the long-standing conflict and choosing a path of reconciliation. They will share their own stories that transcend history and politics to shed light on the human cost of violence. They will talk about how we heal and recover and uplift our shared humanity on January 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Dahlgren Chapel. Registration is required to attend this event.
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The abstract portal for the MedStar Health - Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium is now open! Submit your abstract no later than February 5 to be considered. The April 29 symposium is at the Bethesda North Marriott & Conference Center. Learn more on the symposium website.
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On February 6 at 2:00 p.m., program directors from the National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center will present funding opportunities for biomedical innovators as well as application tips, programs and entrepreneurial resources available to small business applicants and grantees. Speaker presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. RSVP by 2:00 p.m. on January 26. Sponsored by the Office of Technology Commercialization.
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The GUMC Teaching Academy for the Health Sciences strives to cultivate a community of faculty members across the medical center who are dedicated to GUMC’s educational mission. The academy’s selection committee meets twice a year to review applications. Applications for the Protégé, Associate and Principal levels are due January 31. Learn more about the application process.
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National Head Start Association “Mental Health Support Services Certification created for Head Start staff” Neal Horen | |
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Tuesday, January 23
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Med-Dent NE301 and via Zoom
Presented by Diane Bolton, PhD, Chief, Animal Models & Viral Persistence Section, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Part of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology Seminar Series.
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Tuesday, January 23
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Med-Dent NE401 and via Zoom
Presented by Emily S. Finn, PhD, assistant professor, Dartmouth College. Part of the Neuroscience Seminar Series.
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Tuesday, January 23
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Georgetown Law Campus, 500 First Street NW and via Zoom
Panelists will lead a conversation with author and O’Neill Institute Associate Margherita Melillo about her upcoming book about the functioning of international organizations, the role of corporate actors and civil society organizations, and the importance and limits of science in law-making and litigation. RSVP.
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Wednesday, January 24
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the Canvas skills for dispensing assignments, viewing assignment submissions, providing comments and grades, creating and viewing rubrics, setting late submission policies and more.
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Wednesday, January 24
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about the various topics on which the Council has been engaged and share your thoughts at this informal meeting.
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Wednesday, January 24
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Thursday, January 25
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Susan Cheng, EdLD, MPP, senior associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, and associate professor, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, leads this workshop. Part of the Equity Forward Faculty Workshops series.
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Thursday, January 25
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about data visualization best practices and interpret and critique visualizations. No coding or programming experience is required.
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Thursday, January 25
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Riggs Library, Healy Hall
Jack Leslie, Distinguished Professor of the Practice in the Department of Global Health, draws upon his experience in health communications and public affairs to discuss challenges the field faces today. RSVP required.
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Thursday, January 25
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented for International Holocaust Remembrance Day by Jonathan Moreno, PhD, David and Lyn Silfen University Professor of Ethics, University of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics and Kennedy Institute of Ethics.
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Friday, January 26
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to retain and manage Zoom Cloud recordings within Panopto.
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Friday, January 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Elizabeth Platz, ScD, MPH, professor, Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Martin D. Abeloff, MD Scholar in Cancer Prevention, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Friday, January 26
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the basics of data management including considerations for data backup, file management, and file formats, with a general overview of data management planning and preparing data for deposit in a data repository.
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Tuesday, January 30
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by José Ordovas-Montanes, PhD, research faculty, Division of Gastroenterology, co-director, Cell Discovery Network, Boston Children's Hospital; assistant professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Robertson Investigator, New York Stem Cell Foundation; principal faculty, Harvard Stem Cell Institute; associate member, Broad Institute. Part of the Bhussry Seminar Series.
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Thursday, February 1
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to navigate R through the RStudio console and run some basic data cleaning and exploration tasks. No coding or programming experience is required.
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Thursday, February 1
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Israel Gannot, PhD, Kodesz Institute for Technologies in Healthcare, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University and adjunct professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University. Part of the Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series.
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Thursday, February 1
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Gaston Hall, Healy Hall
Anthony Fauci, MD, Georgetown University distinguished university professor in the School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy, presents the 2024 Whittington Lecture. Sponsored by McCourt School of Public Policy.
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Friday, February 2
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Rong Li, PhD, Ross Professor of Basic Science Research and chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Friday, February 2
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to load data into SPSS and use SPSS for statistical analysis and visualization, with a brief overview of SPSS syntax. No coding or programming experience is required. Basic statistics knowledge is recommended.
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