Announcements, events, funding opportunities and more news for the Mass General Research Institute community. | |
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In this edition:
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Funding Opportunities
- Margaret Q. Landenberger Research Foundation 2024
- CORT Pilot & Feasibility Award
- NIMH Instrumentation Program
- Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pilot Study Grants
- Limited Submission Funding
- Foundation Funding Opportunities
Announcements:
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NEW Mass General Hospital Peer Coaching Initiative program
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NEW 2024 BRIght Futures Prize Competition
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NEW IATA Shipping Training for Transportation of Biological Materials and Dry Ice
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NEW IACUC Policy Updates
- Secondary Mentorship Program for Diverse Research Faculty
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Pathways to Science Mentors for Bunker Hill Community College Students
- Call for Posters, Clinical Research Day
Events:
- Managing Multiple Studies- what's the plan?
- MGB Cancer Forum
- Speed Mentoring Hour
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NEW Lab Manager’s Discussion Group (LMDG) Quarterly Meeting
- MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute: Monthly Speaker Series
- The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention Annual Conference
- 2024 Postdoctoral Retreat
- Interacting with Participants Workshop
- 4th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
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HMS Teaching Requirement and Fulfilling Ways to Fulfill It
- Women in Medicine and Science Symposium 2024
- MGH Research Core Day
- Northeast Symposium on Biomedical Optics
- MGRI & Chen Research Symposium
- 2024 Virtual Tumor Course
- MGH New Faculty Orientation
- Mentoring the Mentors Workshop
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NEW Leadership Skills Retreat
- Two Meditation Sessions available every week
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Margaret Q. Landenberger Research Foundation 2024
The Margaret Q. Landenberger Research Foundation is a non-profit private foundation which focuses its support on promising early-stage medical researchers engaged in projects with the potential to result in understanding an important disease process or leading to a new therapeutic intervention. The ideal candidate is affiliated with an outstanding medical research institution and works under the supervision of experienced mentors. The goal is to assist these individuals by funding their current research, with the hope of enabling them to acquire more significant funding. The Landenberger Foundation does not restrict our support to any particular disease or medical condition.
MGH is eligible to nominate one candidate.
MGH Internal Prelimiary Deadline: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5:00 pm
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CORT Pilot & Feasibility Award
The Center of Research Translation on Osteoporosis Bone Anabolic Therapies (CORT), based in the Endocrine Unit at MGH, and funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (NIAMS) P50 mechanism is announcing a request for Pilot and Feasibility Research proposals ($30,000/year direct costs plus 15% indirect costs). This announcement is directed to faculty proposing highly focused research projects that address mechanisms of action of osteoporosis bone anabolic therapies using preclinical or clinical models. Specifically, pilot and feasibility funding is encouraged to be used to support development of novel technologies that contribute to this goal. Awardees will be expected to present progress to CORT members biannually and provide a written annual report.
Letter of intent due: Friday, Sept 13
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NIMH Instrumentation Program
The NIMH Instrumentation Program (S10) encourages applications from NIH funded investigators that conduct mental health-related research to purchase or upgrade a single commercially available instrument or a group of components to create an instrument that is not commercially available. There is no maximum limit on the cost of the instrument, though the amount awarded by the NIH will be between $200,000 and $600,000. Examples of instruments that might be submitted under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) include light microscopes, electron microscopes, spectrophotometers, and biomedical imagers.
If you are interested in applying for this grant, please fill out this NIMH S10 application and confirmation of endorsement form and return it to ecor@mgh.harvard.edu by Wednesday, September 4, 2024. We encourage applicants to continue working on their NIH application while ECOR reviews your internal LOI.
The NIH deadline for applications is October 9, 2024, so we would greatly appreciate your notification of interest as soon as possible.
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Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pilot/feasibility Study Grants
FUNDING POLICIES: Awards will be between $35,000-50,000 Direct Costs plus Indirect Costs. Recipients of PFS grants will be expected to utilize at least one CSIBD Biomedical Core CSIBD Cores (massgeneral.org), present the progress of their PFS during the CSIBD Annual Workshop and Symposium held in November, provide a written interim progress report during the first year of the project and a final progress report after the completion of the project, and acknowledge support from the CSIBD (P30DK043351) on presentations and manuscripts resulting from the PFS project.
DEADLINE: September 30th 2024
FUNDING PERIOD: Rolling 12 month period.
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Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
We ask that all MGH Investigators interested in applying for any limited submission award submit a Letter of Intent (see detailed instructions below) to the MGH Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) by the deadline indicated for each award to be considered to receive an institutional nomination.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
See full details for all awards on our website.
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
MGH LOI Deadline: 9/04/24
Learn more
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
MGH LOI Deadline: 9/04/24
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NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)
MGH LOI Deadline: 9/04/24
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NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – NEW!
MGH LOI Deadline: 9/16/24
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Core Centers (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
MGH LOI Deadline: 9/16/24
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Foundation Funding Opportunities
Please contact Corporate & Foundation Relations in the Office of Development at devcfr@mgh.harvard.edu if you wish to submit a proposal in response to any of these opportunities. Note that proposals are still routed through the standard InfoEd/Research Management process.
For all open foundation funding announcements, see the MGB Innovation External Funding Database
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
See this week’s full foundation funding announcements (including eligibility, RM deadlines, and IDC) on our website.
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ACCF/Merck Research Fellowship Award, ACC Foundation (ACCF)/American College of Cardiology (ACC). $100,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: October 14
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Early-Career Scientific Research Grants, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)/National Blood Foundation (NBF). $75,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: December 1
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Profound Autism Pilot Grants, Autism Science Foundation (ASF). $35,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: September 15
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Early Career Award for Gut Microbiota in Human Health and Disease Research, Biocodex Microbiota Foundation. $50,000 (10% IDC). Application Deadline: October 1
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Accelerating clinical trials evaluating disease-modifying therapies for T1D, Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). $6 million (No IDC). LOI Deadline: October 10
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Artificial Intelligence Powered Approaches for T1D Cell Therapy, Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). $750,000 (10% IDC). LOI Deadline: September 23
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Clinical Research Fellowship Award (CRFA), Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB). $65,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: October 17
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John J. Bonica Trainee Fellowship, International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). $100,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: October 16
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NEW! Leveraging Technology to Drive Representative Clinical Trials QuickFire Challenge, Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Total pool of up to $250,000 (No IDC). Application Deadline: September 13
| Do you want to learn more about identifying external funding opportunities? Please click here to request a research consultation with Amy Robb or see ECOR’s website for information on the Pivot database. | |
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NEW Mass General Hospital Peer Coaching Initiative program
Registration closes Friday, September 20
Mass General Research Institute is excited to introduce the Mass General Hospital Peer Coaching Initiative (MGHPCI) program, a pioneering peer coaching initiative at MGH tailored specifically for postdocs and postbacs.
The MGHPCI program is designed to foster professional development and collaborative learning. Through this initiative, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop leadership and collaboration skills for use with faculty, advisors, and peers
- Get to know peers and colleagues from elsewhere at MGH and Harvard
- Stay more productive and centered during your time at MGH
- Meet for informal mentoring sessions on September 16, 26, November 20, and December 12 at 5:30-7:00 pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up for this innovative program by Fri, Sep 20
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NEW 2024 BRIght Futures Prize Competition
Three research projects are competing in the 2024 BRIght Futures Prize. Your vote will help decide which project will win the $100,000. For over a decade, the Brigham Research Institute has celebrated innovation and groundbreaking research through the BRIght Futures Prize, awarding $100,000 to eleven cutting-edge projects. The Prize is supported by philanthropic contributions to the BRIght Futures Fund. Cast your vote and register for the virtual event on September 12th where the winner will be announced here.
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NEW IACUC Policy Updates
The following revised policy was approved by the MGH IACUC and is available for review on the MGH IACUC website. Please review this document to ensure that you are following current requirements and be sure to update any relevant documents and practices you may have in your laboratory.
Effective August 21, 2024:
- Policy on Principal Investigator Eligibility, Version 2.3
If you have any questions, please contact the MGH IACUC Office or MGH IACUC Compliance.
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Secondary Mentorship Program for Diverse Research Faculty
This program aims to support four junior research faculty at MGH from historically under-represented groups through a dedicated secondary mentor in research. In addition to helping the tenure-track faculty member adjust to the environment of Mass General, the secondary mentor is available to provide another perspective on questions related to scholarly expectations and progress, work/life balance, and personal issues.
Applications are due Monday, September 9th, 2024. Apply here: https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=EN9EFNNMHXH9JA74
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Seeking Pathways to Science and Medicine Mentors
for Promising Bunker Hill Community College Students
The Pathways to Science and Medicine (PSM) Workshops and Mentoring Program is a joint initiative with Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), Mass General Postdoc Association, Harvard Medical Postdoc Association (HMPA), and MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). The purpose of the program is to further expose BHCC students to diverse career paths within the fields of science and medicine by way of workshops and mentoring.
When: Spring Semester October 2024 through December 2024
Communications Tool(s): Teams, Zoom or Phone
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Call for Posters, Clinical Research Day
The Division of Clinical Research would like to thank you for participating in this year’s Clinical Research Day (CRD). Abstract submission is now closed. We have begun accepting poster submissions. The abstract book will be compiled and available at CRD on October 10, 2024.
Poster Submission is due by Sunday, September 15, 2024.
An astounding 220 submissions have expressed interest in presenting a poster this year. This is a truly heartening level of interest that aptly exemplifies the strength of the research community here at MGH.
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Learn Something New: Managing Multiple Studies- what's the plan?
September 6, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Virtual
Speaker: Maryam Masood, Clinical Research Project/Program Manager, Neurology, MGH
As study coordinators, we are often responsible for managing many studies that are all running at once. What do you do? In this session, we’ll discuss tips and tricks for keeping track of all your studies and managing your workload.
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MGB Cancer Forum
September 9, 2024, 12:00 -1:00 pm, Virtual
We are delighted to launch the MGB Cancer Forum “snap-talk” series, which will be held virtually, starting September 9, 2024, and then on the first and third Monday of each month from 12:00-1pm (with alternative dates for holidays).
This new series builds on the past three years of success with the popular MGH Cancer Forum, which we are now expanding as an introductory, community-building zoom seminar series across MGB Cancer. Our format involves three 12-minute talks, each followed by a moderated Q/A. Speakers for the MGB Cancer Forum are drawn from lab-based cancer research faculty at MGH and BWH, with the goal of including all investigators at our institutions within a two-to-three-year rotation.
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Lab Manager’s Discussion Group (LMDG) Quarterly Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1-2 pm
Best practices for onboarding and offboarding your lab members
Please join us via Zoom!
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Speed Mentoring Hour
September 12, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00, Virtual
Every month, two mentor leaders from different departments will answer your questions about any aspect of being a mentee or mentor. You do not need to be in the same department as the leaders—this event is open to faculty across MGH, but registration is required. Come ready with your questions and be ready to learn not only from the senior mentoring leaders but also from fellow attendees.
This session is scheduled for September 12, 1 – 2 pm, with Joshua Goldstein, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Emergency Medicine; and Narasaiah “Nara” Gavini, PhD, MPhil, Associate Provost for Research, MGH Institute of Health Professions.
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NEW Lab Manager’s Discussion Group (LMDG) Quarterly Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1-2 pm, virtual
Best practices for onboarding and offboarding your lab members
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MGB Gene and Cell Therapy Institute: Monthly Speaker Series
Tuesday, September 17th, 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual
Please join the Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute’s monthly speaker series on Tuesday, September 17th at 1:00-2:00pm. This series discusses gene and cell therapy innovations and research throughout the MGB system.
Dr. Patricia Musolino is a critical care and vascular neurologist with expertise in gene therapy for white matter and cerebrovascular disorders. She is the director of the MGB Gene Therapy for Genetic Vasculopathies team and director of the pediatric stroke and cerebrovascular program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) Annual Conference
September 18, 2024, 9:00 – 2:00 PM, Virtual
The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University is the NIH’s newest practice-based center for suicide research. We are a multidisciplinary center aimed at advancing and implementing innovative research. The CSRP is hosting a free, virtual conference that aims to share the expertise of scientists, clinicians, and community leaders shaping the future of suicide prevention. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 9 AM – 2 PM EST via Zoom.
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2024 Postdoctoral Retreat
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, MGB Assembly Row
The Center for Faculty Development’s Postdoctoral Division and the Mass General Postdoc Association has organized a one-day retreat on Sept 19 for Mass General Postdocs in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week. The retreat will take place at MGB Assembly Row in Somerville (339 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145). Since this event will be in-person, there will be a cap on the number of postdocs that can attend. Please register using the link below if you are interested in attending.
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10th Annual World Medical Innovation Forum
September 23-25, 2024
Presented by Mass General Brigham and Bank of America, the 2024 World Medical Innovation Forum will focus on three major investment and scientific growth areas—oncology, rare disease, and immunology and inflammation. At the Forum, you’ll have direct access to speakers and peers including dozens of leading CEOs, senior investors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and prominent Harvard clinicians and scientists.
We look forward to welcoming you to Boston—the hub of biotech—and the state-of-the-art meeting center at the top-rated Encore Boston Harbor September 23–25.
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The Lowdown on the HMS Teaching Requirement and Fulfilling Ways to Fulfill It
September 24, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Zoom
Attend this panel discussion to gain clarity on what constitutes teaching and awareness of existing opportunities and ways to grow as a teacher. The goal of this session is for faculty to develop meaningful and fulfilling teaching responsibilities.
Panelists:
Bernard S. Chang, MD, Dean for Medical Education
Grace C. Huang, MD, Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Medicine, HMS
Alberto Puig, MD, PhD, FACP, SFHM, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education and the Morton Swartz MD Academy Associate Professor of Medicine, HMS
Rosalind Segal, MD, PhD, Dean for Graduate Education and Professor of Neurobiology, HMS
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Women in Medicine and Science Symposium and Marcela del Carmen Lecture 2024
September 25, 2024, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Simches Research Building 2nd floor
The Women in Medicine and Science Symposium highlights the achievements of women faculty and trainees at Brigham and Women’s and Mass General Hospitals. The Symposium celebrates the accomplishments of women faculty and trainees across different disciplines – including basic science, clinical and translational research, clinical innovation, and education – with the goal of strengthening the MGB community.
Marcela del Carmen Lecture Keynote speaker: Jill Goldstein, PhD, MPH
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MGH Research Core Day
September 26, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00 pm – CNY Building 149, Conference Room A
Please join the Research Community in learning more about the Cores! Cores from other institutions are welcomed to join! Light refreshments and a raffle will be provided.
Please contact researchmanagement@mgh.harvard.edu if you have any questions, or if you would like to register your core. General attendees do NOT need to register for this event.
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4th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry
Innovation to Implementation
September 26-27, 2024
The Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry, hosted by the MGH Center for Precision Psychiatry, is becoming a leading venue for showcasing advances in the application of precision medicine approaches to psychiatric research and clinical practice. The Conference will be held virtually over the course of two days: Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th, 2024.
Earn 7 continued education credits for participating this year!
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Northeast Symposium on Biomedical Optics
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, MIT Building E25, Cambridge, MA
NESBO is a symposium organized by and for postdocs and graduate students. The symposium features invited research talks in the general area of biomedical imaging and sensing. It offers a unique opportunity to network, build professional skills, and gain insights into diverse research areas and facilities in biomedical optics across the northeast region. This year's sessions will spotlight cutting-edge research in biomedical optics from invited institutions.
NESBO also features:
- Poster competition (with prizes!): Showcase your research!
- Panel discussion: Learn about career paths in academia vs. industry.
- Networking event: Socialize with fellow scientists at a nearby venue (food and drinks provided!).
All graduate students and postdocs are welcome to register (for free!) whether you're already in the field of biomedical optics or just looking to learn more.
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MGRI & Chen Research Symposium
October 16, 2024, 9:00 - 12:00 PM, Simches Research Center
Learn how researchers and clinicians are using the latest in artificial intelligence technology to advance our understanding of disease, improve patient care and streamline healthcare delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital, in the communities we serve and across the globe.
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2024 Virtual Tumor Course
October 28, 2024 – Thursday, October 31, 2024
39th Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology
For comprehensive information about this course, including faculty, schedule, and pricing, please visit the 39th Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology website
The “39th Annual Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology” course will continue to offer the best in critical analysis of what is currently known about the tumor microenvironment, angiogenesis, metastasis, immunology. This will include chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, tumor metabolism, and the role of microbiome.
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MGH New Faculty Orientation
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, O’Keeffe
An opportunity for new (and established) faculty to learn about the various offices and networks that support our clinical and research faculty. While this is designed for those who are new to the MGH faculty, all faculty members are welcome to attend.
This in-person, two‐hour session is designed to provide an overview of the MGH environment and faculty resources focusing on:
- MGH and MGPO
- Center for Faculty Development
- Key Executive Committees
- Important resources such as EAP and Harvard Catalyst
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Mentoring the Mentors Workshop
October 28-29, 2024
The 2-day in person workshop features didactic and interactive sessions on practical tips for mentoring including sessions on the meaning of mentorship, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, distance mentoring, team-based mentoring, individual development plans, funding sources for mentoring efforts, time managemenet and teaching work-life balance to mentees.
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NEW Leadership Skills Retreat
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12:00 – 5:00 pm, MGH Main Campus
A half-day in-person retreat geared toward mid-career faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) looking to build their leadership skillset. Topics include: “Giving an Engaging Presentation,” “Leading Effective Teams,” and “How to Develop a National Reputation.”
Facilitators:
David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH, Director, Glaucoma Service, MA Eye and Ear; and Co-Director, Glaucoma Center of Excellence, HMS Department of Ophthalmology
Laurie S. Pascal, MBA, MPH, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; and President, Pascal Coaching and Consulting LLC
Sareh Parangi, MD, Chair of Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital; and Director, MGH Thyroid Cancer Research Laboratory
Miriam A. Bredella, MD, MBA, Bernard and Irene Schwartz Professor of Radiology & Vice Chair for Strategy, Department of Radiology, Associate Dean for Translational Science, Director Clinical and Translational Science Institute NYU Langone Health and Grossman School of Medicine
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Two Meditation Sessions available every week
SESSION 1: Meditation Monday with Dr. Darshan Mehta
Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom, next session, Monday, September 2!
Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being and the MGPO Frigoletto Committee
Join Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Director, Office for Well-Being, for a guided meditation session on Monday morning.
Register and add to calendar
SESSION 2: Midweek Meditation with Guest Leader
Every Wednesday, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Zoom, next session, Wednesday, September 4!
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Well-Being
Join guest leader, Gordon J. Harris, PhD, Department of Radiology, for next Wednesday’s guided meditation session.
Register and add to calendar
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