Howard University College of Medicine

FACULTY FOCUS

Monthly News & Updates

November 2024 | Issue 10

CONGRATULATIONS!

Dermatology Is Making a Mark

Cheri Frey, MD

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Dermatology

Received the "Educator of the Year" Award at The Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference.

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Nikki Pritchett, MD, MPH

Associate Professor

Dept. of Dermatology

Published a "Viewpoint" in JAMA Dermatology!

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Candrice Heath, MD

Associate Professor

Dept. of Dermatology

Presented with the ‘2024 Volunteer of the Year award’ by PEDRA (Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance) on 10/26/24.

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Dr. Hairston is an Inaugural Hopelab Fellow

Danielle Hairston, MD

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Psychiatry

She is creating an online platform that centers on the Black mental health experience. It offers young people a sense of community and access to peer support while also educating medical students and psychiatry residents on innovative approaches to patient care.

The Hopelab Translational Science Fellowship is designed for research faculty who are ready to translate adolescent development and well-being expertise into meaningful applications that benefit young Black people.

More info here:

Howard University Collaborates with Michigan State University

*Mentoring Across Differences*

Pictured: Front Row - Dr. Mordecai Harvey (MSU), Dr. Dexter L. Lee (HUCM: Physiology and Biophysics), Dr. Tamaro Hudson (HUCM: Pharmacology), Dr. Kimberlei Richardson (HUCM: Pharmacology). Not pictured: Dr. Karl Thompson (HUCM: Microbiology).

Faculty from Howard and Michigan State Universities designed a curriculum to improve mentoring support for trainees from historically excluded groups, and therefore currently underrepresented, in the biomedical sciences. Many underrepresented trainees have mentors who are from well-represented racial and/or ethnic groups with a need to better understand the perspectives of students.

The investigators plan to jointly publish the curriculum and make it available through the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Clinical and Translational Research Mentoring Resources. The curriculum was introduced to faculty during a workshop at Michigan State University on October 1^st and 2^nd 2024.

INTERNAL/LOCAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Visiting Faculty Award Program at the National Cancer Institute

The visiting faculty (VF) can conduct cutting-edge biomedical research at NCI’s Center for Cancer Research during eight weeks of the Summer. This unique program also allows the VF to bring a full-time undergraduate student to join them.

Application closes December 8th, 2024. Read more

Invitation to submit a Mini-Symposium Proposal

GHUCCTS is expanding its successful novel KL2 mini-symposium program by engaging translationally focused early-stage investigators (ESIs) across our hub institutions to organize mini-symposia, tailored to their own research interests.

Now Accepting Rolling Applications

Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024, 11:59 PM EST Read more

EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

NIH Loan Repayment Program

It offers up to $100,000 to repay your student loans. Online Application Period: September 1, 2024 - November 21, 2024 Learn More

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Apply for grants through:

GRANTS.NIH.GOV

NSF.GOV

College of Medicine Biweekly Principle Investigators and

Administrators' Meeting

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, and the Office of Faculty Development & JEDI of the College of Medicine bring you the 'Biweekly PI and Administrators' Meeting', occurs biweekly on Fridays at 10am.

Next meeting dates 11/15/24 & 11/29/24

Join Zoom Meeting

https://howard.zoom.us/j/82384842496?pwd=eC9oUkJDOWxpcVJBZXljWkFnS1BwUT09

Meeting ID:

823 8484 2496

Passcode: 54654903

Pre-submit your Grant Related Questions Here

NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION

November 21, 2024

8:00am - 4:30pm

If you are a new faculty, check your inbox for more information or contact us at hucm_fac-focus@howard.edu.

NEWS & INFORMATION

DC Health Licensure Renewal Requirements

The renewal portal for the Board of Medicine opened on October 1, 2024.

Renewals must be completed online. Licensees are also encouraged to have all supplemental documents (e.g. responses to screening questions, proof of continuing education (CE), etc.) scanned and ready for upload before starting the renewal process to avoid any delays.

DC Health Renewal Licensing Portal Page link: Renewal Application Instructions (salesforce-sites.com)

COMPLIANCE TRAINING: Annual HIPAA Training

You are considered a Howard University Health Sciences workforce member if you are a faculty, staff, employee, volunteer, contractor, student, or trainee in any of the departments.

Emails were sent on Thursday, September 26^th, 2024, directly from HealthStream (from: hs-alerts@healthstream.com) for each of the modules assigned to you based on your specific HUHS role. You can also access your assigned HealthStream courses directly by logging into

www.HealthStream.com/hlc/huhscompliance. DEADLINE: November 7, 2024

Click here for more Information

CETLA exists to promote a culture of teaching and learning at Howard University. CETLA also encourages continuous improvement by employing best practices in assessment. CETLA's overarching goal is to establish itself as a global exemplar in fostering dynamic learning environments and experiences for our faculty.

CETLA Upcoming Events

You can use GHUCCTS services if you are:

•A research investigator, research nurse, study coordinator, or trainee

•Conducting or planning to conduct IRB approved research at Georgetown, Howard, MedStar Health and/or the WDC VAMC

For more information contact us at

1-855-338-4293 or ghuccts@georgetown.edu

GHUCCTS News and Events

RESEARCH CENTER IN MINORITY INSTITUTIONS (RCMI)

The Howard University Research Centers Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program focuses on the enhancement and development of necessary research infrastructure that will ensure Howard University’s ability to contribute to the resolution of those diseases which disproportionately affect disadvantaged and minority populations.

Visit RCMI's Website

Library Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Assistance is also available via chat or email during open hours.

Library resources are always available 24/7.

https://hsl.howard.edu/library

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

Office of the Provost: 2024-2025 Promotion and Tenure Calendar

College of Medicine Faculty:

The 2024-2025 Promotion and Tenure Calendar is posted on the Office of the Provost website. Ensure that you have uploaded all current activities and achievements in the Faculty Activities section of Faculty Success.

Contact Office of the Provost at facultysuccess@howard.edu for technical assistance or Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Kimberly L. Jones, at kljones@howard.edu for clarity.

APT Calendar

President Ben Vinson's Strategic Initiatives Focus on Faculty Research and Enhancement of Research Infrastructure

The initiative includes seed grant opportunities to support faculty research and professional development. The first round of funding, in the amount of $1 million, will be allocated to support following categories of initiatives:

- HU Research Chairs
- Faculty Travel Grant (FTG)
- Research Microgrants and Book Supplements
- Instructional (Course) Release

Visit Website

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE & WORK/LIFE SUPPORT

Emotional Health ~ Home Life Referrals ~ Financial and Legal Assistance

College of Medicine

Office of Faculty Development &

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

Marjorie C. Gondré-Lewis, Ph.D.

Associate Dean (I)

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Veronica Bruce

Program Coordinator