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| Accepting Applications: Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course | The School of Medicine Office of Research is excited to announce the Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course! This course will prepare physician scientists by enabling them to combine their clinical knowledge with skills in scientific investigation.
This course will commence in September 2024 and run for six weeks, two hours/week. It is a hybrid course, which includes three in-person sessions and three online sessions.
Target applicant: Residents, fellows and junior faculty physicians interested in pursuing a career path that includes basic, translational, clinical and/or epidemiology research. This course is designed to not only provide a basic level of knowledge but for attendees to develop an individual development plan for further research training.
Deadline: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
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| Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) Mentorship, Education and Training (MET) Program | The year-long Mentorship, Education and Training (MET) Program offers junior and mid-career faculty (mentees) in basic, clinical and population sciences the opportunity to engage with senior CFCCC members (mentors) to overcome career and scientific challenges.
Target applicant: Must be a junior or mid-career academic faculty pursuing careers with a substantial cancer research component in basic, clinical or population sciences. Must be a CFCCC member or become a CFCCC member by November 2024. Apply here.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 |
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| New Decision Matrix Further Clarifies NIH Processes for Handling Allegations of Foreign Interference | NIH issued a decision matrix for assessing potential foreign interference as part of its ongoing efforts to be transparent about its policies and procedures. The decision matrix builds on the detailed information already available on NIH’s site and also offers additional detail as to how NIH considers whether to contact institutions to request additional information. Read more.
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| Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series |
Napoleone Ferrara, MD, distinguished professor, Departments of Pathology, Ophthalmology and Pharmacology, Ben and Wanda Hildyard Endowed Chair for Diseases of the Eye, UC San Diego School of Medicine
- Community Lecture - Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. PT: "Preventing Vision Loss due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Progress and Challenges"
- Scientific Lecture - Sept. 18 at Noon PT: "New Insights in the Regulation of Ocular Angiogenesis: Therapeutic Implications"
Learn more about the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
Sept. 17–18
Location: UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 17); UCI Medical Center, Orange, Calif. or UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 18)
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| Eric Vilain, Jose Abdenur, Elizabeth Chao (Pediatrics), Al La Spada (Pathology) and Changrui Xiao (Neurology) were awarded an NIH U01 grant: Southern California Undiagnosed Disease Network. The SoCal UDN will serve as a regional Diagnostic Center of Excellence within the national UDN and will offer in-depth expert clinical and research evaluation to improve the diagnosis and care for patients with undiagnosed diseases. They will partner with regional referral centers as well as community programs to expand access to UDN expertise to patients throughout the southwestern U.S. with an emphasis on medically underserved populations. This program will advance the understanding of rare disease pathogenesis and improve the diagnostic process. Have you or someone on your research team received research funding or an award? The School of Medicine Office of Research would like to know! Please fill out this short New Research Funding or Award Survey form. |
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| Find funding opportunities for trainees, postdocs and early career faculty, and all faculty.
For more funding opportunities and resources to help in your funding search, visit the Funding Opportunities page.
For a curated, searchable and filterable list of funding opportunities announced by NIH in their weekly NIH guide listserv, check out the School of Medicine Funding Search Tool.
Considering applying for a Limited Funding Opportunity? Typically, you submit a pre-proposal to the Office of Research via UCI Review. If the opportunity is not listed, email the Research Development Unit (RDU). |
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| Postdocs & Early Career Faculty Funding Opportunities |
| Graduate Students: Estée Lauder Epigenetics Fellowship | The Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism at UCI School of Medicine is soliciting applications for the Estée Lauder Epigenetics Fellowship in honor of the late Paolo Sassone-Corsi, PhD, who was UCI’s Donald Bren Professor of Biological Chemistry and director of the campus’s Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism.
The Estée Lauder Epigenetics Fellowship supports the training of PhD graduate students who carry out groundbreaking research related to epigenetics and the molecular mechanisms underlying human disorders/diseases. Research that seeks to establish new paradigms, develop innovative new technology and/or methodology, remove roadblocks that restrict progress in the epigenetics field, or answer intractable problems, is given priority. The fellowship will provide $30,000 of support for one year. Learn more.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024
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| All Faculty Funding Opportunities |
| Newly released ARPA-H funding announcements | The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) accelerates better health outcomes by supporting high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. ARPA-H awardees are developing entirely new ways to tackle the hardest challenges in health. The FY24–26 Strategic Plan provides a blueprint detailing the agency's approach. Review past and active ARPA-H funding programs to get a sense of this agency’s research interests. Active programs:
If you are considering applying, please email somrd@hs.uci.edu. |
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| Center of Excellence Impact of Cannabinoids Across the Lifespan (ICAL) 2024 Pilot Grant Call for Proposals | The NIH-supported UCI Center of Excellence for studying the Impact of Cannabinoids Across the Lifespan (ICAL) includes a Pilot Grant Program with the goal of fostering independent and collaborative research on the influences of cannabinoid exposure during different life stages. The purpose of the Pilot Grant program is to capitalize on the research expertise within the UCI community to integrate innovative ideas into ICAL research programs and to gain insight into age-specific effects of cannabinoid drugs on the brain and other organ systems.
The center is accepting proposals for Basic Science pilot grants of up to $25,000 total costs for the funding period of 10/1/24–8/31/25. This funding opportunity is open to all UC Irvine faculty members (senate and non-senate) of all ranks. Projects will be selected after review by members of the P50 center based on scientific merit and the anticipated strength of the pilot data to support future research proposal development for external funding.
Submission requirements:
- NIH Biosketch including current and pending “other support”
- Brief proposal (i.e., aims, experimental design, methods and future funding plans) including a maximum 2 pages of text, not counting references and illustrations
- Brief Budget with justification
All materials must be submitted electronically to Janet Hong (janetkh@hs.uci.edu). For scientific questions, contact Dr. Christine Gall or Dr. Daniele Piomelli. For administrative questions concerning this announcement, contact Alexa Torrens (atorrens@hs.uci.edu).
Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 |
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| Limited: NSF Science and Technology Centers (STC) program | The Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program supports exceptionally innovative, complex research and education projects that require large-scale, long-term awards. STCs focus on creating new scientific paradigms, establishing entirely new scientific disciplines, and developing transformative technologies that have the potential for broad scientific or societal impact. STCs may involve any area of science and engineering that NSF supports. STC investments support the NSF vision of creating and exploiting new concepts in science and engineering and providing global leadership in research and education.
UCI may submit up to three preliminary proposals as lead institution in response to this call (there is no limit on the number of proposals UCI may partner on where UCI is not the lead). Interested applicants are asked to submit an internal preliminary proposal to the Office of Research via UCI Review.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 |
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| Campus-Community Research Incubator Program RFA | The Campus-Community Research Incubator Program (CCRI) is a small funding mechanism designed to foster collaborative, research-oriented projects between university researchers and community organizations. There are two levels of grant funding available: 1. Exploratory CCRI funds $8,000–$10,000 (for research, QI and evaluation-based applications) and 2. Mini CCRI $3,000–$5,000 (for capacity- and partnership-building applications). Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop to understand new funding requirements. Apply here for the award.
Workshop: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, 11 a.m. Register here.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
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| 2024 DataWorks! Prize | The DataWorks! Prize recognizes the impactful role of data reuse on human health. Through the 2024 Prize, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will recognize and reward research teams who propose and execute innovative secondary analysis and data reuse to generate novel scientific findings and create a valuable set of case studies and examples that can be used by the broader research community.
Participants will participate in a two-phase challenge. In the first phase, research teams will submit a proposal for a secondary analysis research project that can be completed within a 6-month period and incorporates data from one or more generalist repositories participating in the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI); data from other repositories can be combined. In the second phase, selected teams will complete their reuse/secondary analysis research projects and share their findings publicly. Read more.
Phase 1 Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
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| Upcoming Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Funding Opportunities | PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), issuing funding opportunity announcements several times each year. PCORI also funds projects that support CER, such as methodology studies, as well as projects that support engagement in research and dissemination and implementation of PCORI-funded research findings. There are several upcoming funding opportunities.
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| Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Complement-ARIE New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Technology Development Centers (UM1 Clinical Trial Optional) (NOT-RM-24-012) | The purpose of this notice is to inform the research community that the NIH Common Fund, along with its partner NIH institutes, centers and offices, is planning to issue a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the Complement Animal Research In Experimentation (Complement-ARIE) program. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. View the notice.
Estimated Publication Date of Notice of Funding Opportunity: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
First Estimated Application Due Date: Feb. 28, 2025
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| Upcoming Seminars & Events |
| Department of Biological Chemistry BC Seminar Series |
Biophysical regulation across scales in cell fate transitions, by Timothy L. Downing, PhD, associate professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, UCI Samueli School of Engineering, associate professor, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UCI School of Medicine
Thursday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall, Room 166
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| UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute's Research Speaker Series |
Community Based Participatory Research with Minoritized Communities: Developing Interventions with and for Menopausal Women, by Lisa Taylor-Swanson, PhD, LAc, Dipl OM, professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah
Thursday, Aug. 22, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Hybrid event. RSVP to SSIHIEvents@hs.uci.edu for in-person location. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
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| 10x Genomics and the UCI GRT Hub Present the Xenium Prime 5K Launch Party |
The Genomics Research and Technology Hub (GRT Hub) provides services and advanced tools like CytAssist for Visium, VisiumHD and Xenium for In Situ Analysis, supporting research at UCI and beyond. Join 10x Genomics and the GRT Hub to learn how the Xenium Prime 5K gene panel can elevate your research and offer new insights into the spatial context of diseases. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Sprague Hall, Room 105
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| 11th World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit | Patient Safety Movement Foundation invites you to the 11th World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit on Sept. 6–7. Patient safety thought leaders and advocates from around the globe will join us to share their expertise and develop transformative solutions to enhance safety and outcomes of care for patients worldwide. All UCI School of Medicine faculty, staff and students may attend this summit FREE of charge by using this code: Summit2024VIP. Register today!
Sept. 6–7
Location: UC Irvine, Student Center Pacific Ballroom |
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| UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute's 18th Annual Colloquium | At the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, our vision is to advance the global standard for innovative eye care, research and teaching. This two-day colloquium seeks to improve knowledge and current practice guidelines across various ophthalmic subspecialties. We will review common and not-so-common clinical and surgical scenarios to improve patient care.
Sept. 6–7
Location: The Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617 |
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| Monthly on Mondays | Faculty Development Series | Mid-Career and Leadership Opportunities, featuring panelists Coleen Cunningham, MD, Megan Osborn, MD, and Geoffrey Abbott, PhD. Monthly on Mondays, presented by Nimisha Parekh, MD, and Brian J. Cummings, PhD, associate deans of faculty development, is a monthly seminar series covering a wide range of topics focused on faculty development.
Monday, Sept. 9, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
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| NIH Grant Closeout Process: Administrative and Financial Essentials | Closing out an NIH grant involves both administrative and financial responsibilities to ensure compliance with NIH policies. Among these are the submission of the final progress reports, invention statements, property reports, and preparing the Federal Financial Report (FFR), and more. Maintaining thorough records and documentation throughout the life of the grant is crucial for a smooth closeout process. Join NIH experts for this live, virtual event as they share the essentials to help you successfully navigate the NIH grant closeout process.
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 to 11 a.m. PT
Via Online Webinar
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| Call for Abstracts: CHOC Research Day | The Research Institute invites you to submit an abstract for CHOC’s Research Day 2024. Work related to pediatric research and previously presented (within the past year) may be submitted for consideration. Accepted abstracts will be presented LIVE at the Research Day Poster Session on the CHOC campus on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Abstract Deadline: Friday, Sept. 20
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| Postdoctoral Scholar in the Ezzati Lab / Neuroinformatics and Neurological Data Sciences | The Lab of Neuroinformatics and Neurological Data Sciences (Ezzati Lab) is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. This individual will become part of a dynamic and innovative research group focused on advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's disease by leveraging big data from cohorts and clinical trials.
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| Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations | Under the general direction of the executive director, the associate director will manage and coordinate funding opportunities from foundations, associations and corporations with a specific focus on the STEM fields with assignments to STEM schools such as engineering or biological sciences. The incumbent will edit proposals, concept papers, case statements and various types of support and inquiry letters generally at the level of $25,000+ for institutional fundraising priorities with an annual fundraising goal of $1 million and will serve as campus liaison with assigned foundations, associations and corporations. View the posting in UCI Careers. |
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