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| Attention Researchers! Our Contract with DNASTAR for Lasergene Software is Expiring Soon – Respond to Survey by March 25 |
| The School of Medicine’s subscription for Lasergene software is expiring soon and will be canceled if we do not have evidence that it is being used. Our subscription is shared with the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences.
We are in the process of determining usage and whether we should renew the contract. The usage data is not definitive though there is indication that there is very limited usage of this software among School of Medicine researchers. Is this software a necessity for your work or is there software that is better suited to current needs? The subscription will be canceled if we do not get sufficient response to this survey by March 25.
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| Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series |
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Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS, Vice Dean and Executive Director, Clinical Research Institute; Distinguished Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
- Community Lecture - Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.: "Speeding up Science: How Everyone Matters!"
- Resident/Fellow Research Showcase – Wednesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.
- Scientific Lecture - Wednesday, April 23, Noon: "Accelerating Evidence Generation: AI or HI or Both?"
Learn more about the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
April 22–23
Location: UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine, Calif. (April 22); UCI Medical Center, Orange, Calif. (April 23)
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| Register Now! Master Your Proposal: Strategies for Success |
| Expand your grantsmanship toolbox with this two-part informational seminar series!
Presenter: Caron Miller, Director of Contracts & Grants, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Why You Should Attend: Gain vital insights for your next successful proposal submission and learn directly from an expert in grant submissions.
Who Should Attend: All researchers at the School of Medicine looking to boost their proposal success rate.
Part 1: Best Practices for Building Strong and Convincing Budgets | Wednesday, March 19, Noon to 1 p.m.
Part 2: What Can Strengthen or Weaken Your Proposal Submission? | Wednesday, April 9, Noon to 1 p.m. | |
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| From the Office of Research: Federal Certifications and Acknowledgments |
| Due to shifts in the federal agency funding landscape, do not sign any certifications or acknowledgments or complete any surveys regarding grant compliance or project activities. Instead, forward such communications to Jeff Warner, Senior Director, Sponsored Projects Administration. Authorized Organizational Representatives (AORs) in the Office of Research will handle these matters. If you have trouble getting in touch with your Sponsored Programs offices/Contracts and grants office, contact Nancy Lewis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration. Learn more about the impact of federal executive orders and directives on federal grants and contracts.
For other questions or concerns, contact Paul Lekutai, Director, Federal and Non-Federal Sponsored Projects, or Jeff Warner.
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| To All Researchers: Learn More About International Shipping — Compliance is Required |
| Does your lab ship internationally? Before shipping, consult the UCI Office of Research’s website devoted to International Shipping. UC Irvine does not have a centralized shipping center for international or domestic shipments. In the absence of a centralized site, each sender must consider that regulatory requirements may apply depending on the item, destination, end-user and end-use.
To help ensure that UCI faculty, staff and students do not experience customs delays, seizure of goods or inadvertent violation of federal export laws, please submit a Shipment Review Form (PDF) to the Export Control Office. The review will help determine whether an export license is required. Please note that international shipments include items hand-carried or packed in baggage during travel outside the U.S.
The guidelines for international shipping can also be found on the School of Medicine Office of Research website.
Questions? Contact Export Control Officer Brian McCurdy. | |
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| Vote for UC Irvine in Round 2 of STAT Madness This Week! |
| STAT Madness 2025 has officially begun! Hosted by STAT, this annual competition brings together the best biomedical research from the past year. Research from institutions across the country face off against each other in a bracket-style matchup in which votes determine the winner. We need your votes to move our team into the next round.
Selma Masri, PhD: "Circadian control of tumor immunosuppression affects efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade" vs. University of Chicago
To vote, you will need to create a free account. You can vote up to five times per round! Vote now for this important research and help send UC Irvine to the next round! | |
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| Physician Scientist Collective Network Hosts Abraham Qavi, MD, PhD |
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The Physician Scientist Collective Network supports physician scientists by offering networking, mentorship and career development resources to advance their professional journeys.
From Photonics to Viral Diagnostics: Navigating Grants, Networks and Scientific Impact, by Abraham Qavi, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Residency, Department of Pathology, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Chemistry, UC Irvine School of Physical Science
- Coffee & Refreshments – 3:30 to 4 p.m.
- Presentation – 4 to 5 p.m.
During coffee and refreshments, you can meet Dr. Qavi and your colleagues. The School of Medicine Research Development staff will host office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sprague 105 to address research-related questions.
Tuesday, March 25, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Sprague Hall, Conference Room 105
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| School of Medicine Applications for Bridge Funding Due March 25 |
| | Please note that the next UCI Office of Research deadline for Bridge Funding is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Complete applications must include a signed letter of support by your department chair showing financial commitment. Bridge Funding applications are due to the School of Medicine Office of Research by Tuesday, March 25, 2025. | |
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| 2025 UCI School of Medicine Research Awards |
| The 2025 School of Medicine 5th Annual Research Awards nominations are due by March 24, 2025, to Emily Dawidoff, edawidof@hs.uci.edu. Read here for more info.
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| 2025 UCI School of Medicine Faculty Mentoring Awards |
| | The 2025 UCI School of Medicine Faculty Mentoring Awards nominations are due by March 24, 2025, to Associate Dean Brian Cummings, cummings@hs.uci.edu, and Sophie Wong, snwong1@hs.uci.edu. Read here for more info. | |
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| Robert & Sylvia Mapel Research Innovation Award |
| The UCI School of Medicine is pleased to announce a 2025 call for applications for the Robert & Sylvia Mapel Research Innovation Award. This award is aimed at promoting the early exploration of high-risk research ideas focused on emerging areas of basic and applied biomedical science. Funding will support one $45,000 grant to a PhD mentor and PhD student team of UCI School of Medicine faculty member and graduate academic researcher.
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2025, by 5 p.m.
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| Monthly on Mondays | Faculty Development Series |
| Pathways to Division Chief/Chair/Medical Director, presented by Robert Bristow, MD, Peter Kaiser, PhD, Kristen Kelly, MD, Tatyana Popkova, and Shalini Shah, MD. Monthly on Mondays, presented by Nimisha Parekh, MD, and Brian Cummings, PhD, associate deans of faculty development, is a monthly seminar series covering a wide range of topics focused on faculty development.
Monday, March 17, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
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| Seeking Volunteers to Judge Biological Sciences 199 Excellence in Research Projects |
| Faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and other senior laboratory staff are invited to judge BioSci 199 Excellence in Research projects. There are a large group of student presenters this year and your help is needed to evaluate their work and select finalists for research awards. Volunteers may choose to evaluate written reports, posters or a combination of the two. The poster session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Note: Judges will only attend a single 90-minute time slot.
If you are interested, please complete this brief survey to indicate your preferences. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 4.
Questions? Contact Geoff Abbott, Sean Ostlund or Shahrdad Lotfipour.
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| Rémi Buisson, PhD (Biological Chemistry, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center member), received an NIH R21 titled, “NF-KB regulation by the DNA damage response.” Innate immunity activation in response to DNA damage is critical to recruiting immune cells and eliminating cells that are too damaged to be repaired. This proposal’s goal is to explain how cells can trigger an innate immune response in the context of DNA damage-induced transcription blockage. We propose that cells utilize an alternative signaling pathway without relying solely on gene expression to trigger an innate immune response that alerts neighboring cells of potential dangers and recruits immune cells.
Do you or someone on your team have research-related good news to report (e.g., research funding/award, publication, other accolade)? We would like to know! Please fill out this short Good News submission form. | | Back to top | | | |
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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.
The Research Development Unit (RDU) has created lists of intramural funding opportunities and foundation funding opportunities. If you have additional opportunities that should be included, contact the RDU.
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, contact the RDU.
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Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA)
*Formerly known as the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award.
To learn more about the Winn CDA. register for an informational seminar on Thursday, March 13, 8 a.m. PT.
Deadline: May 12, 2025
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Research Commercialization Funding – PoP Grants Request-for-Proposals
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: March 21, 2025 | |
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| UCI Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute Research Support Opportunity |
| The UCI Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute (GERI) and the UCI All of Us Research Program, in collaboration with multiple UCI department collaboration partners, including the Dean’s Office of the UC Irvine School of Medicine, is sponsoring a research support opportunity for UCI researchers to utilize the NIH All of Us Research Program data to pursue precision medicine research. We intend to support research projects via statistical assistance or funding of up to $2,500 each. Learn more in this PDF.
Eligibility: Full-time UCI faculty including those in the Clinical and Adjunct Research series who have an established an account with the NIH All of Us Researcher Workbench
Rolling deadline. Next available deadline: March 31, 2025 | |
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| Community-Engaged Research Funding Opportunity |
| 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. Annually, there are two levels of grant funding available: Mini CCRI: Up to $5,000 (for capacity- and partnership-building applications) and Exploratory CCRI funds: Up to $10,000 in total costs (for collection of pilot or formative data, QI and evaluation-based applications).
Office hours will be open on March 12 at 8 a.m. | Register
Deadline: April 7, 2025 | |
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| Limited: Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award |
| The Brain Research Foundation has invited UC Irvine to nominate a senior faculty member (Associate Professor/Full Professor) for the Scientific Innovations Award (SIA), which provides funding for innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience. This program is designed to support creative, exploratory, cutting-edge research in well-established research laboratories, under the direction of established investigators. The objective of the SIA is to support projects that may be too innovative and speculative for traditional funding sources but still have a high likelihood of producing important findings.
The campus may submit no more than one proposal. Interested applicants are asked to submit a preliminary application to the Office of Research via InfoReady.
Deadline: April 14, 2025 | |
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| Research Funding Opportunity: Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Pilot Studies Award |
| The UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) Pilot Studies Program has a new call. A minimum of two one-year awards in the amount of $25,000 will be conferred in this round.
Purpose: To encourage early exploration of research ideas that address growing health challenges and add to the evidence base of integrative health practices.
Eligibility: Principal Investigators (PIs) must be full-time UCI faculty from any school or discipline. Junior and mid-career faculty, as well as established investigators, pursuing novel research lines are encouraged to apply.
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| | | Upcoming Seminars & Events |
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| Meet with VWR specialists and representatives from PHCbi, Molecular Devices and Greiner Bio-One, to explore the latest lab innovations and solutions. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while networking with industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect and discover how we can support your research needs with special promotions and customizable deals!
Wednesday, March 12, 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Courtyard between Gillespie & Sprague Hall
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| UCI Depression Institute Speaker Series |
| New Insights on the Molecular and Cellular Bases of Depression, by Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD, FRSC, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Scientific Director, Douglas Institute
Gustavo Turecki’s laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying depression and antidepressant response using a combination of functional genomic approaches in both human and animal models. In his talk, he will provide an overview of recent studies focusing on the effect of antidepressants on non-coding RNAs and their downstream modulation of the glutamatergic system, discuss related findings with extra-cellular vesicles, and review his lab’s recent single-cell genomic results. These studies not only identify new targets for intervention but also offer valuable insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying depression and antidepressant response.
Wednesday, March 12, 10 to 11 a.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center 4001, or via Zoom
Passcode: 554816
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| Department of Biological Chemistry BC Seminar Series |
| Sensing a Pattern: Modulating Host Function via Microbial Glycans, by Matthew E. Griffin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences
Wednesday, March 12, 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Plumwood House / Show Denko Lecture Hall
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| Presented by Chuck Huber, PhD, StataCorp. The UCI Center for Statistical Consulting and ICTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Research and Design units are pleased to announce our series of FREE virtual courses on Stata! Stata is a popular statistical analysis software that many researchers find useful. All workshops are at noon via Zoom.
- Wednesday, March 12: Introduction to Causal Mediation Analysis (90 minutes) | Register
- Wednesday, April 16: Introduction to Survey Statistics Using Stata (90 minutes) | Register
- Wednesday, May 7: Structural Equation Modeling (150 minutes) | Register
- Wednesday, June 4: Latent Class Analysis Using Stata (90 minutes) | Register
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| Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series |
| Treg Modulation of Macrophages in Muscle Disease, by Armando Villalta, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, UC Irvine School of Medicine Wednesday, March 12, 4 to 5 p.m. Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood House Lecture Hall or via Zoom
Contact Claire Chen to join via Zoom.
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series |
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Long-Range Gene Regulation in Development and Disease, by Evgeny Kvon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental & Cell Biology, UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
Thursday, March 13, 9 a.m.
Location: Tamkin F114
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| Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar |
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Investigating Hypothalamic Connectivity in Early Development: Insights and Implications, by Jerod Rasmussen, PhD, Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Plumwood Room 166 | |
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| Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR) Distinguished Speaker Series |
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Disrupting the Ciliary Gradient of Arl3-GTP Activity Results in a Photoreceptor Nuclear Migration Defect, by Jillian N. Pearring, PhD, Skillman Early Career Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology; Assistant Professor, Departments of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Michigan Medical School. Learn more on CTVR's event page.
Friday, March 14, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Location: Hybrid event at the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, Sue Gross Auditorium, or via Zoom
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| UCI SKIN: A Skin Biology Resource Center Distinguished Speaker Series |
| Cadherin Regulation of Planar Cell Polarity in the Mammalian Epidermis, by Sara Stahley, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Cell and Biological Systems, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Cancer Institute. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, March 14, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Thorp Conference Center, 4001 Gross Hall
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| Experimental Pathology Research Conferences |
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Fluid Biomarker Discovery in Alzheimer’s Disease, by Mark E. Mapstone, PhD, Professor and Chief, Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, March 17, 11 a.m. to noon PT
Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall and via Zoom
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series |
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Long Read RNA Sequencing Demarcates Cis and Trans-Directed Alternative RNA Splicing, by Giovanni Quinones Valdez, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences Collaboratory, University of California, Los Angeles
Monday, March 17, 4 p.m. Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood 166 and via ZoomContact Lesley Dowd to join via Zoom. | |
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| Statistics and Machine Learning in Genomics |
| This workshop, led by Jenny Wu, PhD, and Ivan Chang, PhD, will introduce the applications of statistical and data science methods towards genomics including generalized linear models in count data, pathway analysis and imaging data analysis. Learn more about this workshop presented by the Genomics Research & Technology (GRT) Hub.
Tuesday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT
Location: Sprague Hall, Room 105 | |
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| Using Neuroscience to Transform Our Understanding of Depression |
| Join the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences for their Dean’s Distinguished Lecture with Diego Pizzagalli, PhD, a world-renowned expert in mood disorders and major depression. As the founding director of the Noel Drury, M.D. Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries, he will present a captivating talk titled Using Neuroscience to Transform Our Understanding of Depression. Explore how cutting-edge neuroscience is reshaping the treatment and understanding of depression — a topic affecting millions globally. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask questions and connect with peers during the reception.
Tuesday, March 18, 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series |
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mTORC1-eIF4A1 Promotes TSC Tumorigenesis Through Modulating Fatty Acid Metabolism, by Yujin Chun, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m.
Location: Plumwood 166
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| CHOC and UC Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series |
| Neighborhood-Based Action, Strategy, Engagement and Improvement, by Andrew F. Beck, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Division of General & Community Pediatrics and the Division of Hospital Medicine; Director, Population Health/Health Equity Research and Innovation at the Office of Population Health and the Michael Fisher Child Health Equity Center; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinatti College of Medicine
Thursday, March 27, Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
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| NIH Career Development Grant Writing Workshop K-Club |
| The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) has coordinated a K-Club grant writing series intended for early-career faculty and postdoctoral scholars preparing to submit applications for NIH Mentored Career Development awards (i.e., K grants). These awards are designed to promote the career development of scholars looking to transition to research independence. The objective of this program is to prepare candidates for submission of NIH K awards, to create the strongest possible funding proposal, and guide scholars through the K application components. The workshop series is broken up into four informational sessions. Apply by April 1.
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: UCI Campus, Hewitt Hall, Large Conference Room, Room 1042
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| Enroll Now! PhD Students & Postdocs: NIH Fellowship Success |
| Instructor: Dr. David Fruman (Academic Director, GPS-STEM)
We encourage students in their second or third year of PhD training to enroll, with the goal of submitting (or resubmitting) a fellowship application in August or December of 2025. Early-stage postdocs are also welcome. The course number is University Studies 231, and course code is 87970. Postdocs can join as auditors by emailing Dr. Fruman.
Thursdays, Starting April 3, 4 to 4:50 p.m.
Location: NatSci 1, Room 1114
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| Stem Cell Seminar Lecture Series |
| Modeling Synapse Development in Stem Cell-Derived Human Neurons, by Soham Chanda, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Colorado State University. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, April 4, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor)
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| Department of Physiology & Biophysics Dissertation Defense |
| IL15 Enhances Innate Lymphoid Cell-Mediated Anti-Tumor Immunity in Brain Metastasis, by Timothy P. McMullen, Graduate Student, Devon A. Lawson, PhD, Lab, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Friday, April 4, 2 p.m.
Location: Hybrid event at Thorp Conference Center 4001, Gross Hall 4th Floor, or via Zoom
Passcode: 140640
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| Inaugural MAXImizing Training in MUScle Research (MAXIMUS) Retreat: Poster Abstract Submission Deadline – March 29 |
| The UCI Muscle Biology and Disease Research Center presents the Inaugural MAXIMUS Retreat centered on cutting-edge work in mechanisms and therapeutics of neuromuscular diseases. Activities will include talks from invited leaders in the field, current MAXIMUS awardees, and selected abstracts from UCI trainees, a career panel luncheon, and a poster session with awards. Additionally, a seed grant funding opportunity for trainees will be announced at the event.
Highlighted speakers: Tom Lloyd (Baylor College of Medicine), Alessandra Sacco (Sanford Burnham Prebys) and Stephen Tapscott (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center)
Students, postdocs, and clinical fellows are encouraged to showcase their work by presenting a poster/talk. Abstract submission deadline (poster only): March 29, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) Auditorium 1010
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| CHOC Research Institute: Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference |
| Join CHOC for the second Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference! This event will explore the intersection of precision medicine and artificial intelligence, suicide prediction and the management of complex medical patients. Perspectives from patients, families, healthcare providers, health systems, data scientists and insurance companies will be featured.
April 10–11
Location: The Westin Anaheim Resort
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| Enroll Now! How to Draft and Publish Scientific Papers in High-Impact Journals |
| The School of Medicine's Center for the Study of Cannabis is pleased to announce a two-day, in-person workshop, “How to Draft and Publish Scientific Papers in High-Impact Journals” conducted by Randy Levinson, PhD, sole proprietor of Lai Wen Di Consulting. Levinson brings extensive experience as a former scientific manuscript editor for Nature Research.
The focus of this workshop will be on the best practices in scientific manuscript writing and an insider's view into the process of getting papers published at top research journals. The goals of the workshop are to provide participants with (1) the tools to increase their confidence in manuscript writing, understanding the submission process and navigating peer-review, (2) an understanding of common requirements to publish in top-tier scientific journals, and (3) general strategies on science communication that are applicable beyond scientific paper drafting (e.g., grant writing). The workshop includes lectures, practical exercises and peer-to-peer interactions that cover all aspects of manuscript preparation and navigating the publishing process.
This event is open to junior faculty, postdocs, research staff, clinical fellows, graduate and medical students. Attendance is limited to 24 individuals.
June 11–12, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UCI School of Medicine
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| Apply Now: Big Data Training for Cancer Research |
| The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce the annual NCI-funded workshop on Big Data Training for Cancer Research (BigCARE). This intensive workshop will help cancer researchers develop skills for managing, visualizing, analyzing and integrating various types of omics data in cancer studies. The workshop is open to oncologists, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. There is no cost for registration, tuition, food and lodging! We will continuously review applications monthly until all 30 spots are taken. Apply here by March 31, 2025.
July 7–18
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| Grand Rounds and CME Symposia |
| | For Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities, view the weekly Grand Rounds & CME Symposia email. | | Back to top | | | |
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| What kind of grant support does the School of Medicine Research Development Unit provide? |
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| What kind of grant support does the RDU provide to Physician Scientists? |
| Along with the general grant support the RDU provides (outlined above), there are multiple programs available outlined on the Physician Scientist Resources page. - Physician Scientist Collective: Monthly seminar series with visiting speakers
- Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course: Six-week, 12-hour hybrid course that introduce clinicians to research pathways
- Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP): Helps physician scientists apply for their first K award
- Dean’s K Scholar: Provides awardees the protected time and mentorship needed to obtain NIH K/ equivalent funding
- Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP): Supports junior faculty on externally funded clinical trials through a 2-year partnership program with senior investigators already running clinical trials
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| Expiration of Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Non-Emergency Standards |
| Effective Feb. 3, in response to the expiration of the Cal/OSHA non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations, UCI Health will no longer require co-workers who test positive for COVID-19 to report their results to Occupational Health. Additionally, contact tracing for routine COVID-19 cases, notification of close contacts, and exposure location reporting are also discontinued.
Co-workers who experience symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive should follow the UCI Health Working Well Guidelines.
Please note: These updated state requirements do not change the UCI Health mandatory vaccination program participation policy. Co-workers who are not up-to-date with vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19 are still required to wear masks while on UCI Health premises.
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