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| Deadline This Week! School of Medicine New Investigator Faculty Research Grant |
The School of Medicine Research Committee is pleased to announce the School of Medicine New Investigator Faculty Research Grant competition. It is the policy of the Committee to support seed research projects from new investigators that have a high probability of obtaining extramural funding as a result of this award. To qualify, the applicant must have the NIH “Early Stage Investigator” status and not yet competed successfully as a PI to receive substantial independent NIH funding. Please submit inquiries to somrd@hs.uci.edu.
Deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025
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| Vote for UCI in 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.
- Selma Masri, PhD: "Circadian control of tumor immunosuppression affects efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade" vs. Guardant Health
- Kevin T. Beier, PhD (and Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD): "Molecular and circuit determinants in the globus pallidus mediating control of cocaine-induced behavioral plasticity" vs. Duke/VA
To vote, you will need to create a free account. You can vote once a day! Vote now for this important research and help send UCI to the next round! |
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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 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 Export Controls - Compliance is Required |
As part of a leading research institution, UC Irvine researchers create and have access to sensitive technologies controlled by U.S. export laws for national security, economic and foreign policy reasons. To fulfill our commitment to regulatory compliance as a premier research university, UC Irvine has an export control program designed to support and facilitate our faculty’s scholarly and creative activities while promoting compliance with U.S. export controls.
Export Controls are federal laws that regulate the shipment or transfer of controlled items, software, technology, or services outside the United States. These laws also restrict the release of certain information to foreign nationals in the U.S., otherwise known as a “deemed export.” To ensure compliance with export controls, it is critically important for university personnel to identify when their activities may trigger export controls.
The UC Irvine Office of Research maintains a comprehensive webpage that details all aspects of the crucial export controls policy including training.
Wondering if you are compliant? Email Export Control for general inquiries or contact Export Control Officer Brian McCurdy or Research Engagement & Compliance Officer Joanna Arias. |
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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 |
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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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| Call for Applications: Center for Clinical Research Medical Director |
We are seeking applications for the medical director of the Center for Clinical Research (CCR), our multispecialty centralized clinical trial administration in the School of Medicine. We would like to thank Magi Senthil, MD, for her leadership over the past three years. She will be stepping down from this role as of June 30, 2025, to devote more time to her own research projects. To learn more about the position and to apply, please refer to this call for applications.
Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
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| Call for Applications: 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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| Enroll Now! PhD Students & Postdocs: NIH Fellowship Success |
Instructor: Dr. David Fruman (Academic Director, GPS-STEM)
Thursdays, 4 to 4:50 p.m., starting April 3, 2025
Location: NatSci 1, Room 1114
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. |
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Oliver Eng, MD (Surgery, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center member), and collaborators, Eric Hanse, PhD, and Mei Kong, PhD, received the Lisa Kurtz Luciano Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Clinical Investigator Award from the Society of Surgical Oncology for their project titled, “Metabolic Therapy for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.” The project is aimed at exploring a potential novel therapeutic approach for this disease and understanding the metabolic nature of PMP and tumors of the peritoneum.
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.
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| Postdocs & Early Career Faculty Funding Opportunities |
| Limited: 2026 Breast Cancer Alliance: Young Investigator Grants |
The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center will be selecting TWO candidates for the BCA Young Investigator Grant in breast cancer research.
Full applications to BCA are by invitation only and requires submission of an LOI. Contact cfcccadmin@hs.uci.edu if you have any questions about the internal application process. To be considered for selection, please submit your internal application through InfoReady.
Deadline: March 7, 2025 |
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| All Faculty Funding Opportunities |
| Limited: 2026 Breast Cancer Alliance: Exceptional Project Grants |
The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center will be selecting TWO candidates for the BCA Exceptional Project Grant in breast cancer research.
Full applications to BCA are by invitation only and requires submission of an LOI. Contact cfcccadmin@hs.uci.edu if you have any questions about the internal application process. To be considered for selection, please submit your internal application through InfoReady.
Deadline: March 7, 2025 |
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| Research Commercialization Funding – PoP Grants Request-for-Proposals |
UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation has launched the spring 2025 round of its Proof of Product program. Through this program, Beall Applied Innovation competitively awards up to $100K for faculty researchers to advance their discoveries towards market to measurably improve lives.
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).
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop on March 6 at 10 a.m. | Register
Office hours will be open on March 12 at 8 a.m. | Register
Deadline: April 7, 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.
Deadline: May 1, 2025 |
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| Upcoming Seminars & Events |
| Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series |
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New Pathways in Lipid Metabolism, by Peter Tontonoz, MD, PhD, Frances & Albert Piansky Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and of Biological Chemistry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Wednesday, March 5, 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Plumwood House / Showa Denko Lecture Hall
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| Physiology & Biophysics Research in Progress Seminar |
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Xinyi Luo
Graduate Student
Todd C. Holmes, PhD, Lab
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Rían Manville
Assistant Project Scientist
Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, Lab
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Non-Image Forming Visual Mechanism for Light-Evoked Behaviors, by Xinyi Luo
Channeling Cures: Plant-Derived Compounds as Promising Ion Channel Therapeutics, by Rian Manville
Wednesday, March 5, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Plumwood House Lecture Hall
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| Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Seminar Series |
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RNA Regulation in Neurons and Neurodegeneration, by Marina Chekulaeva, PhD, Heisenberg Group Leader, Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
Wednesday, March 5, 4 p.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Tamkin F114 and via Zoom
Contact Lesley Dowd to join via Zoom.
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| Center for Translational Vision Research (CTVR) Distinguished Speaker Series |
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Mechanosensation as a Regulator of Ocular Homeostasis and Dysfunction, by David Krizaj, PhD, John Frederick Carter Endowed Professor in Ophthalmology, University of Utah. Learn more on CTVR's event page.
Friday, March 7, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Location: Hybrid event at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, 3rd Floor Cavanaugh Conference Room, or via Zoom
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| UCI Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome Research Seminar Series |
Lifestyle and Resistance and Resilience in Down Syndrome Alzheimer’s Disease, by Sigan Hartley, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hosted by the UCI Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome (CFAR-DS).
Friday, March 7, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Hybrid event at Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (Palmer Family Conference Center) and via Zoom
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| Stem Cell Seminar Lecture Series |
Predatory "Stem Cell" Markets and Patient Education: A Basic Science Perspective, by Laertis Ikonomou, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo. Hosted by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center.
Friday, March 7, 11 a.m. to Noon
Location: Gross Hall, Thorp Conference Center (4th Floor)
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| Federal Grant Programs for Early Career Investigators |
Are you looking to begin applying for federal grants but aren’t sure what’s out there? Join McAllister & Quinn staff as they lead this session designed to help identify and explore the major funders and grant programs targeted to early career investigators. This virtual meeting will also provide guidance for faculty looking to build relationships with federal program officials and develop competitive concept papers.
Presenter: Cameron ter Horst, Director, Research Universities Practice, McAllister & Quinn
Monday, March 10, 10 to 11 a.m.
Via Zoom
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| Experimental Pathology Research Conferences |
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AQP4 and Reactive Astrocytes in AD and DS: A Matter of Localization? by Cherie Stringer, PhD student, Elizabeth Head Lab, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, March 10, 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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Navigating the Single-Molecule Landscape of Transcription, by Yick Hin Ling, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, Johns Hopkins University
Monday, March 10, 4 p.m. PT
Location: Hybrid event at Plumwood Room 166 and via Zoom
Contact Lesley Dowd to join via Zoom.
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| Avantor (VWR) March Show |
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, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, CIUSSS ODIM
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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| Stata Lunch Series |
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
To learn more about our services, visit the UCI Center for Statistical Consulting and the ICTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Research and Design websites. |
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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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| 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 Zoom
Contact Lesley Dowd to join via Zoom.
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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. This structured workshop series is intended for scholars preparing competitive grant applications for the June or October 2025 NIH K deadlines, but all interested applicants are welcome to register. Scholars looking for informational insight to determine if the K award mechanism is right for them are also encouraged to attend. The workshop series is broken up into four informational sessions.
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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| 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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| 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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