Archive for 2013

New scientists pursing a career in hematology may be interested in this unique year-long training opportunity from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the European Hematology Assocation (EHA) that is focused on helping scientists build successful careers in hematologic translational research, including pathogenesis, diagnostics, and experimental treatment of hematological disorders. Twenty early-career scientists from the U.S. and Europe will be selected to participate in the program, which begins with an intensive week-long course held … Read More

The OHSU Research Week 2013 schedule has been posted. To find a specific presenter, enter their name into the search bar on the right side of the page. Questions? Contact research@ohsu.edu.

Are you interested in patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research? Are you thinking about applying to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute? Join us for an informal panel discussion with faculty and staff who have participated in the PCORI review process or had their work funded by a PCORI grant. The discussion will cover strategies for writing a successful PCORI grant as well as how PCORI-funded projects differ from federally funded research. The panel will … Read More

The Human Investigations Program (HIP) trains scientists in the principles of and best practices in clinical and translational research. It offers an integrated clinical and translational education curriculum. Participants can obtain a Certificate in Human Investigations or a Master of Clinical Research degree – and a non-degree track allows enrollment in individual courses. The curriculum includes a wide variety of requirements and electives that will provide a rich background in human investigation – everything from the … Read More

Join us in welcoming dentist and immunologist Phillip T. Marucha, D.M.D., Ph.D., as OHSU’s new School of Dentistry dean. Dr. Marucha currently serves as associate dean for research and director of graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. In addition to his work as a clinician and leader, Dr. Marucha is an active researcher. He has been PI on more than a dozen grants and has been an investigator or … Read More

OHSU researchers: we invite you to celebrate the great work of your colleagues. The following awards will be presented at the OHSU Research Week closing ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2013. We’re asking you to nominate your colleagues for their contributions to research at OHSU—whether that is scientific achievement, excellent service, outstanding problem-solving, or anything else you think should be recognized. Awardees will be presented with a token of appreciation and a commemorative plaque. —Research … Read More

Think you can describe your research to tram travelers in the time it takes to reach CHH? New this year at Research Week, OHSU will hold its first Three Minute Thesis Competition for graduate students on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5 p.m. 3MT® is an academic competition developed by the University of Queensland, Australia. The exercise develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills as students explain their research in three minutes in a language … Read More

Opening Keynote: Mace Rothenberg, M.D. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 12 to 1 p.m. OHSU Auditorium *Free boxed lunch available to the first 125 attendees Title: “Industry-academia collaboration:  Developing novel therapeutics in oncology based on new genetic insights” Mace L. Rothenberg, M.D., senior vice president of clinical development and medical affairs at Pfizer, will lead us in a conversation about the growing importance of industry-academia collaboration for discovery and drug development, using examples stemming from novel … Read More

Learn how to organize and present your research in an effective 10-minute talk for formal scientific meetings. All OHSU researchers–especially those presenting at OHSU Research Week–are invited to attend this workshop on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Mac Hall 2201. Cynthia Morris, Ph.D., MPH, professor and vice chair, Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology, Medicine, and Public Health and Preventive Medicine, will be leading the workshop. Questions? Contact research@ohsu.edu.

Please be aware that use of the eRA Research Performance Progress Report module becomes mandatory for Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process (SNAP) and fellowship progress reports for awards with start dates on or after July 1, 2013. That means RPPR use is required for SNAP progress reports due May 15 and fellowship progress reports due May 1. Noncompliance will delay awards and may adversely affect future funding. For more information, view the NIH Notice. Contact your … Read More