Past Events

july 2020

30jul1:00 pm4:30 pm2020 Grant Central WorkshopsWrite Winning NIH Grant Proposals1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Details

Join the Office for Research Careers (ORC) to learn how to craft winning NIH grant proposals in this 3 half-day (1:00pm-4:30pm) virtual seminar series. Led by Dr. John D. Robertson of Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops. See full description below.

Deadline for registration: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

For trainees/faculty with primary appointments in a BWH lab only. Contact BWHORC@partners.org with questions.

Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) was founded by academicians, for academicians to help researchers obtain formal training in how to support their work with grant proposal writing.

This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to the proposal-writing process. Emphasis is given to such things as idea development, identification of the most appropriate granting agency, how to write for reviewers, and tips and strategies that are of proven value in presenting an applicant’s case to reviewers. The content includes material on coping with changes in the NIH format and review process. Participants are taught to write with a linear progression of logic, which leads reviewers through their applications. It is stressed that applicants are writing for two different audiences – the assigned reviewers, who have read the application in its entirety, and non-assigned reviewers who may have read little, or nothing, of the proposal before the meeting of the review panel. Strategies designed to merit a fundable priority score are emphasized.

All participants will receive an extensive handout, as well as a copy of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook – NIH Version, updated as of May 2020.

Dr. John Robertson holds a Doctorate in Pharmacology/Toxicology and has been an Associate Member at Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops since 2010. In 2017 he became the Managing Member. He has been the recipient of competitive extramural funding from both the NIH and non-federal sources. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. In addition, he has been a member of grant review panels, a reviewer for a number of biomedical journals, and served on editorial boards. He has also been routinely recognized for excellence in teaching.

Tuesday, July 28: “Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals”
Wednesday, July 29: “Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals: Part II”
Thursday, July 30: “Write Winning NIH Career Development Grant Proposals”

Applying for this event will register you for all 3 days. You will receive a physical copy of “The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook” mailed to your home (please provide accurate, current mailing info on registration – we will NOT be distributing these on campus). If you decide to cancel your registration in advance of the event, please let us know by Wednesday, July 15. Zoom access will be provided in advance of the event. Limited to 300 people.

Time

(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Zoom

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29jul1:00 pm4:30 pm2020 Grant Central WorkshopsWrite Winning NIH Grant Proposals1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Details

Deadline for registration: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

For trainees/faculty with primary appointments in a BWH lab only. Contact BWHORC@partners.org with questions.

Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) was founded by academicians, for academicians to help researchers obtain formal training in how to support their work with grant proposal writing.

All participants will receive an extensive handout, as well as a copy of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook – NIH Version, updated as of May 2020.

Time

(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Zoom

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29jul12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Meeting: Professors ONLYProfessors ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Professor Meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29th. Lunch will be served.

The BRI’s overarching mission is to accelerate discoveries that improve human health; supporting strategies include fostering groundbreaking, interdepartmental, and interdisciplinary research, ranging from basic fundamental studies to clinical innovations. We strive to provide a clear voice (internally and externally) for the entire BWH research community, raise the profile of research at BWH, develop mission-centric collaborations with external entities and engage the scientific community in fundraising.

We need your help, as research faculty and trainees, making sure that the BRI is working to address the needs and concerns of researchers across the institution. These meetings provide opportunities for investigators from across BWH departments to meet with the BRI Executive Committee and provide feedback directly.

Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the Zoom link.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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28jul1:00 pm4:30 pm2020 Grant Central WorkshopsWrite Winning NIH Grant Proposals1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Details

Deadline for registration: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

For trainees/faculty with primary appointments in a BWH lab only. Contact BWHORC@partners.org with questions.

Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) was founded by academicians, for academicians to help researchers obtain formal training in how to support their work with grant proposal writing.

All participants will receive an extensive handout, as well as a copy of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook – NIH Version, updated as of May 2020.

Time

(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Zoom

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21jul12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Meeting: Associate Professors ONLYAssociate Professors ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Associate Professor Meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21st. Lunch will be served.

Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the Zoom link.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

Time

(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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20jul12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Connection LIVE: Virtual EditionCRISPR with Dr. Mathias Pawlak12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :RC LIVE Lunches

Event Details

This event will be recorded.

WHO: Mathias Pawlak, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow

WHAT: CRISPR/Cas9 Technology – What It Can Do for Your Research

CRISPR/Cas9 technology has revolutionized basic research over the past 8 years. It has evolved in such a rapid manner that the applications of this genomic editing tool are becoming a backbone of basic research. A brief overview of the history of this technology will be provided and key components of current CRISPR/Cas9 systems will be introduced. Finally, the application of this tool to generate genetically-engineered mice and to engineer genomic loci in human iPS cells will be highlighted.

This presentation is intended for investigators who wish to take advantage of CRISPR/Cas9 technology as well as for the more experienced user interested in recent advances.

Dr. Mathias Pawlak performed his PhD thesis in the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Jaenisch at the Whitehead Institute in the field of epigenetics, nuclear reprogramming and stem cells. He joined the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Vijay Kuchroo for postdoctoral studies in autoimmune diseases, in particular the implication of pathogenic T cells in multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease and auto-antibody producing B cells in neuromyelitis optica.

Time

(Monday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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june 2020

29jun12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Connection LIVE: Virtual EditionResearch Updates from BWH Leadership12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :RC LIVE Lunches

29jun12:00 pm1:00 pmEvent CancelledPI3 Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :PI3 Lunches

16jun12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Meeting: Assistant Professors ONLYAssistant Professors ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Assistant Professor Meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16th.

Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the Zoom link.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

Time

(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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may 2020

28may10:30 am11:30 amResearch Roundtables: Dialogues & Discussions (R2D2)Lung10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Type :Lung Research Center,Research Roundtables: Dialogues & Discussions (R2D2)

27may12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Meeting: Instructors ONLYInstructors ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Instructor Meeting from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27th.

Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the Zoom link.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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april 2020

30apr5:00 pm6:00 pmThe COVID-19 Crisis and Equity Forum5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

29apr12:30 pm1:30 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Meeting: Postdocs ONLYPostdocs ONLY12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Postdoc Meeting from 12:30 – 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 29th.

Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with Zoom link.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

Time

(Wednesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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march 2020

31mar11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedVirtual Town Hall: MGB COVID-19 Innovation CenterDiagnostics11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

The MGB Center for COVID Innovation launched last week with a virtual Town Hall (recording here) focusing on devices. The response from our innovators has been terrific and the work on PPE is moving forward at a pace that reflects the critical clinical needs. The next town hall will focus on Diagnostics and will be held on Tuesday March 31 at 11am. This event, which will accommodate up to 1000 participants, will be recorded and made available for later viewing.

Diagnostics Town Hall

Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Access Zoom Meeting Here

Webinar ID: 554 931 453

If meeting exceeds 1,000, you are welcome to dial in. For all dial-in information, scroll to the bottom of the email

Please submit your questions in advance by emailing: covid_innovation_diagnostics@partners.org.
We will try to address as many questions as we can during the session or through future FAQs.

More About MGB COVID Innovation Center:
In an effort to coordinate and facilitate the development of new innovations that flatten the COVID19 curve and protect/empower our front-line clinical staff, we are launching an MGB Center for COVID Innovation. The Center will serve to: 1) identify and empower experts from inside and outside MGB that can move meritorious ideas towards practice, and 2) secure internal and external resources necessary to operationalize these ideas.

Paul Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, BWH
Harry Orf, Ph.D., SVP of Research, MGH
Gary Tearney, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Pathology, MGH Wellman Center
David Walt, Ph.D., Professor of Pathology, BWH

Dial-in Information:

For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location:
Please note: If you dial a conference line and it is not working, it means that particular number has reached its capacity. In that case, please try one of the other numbers.

US: +1 646 876 9923 or
+1 312 626 6799 or
+1 346 248 7799 or
+1 408 638 0968 or
+1 669 900 6833 or
+1 253 215 8782 or
+1 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 554 931 453
International numbers available: https://partners.zoom.us/u/acWvTILuK

Time

(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Zoom

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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25mar4:00 pm6:00 pmEvent Cancelled(Postponed) 20 for 2020: Harvard Health Innovation Organization You Should Know4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

25mar4:00 pm5:00 pm2020 Women's Brain Initiative SeminarGenes Do Not Predict Same-Sex Sexual Behavior4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

19mar12:00 pm1:00 pmEvent Cancelled(Canceled) Research Faculty and Trainee Luncheon: Postdocs ONLYPostdocs ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

Webcasting will also be available for this event if you can’t attend in-person. Click here to listen in.

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Postdoc Luncheon from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 19th. Lunch will be served.

We need your help, as research faculty and trainees, making sure that the BRI is working to address the needs and concerns of researchers across the institution. These luncheons provide opportunities for investigators from across BWH departments to meet with the BRI Executive Committee and provide feedback directly.

Space is extremely limited for these luncheons; once the registration limit is reached we will start a waiting list. Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the room location.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.

The BRI is going bottled-water free! As it has been stated “more than 17 million barrels of oil are required to produce enough plastic water bottles to meet America’s annual demand for bottled water” and every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean. We hope as an institution and department to become more environmentally friendly. We encourage other departments to do the same! Please don’t forget to bring your filled reusable water bottles to all of our BRI events. Thank you.

Time

(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

TBA

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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19mar8:00 am2:45 pmEvent Cancelled(Postponed) Brigham Neuroscience Day8:00 am - 2:45 pm

Event Details

BWH Neuroscience Day celebrates the groundbreaking neuroscience research ongoing across Brigham. The event is co-sponsored by the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) and the Department of Neurology, but is open to all the Brigham and Women’s Hospital community interested in neuroscience research. The event will feature a keynote address by NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz, short talks by BWH faculty, and a poster session featuring the latest work of BWH labs working in the neuroscience field.

You can submit an abstract for the poster session by clicking here. Deadline to submit is February 25, 2020.

For more information, please contact Tracy Young-Pearse, PhD (tpearse@bwh.harvard.edu) and Tracey Milligan, MD (tmilligan@bwh.harvard.edu).

DIRECTIONS:

Marshall A. Wolf Conference Room

Hale Building for Transformative Medicine

From 60 Fenwood Road:

Enter at 60 Fenwood Rd lobby entrance.

STAIRS:

Take the lobby staircase to the 2nd floor. Walk past the balcony overlooking the atrium and take the stairs on the left (Stair 2) to the 3rd floor. Once on the 3rd floor, exit the stairwell and take a right. The room is to your right through the double glass door, straight ahead.

ELEVATOR:

Take S Elevator to 3rd floor. Take a right out of the elevator. The room is past the stairwell, on your right through the double glass doors.

Hale Cafe Atrium

Hale Building for Transformative Medicine

From 60 Fenwood Road:

Enter at 60 Fenwood Rd lobby entrance.

ELEVATOR:

Take the S elevators to the 1st floor, and the atrium will be on your right. OR at the 60 Fenwood Rd lobby take the stairs up one flight to the 1st floor, and the open atrium will be on your left.

STAIRS:

Take the stairs up one flight to the 1st floor, and the open atrium will be on your left.

Time

(Thursday) 8:00 am - 2:45 pm

Organizer

Brigham Department Of Neurology And Brigham Research Institute

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13mar12:00 pm1:30 pmEvent Cancelled(Postponed) Single Cell Genomics Seminar Series12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Type :Seminars in Molecular and Genomic Medicine

04mar4:00 pm6:00 pmCancer Research Talk Series4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Type :Cancer Research Center

Event Details

The Brigham Research Institute will be hosting a new Cancer Research Talk series to provide a forum for the community of BWH investigators working on cancer-related topics to convene, share ideas and potentially form collaborations.

Each session will feature two short talks from 4:00 – 5:00 PM on the first Wednesday of every month. After the talks, there will be a social hour from 5:00 – 6:00 PM with food and drink to encourage discussions and interactions.

Chemotherapy-Eluting Polymer Films to Decrease Local Recurrence in Sarcoma
Sasha Mahvi, MD, Surgical Resident, Raut Lab

Highjacking the Inflammatory Response: IL-32 Induced Inflammation Promotes Survival of Malignant T cells in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Kenneth Yu, MD, PhD, Instructor in Dermatology, Clark Lab

These events are open to all. Please join us to meet your colleagues, learn about their research and potentially form a new collaboration!

Direction to Carrie Hall (15 Francis Street, 2nd floor):
Carrie Hall is located at 15 Francis Street. Upon entering at 15 Francis Street, you will notice a Guard Desk and a hallway on your left and right. Go right, down the hallway until you come to a conference room which is Carrie Hall.

Time

(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Carrie Hall Conference Room

15 Francis Street Boston, MA

Organizer

Brigham Research Institutebwhbri@partners.org

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february 2020

27feb12:00 pm1:00 pmPI3 Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :PI3 Lunches

24feb4:00 pm5:00 pm2020 Women's Brain Initiative SeminarPain - Mechanisms Resulting in Persistent Pain4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

14feb12:00 pm1:30 pmSingle Cell Genomics Seminar Series12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Type :Seminars in Molecular and Genomic Medicine

14feb12:00 pm1:00 pmResearch Faculty and Trainee Luncheon: Instructors ONLYInstructors ONLY12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Type :Faculty Lunches

Event Details

The Executive Committee of the Brigham Research Institute (BRI) would like to invite you to attend the Instructor Luncheon from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Friday, February 14th. Lunch will be served.

Space is extremely limited for these luncheons; once the registration limit is reached we will start a waiting list. Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation with the room location.

If you have suggestions for discussion topics feel free to send them to us in advance by clicking here.