Gulf Coast Consortia

This is How I Extended my Virtual Network Using Slack
2020-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Maryland
We invite you to REGISTER for the “This is how I extended my virtual network using Slack” webinar. Sponsored by the GCC Jr. Faculty Network, this webinar will take place on May 4th at 11 am. Registration is required although there is no charge to attend. Zoom link and password will be emailed to registrants.

Also, don’t forget to check the GCC Jr. Faculty Network website for Covid-19 resources updates on the new Idea Exchange Forum.

COVID-19: Immunity, Vaccines, Epidemiology
2020-05-15 05:00 - 07:00 | Webinar
WEBINARSponsored by the new GCC Cluster for Immunology, the focus of this event is to generate awareness among TMC investigators of emerging immunology-related COVID research projects. A primary intent of the meeting is to generate cross-institutional collaborations that will strengthen the research projects. The event will feature short talks from researchers within the area.

Research Mentor Training Workshop for Faculty; 1 workshop/3 morning sessions
2020-06-03 04:30 - 2020-06-05 06:30 | Maryland
This evidence-based and well-received workshop is designed for faculty to develop skills and insight in mentoring postdocs and graduate students and to provide the opportunity for interactions and discussion between mentors at different institutions and in different disciplines. You will gain insight into developing effective mentoring relationships and practical tools and strategies that you can apply immediately.

The 5-hour workshop has been revamped into 3 sessions to be delivered online while maintaining the break-out discussions and interaction at the heart of the training:

Wednesday, June 3, 9:30 – 11:00: Introductions; Topic: Maintaining effective communication with menteesThursday, June 4, 9:30 – 11:30: Topics: Aligning expectations, Fostering independenceFriday, June 5, 9:30 – 11:30: Topics: Cultivating self-efficacy, Addressing equity & inclusion; Close

We ask that you commit to all three sessions. There will be about 15 minutes of pre-work/reading prior to each session. We will use your input and feedback to design future online mentor training workshops.

Participants will receive certificates after completion, and the training counts for evidence-based mentoring training under NIH guidelines.

Lead Facilitator: Bob Tillman, PhD, Director of Education and Training at MD Anderson, and a master trainer with the NIH’s National Research Mentoring Network. Click here for a short video about the workshop from Bob.

For questions or more information: kethun@rice.edu.

IDDD Roundtable Workshop “Starting a Biotech Company”
2020-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Maryland
WEBINARSponsored by the GCC Innovative Drug Discovery and Development (IDDD) Consortium, this workshop will first focus on considerations for academics who are thinking about starting companies. During the first session, attendees will hear from academics and local entrepreneurs who started companies from various career stages. Confirmed speakers include Shautong Song, Icell Kealex Therapeutics; Donna Chang, Hope Biosciences; Bala Raja, Luminostics; and Brittany Barreto, Pheramor; The second session will highlight area resources available to support those who choose to move forward with starting a company and will include short presentations from Magnus Hook, IBT on the “How to Start a Company” course that will launch this Fall; Stan Watowich, Ridgeline Therapeutics and UTMB and Tom Luby, TMCx on the new CPRIT-funded Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics, and Atul Varadhachary, Fannin Innovation.

Ask Me Anything! About NIBIB’s Funding Opportunities for Junior Investigators
2020-06-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Maryland
Note: *This event is from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm*

The Division of Interdisciplinary Training invites you to a session on NIBIB’s funding mechanisms to support investigators from pre-doctoral to early career stages.

Agenda: 1:00-1:20 Welcoming Remarks Dr. Bruce Tromberg, PhD Director, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging andBioengineering 1:20 – 1:45 Overview of Training Grant MechanismsOffered by NIBIB Dr. Joan Greve, PhD Scientific Program Manager, Division of InterdisciplinaryTraining 1:45 – 2:30 Questions & Answers

Information on training grant mechanisms offered by NIBIB can be found here.

Research Mentor Training Workshop for Postdocs and PhD Research Staff, 1 workshop/3 sessions
2020-06-29 09:30 - 2020-07-01 11:00 | Maryland
This evidence-based workshop is designed for postdocs and research/technical staff PhDs (non-faculty) to develop skills and insight in mentoring younger students and to provide the opportunity for interactions and discussion between participants at different institutions and in different disciplines. You will gain ideas and strategies for developing effective mentoring relationships that you can apply immediately. The workshop has been revamped into 3 shorter, morning sessions to be delivered online while maintaining the break-out discussions and interaction at the heart of the training. Go to https://vimeo.com/415193962/52e1538151 for a short video about the workshop from facilitator Bob Tillman, PhD, Director of Education and Training at MD Anderson.

Registration is full, you can be added to the waitlist here. For questions or more information: kethun@rice.edu

Pain 2020 Workshop
2020-07-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Webinar
Webinar

Development of Highly Selective A3AR Agonists for Neuropathic Pain Daniela Salvemini, St Louis University

Resolution of Neuropathic Pain and Oxidative Stress via Activation of Nrf2Peter Grace, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Role of Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Pain: A New Therapeutic Target Ken Hargreaves, UT San Antonio

Mas-related G Protein-coupled Receptor D (Mrgprd) as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Painful Diabetic NeuropathyDale George, Northwestern University

COVID-19 COV-IRT Virtual Symposium
2020-07-17 10:00 - 16:30 | Maryland
Updates on current COVID-19 Research

The second virtual symposium presented by the COVID-19 International Research Team

Moderator: Dr. Leo Elworth, Rice UniversityHosts: Dr. Todd J. Treangen, Rice University & Dr. Afshin Beheshti, NASA/KBR

Featured Speakers: Melissa Haendel (OHSU/N3C), Peter Hotez (Baylor College of Medicine), Kizzmekia Corbett (NIAID), Michael Joyner (Mayo Clinic)

COVID-19 in the Texas Medical Center Lessons From the Ground & Path Forward
2020-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland

CANCELLED Rigor and Reproducibility in Imaging Workshop, July 22
2020-07-22 09:30 - 14:30 | Maryland
This interactive workshop will take place in the Bioscience Research Collaborative from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and will focus on 1) common and systematic errors in imaging, 2) image processing – do’s and don’ts, 3) variation across scanners and standardizing Q&A, 4) common causes of imaging artifacts, and 5) appropriate controls. Additionally, attendees will participate in interactive discussions on challenges and pitfalls to avoid in experimental design and data analysis for imaging studies. Stay tuned for more updates.

GCC Mental Health Research Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Workgroup
2020-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Maryland

Brain Computer Interface Workgroup Colloquium
2020-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Maryland

TMC ACT presents "Small Business Funding Opportunities from the National Cancer Institute"
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Maryland
The National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center provides funding, networking, and mentoring assistance to small businesses with early-stage innovative cancer technology projects. NCI SBIR Team Leader Greg Evans and Program Directors Christie Canaria and Nancy Kamei will present funding opportunities and commercialization resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

GCC Mental Health Research Cluster Addiction Mini Symposium
2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Maryland
Addiction Workgroup of the GCC Mental Health Research ClusterVirtual Mini SymposiumFrom Theories to Empirical Findings and Back

#PAIN2020 WORKSHOP
2020-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Maryland
Brain Circuits and Pain

WelcomeAnnemieke Kavelaars, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Ted Price, PhD, UT Dallas

1:00 Cell Therapy for the Treatment of CIPN Cobi Heijnen, MD Anderson Cancer Center

1:15 Neural Circuits and Therapeutics for Pain Unpleasantness Greg Scherrer, University of North Carolina, and Stanford University

1:30 The Amygdalo-cingulate Pathway in Emotional Component of Chronic Pain Ipek Yalcin, University of Strasbourg

1:45 Amygdalar Networks in Chronic Pain and Affect Vijay Samineni, Washington University

Biological Psychiatry and Single Cell Omics Networking Symposium
2020-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Maryland
We invite you to this networking event jointly sponsored by the Clusters for Single Cell Omics and Mental Health Research/Biological Psychiatry workgroup. With the increasing importance of applying single cell omics technologies in studying the complex system such as the brain, this event will provide an opportunity for faculty to get together to discuss collaborative projects/proposals focused on addressing health issues of interest to both clusters. Registrants are encouraged to present short rapid-fire introductions and submit profile slides that will be archived on the website and made available in advance.

GCC Biological Psychiatry Workgroup and SCO Networking Symposium
2020-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Maryland
The Gulf Coast Consortia is pleased to invite you to a networking event jointly sponsored by the Clusters for Single Cell Omics and Mental Health Research/Biological Psychiatry workgroup. With the increasing importance of applying single cell omics technologies in studying the complex system such as the brain, this event will provide an opportunity for faculty to get together to discuss collaborative projects/proposals focused on addressing health issues of interest to both clusters.

The Biological Psychiatry workgroup focuses on mechanisms (pharmacological, molecular, etc.) of behavior related to neuropsychiatric conditions (broadly defined). The group relies on basic science projects with the goal of translating findings to the clinic, so translational and clinical researchers are encouraged to participate, as these scientists will bring complementary expertise. The Single Cell Omics Cluster shares common interests in developing and applying single cell omics technologies to a broad range of biological questions. Expertise of the cluster ranges in genomics, bioengineering, statistics, and computational biology, and biomedical science. Investigators in all areas interested in the intersection between neuropsychiatric and single cell omics are encouraged to participate.

IDDD Round Table Workshop on Lessons in Biotech Leadership
2020-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Maryland
This Roundtable Workshop will focus on useful/essential traits for successfully leading a biotech company that are often different from the skills/traits of successful academics. Additionally, attendees will receive insights on how to develop better leadership, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Confirmed speakers include Peter Hoang, President and CEO, Marker Therapeutics and Gaylen Paulson, Associate Dean and Director for Texas Executive Education, UT McCombs School of Business. When you register, you will have the opportunity to submit questions for the speakers to address during the interactive round-table discussion.

Keck Seminar, Stephen S. Laurie, PhD
2020-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
Stephen S. Laurie, PhDSenior Scientist, SANS Discipline Lead, KBR, NASA Johnson Space Center

Swelling in the Eye on ISS

Neurotherapeutics Workgroup Mini Symposium
2020-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Maryland
We invite you to join us for this Mini-Symposium that will take place via Zoom on September 16 from 1-4 pm CST. This event will kick off future virtual workgroup activities including sub workgroups around special neurotherapeutics topics or particular RFAs. Registrants are encouraged to present short 3-4 minute presentations so that attendees can become familiar with potential collaborators. You may indicate your interest in presenting on the registration site.

Mental Health Research Neurotherapeutics Workgroup Mini-Symposium
2020-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Maryland

September Pain 2020 Workshop
2020-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Maryland
GPCR and Opioid Signaling in Chronic Pain

Moderator: Patrick Dougherty, MD Anderson

Keck Seminar, Caroline Ajo-Franklin, PhD
2020-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
Caroline Ajo-Franklin, PhDProfessor, BioSciences Rice University

Engineering Electronic Actuation and Sensing into Microorganisms Using Synthetic Biology

Keck Seminar, Joan E. Nichols, PhD
2020-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
Joan E. Nichols, PhD, Professor, Dept. Internal Medicine, UTMB

Big or Small, Simple or Complex:How 3D Human Engineered TissueModels can be used to Study HumanTissue Responses

Keck Seminar, Jean Fan, PhD
2020-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
Jean Fan, Assistant Professor,Dept. BiomedicalEngineering, John HopkinsUniversity

Computational Methods forAnalyzing Spatially-resolved SinglecellTranscriptomics Data

Monthly Seminar Series on Antibiotic Resistance
2020-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Maryland
Presented by CARMiG, Gulf Coast Consortia, and The ASM-TMC Chapter

Dr. Edward Septimus will present, “Sepsis 2020 from the Infectious Diseases Perspective”.

Conference held via Zoom

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October 8: 1st Annual GCC Single Cell Omics Symposium
2020-10-08 08:30 - 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Confirmed Speakers: Stephen Quake, Orit Rosenblatt, Lukas Simon, Koichi Takahashi, Nick Navin, Navin Varadarajan, Courtney Hodges, Ruli Gao

More information can be found on the symposium website.

Registration

IDDD Roundtable Workshop: Drug Discovery and Development Core Resources
2020-10-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Maryland
This GCC IDDD Roundtable Workshop that will focus on some of the core drug discovery and development resources of our extended Texas-wide network. Drs. Stan McHardy and Matthew Hart will talk about medicinal chemistry and high throughput screening resources at the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery at UTSA; Dr. Cliff Stephan will discuss the Combinatorial Drug Discovery Program at IBT; and Dr. Kevin Dalby will discuss resources available through the Targeted Therapeutics & Drug Discovery Program at UT Austin.

Keck Seminar, Ricardo Azevedo, PhD
2020-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
Ricardo Azevedo, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Houston

Sex and The Origin of Species

Rigor and Reproducibility Workshop
2020-10-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Maryland
1st place winner of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2017 Innovations in Research and Research Education Award, this exciting workshop brings together highly acclaimed experts in rigor and reproducibility in research topics including data analysis, experimental design, resource sharing, publication and reporting, and more. With speakers and facilitators from all 7 of our GCC institutions, this interactive workshop has proven to be very effective as well as a lot of fun.
