Gulf Coast Consortia

GCC Integrative Development, Regeneration, and Repair Conference
2024-05-21 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
Confirmed presenters: Blair Benham-Pyle, Baylor College of Medicine; Se Hoon Choi, Harvard Univ.; Constanza Cortes, Univ. of Southern California; James Godwin, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and The Jackson Laboratory; Jane Grande-Allen, Rice Univ.; Warren L. Grayson, Johns Hopkins; Abhishek Jain, Texas A&M Univ.; Piotr Konieczny, New York Univ.; James F. Martin, Baylor College of Medicine; Caralynn Nowinski Collens, Dimension Inx.; John O’Brien, Univ. of Houston; Amy Orsborn, Univ. of Washington; Francesca Taraballi, Houston Methodist Research Institute; Andrew Tully, Univ. of Maryland; and Andrea Wills, Univ. of Washington.

#Pain2024 Workshop: Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
2024-05-17 13:00 - 14:00
Presenters:

Vincent Taschereau-Dumouchel, University of Montreal

Bin Pan, University of Texas Medical Branch

Dimitry Sayenko, Houston Methodist Research Institute

Houston C diff & Microbiome Conference
2024-05-16 09:00 - 17:00
The Houston C diff. & Microbiome Conference aims to bring together research trainees and researchers from infectious diseases laboratories in the Texas Medical Center, Houston and the surrounding area for a lively forum to discuss the latest findings and cutting-edge developments from their labs as well as foster new and exciting collaborations.

A major focus of the conference is to provide an outlet for trainees and junior scientists to share their work, discuss their data with leading scientists, and inspire the next generation of Clostridiodes difficile/ microbiome researchers.

In addition to two keynote speakers, abstracts are invited and competitively selected for oral presentation. Remaining abstracts will be presented during the course of one or more poster sessions, allowing every participant a chance to highlight their research. Attendees are encouraged to submit abstracts on their most recent or as-yet-unpublished work.

Rigor and Reproducibility Workshop
2024-05-14 09:15 - 15:00
We invite you to register for the Rigor and Reproducibility Workshop on May 14, 2024. This exciting workshop is the 1st place winner of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2017 Innovations in Research and Research Education Award and brings together highly acclaimed experts in rigor and reproducibility in research topics, such as data analysis, experimental design, resource sharing, publication, reporting, and more. With speakers and facilitators from GCC institutions, this interactive workshop has proven to be very effective as well as a lot of fun. The workshop will be held at the Bioscience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Room 1003, Houston, TX, from 9:15 am – 3:00 pm.

5th Annual Gulf Coast Consortia Innovative Drug Discovery and Development Conference,
2024-05-07 00:00 - 2024-05-08 23:59
Confirmed keynote presenters: Suga Hiroaki, Univ. of Tokyo; Naheed Kurji, Recursion Canada. Other confirmed presenters include: Veronica Ajewole, Texas Southern Univ.; Rodabe Amaria, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Jason Bock, CTMC+; Kate Broderick, Maravai LifeSciences; José Duca, Novartis; Mohamed ElSayed, RVAC Medicines; Jimmy Gollihar, Houston Methodist Research Institute; Rosalia Guerrero, Univ. of Texas School of Public Health; Alexander Kabanov, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Elaine Lea-Chou, ELC Private Consulting; Jing Li, Rice Univ.; Charlene Liao, Immune-Onc Therapeutics; Qingyun (Jim) Liu, UTHealth; Michael Mitchell, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Amanda Onwuka, RTI International; Kevin Slawin, Ponce Therapeutics and Deliver Therapeutics, Inc.; Xiaotong Song, Texas A&M Univ. Institute of Biosciences & Technology; Cassian Yee, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Chengcheng (Alec) Zhang, Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; and Hong Zhao, FDA

Mind Matters: Prioritizing Emotional Well-Being and Self-Care
2024-05-04 02:00 - 02:30
Mind Matters: Prioritizing Emotional Well-Being and Self-Care

Speaker: Dr. Nicole Willis, PhD, LMSW

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024Time: 1:00-2:30 PMWhere: Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3015 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004Online: Zoom

Junior Faculty Extravaganza
2024-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Open to all Assistant Professors and Jr. Faculty: Do not miss this opportunity to learn about research and training programs, seed grants, equipment/cores, and other resources that are available across GCC institutions. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet new colleagues and potential collaborators. A drawing will take place for several door prizes including an iPad and gift cards.

Keck Seminar
2024-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Robert Britton, PhD

Professor, Molecular Virology and Microbiology

Baylor College of Medicine

Single Cell Synergies: Welcoming New Faces to the SCOC Consortium
2024-04-18 15:00 - 17:00
The Gulf Coast Consortia warmly invites you to a networking event hosted by the Single Cell Omics Consortium (SCOC). This engaging gathering will commence with brief presentations from our consortium members, setting the stage for an enriching networking session. We particularly encourage new consortium members to prepare a concise 2-minute introduction to share with the group. The SCOC has a diverse group of researchers with shared interests in advancing and applying single-cell omics technologies across a wide spectrum of biological inquiries. Our expertise spans genomics, bioengineering, statistics, computational biology, and biomedical science. The primary aim of this event is to foster a collaborative environment where faculty members can connect, explore potential collaborations, and discover synergistic opportunities.

During registration, there are two ticket options: either to present a short introduction or to just attend and network. Instructions for the presentation will be included in the registration confirmation.

Please note, the Single Cell Omics Scholars committee is planning a separate event for trainees later in the year.

Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Maximum Containment Laboratories - Nonclinical Course
2024-04-15 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00
FDA-UTMB Collaborative Education Program

Course Format: In-person (at UTMB) or Virtual

Course Description: The four and one-half day training program is offered annually utilizing expert faculty from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, other government agencies, academia, and business and industry. In-person attendees participate in laboratory activities conducted in mock Biosafety Level (BSL) 2, 3, and 4 training laboratories to emphasize the differences between biosafety levels and the complexity of conducting laboratory activities in a BSL4 laboratory environment.

Prerequisite Knowledge: A basic understanding of the FDA Good Laboratory Practice regulations (21 CFR Part 58) is highly recommended. To meet this need, access to two free online courses will be provided to course attendees. Both courses are submitted for continuing education for quality assurance professionals. The GLP Basic Training course is required for UTMB graduate students seeking academic credit.

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Keck Seminar
2024-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Calla Olson, PhD,

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Baylor College of Medicine

Black Maternal Health Week 2024
2024-04-09 00:00 - 2024-04-11 23:59
LEARN about reproductive health, mental health, maternal health challenges, and healthy lifestyle importance. Can strategies to ADVOCATE for your and your loved ones in the healthcare system. Feel EMPOWERED to take control of decisions about your health and the health of your loved ones.

Events:April 9th: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM at the Sterling Student Life Center, 3rd FloorApril 10th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tiger WalkApril 11th, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Sterling Student Life Center, Cafeteria

4th Annual GCC Immunology Conference
2024-04-09 00:00 - 2024-04-10 23:59
Confirmed Keynote presenters: Megan Levings, Univ. of British Columbia; and Novalia Pishesha, Boston Children’s Hospital. See the conference website for more information.

Keck Seminar
2024-04-05 16:00 - 17:00
Seth Walker, PhD [Zoom only]

Associate Professor, Microbiology & Cell Biology

Montana State University

GCC IDDD and BioHouston BioConnect, April 2
2024-04-02 16:00 - 18:00
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the March BioConnect networking series (1st Tuesday of each month). BioConnect aims to promote collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, BioConnect is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and will feature local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g. students and postdocs) are welcome. This month’s BioConnect will occur on April 2, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Fannin Partners, 3900 Essex Lane, Suite 275, 77027.

CMB Monthly Seminar-Trushar Patel, University of Lethbridge
2024-04-02 14:00 - 15:00
Speaker: Trushar Patel, PhD, University of Lethbridge

Subject: Identification and Characterisation of G-quadruplexes in Human and Viral Long-Noncoding RNAs

13th Annual GCC Translational Pain Research Conference
2024-03-26 00:00 - 2024-03-27 23:59
Confirmed Keynote presenters: Valeria Cavalli, Washington Univ.; Isaac Chiu, Harvard Univ.; and Edgar T. Walters, UTHealth.

More information can be found on the conference website.

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Keck Seminar
2024-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
33rd Keck Annual Research Conference poster winners:

Lois Armendariz (Rice U), Jacob McPherson, PharmD (UH), and Elise Zimmerman (Rice U)

Keck Seminar
2024-03-08 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
James M. Briggs, PhD

Professor, Biology and Biochemistry

University of Houston

IDDD Round Table Workshop: Transitioning from Academia to Industry
2024-03-07 16:00 - 17:00
This workshop will feature the following presenters:

Andrea Wiley, PhDSenior Scientist, Ridgeline Therapeutics

Shantanu Guha, PhDResearch Scientist, Scorpius BioManufacturing, Inc.

IDDD BioConnect, March 5, 2024
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:00
This month’s BioConnect will occur on March 5, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Levit Green, 3131 Holcombe Houston, TX. Please RSVP using the button below.

Keck Seminar
2024-03-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Keck Seminar
2024-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Gracie Vargas, PhD

Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, & Anatomy

UT Medical Branch at Galveston

CCTS Bioethics Forum
2024-02-23 08:30 - 15:30 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104
Ethical AI: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare and Research for Underserved Communities

Hosted by Stephen Sodeke, PhD; D. BioethicsResident Bioethicist, Center for Biomedical ResearchProfessor of Bioethics and Allied Health SciencesTuskegee University

Improving health outcomes in underserved communities means bridging gaps in healthcare and research. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers promise to support medical professionals in data analysis and facilitating informed decision-making. Leveraging AI may improve diagnostic accuracy and help to deliver personalized treatments, ultimately enhancing patient care, but there are ethical challenges that need to be overcome to realize the promise of AI-enhanced care for all people.

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Save the Date: Autoimmune Disease
2024-02-22 12:00 - 14:00

Becoming a Resilient Scientist
2024-02-09 09:30 - 16:00
Learn how to manage the challenges of the scientific research environment with Sharon Milgram, Director of the NIH OITE!

Being a scientist can be challenging! This workshop is designed to help develop resilience tools needed to study and work in research environments.

Come hear Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education present vital information on developing essential skills for well-being, assertiveness, and feedback to improve relationships in research & beyond.

GCC IDDD and BioHouston BioConnect
2024-02-06 16:30 - 18:30
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the February BioConnect networking series (1st Tuesday of each month) being hosted by Beacon Capital Partners. BioConnect aims to promote collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, BioConnect is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and features local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will occur on Feb. 6, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Dynamic One, 1840 Dynamic Way, Houston, TX, 77030.

Introduction to Schrödinger’s Platform for Drug Discovery
2024-02-06 08:30 - 16:30
We invite you to register for the Introduction to Schrödinger’s Platform for Drug Discovery Workshop. There are registration options to attend either in person and virtually via Zoom.The workshop will take place Feb. 6, 8:30-4:30 at the TMC3 Collaborative Building, 7255 Helix Park Ave., Hermann Hall, 2nd floor, Houston, TX, 77030. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

Topics that will be covered include:

Introduction to Schrödinger’s Platform for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

Hit to Development Candidate in Ten months: Rapid Discovery of a Novel, Potent MALT1 Inhibitor

Lead Optimization Design Challenge: Inhibitors for D-Amino Acid Oxidase

Workflows for Structure-based Antibody Optimization

Computational Drug Discovery Pitch Competition-more information about the competition can be found on the registration website.

If you are interested in giving a pitch during the Computational Drug Discovery Pitch Competition you need to fill out this form by January 26th to reserve your spot.

Keck Seminar
2024-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Julianne Pollard-Larkin, PhD

Assistant Professor, Radiation Physics

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
