Gulf Coast Consortia

Mental Health Research Neurotherapeutics Workgroup Mini-Symposium
2020-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Neurotherapeutics Workgroup Mini Symposium
2020-09-16 13:00 - 16:00
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.

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

Swelling in the Eye on ISS

IDDD Round Table Workshop on Lessons in Biotech Leadership
2020-09-10 15:30 - 17:00
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.

GCC Biological Psychiatry Workgroup and SCO Networking Symposium
2020-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Biological Psychiatry and Single Cell Omics Networking Symposium
2020-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
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.

#PAIN2020 WORKSHOP
2020-08-21 13:00 - 14:30
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

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

TMC ACT presents "Small Business Funding Opportunities from the National Cancer Institute"
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:30
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.

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

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

CANCELLED Rigor and Reproducibility in Imaging Workshop, July 22
2020-07-22 09:30 - 14:30
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.

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

COVID-19 COV-IRT Virtual Symposium
2020-07-17 10:00 - 16:30
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)

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

Research Mentor Training Workshop for Postdocs and PhD Research Staff, 1 workshop/3 sessions
2020-06-29 09:30 - 2020-07-01 11:00
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

Ask Me Anything! About NIBIB’s Funding Opportunities for Junior Investigators
2020-06-18 13:00 - 14:30
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.

IDDD Roundtable Workshop “Starting a Biotech Company”
2020-06-04 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Research Mentor Training Workshop for Faculty; 1 workshop/3 morning sessions
2020-06-03 04:30 - 2020-06-05 06:30
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.

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.

This is How I Extended my Virtual Network Using Slack
2020-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Keck Seminar, Lance Black
2020-04-24 16:00 - 17:00
Lance Black, TMCx will present The Ampersand (&): Bridging the Communities of Research & Development through Innovation

To watch the livestream seminar, go to Zoom link. Click “Join a Meeting”. Enter the meeting ID 481 691 1620. Meeting Password is now required to join. Please use: ‘GCC’ (all caps) IMPORTANT – Mute your microphone. There will be Q&A session at the end, and you can submit any questions using the ‘Chat’ feature.

Keck Seminar, Richard Baraniuk
2020-04-17 16:00 - 17:00
Richard Baraniuk, Cameron Chair in Engineering, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Statistics, and Computer Science, Rice University

Going Off the Deep End with Deep Learning

To watch the livestream seminar, go to https://riceuniversity.zoom.us. Click “Join a Meeting”. Enter the meeting ID 481 691 1620. IMPORTANT – Mute your microphone. There will be Q&A session at the end, and you can submit any questions using the ‘Chat’ feature.

Staying Sane and Being Safe: Self-care Strategies for Managing Mental Health during the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
*FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE FLYER*

Remote Access to Lectures ONLYAs operations evolve with the COVID-19 Outbreak, we will continue to stream the lectures live. No in-person attendance is allowed at this time. WebEx: https://uthealth.webex.com/uthealth/j.php?MTID=m706a3e09539218a86c21686592891225Meeting number (access code): 809 409 726

Use your cell phone to sign in for CME creditCall: 281.824.3734Event ID 106099

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Keck Seminar, 2019 Keck Annual Research Conference – Poster Winners
2020-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Pre-ASCPT OSP-Suite Workshops
2020-03-16 08:00 - 2020-03-17 16:30 | Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences College of Pharmacy, University of Houston Health Building (HB) 2, Room 3001, 4849 Calhoun Rd, Houston, Texas, 77204, United States
esqLABS, in collaboration with the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, is running two hands-on PK-Sim® & MoBi® workshops on PBPK and PBPK-based QSP on Monday and Tuesday 16th and 17th of March 2020 (pre ASCPT) at the University of Houston.

The workshops cover the basics of PBPK and concepts and application of combining PK-Sim, MoBi and R to build your very own digital platforms for the prediction of clinical trial outcomes by leveraging physiological and mechanistic knowledge to translate early in-vitro and preclinical outcomes to the clinic.

For more information and to register, Click Here

CANCELLED: Keck Seminar, Carmen Dessauer
2020-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Carmen Dessauer, Professor, Integrated Biology & Pharmacology, UT Health Science Center

Spatial Constraints of Adenylyl Cyclase Signaling

Keck Seminar, Samuel Shelburne
2020-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Samuel Shelburne, MD, PhD, Deputy Chair, Department of Infectious Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Impact of Large Scale DNA Sequencing on Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century

IDDD Round Table Workshop on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) in Lead Optimization
2020-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Room 1003, 6500 Main Street, Room 1003, Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
This Roundtable Workshop will focus on PK/PD in lead
optimization. You will learn about latest advances in the field as well
as the new GCC Center for PK/PD and Formulation (CCPF) at TSU. Confirmed speakers: Dong Liang, Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical and Environmental Health Sciences and Director of CCPF and Diana Chow, John J. Lovoi Sr. Endowed Professor in Drug Discovery and Development Director,
Institute of Drug Education and Research will lead this workshop. When
you register, you will have the opportunity to submit questions for the
speakers to address during the interactive round-table discussion.

Keck Seminar, Yubin Zhou
2020-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Yubin Zhou, Associate Professor, Center for Translational Cancer Research, Inst of Biosciences & Technology, Texas A&M University

Optogenetic Engineering for Biomedical Applications
