Is your PhD program hosting notable activities? Are your PhD students accomplishing remarkable achievements? Let's share! Contact kristin.russell@duke.edu to request a feature in an upcoming newsletter.
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Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) recipients honored
The 2024 School of Medicine Dean’s Awards for Research Excellence (DARE) ceremony was held on Thursday, March 7th at the Karsh Alumni Center. Four PhD students were honored for their outstanding accomplishments in research and significant impact on their labs, PhD programs, and broader community. Learn more about the four winners and their faculty mentors here:
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Meet your new GPSG Senators
During recent applicant visits, the Non-clinical School of Medicine Graduate Student Council senators met and interacted with recruits, sharing their own experiences as graduate students at Duke and informing applicants about what they might expect if they choose to come to Duke. Read more about the council, its senators, and their efforts to grow council membership and participation.
Read about CNAP's Mentoring Training Program
Each year, graduate students affiliated with Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences facilitate an Entering Mentoring training opportunity for other affiliated graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are starting to mentor or seeking to improve their mentorship skills. Read more about their Entering Mentoring Workshop and its impact on students.
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OBGE Seminars/Workshops/Events
5th year+ cohorts - "Preparing to Graduate" for senior students. March 25 at 11am on zoom: https://duke.zoom.us/j/96678882148
Graduate Student Appreciation - April 3rd Ice Cream social with Maple View Ice Cream! 2pm-3:30pm at Genome Court. We appreciate you SoM students! Come enjoy time outside with your fellow students and a sweet treat! (SoM Students only please - student sign-in required on site)
1st year cohort – "Choosing a Lab" - For all 1st year students. April 8 at 2pm in MSRB 1, 001. The first discussion on February 12 was interesting and insightful. The wisdom shared by the student panel is valuable - don't miss out!
'Alumni in Industry' Career Panel - April 9 at 10am on Zoom co-hosted by OBGE and the Duke Career Center. You'll hear from a panel of alumni about their careers, the paths they took and tips to help you in your career planning. Submit your anonymous questions to the panel here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iNSgZRw7AprGjs
OBGE Leadership and Management Training for Biomedical Scientists: Leadership course based on Wash-U Leadership and Management in Action Program (LMAP). 4 weeks in May (dates TBD)
Registration full – join the waitlist
Contact: obge@duke.edu
Professional Development and wellness workshops:
If you would like to have an OBGE workshop in your department/program regarding professional development and/or wellness, contact kristin.russell@duke.edu to schedule.
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OBGE Professional Development Award
OBGE Professional Development Awards are designed to support professional development for biomedical PhD trainees who have shown an interest in engaging in OBGE’s mission to develop student’s full potential as independent scientists. The award provides reimbursement or travel advance for activities that directly enhance the recipient’s professional growth, including, but not limited to conference registration and travel and workshop attendance.
Awards are open to full-time biomedical PhD students in any School of Medicine or Interdisciplinary PhD program. To be considered, applicants must have successfully completed the preliminary exam prior to submitting an application and have engaged in one of the optional OBGE BIOTRAIN courses or O2 series programs. Each recipient will receive an award of up to $1000.
Congratulations to the February award recipients:
Anushka Katikaneni attending the Molecular Evolution Workshop - Woods Hole
Cole Beatty attending the ARVO conference - Seattle, WA
Next deadline for applications is June 1, 2024. Find more information here.
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COMMUNITY POSTINGS:
DUKE, DURHAM & BEYOND
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Duke Career Center resources
Do you have questions about your resume, CV, or the next step to take in your career?
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill, Assistant Director in the Duke Career Center, will be hanging out in the OBGE suite (MSRB III, 1260), on the following dates:
Thursday April 11th 11am-12:30pm
No appointments needed - just stop by with any career related questions you may have! Also, reach out to Rudi through your Handshake account any time.
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Duke Datathon
Help identify potential projects that lead to publications and improve the care of critically ill and injured patients
April 13-14, 2024
Duke Health Center for Interprofessional Education and Care Building
311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
Top TWO teams will receive $500
The Datathon is a collaborative two-day event that connects critical care clinicians with data scientists to develop pragmatic data-driven models using de-identified critical care electronic health record datasets. No experience required.
More Information Register
For questions, contact Ian Wong, MD, PhD
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Precision Genomics
Two additional Genome Academy (formerly GCB Academy) courses have been announced. See below for information and registration. Contact Matthew Franco with any questions.
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Proteomics of Biofluids and Secretomes
Instructor: Matthew Foster, Ph.D.
Date and Time: April 9, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: CIEMAS 2240
Cost: Free
Register
Biofluids, including plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid are among the most common sample types utilized for protein biomarker discovery. Similarly, proteins secreted by cells or organoids in vitro can be used to identify signaling factors or response to injury. The proteomic analysis of these samples by can be challenged by pre-analytic variability and by the extreme range of protein concentrations. This workshop will focus on best practices for sample collection and storage, experimental design, sample preparation, and data acquisition and analysis as they relate to the targeted and non-targeted mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis of biofluids and secretomes. Limitations of mass spectrometry-based versus other approaches (e.g. antibody-based assays) will also be discussed.
Introduction to Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics
Instructor: Erik Soderblom, Ph.D.
Date and Time: May 13, 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Reuben-Cooke 133
Cost: Free
Register
Liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) continues to be the key technology for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of peptides and proteins for both basic and clinical research projects. This Genome Academy session is designed as an introduction for researchers needing to expand their knowledge of the use of LC/MS/MS-based methods for proteomics, and thus help researchers better understand how these technologies can help inform their research goals. Background material in basic protein chemistries will be provided, with an emphasis on how to use the physicochemical characteristics of these biomolecules for sample preparation specifically for LC/MS/MS analyses. In addition, the fundamentals of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry will be discussed to enable students to understand the nuances of the experimental designs required to address their specific project. Real-world examples will be used to illustrate sample preparation and analysis strategies, including basic identification projects, characterization of Post-Translational Modifications and differential expression analyses (including 'omic biomarker discovery and targeted biomarker verification). Finally, the use of open source software tools for interpretation of these datasets will be discussed.
https://bit.ly/precision-genomics-collaboratory
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RTI Medical Writer job opening
Medical writing is the perfect avenue for people with a biomedical background and a love of science communication to play to their strengths and make an impact. This listing is fully remote and open to applicants in the US, UK, EU, and Canada, and I would really appreciate it if you could share it with anyone interested in science communications or medical writing. The listing can be found below, and I’m happy to chat with anyone interested.
Medical Writer-Publications in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area) (icims.com)
Sara Musetti Jenkins, PhD
Medical Writer, MEDS
smusetti@rti.org
RTI Health Solutions
3040 East Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA
Connect with us: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
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NIH Well-Being Resources
The goal of the NIH OITE Mental Health & Wellbeing of Biomedical Researchers Series is to have an open and honest dialogue focused on mental health and well-being to decrease stigma and explore new tools to support ourselves and others in the biomedical research community. The series is open to all trainees, fellows, and staff at NIH and elsewhere who wish to join this important conversation. The 2024 series comprises four webinars followed by Q&A sessions.
1. Burnout in Biomedical Researchers
WHEN: Weds Mar 27, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Burnout, often experienced as exhaustion, detachment, and ineffectiveness, can have significant impacts on work, mental health, and overall well-being. This lecture and conversation will discuss risk factors that can lead to burnout especially in biomedical researchers, protective factors associated with prevention, and ways to manage symptoms of burnout.
2. Healthy Rest as a Steppingstone to Productivity and Well-being
WHEN: Weds Apr 24, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Healthy rest is key to effectiveness at work and overall mental and physical health. However, many researchers find it challenging to incorporate it as a regular practice. This lecture and conversation will define what constitutes healthy rest, explore its benefits, discuss impediments to practice healthy rest, and offer ways to intentionally include rest into one’s lifestyle.
3. The Epidemic of Loneliness
WHEN: Weds May 22, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Loneliness, often experienced as distress in response to discrepancies between desired and actual social relationships or lack thereof, is becoming a growing public concern. Research shows that loneliness is associated with negative mental and physical health outcomes across the lifespan. This lecture and conversation will explore risk factors including those that may be unique to the culture of the biomedical research community and ways to reduce loneliness at both the individual and community level.
4. Supporting Each Other in Being Well
WHEN: Weds June 26, 4 – 5:15 pm
Register for this session
Fostering a community approach to supporting mental health and well-being helps everyone thrive. Often, there are questions as to how to respond to colleagues who may be facing mental health challenges and/or life stressors. This panel and discussion will help participants identify, understand, and respond to signs that colleagues may be struggling in order to support each other’s well-being.
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE). For more information: https://www.training.nih.gov/wellbeing/join-webinars-and-lectures/mhwb/
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Duke I&E
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is excited to support Duke graduate students via courses, a Graduate Certificate, and co-curricular programming. Please checkout some upcoming opportunities below!
If you want to try out an I&E course, but don’t have time during the school year, Duke I&E is offering two condensed-format online courses this summer as part of the Duke Graduate Academy. This is a perfect time to try an I&E course in a low-stakes environment—while these courses are not for credit, they fulfill requirements for the I&E Graduate & Professional Certificate.
Narrative Design (Register by May 17)
GS 990 Section 14. Offered Summer Term 1
Learn to communicate why others should value your ideas and innovations, using both verbal and non-verbal elements. Spend time in small groups to practice communication and design by creating and workshopping a variety of narrative materials. Open to all graduate students and postdocs. More details and registration info: https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/duke-graduate-academy/
Business & Organizational Fundamentals for Entrepreneurial Action (Register by July 3)
GS 990 Section 03. Offered Summer Term 2
Gain a broad overview of business, including strategy and leadership, negotiation, entrepreneurial finance, building culture and talent management, and practical business tools to apply in any organization. Open to all graduate students and postdocs. More details and registration info: https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/duke-graduate-academy/
The I&E Graduate and Professional Certificate was designed for Duke graduate students to support your career goals, expand your Duke network, and give you opportunities to work on ideas that make real impact. Apply by March 24 to start taking classes in Fall 2024.
Workshop: Introduction to Innovative Thinking
What does it mean to think entrepreneurially, or think like an innovator? In this interactive session on March 20, 5-6pm in the Duke I&E Bullpen (Fuqua), students will learn how to discard assumptions to find the “innovation sweet spot” between desirability, viability, and feasibility. Whether you plan to work in industry or academia, this session will introduce you to a unique method of approaching problem solving and idea generation. Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship staff will also highlight resources for Duke graduate students to help you meet your future career goals. Register: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vSQasmDCMWPh8q
Want to stay in touch and find out about future events? Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram. Questions? Email Abby Grubbs abigail.grubbs@duke.edu.
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Networking Event in RTP on May 14
WHAT: Networking Event: Career Options for STEM PhDs
WHEN: Tuesday, May 14 from 8:30 am to 12 pm (light breakfast provided)
WHERE: NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, RTP NC
REGISTER: Registration is REQUIRED for admission. Parking is free.
COST: $10
Want to build connections with the local biotech/pharma community and learn more about industry careers? Postdocs and graduate students are invited to attend a networking event at the North Carolina Biotech Center. Guests will include local researchers, entrepreneurs, consultants, CEOs, venture capitalists, tech transfer specialists, and patent specialists from companies like Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Enzerna, Immunai, Incyclix Bio, Metabolon, MethodSense, Myers Bigel PA, Scion NeuroStim, and many others in the area.
This event is a networking and career education opportunity, not a job fair. You do not need to bring your CV. Professional attire is recommended. This event is organized by Sigma Xi, Duke OBGE, UNC Office of Science, Training and Diversity, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30 am: Industry Professional Flash Talks
9:45 am-12:00 pm: Networking with Industry Representatives
Registration link coming via emails and in the April newsletter
Questions? Contact Dr. Gabriele Wurmitzer at gabriele.wurmitzer@duke.edu
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Duke Arts Create
This is a series of free hands-on arts workshops designed to help all Duke students including undergraduates, graduates, and professionals (including health professionals), faculty, and staff develop a variety of creative skills in the visual arts, dance and movement, creative writing and more. Browse our partner workshops or past DukeCreate workshops.
Registration for the following week’s workshops go live on Friday morning at 9 a.m. – sign up in advance to guarantee your spot. Didn’t get a spot? No problem! We always reserve space for walk-ins and waitlist registers. Email DukeCreate@duke.edu if you have any questions.
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CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who is defending this month! You did it! Check out the long list of March graduates:
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