Congratulations to ourformer KL2 Scholar Josephine A. Taverna, MD and her recent clinical trial success! Keep up the great work!
Researchers at Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have identified protein markers that could signal for early development of metastatic lung cancer, providing possibilities for new treatment.
The findings already have led to a five-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health that will pave the way for a clinical trial next year for patients with advanced lung cancer. The research is detailed in a new article in Cell Reports, a peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing research papers across a broad range of disciplines within the life sciences.
“For the trial, we will be looking to recruit patients with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common primary lung cancer in the United States, and particularly those with a refractory condition for which treatment hasn’t been effective,” said Josephine A. Taverna, MD, a faculty member in hematology and oncology with Mays Cancer Center and principal investigator of the NCI/NIH grant.
Translational Science Interagency Fellowship (TSIF) 2024 Applications due January 15, 2024 by TSIFellowship@nih.gov
Applications are now being accepted for a unique 3-year postdoctoral fellowship, offered jointly by NCATS and the FDA. Fellows train at both the NCATS internal research labs and the Food and Drug Administration, and develop their skills in both preclinical translational science and regulatory science.
Seeking Applications for the Third Cohort of NCATS/FDA Translational Science Interagency Fellowship – Applications due January 15, 2024
The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship (TSIF) is a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity developed by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Fellows will be jointly mentored by NCATS and FDA scientists on a research project of mutual interest to both organizations. Fellows in this program will develop skills of value to future careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and government.
Upcoming Events
2023 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium Join Us! by Elisabeth de la Rosa (delarosae@uthscsa.edu)
The IIMS is pleased to announce that we will host our 2023 Community Engagement SymposiumTHIS Saturday, December 2nd at the Neighborhood Place. This free in-person event is open to community members, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and students!
Plenary Speakers Dr. Linda Cottler – University of Florida
Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen – Local Initiatives Support Corporation – Jacksonville, FL
Our goals are to showcase current projects within different phases of the translational spectrum for possible future collaborations; to identify methods for engaging the community in all phases of research; and to build the capacity of community members and researchers interested in community-campus partnerships.
Senior Scientist Seminar Series Join Us! by leta.moser@austin.utexas.edu
Research improves thousands, if not millions, of peoples' lives at a time. Join Dell Med’s Health Transformation Research Institute for the Senior Scientist Seminar Series (S4) to learn about the impressive career paths and impactful scientific contributions of Dell Med and UT faculty.
Senior Scientist Seminar Series
Presented by Claudia Lucchinetti, MD
Virtually on Thursday, December 7th from 12:00PM-1:00PM
About the Speaker: Before coming to UT, Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, spent nearly three decades at Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on pathogenic mechanisms of CNS demyelinating disorders. As Mayo Clinic’s Dean of Clinical Translational Science, she established the infrastructure to accelerate clinical adoption of digital health innovations. As Neurology Chair, she led Mayo Clinic’s Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program. On the Board of Trustees, she served on the Digital Solutions committee providing oversight for Mayo Clinic’s digital solutions, technology infrastructure and information security strategies.
Town Halls for Upcoming Research Funding Opportunities Register Now
PCORI is hosting several virtual town halls in January for you to learn more about the research PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) opening Jan. 9, 2024. Join us to hear an in-depth review of the PFAs and learn more about submitting responsive Letters of Intent (LOIs). Take advantage of this opportunity to make your next LOI submission the best it can be!
F-Troop is a hands-on writing workshop that targets pre- and postdoctoral trainees who are preparing an application for a fellowship award (e.g., F30, F31, or F32). Equivalent fellowship applications to other funding agencies are also encompassed by this program. This program is virtual and occurs every Wednesday from 5:00PM-7:00PM beginning January 10, 2024.