Thursday • January 27, 2022
Research Funding Announcements and Events Seminars, Lectures, and Symposia Professional Development
Research Funding
Penn Roybal Center on Palliative Care in Dementia Pilot Grant Funding Opportunity
calendar January 31, 2022

We will be accepting applications for pilot studies related to palliative care delivery and advance care planning for persons with dementia in long-term care facilities through 01.31.2022.

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DEADLINE REMINDER: PSOM Limited Application - Packard Foundation Fellowships for Science & Engineering Program
calendar February 11, 2022

The University has been invited to nominate two faculty members for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowships for Science & Engineering Program.

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Charles E. Kaufman Foundation - Letter of Intent submissions being accepted through March 22
calendar March 22, 2022

The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation of The Pittsburgh Foundation will award annual research grants in 2022 to researchers at Pennsylvania colleges/universities to carry out fundamental research in the areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

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Announcements and Events
Announcement of the Passing of Haig Kazazian, Jr., MD

We are saddened to convey news of the passing of Haig Kazazian, MD, an outstanding geneticist, institutional leader, and beloved colleague. Haig’s death was announced recently by Dan Rader, MD, Chair of the Department of Genetics. We share his message with you below.

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Biotech Commons - EndNote 20 now available through Penn Library site license

All current Penn faculty/staff/students can now download EndNote. EndNote is a management tool that can help you organize your citations & PDF collection.

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Penn LDI Virtual Conversation: Reforming Primary Care for a 21st Century Health Care System
calendar February 4, 2022

A panel of experts will address the question, “How can we reform primary care to be a sustainable, efficient, and equitable system?”

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Are you interested in hosting a summer undergrad intern in your lab? Respond by Friday, 2/18
calendar February 18, 2022

ITMAT offers a 10 week paid summer internship to undergraduates from local colleges/universities, the University of Puerto Rico, and several HBCUs. Submit a brief app if you'd like to mentor an intern.

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ODC Rare Disease Day Contest
calendar February 28, 2022

The Orphan Disease Center invites students worldwide to participate in our Rare Disease Day #ODCShareYourRare competition! Share your rare disease research efforts on social media for a cash prize!

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Seminars, Lectures, and Symposia
CBIO Special Seminar with Dr. Zaccara (Weill Cornell Medicine)
calendar February 3, 2022

Thurs. 2/3 @ 11am in BRB Aud. - Dr. Sara Zaccara, from Weill Cornell Medicine will be presenting a seminar entitled “Integrative analysis of the m6A readers: uncovering how m6A regulates mRNA fate"

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Lynch Syndrome Symposium | Registration is Open!
calendar March 24, 2022

Please join us for a one-day symposium to learn more about cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome and the state-of-the-art strategies and ongoing treatment options.

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Professional Development
Teaching with Cultural Competencies (Online Course, 4/11 - 4/22)

Course participants will learn to apply strategies and best practices in applying Penn's values of inclusion in this new elective for faculty onboarding.

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Penn GSE Health Professions Education Certificate Program (Apply by Feb 9)
calendar February 9, 2022

Earn a Health Professions Education Certificate and join colleagues from across the globe for an accelerated 9-month program to deepen your knowledge in education, network, and grow your career.

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