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| A newsletter for research & medical education | December 2009 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This year's party theme is "Joy Around the World'" and will feature food, fun and celebrations from a variety of holiday traditions. All residents, fellows and faculty, and their families, are invited. Entertainment will be provided for children. All attendees are eligible for a free raffle with a variety of gifts (must be present to win). The party is in Chestnut 1 A/B from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. (Download flyer)  Connecting Tufts Researchers with Industry Translating scientific research into useable, cost-effective products can be challenging for academic researchers. How do we find and connect with the appropriate individuals in private industry? How do we create a productive partnership with a commercial partner? Tufts CTSI’s Therapeutics Development and Implementation Component (TDI) introduces academia to the outside world of the private sector. Working together with the Tufts CTSI Industry Advisory Board (IAB), TDI has extensive contacts in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and health plan industries. Visit the Tufts CTSI website to learn more about TDI and to find out who our IAB members are. Upcoming CTRC Fall Research Conference – December 8 and 9, 2009 The upcoming Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) Fall Research Conference will be a two-hour computer-based conference on clinical research resources available through the Clinical and Translational Research Center and the Tufts CTSI at Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine. Participants may register for one two-hour session offered:
Space is limited due to the number of computer terminals so early registration is strongly encouraged. Visit the CTSI website's calendar page more information, including how to register. Laptops for Loan Beginning December 1st , Baystate staff and students can check out laptops at the Health Sciences Library information desk for use within the library. The wireless laptops are configured to connect directly to the Baystate network, come equipped with standard applications (including MS Office) and print to library printers. There is no fee for borrowing a laptop, but fees may be incurred for damages or loss of the laptop. The laptop loan period is three hours, and may be extended if no one is waiting for a laptop. Laptops are available from 7am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. During holiday periods or other times when the library is closed, the laptop borrowing service will be unavailable. For details visit the library’s laptop policy. Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program Letters of Intent Due December 15th The Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program, now in its sixth year, is designed to promote and support teaching innovations developed by Tufts University School of Medicine faculty that will enhance the core educational programs and overall mission of TUSM. For this round of funding special consideration will be given to projects that integrate basic science into the 3rd year clinical clerkships or create innovative 4th year experiences that integrate basic science and clinical medicine.For more information, visit the Innovations in Education website. Important Deadlines
For questions, please contact Ann Maderer, TUSM Office of Educational Affairs, at 617-636-2191 or by fax at 617-636-0894. Opportunity to Partner with the Naval Research Laboratory The Commanding Officer of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Paul Stewart, will be visiting the Springfield area on January 15, 2010 from 7:30 - 10:00 am to discuss ways in which area researchers and businesses can partner or engage with the NRL. RSVP by January 6, 2010 at 413-233-9851 or p.crump@westernmassedc.com. The NRL is engaged in both pure and applied research and product and prototype development across a wide range of areas from nano and bio tech to sensors, lasers, fluid dynamics, marine biology to studies of solar radiation and deep space astronomy. They are the 4th largest research institution (in terms of patents held) in the United States. Much of the research they do is in partnership with other institutions and about 70% of the technology they develop is transferrable to the private sector. Researchers are invited to submit a one page topic or specific area of research or partnership opportunity that they would like to discuss with Captain Stewart. Please email your submission by December 20, 2009 to a.burke@westernmassedc.com. Applications for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in American Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women Due February 1, 2010 ELAM is the nation's only in-depth program focused on preparing senior women faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry and public health to move into positions of institutional leadership where they can effect positive change. More than 550 senior women leaders have graduated from the program since 1995, and now make up 25 percent of the executive positions in academic medicine and dentistry that are held by women. To apply, visit ELAM's application site. Mary Y. Lee, MD Medical Education Research Day Abstract Submission Deadline is January 8, 2010 The Full-Day Conference is March 31, 2010 The Mary Y. Lee, MD Medical Education Research Day, held in recognition of the importance of medical education at TUSM, will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Sackler 114. This day-long medical education conference will include morning oral and poster sessions highlighting the many TUSM educational projects in progress and completed, and afternoon faculty development workshops. All faculty engaged in educational research are encouraged to submit abstracts. For Program, Registration and Submission information, visit the Research Day website. |
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