ANNOUNCEMENTS

Abstract Submission Deadline for Research Week is Monday, April 20, 2009

NEW: Online Submission Required

Research Week abstracts will only be accepted through the online submission form. All submisions must have IRB or IACUC approval or exemption.The deadline to submit abstracts is Monday, April 20, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi McLeod at 4-4466 or Kristi.McLeod@bhs.org.

Poster Requirements

Posters must be attached to foam board for display at Research Week. Easels will be available. A good vendor for poster printing is www.postersession.com.

Research Week Important Dates

• April 20: Abstracts due

• May 19: First day of exhibition

• May 19: Luncheon / Keynote Speaker: David Goodman, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and of Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School

• May 20: Luncheon / Keynote Speaker: Robert J. Sternberg, PhD, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology, and Adjunct Professor of Education at Tufts University

• May 21: Luncheon / Presentations from Award Winners

• May 22: Final day of exhibition

Nominations for the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research Due April 20, 2009

Research Assistants, Regulatory Specialists, Coordinators and Managers Are Eligible

The Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research recognizes the outstanding contribution of a research staff member to either the conduct of clinical research within Baystate (systems contribution) or to the field (regional or national recognition). It is awarded to a research staff member who not only excels at his or her own job performance, but makes a larger contribution to research by either recognizing and taking action to solve systems issues that impact the conduct of clinical research at Baystate or by demonstrating their knowledge, leadership, and skills at a regional or national level.

Nominating Process

Submit nominations for this award by April 20, 2009 to HRPP Integrity and Education Manager, Karen Christianson, RN, CCRP. Nominations should include the name, title, division of the nominee as well as a narrative description of rationale for the nomination. Nominees will be asked to provide a current CV and other background materials as appropriate.

The award will be announced during Research Week by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Research Mentors Sought for the Summer Student Scholar Program at Baystate Medical Center

The Summer Student Scholar Program offers faculty with research in medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral health research opportunities to serve as mentors for students who are exploring the potential of medical and research careers. It is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst through the Collaborative Biomedical Research (CBR) program.

10-Week Program Matches Research Interests of Mentors and Students

The Summer Student Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to be mentored by a full-time faculty member of Tufts University School of Medicine or the University of Massachusetts Amherst while participating in medical research that is designed for them but is part of their mentor's larger project.

The program runs from June 1 – August 7, 2009. The CBR provides a $3,500 stipend and a seminar series on research methodologies. Students present their research hypotheses and specific aims at the end of the first week and their results at the conclusion of the program to students, faculty, and mentors.

Several faculty mentors with active research projects that could involve a student during the summer are needed. More information is available on the Summer Scholar Program page of the CBR website. If you are interested in being a research mentor for this program, please complete and submit the online submission form. You may also contact Kristi McLeod (Kristi.McLeod@bhs.org or 794-4466).

Request for Proposals for the John McNair Prostate Cancer Research Fund "Seed" Grant

Letters of Intent Due February 15, 2009

The John McNair Prostate Cancer Research Fund provides "seed" funding for prostate cancer research at Baystate and Baystate's clinical and research partners with the goal of attracting external funding.

Proposals involving research into any aspect of prostate cancer-biological, clinical, epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, as well as supportive care-are welcome. It is anticipated that 2-4 projects will be funded, each up to $50,000 per year. Grants may be renewable once based on favorable annual review and availability of funds.

Timeline

• February 15, 2009: Letter of Intent due

• March 1, 2009: Selected applicants notified with request for complete proposal/budget

• April 15, 2009: Complete proposal/budget due

• May 15, 2009: Project approval notification and initiation of funding.

The John McNair Prostate Cancer Research Fund was established through the generosity of Mr. John McNair for the purpose of fostering prostate cancer research at Baystate.

Download pdf of complete RFP announcment. Questions? Please contact Wilson Mertens MD, Medical Director of Cancer Services, at Wilson.mertens@bhs.org or 413-794-5411.