Announcements
2023 DOM Research Day photo library
Click the button below to browse hundreds of photos taken by DOM Communications during the 2023 conference.
Call for Discovery faculty mentors
Class of 2025 medical students are currently looking for their Discovery project research mentors, with a deadline of mid-January, 2024. Faculty who would are interested in serving as mentors and have a research profile listed in the Discovery mentor database are welcome to apply. Current faculty mentors may also update their profile information. Please contact Dr. Maureen Powers, Discovery Director, at mpowers@emory.edu for instructions.
Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Award
Deadline: Wednesday, November 29
Nomination packets should be sent by email to somfde@emory.edu
The School of Medicine is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Award. This lectureship and award recognizes the scholarly achievements of a distinguished School of Medicine faculty member and provides an opportunity to deliver a lecture on the signature themes of their work that are of intellectual interest to the entire faculty. Nominees will be judged on the significance and impact of their scholarly work, the academic ideals embodied by their careers, and their ability to deliver an exemplary lecture with broad appeal.
Nomination letters should address the rationale for the nomination, the significance of the nominee’s contributions, an assessment of the nominee’s ability to communicate with and engage a multidisciplinary audience. The nominee’s curriculum vitae must also be submitted.
NIH T32 Openings for Post-Doctoral Fellows at Emory University Emory Training Program in HIV Translational Research to End the Epidemic
Deadlines: December 1 for January start or May 3 for July start
Apply for a fellow-driven and mentor-supported HIV translational research fellowship! Interested and eligible candidates must complete an online interest form to be connected to one of the program directors to discuss their application. If you have questions about the program, contact Deaunna Thomas. Candidates outside of Emory University are welcome to apply.
Upcoming Events
GA CTSA Grant writing workshop: Preparing supporting documents for NIH grant proposals
Wednesday, November 29 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Zoom | Register
Learn how to prepare supporting documents for NIH grant proposals from two leading experts in this workshop. This session will focus on; budget development, biosketches, multi PI planning, data sharing, and facilities and equipment.
Feast of Words 2023
Tuesday, December 5 | 4–6 p.m. | Joseph W. Jones Room, Level 3, Woodruff Library | Register
A Celebration of Emory Faculty Authors and Editors of Books published between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023. RSVP deadline: Tuesday, November 28
Speed Networking: Microbiome in Health and Disease
Tuesday, December 5 | 3–5 p.m. | Zoom | Register
Join faculty across Georgia CTSA for an energetic and dynamic virtual networking session. Emory SOM Interim Dean, Carlos del Rio, MD, will emcee as attendees present their research in four minutes or less with the goal of seeking new collaborators. Presenter slots are limited, so register early. Non-presenters are welcome to learn about their colleagues’ work and find new collaborators.
K-Club: Becoming the boss: Tactical tips for getting your research program off the ground
Monday, December 11 | noon–1 p.m. | Egleston Classroom 6/7 and Zoom | Register
Speaker: Jeremy M. Boss, Ph.D., Emory Chair in Basic Sciences Research, Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Associate Dean for Basic Science Research
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Funding & Award Opportunities
A searchable External Funding Opportunities Database has been compiled from FOAs in this weekly newsletter, including archived COVID FOAs.
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Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research: Pilot and Feasibility Program
LOI Deadlines: Thursday, November 30
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to seek pilot grant proposals in the field of diabetes translation research that advances health equity.
SOM Imagine, Innovate, and Impact (I3) Morningside Center research awards
Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2023 by 5 p.m. (LOI)
We are soliciting proposals for cancer studies in the following three areas: 1) Preclinical work critical to support clinical studies, 2) Biomarker development for repurposed drug studies, and 3) Clinical trials ready for implementation.
Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award (Winn CDA) for Early-Stage Investigator Physicians
Application period: Tuesday, January 2 – Monday, May 13
The purpose of this FOA is to support the career development of early-stage investigator physicians who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) or who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research.
Unveiling Health and Healthcare Disparities in Non-Communicable and Chronic Diseases in Latin America: Setting the Stage for Better Health Outcomes Across the Hemisphere (R01 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Deadlines: 30 days prior (LOI); Monday, February 5, June 5, October 5, 2024; 2025; 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research focused on clinical epidemiology, evaluation of public and/or health care policies, and validation of measurements that address health and healthcare disparities related to non-communicable and chronic diseases (NCDs) with the highest disease burden and mortality in Latin America and among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos.
Alzheimer’s Association: Supporting Research in Health Disparities, Policy and Ethics in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research (HPE-ADRD)
Deadlines: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 by 5 p.m. (LOI); Tuesday, April 2 (Full application)
The purpose of this FOA is to support research to study the incidence, etiology, and underlying pathology, diagnostic and treatment challenges, clinical presentation, healthcare access and behavior, health outcomes, and/or disease burden of AD/ADRD in minoritized and disproportionately affected populations, who are underrepresented in AD/ADRD research.
Emory Medical Care Foundation (EMCF) Intramural Grants Program
Deadline: Thursday, February 1, 2024
The EMCF awards up to 6 research grants a year up, for a maximum of $35,000/award, to support research conducted by Emory faculty who are based at least 50% of their time at Grady and who are in their first 10 years of service on the faculty.
National Science Foundation: Incorporating Human Behavior in Epidemiological Models (IHBEM)
Application window: Thursday, February 1–14 by 5 p.m. (annual window)
The purpose of this FOA is to support research that incorporates research on social and behavioral processes in mathematical epidemiological models.
Grant Wise
Would you like an experienced grant writer to help provide guidance for your grant? The Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Receive support with developing a timeline, reviewing specific aims, writing/editing the text, and responding to reviewers. Grant Wise is available to faculty of institutions within the Georgia CTSA - Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, & UGA.
Congratulatory Corner
Daniel Graciaa (PI), Henry Wu, and Srilatha Edupuganti (Co-Is) (Infectious Diseases) received funding from The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine/Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for a project entitled, “A proof-of-concept, randomized, controlled study of Tuberculosis immunization with BCG to Prevent Infection in health adults (TIPI trial).”
Arezou Khosroshahi (Rheumatology) received funding from Lupus Research Alliance for a project entitled, “Lupus nexus landmark study.”
Sam Lim (Rheumatology) received funding from UCB Biopharma SRL/Parexel International, LLC for a project entitled, “A multicenter, open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of Dapirolizumab Pegol treatment in study participants with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.”
Have you or a colleague recently received an award or grant funding?
Recent Notable Publications
Ahmed Babiker (Infectious Diseases)
Lawandi A, Oshiro M, Warner S, Diao G, Strich JR, Babiker A, et al. Reliability of admission procalcitonin testing for capturing bacteremia across the sepsis spectrum: Real-world utilization and performance characteristics, 65 U.S. hospitals, 2008-2017. Crit Care Med. 2023 Nov 1;51(11):1527-1537. Read more
Kari Esbensen (Hospital Medicine)
Esbensen K, Prager K. Organ procurement using normothermic regional perfusion. JAMA. 2023 Oct 10;330(14):1389-1390. Read more
Michael Koval (Pulmonary)
Raya-Sandino A, Lozada-Soto KM, Rajagopal N, Garcia-Hernandez V, Luissint AC, Brazil JC, et al. Claudin-23 reshapes epithelial tight junction architecture to regulate barrier function. Nat Commun. 2023 Oct 5;14(1):6214. Read more
Giji Joseph, Crystal Naudin, James Wodicka, and W Robert Taylor (Cardiology)
Hurtado J, Sellak H, Joseph G, Lewis CV, Naudin CR, Garcia S, et al. Accelerated atherosclerosis in beta-thalassemia. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2023 Nov 1;325(5):H1133-H1143. Read more
Thomas Ziegler (Endocrinology)
Baggs GE, Middleton C, Nelson JL, Pereira SL, Hegazi RM, Matarese L, et al. Impact of a specialized oral nutritional supplement on quality of life in older adults following hospitalization: Post-hoc analysis of the NOURISH trial. Clin Nutr. 2023 Nov;42(11):2116-2123. Read more
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Spotlighted Researcher
Subhashis Pal
Scientist, Asc (AR) SOM – Endocrinology
What is your professional background?
I am an Associate Scientist at Emory University, currently working with gut-microbiome and osteoimmunology at Emory University. I received my PhD in Biology from Central Drug Research Institute - Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2019. In 2022 I received the "ASBMR President's Award" for my work in the area of melanoma and bone metastasis.
Which division do you work in? Who is your mentor?
I work in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipids, School of Medicine, Emory University. Professor Roberto Pacifici, MD, is my research mentor.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
In our recent study, we found that the gut microbiome plays a major role in regulating tumor progression by promoting the expansion of relevant immune cells, and gut microbiome depletion due to prolonged use of antibiotics have negative clinical consequence. We also found that the presence of a bad microbiome in our gut is responsible for causing inflammation and ultimately a negative impact on our bones and overall health. Our studies showed that probiotics could play a major role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, helping to fight against different pathological conditions, and contributing to better overall health.
What do you like most about Emory?
The work culture and environment of Emory University is great. I really like the way different cultural, and sports events are organized at Emory, and am happy to be a part of the Emory University community.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
The "Mission Impossible" movie series and "Marvel" movies are my favorite.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to go hiking and do travel photography. At least once a year going for a hiking trip is a must-do for me.
What is a fun fact about you?
I love to travel to different parts of the world, explore local foods, and make good friends.
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