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Research News Roundup - April 2023
This month’s newsletter includes a highlight of the Office of Research's Vivarium team and its new members, announcements including new funding opportunities, updates from the Leatherby Libraries, and a congratulations to this months OOR giveaway winner. Be sure to read to the end to have a chance to be entered in next month's drawing!
Meet the Vivarium Team!
About the Vivarium: Chapman University’s Office of Research is responsible for overseeing all live, vertebrate animal research. The Rinker Health Science Campus Vivarium opened in 2016 and includes 7,000 square feet of OLAW-Assured rodent vivarium facilities. Research and teaching activities supported by the Office of Research include pharmacological research, infectious disease, cancer biology, nutrition and metabolism studies, orthopedic research, therapeutics, toxicology, and teaching activities to support a diverse program of learning. The Vivarium exists to provide state-of-art care and support for the animal models component of these studies. All researchers can work closely with the Office of Research and our Vivarium Manager to discuss potential projects, navigate logistics, and obtain support for the exciting research happening at Chapman University!
Kimberly Suh is the Vivarium Manager at Chapman University since July 2020. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, specialization in Laboratory Animals, and has previously worked for UC Davis, USC, and Loma Linda in animal research facilities. Kimberly manages the general operation of the animal research facilities at Chapman University and works closely with researchers. She is pursuing her Master of Business Administration and is seeking to become a Certified Manager of Animal Resources. Kimberly is passionate about her work, enjoys mentoring others interested in the industry, and is available to assist with any questions about animal research.
Sarah Chavez is a Lab Animal Care Technician at Chapman University since January 2021. She has a B.S in Animal Science from UC Davis, with a specialization in Companion and Captive Animals and a minor in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology. Sarah has experience working with rodents, exotic felines, freshwater fish, livestock, and zoo animals, and is interested in wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. As Lab Animal Care Technician, she provides support for husbandry and care operations, as well as management plans. In her free time, she volunteers at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, rescuing and rehabilitating sea lions and seals.
New Team Member! Julia Muniz, Part-Time Animal Care Technician, recently graduated from Chapman University, Class of 2022, with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences and emphasis in Molecular Biology. She has previous experience working with our team at the vivarium as an undergraduate student worker. Outside of the vivarium, she is working full time as a lab technician at a veterinary health diagnostics lab and is currently applying for veterinary school for Fall 2024 admission. We are excited to bring Julia back onto our team!
New Team Member! Cindy Nguyen, Part-Time Animal Care Technician, attended Platt College Anaheim where she earned her Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She started as a kennel and veterinary assistant at a general practice for 3 years with experience in companion animals, including birds. As of 2022, she became licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and has gone on to also work at an ophthalmology specialty animal hospital. She has a passion for exploring and diversifying her experience in veterinary medicine. Outside of the facility, you can catch Cindy reading books, thrifting knick-knacks, or checking off her bucket list experiences. We are excited to welcome Cindy to our team!
NIH Common Fund announced next round of funding opportunities under the High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program. Opportunities are available for all career stages, and none require preliminary data!
New! NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Open to Early Stage Investigators. Supports exceptionally creative early career scientists proposing innovative and high-impact projects. Single-PI applications only. $1.5 million Direct Costs over 5 years (disbursed in two multi-year segments). More information at the New Innovator Award website including FAQs and an application guide with sample applications. Application deadline: August 18,2023. Click here to see the posting.
New! NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) Open to all career stages. Supports individuals or teams (multi-PIs) proposing innovative research projects that are inherently risky and untested but have the potential to create or overturn fundamental paradigms. Flexible budget. See the Transformative Research Award website for more information, including FAQs and an application guide with sample application. Application deadline: September 1,2023. Click here to see the posting.
New! NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5 - Clinical Trial Optional) Bypass the traditional postdoctoral training period and launch your independent research career with this award. Applicants must complete their doctoral degree or clinical training between June 1, 2022, and September 30, 2024, and have the support and guarantee of an independent research position from a host institution. Single-PI applications only. Up to $250,000 Direct Costs per year for up to 5 years. Limit 2 applications per institution. See the Early Independence Award website for more information, including FAQs, an application guide with a sample application. Application deadline: September 6, 2023. Click here to see the posting.
New! NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP1 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Open to all career stages. Supports scientists with outstanding records of creativity proposing pioneering approaches to major challenges in any area of science relevant to the broad mission of NIH. Single-PI applications.$700,000 Direct Costs per year for 5 years. Applications deadline: September 8, 2023. Click here to see the posting.
2023 Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize:
Encourage your students to write about their Library Research Experience and Earn a Cash Prize. The deadline for submission is Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Midnight.
https://blogs.chapman.edu/library/2023/02/10/write-about-your-library-research-experience-and-earn-a-cash-prize-2/
Leatherby Libraries Research and Data Services Workshop:
Introduction to Research Data Management
Wednesday, April 19, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PST
https://events.chapman.edu/91072
Leatherby Libraries Research and Data Services Workshop:
Introduction to REDCap - Creating Data Collection Forms and Surveys
Friday, May 5, 2023 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. PST https://chapman.libcal.com/calendar/library_workshops/redcap
Expanded Coverage for IEEE-Wiley and MIT Press eBooks:
A Significant Addition to Our Comprehensive Engineering and Science Content
https://blogs.chapman.edu/library/2023/03/07/connect-to-knowledge-expanded-coverage-for-ieee-wiley-and-mit-press-ebooks/
Congratulations to Dr. Jo Armour Smith of Crean College for being our first Office of Research giveaway winner! Keep reading to see how you can be entered into next month's drawing for more great Office of Research prizes!
What else would you like to see in the newsletter? What are we missing? Send your feedback to officeofresearch@chapman.edu
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