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Day 1: Thursday, June 28, 2018
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Registration and Poster Setup
8:30 – 8:35 AM
Welcome and CURE Background
Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi
NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD)
Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi
NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD)
8:35 – 8:45 AM
Introduction of NCI Director
Dr. Sanya A. Springfield
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Sanya A. Springfield
NCI CRCHD
8:45 – 9:00 AM
NCI Director’s Remarks
Dr. Norman E. Sharpless
NCI Office of the Director (OD)
Dr. Norman E. Sharpless
NCI Office of the Director (OD)
9:00 – 9:05 AM
Video: The Many Faces of CURE
9:05 – 9:50 AM
Plenary Session: Updates in NCI Policies and Grants
Moderator: Dr. John Ojeifo
NCI CRCHD
Moderator: Dr. John Ojeifo
NCI CRCHD
NIH/NCI Funding Opportunities, Grant Applications, and Related Updates
Dr. Christopher Hatch
NCI Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Dr. Christopher Hatch
NCI Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Updates in NCI Grants Processing
Ms. Marianne Galczynski
NCI Office of Grants Administration (OGA)
Ms. Marianne Galczynski
NCI Office of Grants Administration (OGA)
9:50 – 10:00 AM
Break and Poster Setup
10:00 AM – Noon
Plenary Interactive Session: Resilience in the Job Search
Dr. Sharon Milgram
NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education
Navigating the career exploration process, new jobs, and research careers can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. In this interactive session, we will discuss attitudes and behaviors that can get in our way and explore strategies for building resilience and dealing with self-doubt and developing our confidence. The workshop will highlight competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers and provide insights into approaches for developing these competencies as part of your training experience.
Dr. Sharon Milgram
NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education
Navigating the career exploration process, new jobs, and research careers can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. In this interactive session, we will discuss attitudes and behaviors that can get in our way and explore strategies for building resilience and dealing with self-doubt and developing our confidence. The workshop will highlight competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers and provide insights into approaches for developing these competencies as part of your training experience.
Noon – 1:00 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Concurrent Interactive Session: Applied Improv for Science Communication
Dr. John Windmueller
Washington Improv Theater
Washington Improv Theater will lead an interactive session where participants will learn and rehearse techniques to become more effective and engaging in communicating their science.
Dr. John Windmueller
Washington Improv Theater
Facilitators: Dr. Elizabeth Perruccio, Dr. Elena Schwartz, and Ms. Sandra San Miguel
NCI CRCHD
NCI CRCHD
Washington Improv Theater will lead an interactive session where participants will learn and rehearse techniques to become more effective and engaging in communicating their science.
3:00 – 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Plenary Session: Perspectives on the Academic Job Search
Moderator: Dr. LeeAnn Bailey
NCI CRCHD
Moderator: Dr. LeeAnn Bailey
NCI CRCHD
Perspectives on How Universities and Cancer Centers Recruit, Promote, and Award Tenure to Faculty
Dr. Kevin Cullen
Director, Greenbaum Cancer Center
Dr. Kevin Cullen
Director, Greenbaum Cancer Center
Dr. Bruce Jarrell
Provost, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Provost, University of Maryland, Baltimore
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Poster Flash Talks
Moderators: Drs. Hana Odeh and Nicole McNeil Ford
NCI CRCHD
Moderators: Drs. Hana Odeh and Nicole McNeil Ford
NCI CRCHD
Special Guest Time Keeper: Mr. Asher Bailey
21 posters, 2 minutes each
21 posters, 2 minutes each
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Networking, Poster Visits, and Voting
Mr. Fred Snyder
NCI CRCHD
Mr. Fred Snyder
NCI CRCHD
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Evaluation and Adjournment of First Day
Day 2: Friday, June 29, 2018
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Registration
8:30 – 8:45 AM
Recap of Day 1 and Poster Awards
Dr. Mary Ann S. Van Duyn
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Mary Ann S. Van Duyn
NCI CRCHD
8:45 – 10:30 AM
Plenary Session: Publishing Insights & Resources
Dr. Angela Welch
Elsevier
Participants will learn what to consider when preparing a manuscript and how to successfully navigate the peer-review process. Participants will also learn about the Researcher Academy, Elsevier’s free, e-learning modules and resources to guide you through each stage of the research cycle—from research/grant proposals to peer-review publication and demonstrating impact.
Dr. Angela Welch
Elsevier
Participants will learn what to consider when preparing a manuscript and how to successfully navigate the peer-review process. Participants will also learn about the Researcher Academy, Elsevier’s free, e-learning modules and resources to guide you through each stage of the research cycle—from research/grant proposals to peer-review publication and demonstrating impact.
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Plenary Interactive Session: What Is Your Slogan?
Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Wallace
NCI CRCHD
Participants will work in small groups to identify item(s) of the most benefit learned at this workshop. Small groups will then compose slogans to share with all attendees.
Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Wallace
NCI CRCHD
Participants will work in small groups to identify item(s) of the most benefit learned at this workshop. Small groups will then compose slogans to share with all attendees.
11:45 AM – Noon
Closing Remarks, Adjournment, and Evaluation
Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi
NCI CRCHD
PDW Mock Review Session: Friday, June 29, 2018
Noon – 12:30 PM
Lunch – Acquire lunch and return to TE406/408/410
12:30 – 3:00 PM
Mock Review
Moderator: Dr. Behrous Davani
NCI CRCHD
Moderator: Dr. Behrous Davani
NCI CRCHD
Working Lunch & Orientation to Mock Review
Dr. Behrous Davani
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR)
Dr. Behrous Davani
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR)
Mock Review Exercise
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH CSR
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH CSR
3:10 – 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH CSR
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova
NIH CSR
Dr. Damali Martin
NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
Dr. Susan McCarthy
NCI Division of Cancer Biology (DCB)
NCI Division of Cancer Biology (DCB)
Dr. John Ojeifo
NCI CRCHD
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Karyl Swartz
NIH CSR
NIH CSR
4:00 – 4:15 PM
Evaluation and Adjournment of Mock Review Session
Graduate Student Special Session: Friday, June 29, 2018
1:00 – 1:05 PM
Welcome
Dr. Alison Lin
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Alison Lin
NCI CRCHD
1:05 – 1:20 PM
Extramural: The Ins and Outs of K Awards
Dr. Abigail Soyombo
NCI CRCHD
We will discuss ideas on planning and positioning for success following graduate school. Participants will learn about the importance of high productivity, continued contributions to science, and identifying suitable mentors in preparing for the NCI Diversity Career Development (K) Awards.
Dr. Abigail Soyombo
NCI CRCHD
We will discuss ideas on planning and positioning for success following graduate school. Participants will learn about the importance of high productivity, continued contributions to science, and identifying suitable mentors in preparing for the NCI Diversity Career Development (K) Awards.
1:35 – 2:20 PM
NCI Intramural Research Program
Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Wallace
NCI CRCHD
Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Wallace
NCI CRCHD
Overview of Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG)
Dr. Jackie Lavigne
NCI DCEG
Dr. Jackie Lavigne
NCI DCEG
2:20 – 2:30 PM
Break and Poster Setup
2:30 – 4:10 PM
Intramural Research Group Presentations
Moderator: Ms. Jennifer Wiles
NCI CRCHD
Investigators from NCI CCR and DCEG will discuss their research areas and the working environment at NCI. Poster flash talks (3–5 minutes each) will be followed by a networking and poster session.
Moderator: Ms. Jennifer Wiles
NCI CRCHD
Investigators from NCI CCR and DCEG will discuss their research areas and the working environment at NCI. Poster flash talks (3–5 minutes each) will be followed by a networking and poster session.
4:10 – 4:15 PM
Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and Adjournment
Dr. Alison Lin
NCI CRCHD
Dr. Alison Lin
NCI CRCHD