7:30 – 8:30 AM | Registration and Poster Setup |
8:30 - 8:35 AM |
Welcome and CURE Background Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi, NCI CRCHD |
8:35 - 8:45 AM |
Introduction of NCI Director Dr. Sanya A. Springfield, NCI CRCHD |
8:45 - 9:00 AM |
Comments from NCI Director 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
NIH/NCI Funding Opportunities, Grant Applications, and Related Updates — Dr. Christopher Hatch, NCI Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Updates in NCI Grants Processing — Dr. Marianne Galczynski, NCI Office of Grants Administration (OGA)
Discussion
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9:50-10:00 AM |
Break and Poster Setup |
10:00 AM - Noon |
Plenary Interactive Session: Resilience in the Job Search (Thoughts on Being Happy) Moderator, 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
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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
Introductions by Dr. Liz Perruccio, Ms. Sandra San Miguel, and Dr. Elena Schwartz, 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.
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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
Perspectives on How Universities and Cancer Centers Recruit, Promote, and Award Tenure to Faculty — Dr. Kevin Cullen, Director, Greenbaum Cancer Center, and Dr. Bruce Jarrell, Provost, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Discussion
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4:15 - 5:15 PM |
Moderators: Drs. Hana Odeh and Nicole McNeil Ford, NCI CRCHD Special Guest Time Keeper: Mr. Asher Bailey
20 posters, 2 minutes each
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5:15 - 6:00 PM |
Networking, Poster Visits, and Voting Mr. Fred Snyder, NCI CRCHD |
6:00 - 6:15 PM | Evaluation and Adjournment of First Day |
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 |
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.
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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.
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11:45 – Noon |
Closing Remarks, Adjournment and Evaluation Dr. Peter Ogunbiyi, NCI CRCHD |
Noon - 3:00 PM |
Mock Review Moderator: Dr. Behrous Davani, NCI CRCHD
Working Lunch & Orientation to Mock Review — Dr. Behrous Davani, NCI CRCHD, and Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova, NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR)
Mock Review Exercise — Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova, NIH CSR
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3:00 - 3:10 PM |
Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program Dr. Karyl Swartz, NIH CSR |
3:10 – 4:00 PM |
Panel Discussion
Dr. Svetlana Kotliarova, NIH CSR Dr. Damali Martin, NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) Dr. Susan McCarthy, NCI Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) Dr. John Ojeifo, NCI CRCHD Dr. Karyl Swartz, NIH CSR
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4:00 - 4:15 PM | Evaluation and Adjournment of Mock Review Session |
1:00 – 1:05 PM |
Welcome 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.
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1:20 - 1:35 PM |
Intramural: Overview of the iCURE Program Dr. Alison Lin, NCI CRCHD |
1:35 - 2:20 PM |
NCI Intramural Research Program Moderator: Dr. Anil Wali, NCI CRCHD
Overview of Center for Cancer Research — Dr. Glenn Merlino, NCI CCR
Overview of Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) — Dr. Jackie Lavigne, NCI DCEG
Discussion
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2:20 - 2:30 PM | Break and Poster Setup |
2:30 - 4:10 PM |
Intramural Research Group Presentation 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.
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4:10 - 4:15 PM |
Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and Adjournment Dr. Alison Lin, NCI CRCHD |