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Research Study Group: Meet and Greet, Program Update

Come and join the ITCMS Research group in welcoming new inductees to the training grant. To promote discussion and facilitate introductions we ask that attendees please create a single introductory PowerPoint slide (template attached) that may also be used in an icebreaker game. Please email this slide to Cindy (cindy_hoffmeier@unc.edu) by September 25. Postdocs will … Read more

Genomics Workshop

This Genomics Workshop will be led by Dr. Chuck Perou, in this presentation, we will introduce and briefly cover the many topics that are an integral part of our Genomics and Big Data Class Discovery efforts. Pre-registration is required.

Research Study Group: Grant Writing Workshop

Join us for a panel discussion on effective grant writing strategies. The discussion will primarily focus on the NIH F32 and ACS Postdoctoral Fellowships. Topics will include tips for writing successful proposals in general, as well as a comparison of how the review process by these two organizations is similar and dissimilar. We have assembled … Read more

Cancer Model Systems Workshop: Part 2 Vertebrate Models

The Models Systems II workshop will focus on the use of mice to model human cancer, discussing traditional xenograft studies, genetically engineered models, and patient-derived tumor xenografts (PDXs). We will discuss models of KRAS-driven cancer (pancreatic, lung); prostate cancer via the PTEN-deletion model; GBM models for low grade and high grade tumors; and models for … Read more

Research Study Group – Managing a Research Lab

Join us this month for a panel discussion on laboratory management including hiring people, resolving conflict, and running a laboratory. Our panelists include PIs from different academic career stages including Dr. Brian Strahl, Dr. Qing Zhang, and Dr. Ben Major. Coffee and Snacks will be served.