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During this Harvard Catalyst sponsored symposium, speakers and panellists will discuss the ethical, regulatory, and statistical considerations of adaptive clinical trial design.

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Are you interested in helping to create the next generation of clinical and translational scientists? The Harvard Catalyst Program for Faculty Development and Diversity (PFDD) is seeking faculty mentors from Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the affiliated hospitals for their two competitive summer internship programs.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6611 2013-03-13T19:27:52Z 2013-03-06T16:30:08Z

As part of the Kantoff-Sang Lecture Series, “Regulatory Science: Perspectives” will feature seven leaders who will discuss this topic, defined by the FDA as the “science of developing new tools, standards, and approaches to assess the safety, efficacy, quality, and performance of FDA-regulated products.”

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6573 2013-05-02T03:09:18Z 2013-02-05T16:03:26Z

Dr. John Creswell, visiting scholar at Harvard School of Public Health and founding editor of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research will present this workshop on mixed methods, covering its characteristics, key features, and guidance on applying them to projects. Space is limited, and the deadline to register is February 4.

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The Harvard Catalyst Clinical Research Center (HCCRC) recently awarded 15 junior investigators up to $5,000 for laboratory support and genotyping.

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Dr. John Creswell, a visiting scholar from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, will spend February and March teaching the Harvard community about mixed methods research. Founding editor of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Creswell will give this first lecture on an overview of mixed methods research, which combines both qualitative and quantitative research.

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First seminar in this monthly series will feature Dr. Markus Christen, research fellow at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics, University of Zurich, on the practice of deep brain stimulation

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6558 2013-01-17T19:30:11Z 2013-01-17T19:30:11Z

This course will provide individuals interested in medical device innovation with an introduction to medical device development and translation.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6554 2013-01-17T19:29:27Z 2013-01-17T19:29:27Z

This three-day course in advanced imaging modalities will help clinical and translational researchers utilize imaging technology in Neuroscience.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6549 2013-01-17T14:53:10Z 2013-01-17T14:51:05Z

A new pilot grant opportunity is now open for novel and innovative proposals focusing on the prevention and reduction of childhood obesity. Deadline: February 28,2013. Information session: January 22, 2013.

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Learn more about resources, services, education, and funding opportunities available through Harvard Catalyst as well as other services at Harvard, and network with other postdocs at the upcoming FAS Postdoc Orientation.

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Physicians, nurses, lawyers, social workers, and others in academic fields related to medicine or health with a serious interest in medical ethics are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6534 2013-01-16T22:21:37Z 2013-01-15T18:45:28Z

Periodontal infection and disease can be a sign of systemic health issues. In this seminar, participants will understand the role of periodontal infection on systemic inflammation and on the lipid metabolism, and how periodontal disease is a risk factor for atherosclerotic vascular diseases.

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Exome-seq is replacing SNP microarrays as a new tool to study genetic variation through massively parallel "Next Generation" sequencing (NGS). The ability to read DNA sequences directly makes it possible to study humans and model organisms with unprecedented sensitivity and reproducibility. The workshop will cover best practices for quality control, read alignment, and variant calling using exome-seq data.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6528 2013-01-31T20:11:22Z 2013-01-15T18:41:20Z

The Harvard Digestive Diseases Center (HDDC) is accepting applications for new pilot and feasibility projects as well as continuations of current one-year projects.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6524 2013-01-15T18:23:54Z 2013-01-15T18:23:54Z

Celebrate Peter Barton Hutt’s 20 years (named 2013 FDA Lawyer of the Year for Washington, DC.) at Harvard Law School by listening to tributes and reflections, followed by questions and discussion.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6520 2013-01-15T18:20:02Z 2013-01-15T18:20:02Z

In this seminar, participants will learn various flow cytrometry methods of adult stem cell isolation, and serial transplantation assay of stem cell self-renewal. Participants will also discuss properties of embryonic and adult stem cells, the hypoxic niche of adult stem cells, identify issues associated with stem cell self-renewal during hypoxia/oxidative stress, and explain how cancer cells and infectious agents could benefit from adult stem cell niche.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6516 2013-01-15T18:16:28Z 2013-01-15T18:16:28Z

Join the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Brigham and Women’s hospital for their inaugural Integrative Medicine Research seminar, with a presentation by Helene Langevine, MD.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6504 2013-01-09T15:07:23Z 2013-01-07T21:38:57Z

The HCCRC recently awarded 17 junior investigators up to $5,000 to utilize a range of HCCRC services and resources.

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This seminar and workshop will guide you through sample preparation, microarray processing, and data analysis.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6484 2012-12-18T20:29:15Z 2012-12-18T17:25:55Z

January’s SHOW will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences. The panel will highlight how novel technologies applied in both for-profit and not-for profit platforms are transforming the life science landscape and driving the innovation frontier.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6464 2012-12-18T20:10:49Z 2012-12-18T15:38:46Z

The Harvard Catalyst Education Program is now accepting applications for the latest offering from the Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP). This program is open to investigators in the first year of their NIH career development awards, specifically K23, K08, K07, K01, or K25. Applications are due January 24, 2013.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6459 2012-12-18T20:11:23Z 2012-12-18T15:37:12Z

The David Rockefeller Center for Latin America Studies (DRCLAS), Brazil Office, is offering Harvard faculty grants with a maximum award value of $30,000 (60,000 Brazilian reais) for projects related to Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Brazil.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6453 2012-12-18T20:56:48Z 2012-12-18T15:35:28Z

The Executive and Continuing Professional Education at Harvard School of Public Health is offering a two- and-a half-day program that introduces instructors in public health disciplines to case discussion leadership skills and attitudes.

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The Responsible Conduct of Research Training fulfills NIH and NSF RCR training requirements and is available at no cost to MDs, PhDs, or equivalents.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6446 2012-12-18T20:57:05Z 2012-12-18T15:30:44Z

In this five-day lecture and workshop series, learn more about the T1-T4 clinical/translational research spectrum.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6443 2012-12-18T15:29:31Z 2012-12-18T15:29:31Z

Many questions are asked about international laws and institutions regarding tobacco, trade, investment, implications for global tobacco control efforts, public health concerns, and the proper balance between a government’s obligations to protect the health of its citizens and other international agreements to which it has subscribed. This two-day conference will address some of these questions and more.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6440 2013-01-29T19:39:48Z 2012-12-18T15:28:39Z

The Office of Academic Careers and Faculty Development at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is offering workshops January – February 2013 on creating a Harvard curriculum vitae, and addressing questions related to tax prep for foreign nationals, promotion criteria, and career trajectories for postdoctoral fellows.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6429 2012-12-07T14:46:38Z 2012-12-06T20:48:05Z

Harvard Catalyst awards SHRINE pilot funding to investigators addressing autism, Alzheimer’s, precocious puberty, and patient “problem” data.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6406 2012-12-06T18:32:01Z 2012-12-06T15:39:56Z

Steven Gortmaker, professor of the practice of health sociology at Harvard School of Public Health, received funding to develop novel wireless tools used to assess physical activity, dietary intake, and weight in children. Robert Greenwald, director of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School, was awarded for his project that addresses legal barriers in utilizing school and municipal facilities as part of a larger strategy to reduce and prevent childhood obesity.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6401 2012-12-14T16:03:56Z 2012-12-06T15:28:22Z

The KL2 Medical Research Investigator Training (MeRIT) application is now available. Senior fellows and junior faculty who wish to pursue rigorous training in clinical and translational research through a combined program of educational activities and mentored research are encouraged to apply. Applications due: March 14, 2013 by 5:00pm EST

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6397 2012-12-06T20:45:42Z 2012-12-06T15:25:38Z

High Content Analysis is becoming a mainstream technology in academia and industry. In this seminar, learn about its applications, strengths, and weaknesses.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6392 2012-12-06T15:23:51Z 2012-12-06T15:23:51Z

A new RFP is seeking proposals in the area of HIV-associated malignancies in clinical and basic science – awards begin April 1, 2013. Deadline: January 2013

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6385 2012-12-06T18:51:30Z 2012-12-06T15:14:13Z

Leadership Strategies for the Researcher (LSR) is a two-day course designed to prepare clinical and translational investigators to confront the challenges of establishing a research program. The course is free of charge and open to MDs and PhDs who are currently funded by a research grant and hold a faculty rank of instructor or assistant professor.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6381 2012-12-06T18:46:47Z 2012-12-06T15:06:42Z

In this course, participants will learn about the role of biomarkers in translational science, fundamental concepts in advancement, challenges and success, and an overview of the next generation of translational biomarker science.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6366 2012-11-20T17:10:37Z 2012-11-19T21:37:34Z

Learn how to improve the lives of children with genetic diseases by using next-generation sequencing technologies.

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The Harvard Catalyst Postgraduate Education Program will soon open the application window for the KL2 Medical Research Investigator Training (MeRIT) awards, an exciting opportunity for senior fellows and junior faculty from the health professions represented in Harvard Catalyst to pursue rigorous training in clinical and translational research through a combined program of educational activities and mentored research. Applications due: March 14, 2013 by 5:00pm EST

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6326 2012-11-08T18:44:14Z 2012-11-08T18:44:14Z

The Boston Nutrition Obesity Research Center (BNORC) will be accepting applications for its Pilot and Feasibility programs. Letter of intents must be received by December 3, 2012.

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Knowing the difference between reliability and validity is a key component when creating measures for your studies and helpful when writing grant applications and manuscripts. Learn more about this at the Population Research Seminar Series on November 13, 2012.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6254 2012-12-06T15:54:40Z 2012-11-07T15:56:26Z

Regenerative medicine provides a tremendous opportunity to transform the future of medicine for many neurological conditions. This seminar will focus on the use of stem cells in the development of therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6261 2012-11-06T19:23:15Z 2012-11-06T19:14:54Z

The Office of Academic Careers and Faculty Development at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is offering workshops on organizing research teams, self-care, promotion criteria, and oral presentations November- December 2012.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6268 2012-11-06T19:03:02Z 2012-11-06T19:01:52Z

Learn about and engage in a hands-on workshop and data analysis with WaferGen Biosystems on their new Smartchip platform. The SmartChip qPCR System offers traditional, well-based quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and genotyping on a high-density nanoliter scale to reduce time to results and cost of reagents.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6273 2012-11-06T19:01:04Z 2012-11-06T19:01:04Z

The Harvard Catalyst Clinical Research Center is making funds available to junior investigators for laboratory tests on human blood, urine, or saliva samples at MGH CLR and LabCorp; and genotyping services (SNPs: not sequencing) provided by Harvard Catalyst-affiliated institutional genotyping facilities. Applications are due by Friday, November 30, 2012, 5:00pm.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6276 2012-11-08T18:55:08Z 2012-11-06T19:00:15Z

Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, will share his perspectives on the past six years that Massachusetts groundbreaking healthcare access law has been in effect, and its future.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6282 2012-11-06T18:58:45Z 2012-11-06T18:55:42Z

In the 1940s, U.S. and Guatemalan researchers conducted experiments on human subjects in Guatemala, purposefully exposing them to, and infecting them with, a number of sexually transmitted diseases without their consent. The Petrie-Flom Center will host panel discussion of the study and possible legal and political responses.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6221 2012-11-01T15:13:23Z 2012-11-01T15:13:23Z

The Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, and Harvard Catalyst Program for Faculty Development and Diversity are hosting a lecture by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., F.A.C.S., the Jay Phillips Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery and Associate Director, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. RSVP by November 9, 2012 – space is limited.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6212 2012-10-31T19:26:12Z 2012-10-31T19:26:12Z

With the advent of at-home HIV testing and FDA approval of a pre-exposure prophylaxis agent, new legal, clinical, and public health issues have been raised in the fight against HIV. Join the director of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation as he moderates a panel discussion with thought leaders in the field.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6194 2012-10-31T19:21:22Z 2012-10-31T19:21:22Z

Author Einer Elhauge, founding faculty director of the Petrie-Flom Center, will speak about his book Obamacare on Trial and lead a panel discussion.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6167 2012-10-24T18:47:31Z 2012-10-24T18:11:04Z

Search the Harvard Catalyst Education Video Library by course, category, or keywords. Visit the online catalog to view courses you were unable to attend or re-visit lectures for a course or seminar you attended.

0 communications http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=6142 2012-11-16T21:22:47Z 2012-10-24T18:10:21Z

This seminar will focus on hands-free automation of the western blot from Proteinsimple.

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