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If you want to change healthcare today through medical entrepreneurship, MIT’s Hacking Medicine Initiative wants your skills and ideas. Apply now to be a part of the upcoming Hacking Medicine Conference on Feb. 25 and 26. Application deadline: Feb. 19.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4144 2012-02-09T19:54:25Z 2012-02-09T19:54:25Z

Are you getting the mentorship and successful publications you need from your post-doc? Are you an instructor who needs guidance on the next steps towards promotion? This series of workshops aims to start valuable conversations to help provide clarity and ideas for next steps in your current career path. Registration required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4106 2012-02-02T18:58:12Z 2012-02-02T18:58:12Z

The Harvard Catalyst Research Navigators invite investigators interested in learning about recruiting clinical trials subjects to a two-hour workshop on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 4:00pm. Attendance is limited. RSVP by Feb. 20.

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HC-CHIRP announces the availability of funds to support community-based participatory research on current practices and promising strategies that might help reduce youth violence. HC-CHIRP will fund three coordinated community projects proposed by non-profit community-based organizations in select cities at $35,000 each. Letters of Intent due February 10; applications due March 2. For more information contact Jennifer Opp at 617-432-1736.

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Harvard Medical School and the Department of Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital will host a 1-1/2 day CME program in April 2012 at MGH. We will review the current practice of imaging biomarkers in clinical trials in oncology, cardiovascular, metabolic, bone and joint diseases. We will also highlight advanced imaging techniques that have potential as surrogate biomarkers.

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Offered by Harvard School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental Engineering, this course aims to offer a deeper understanding of biomarkers, particularly in the context of human exposure from environmental contaminants and drugs.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4083 2012-01-04T19:12:13Z 2012-01-04T19:12:13Z

This 1.5-day path-breaking national conference, which was held in Boston on October 17-18, 2011, tackled the challenges of designing studies that address the complex interplay of social, genetic, and environmental factors that lead to disparities in obesity and other conditions.

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On January 25 and 26 the Harvard Catalyst Laboratory for Innovative Translational Technologies (HC-LITT) and the Harvard Catalyst Central Laboratory (HCCL) will host a hands-on workshop covering the practical application of digital microfluidics to enable a flexible automation solution for genomic sample preparation.

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The Harvard Digestive Diseases Center (HDDC) will be accepting letters of intent for new Pilot and Feasibility (P/F) projects as well as continuations of current one-year projects for the upcoming budget period of July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013. Letters of Intent due Jan 27, 2012.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4066 2012-01-11T19:57:47Z 2011-12-22T21:43:37Z

This course provides an understanding of each of the currently used clinical imaging modalities (MRI, PET, CT, ultrasound, optical), highlighting what physical properties of the tissue are made visible, spatial/temporal resolution, and issues such as risks, costs and accessibility. In addition, participants will learn the requirements for successful imaging biomarkers, as well as uses of imaging biomarkers for development and testing of therapies for improving healthcare delivery. Multi-session course. Registration required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4059 2011-12-22T21:38:00Z 2011-12-22T21:38:00Z

In a two-day curriculum, Harvard Catalyst’s Understanding Biomarker Science: From Molecules to Images takes a more comprehensive look at biomarkers in T1 translational research. Registration deadline is January 20, 2012.

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On January 10, 2012, the Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital will host investigators from the Harvard-affiliated community for Innovation Grand Rounds, promoting dialogue on opportunities and approaches to innovation. Registration required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4055 2011-12-22T21:45:58Z 2011-12-22T21:33:40Z

The Harvard Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Center is pleased to announce the Annual Harvard TREC Conference on February 13, 2012 from 1:30-6pm. This year’s conference will examine the link between obesity and cancer, as well as methods for prevention and control of these conditions. Registration required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4022 2011-12-15T22:06:08Z 2011-12-15T22:06:08Z

The Harvard Catalyst Clinical Research Center awarded twenty-seven junior investigators up to $5,000 for sample analysis and genomic testing.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4025 2011-12-15T22:05:31Z 2011-12-15T22:05:31Z

GRASP’s K-R Longitudinal Support Initiative arms junior investigators with the knowledge and resources they need to improve their chances of successfully obtaining R01 grant funding. Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2012.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4030 2011-12-15T22:05:51Z 2011-12-15T22:05:22Z

In this Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Seminar, speakers highlight issues regarding ethical biostatistical practice in Clinical and Translational Research. A short reception will follow. Held: Wed, Jan. 11, 2012.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4034 2011-12-15T22:05:09Z 2011-12-15T22:05:09Z

Do you have a novel idea about how advanced imaging can help solve an important question that impacts human health? Do you want to win $2,000 for your idea?

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4019 2011-12-07T21:56:39Z 2011-12-07T21:56:39Z

Recognizing the need to help investigators holding Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approvals manage their regulatory obligations, Harvard Catalyst is launching a new IND/IDE Consulting Service. This new service aims to help researchers meet the regulatory requirements for their ongoing and/or new clinical and translational projects.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4004 2011-12-02T18:59:54Z 2011-12-01T18:22:43Z

In this half-day course, distinguished faculty will discuss the diverse ways pharmacogenetic studies have been conducted, from small translational studies to clinical trials to large-scale cohort studies. They will address key principles necessary for clinical researchers to design, conduct, and analyze such studies. Registration required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=4007 2011-12-01T18:21:48Z 2011-12-01T18:21:48Z

A unique opportunity is available to obtain EITHER funding for imaging pilot grants of up to $50,000 or prizes for innovative ideas about the use of advanced imaging. BRIEF STATEMENTS OF INTENT are due on Dec. 19, 2011. For more information and to apply, please visit http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/imagingpilots/.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3987 2011-11-17T21:00:06Z 2011-11-17T20:28:35Z

The Harvard Catalyst Postgraduate Education Program is pleased to announce that the application for Leadership Strategies for the Researcher (LSR) is now open. This three-day course focuses on helping emerging investigators develop core leadership skills.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3983 2011-11-18T15:01:26Z 2011-11-17T20:28:18Z

Any scholar, fellow, or trainee funded by the NSF or NIH must receive responsible conduct of research (RCR) instruction. Harvard Catalyst is providing 45 seats for each of two RCR courses at no cost to participants who meet course qualification requirements. Each course is comprised of seven or eight, two-hour classes that meet on Fridays.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3977 2011-11-09T17:41:59Z 2011-11-09T15:18:18Z

All applications for this two-year fellowship – a cooperative effort among Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Pfizer Inc., and Merck & Company – are due on January 9, 2012.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3956 2011-11-03T17:00:40Z 2011-11-03T17:00:40Z

OCT is a powerful 3D microscopy technique for a broad range of biomedical applications, from whole-tissue and small animal imaging to intravascular and internal organ clinical studies. Join this December 12, 2011 workshop to learn about OCT resources from leading experts and discuss new ideas for leveraging OCT in your own research. RSVP by Dec. 2, 2011.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3949 2011-11-03T16:59:57Z 2011-11-03T16:59:57Z

The Harvard Catalyst Research Navigators and the Harvard Catalyst Imaging Program invite investigators interested in learning about small animal imaging to a workshop on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 4:00pm. RSVP by Nov. 11.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3962 2011-11-02T21:30:33Z 2011-11-02T21:30:33Z

The MGH Neurology Clinical Trials Unit, Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center have joined forces to fund the best novel ideas for innovative pilot projects aimed at understanding and developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Deadline for Applications: Nov. 18, 2011.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3937 2011-10-27T20:17:53Z 2011-10-27T20:17:53Z

The Harvard Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Center is pleased to invite investigators to submit developmental project proposals in the area of nutrition, energetics, energy balance, obesity, physical activity, and cancer research for awards beginning June 1, 2012. Deadline for Letters of Intent: Nov. 18, 2011.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3932 2011-10-27T20:16:16Z 2011-10-27T20:16:16Z

At the first Kantoff-Sang Lectureship, a high-ranking panel of senior university and medical school leaders will present its vision, and begin a discussion of how Harvard University will adapt its educational and research missions to meet these twenty-first century challenges. Open to the Harvard community. Held: Nov. 29, 2011. RSVP required.

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3927 2011-10-27T20:14:27Z 2011-10-27T20:14:27Z

Speakers will address themes relating to the measurement and management of risk, working in constrained settings, teamwork and leadership during adverse events, decision making and leveraging new systems to optimize quality and cost effective care, and meeting expectations. Held: Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2011. Registration fee: $125.00

0 tpn2 http://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/news.html?p=3878 2011-10-19T20:05:46Z 2011-10-19T20:05:46Z

In this Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Seminar, speakers describe issues involving Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in cancer clinical trials. Held: Wed, Nov. 16, 2011. Registration not required.

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