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DECODE Summit 2020 – The State of Mental Health – Monday, Nov 9th, 2020

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The Inscopix DECODE Summit 2020, The State of Mental Health: From Bench to Bedside to A Better World, will take place virtually on Monday, November 9.

The summit will bring together leaders from academia, biopharma, philanthropy, advocacy, and government to put the spotlight on the latest in research and treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, and to discuss challenges faced by the mental health ecosystem. 

You can learn more and register to attend the Summit here:
https://www.inscopix.com/decode-summit-2020

Confirmed speakers:

Joshua Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health 
Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global 
Brandon Staglin, President, One Mind
Kay Tye, Professor, Salk Institute
Kerry Ressler, CSO & Professor, McLean Hospital; Harvard Medical School
Sachin Patel, Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Leanne Williams, Professor, Stanford University 
Husseini Manji, Global Head, Science for Minds, Johnson & Johnson
Ekaterina Malievskaia, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer, COMPASS Pathways
Kafui Dzirasa, Associate Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
Erik Ewers & Christopher Loren Ewers, Filmmakers, “Hiding in Plain Sight: Our Mental Health Crisis”
JEWEL, Singer-Songwriter, Mental Health Advocate

Moderators:
Kunal Ghosh, CEO & Founder, Inscopix
Thomas Insel, Co-Founder & Chair, Humanest Care; Former Director, NIMH

FDA Staff Fellow Position: Biologist- Division of Animal Bioengineering and Cellular Therapies

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Please see the attached announcement for a Cell Biologist reviewer position at the FDA.

Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to: CVMOpportunities@fda.hhs.gov with the subject line of “DABCT Biologist”. Questions may also be directed to the CVM Opportunities mailbox.

Upcoming Webinar – NIGMS Postdoctoral Research Associate Training Program

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The NIGMS PRAT Program is a competitive three-year postdoctoral fellowship program that provides high quality research training in the basic biomedical sciences in NIH intramural research laboratories, and prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers. The program places special emphasis on training fellows in all scientific areas supported by NIGMS, including but not limited to biological chemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, cellular and molecular biology, computational biosciences, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, and technology development.  Appointments are made at competitive stipend levels, commensurate with experience and recognition of selection for this program, and fellows receive a travel and training allowance. 

The webinar will be of interest to those with an interest in pursuing postdoctoral research at the NIH, especially graduate students likely to defend in the next year, or recent Ph.D. graduates.  

Webinar information: The webinar will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the webinar, visit the WebEx meeting page and enter the meeting number (access code) 126 419 4975 and the password PRAT. You can also attend by phone by calling 1-650-479-3208 and entering the meeting number. Slides will be posted on the NIGMS PRAT Program website following the webinar.  

More information can be found here: https://loop.nigms.nih.gov/2020/06/webinar-for-postdoctoral-research-associate-training-prat-program-applicants-3/

ISCC-PEG Scholars Program

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The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) is a collaborative group aimed at improving healthcare provider genomics education. Currently, ISSC-PEG has over 180 members, which includes societies, institutes, individuals and industry members. The committee is supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

The Scholars Program provides exposure to broader genomics community and experts in the field, with opportunities to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member. The appointment is for two years. Each scholar will have their travel funded for the annual ISCC-PEG in-person meeting (typically January or February) for a presentation on their project progress.

Requirements

  • Students or trainees must be enrolled in a college, a higher degree program or a training program for at least the first year as a scholar.
  • Show interest in genetics and medical education. However, expertise or training program focus is not required.
  • Be able to commit to the full two-year term.
  • Be willing to work on a genetics education project with an assigned mentor.
  • Participate in monthly conference calls and attend/present at the annual in-person meetings.
  • Submit a letter of support from the supervisor or program director.
  • Eligible to work in the United States. NHGRI will not sponsor visas or international travel. 

Program Flyer (PDF)

To apply, fill out the online application at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y3BBXH

Questions? Contact ISCCPEGScholars@nih.gov

Applications are due on September 1, 2020. Selected candidates will be notified by mid-October, 2020.

Penn Libraries, “Summer Workshops”

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Trying to figure out how to have a productive summer? Looking for training? Exploring new skills? From R to archives, the Penn Libraries is offering a variety of workshops and series to help you make the most of Summer 2020.
 
Check out their calendar as well as their online guide which contains links to register for workshops in seven tracks, plus recordings and materials from completed workshops.

The workshops will cover the following topics:

Beginner Python Data Science Bootcamp 2020

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Come learn Data Science using Python in a fun, beginner-friendly environment!

Key Dates: 

  • Introductory meeting and course overview
    When: Tuesday, June 9th, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
    Where: BlueJeans
  • (Optional) CodeAcademy course for those without any background programming in python
    When: June 9th – July 7th
    Weekly office hours will be hosted
    Where: BlueJeans
  • 6 lectures on data analysis using python
    When: Tuesdays, July 7th – August 11th, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
    Where: BlueJeans

This Python Data Science Bootcamp is a free workshop designed to help scientists in the biological and biomedical sciences gain basic Python skills required for applications in data science. No prior programming experience is required. Using Python, we will cover the core programming concepts needed to perform basic data analysis, with an emphasis on common problems in biology. By the end, we hope you will feel comfortable using Python to analyze your own data!

The course will begin with an optional semi-supervised completion of a Python course on CodeAcademy designed to get students comfortable with the basics of python at their own pace. Students completing this portion will be assisted via online office hours where they can receive help from GCB students. While completing the CodeAcademy course is strongly encouraged, if you feel confident in your basic Python abilities and are more interested in the applied lectures, this is not strictly required.

The CodeAcademy portion will be followed by 6 weekly lectures by our TAs on using Python to perform common data science tasks. Lectures will be accompanied by programming exercises. There will also be an active online Q&A forum where you can get help throughout the classes. 

Note that if you have to miss a class or are not able to attend at all, lectures will be posted, and you can still participate with the Q&A forum.

Register for the classes using the form below (Deadline: June 7th):
https://goo.gl/forms/ILSvm4bMq9Ztl6Rt2

Piazza Sign up Instructions!

  1. Go to piazza.com/upenn/summer2020/programmingbootcamp
  2. Be sure to use your Penn email to get access

If you are interested in being a TA, or have questions, please email: 
Ben (benauer@pennmedicine.upenn.edu)

Programming Bootcamp is sponsored by the Genomics & Computational Biology (GCB) graduate program.