Last Issue of the Academic Year
As the academic year draws to a close, we wanted to let you know that this will be the last Research Bulletin until classes start again in the fall. We hope that you have found the Research Bulletin valuable for delivering policy and research-related updates, as well as new funding opportunities. Is there information you would like to see in future issues of Research Bulletin? We encourage you to send feedback and suggestions to bio-bulletin@uci.edu.
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New Associate Dean of Research and Innovation
As Dean LaFerla announced last Thursday, Dr. Christopher Hughes will be appointed to the position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation for the School of Biological Sciences. Dr. Hughes will replace Dr. Brandon Gaut, who served in this position for the last five years.
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Health and Human Services Announces ARPA-H
On Wednesday of last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the formal establishment of the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an independent entity within the National Institutes of Health. The goal of ARPA-H is to drive breakthroughs in health, including the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. It will do so by supporting transformative high-risk, high-reward research, ranging from molecular to societal levels.
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New MiniMed90 X-Ray Film Processor
The School had a few X-ray film processors that were in various states of repair and functionality, but X-ray processors remain critical for research infrastructure. To help fill a gaping need, the School has purchased a new MiniMed90 X-Ray film processor that has been installed in 1427 Nat Sci I. This processor takes all standard film sizes and is available to the entire BioSci research community. The School is very grateful to: Grant MacGregor, who helped devise this project and make sure it progressed; Wenqi Wang and Melanie Cocco, who helped free some space for installation in 1427 Nat Sci I; and Lee Bardwell, who will oversee the equipment. Please send enquiries about access to Lee (bardwell@uci.edu). Happy Processing!
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James L. McGaugh Distinguished Lecture
Neural Representations of Social Homeostasis - Kay Tye, Ph.D.
Dr. Tye is Professor and Wylie Vale Chair in the Systems Neurobiology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Please click here to register for the Zoom details.
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Focus on Evolution (FoE) Seminar Series
Mystery of the missing microbes: Why do bees keep losing their symbionts? - Toby Hammer, Ph.D.
1114 Natural Sciences I or Zoom
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Inaugural Biotechnology, Imaging & Drug Development’s Start-up Creator Series - Day 2
Innovators Respond - Pitch Day (hosted by the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center)
Individuals or teams of innovators pitch their proposals to address unmet needs of cancer patients and physicians in our community. The event culminates with seed funding for top proposals.
5270 California Ave. #100 (Beall Applied Innovation)
Please click here to register.
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Neurobiology and Behavior Dissertation Defense
Drug Addiction-the Research & the Researchers: The Lasting Impact of Adolescent Nicotine and Cannabinoid Exposure and The Importance of Effectively Supporting Historically Marginalized Scientists - Angeline Dukes (Dr. Christie Fowler)
In person in the Herklotz Conference Room, 300 Qureshey Research Lab or via Zoom.
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Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar
Deconstructing Neurodegenerative Proteinopathies: From Pathology of Neuron Demise to Therapeutic Intervention - Albert La Spada, M.D., Ph.D.
In person in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) Auditorium or via Zoom (register here for link).
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Q&A about the NSF Engines Program
Join this Q&A on Tuesday, June 21 from 10AM to 12PM PT to learn about the NSF Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines program.
During this Q&A session, participants can ask questions of the NSF Engines program team. Prior to the event, learn about the NSF Engines program by watching the webinar and reading the FAQs on NSF's website. You can register for this event here.
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The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group is accepting letters of intent (LOIs) from June 22 to July 7, 2022 for its 2023 Allen Discovery Center (ADC) program to support neuroimmune research. One award will be made for up to $10 million in total funding support over four years. Selected LOIs will be invited to submit full proposals to be considered for an ADC award in 2023.
Proposed projects should capitalize on continuing advances in immunology and neurosciences to explore two-way communication between the immune and nervous systems, fundamental mechanisms of interaction in the periphery, and other big questions at the interface of these systems — and possibly change the way normal physiology is thought about.
The core research program should focus on fundamental biological mechanisms and normal physiology (homeostasis). Proposed research programs may include work on a specific disease or diseases as a way to elucidate fundamental mechanisms. Lesser preference will be given to proposals focused primarily or solely on central nervous system–immune system interactions.
LOI due date: July 7, 2022
Full application due date: December 15, 2022
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is accepting applications for a new program to hire and support basic biomedical researchers who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in science. Over the next 20 years, HHMI expects to hire and support up to 150 early-career faculty as Freeman Hrabowski Scholars. Scholars will receive flexible support from HHMI, including full salary and benefits, a research budget of approximately $2 million over the first five years, and eligibility to participate in HHMI capital equipment purchasing programs.
Applicants must have begun their first tenure-track position on or after July 1, 2018. One’s research focus can be in any area of basic biomedical science, as well as plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and/or computational biology.
Due date: September 28, 2022 (12PM PT)
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This mechanism is designed to support integrated efforts of at least three (up to six) PIs to pursue bold, impactful, and challenging research in any area within the scope of the NINDS mission. The research approach should be interdisciplinary in nature, and the research teams are expected to establish a common goal that requires collaboration, synergy, and managed team interactions. Proposed research should not represent a collection of individual efforts or parallel projects. This program is distinct from the NINDS P01 in that it will support a cohesive, single, well-integrated research plan with a singular focus, one set of aims, and a budget without subprojects. Teams are encouraged to consider transformative objectives with defined 5-year outcomes.
Due date: October 7, 2022
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American Public on Federal Research Funding
According to a recent poll conducted by the Association of American Universities, the American public broadly agrees that significant federal funding for research is important for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in science, medicine, and applied research. In fact, 88% of Americans say it’s important that the U.S. be a global leader in scientific research and technology.
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