UTMB Announcements for 11/30/2023

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John Sealy Hospital DAS Maintenance on Wed, 12/6 at 12:00pm (Noon)
Volunteers Needed for Naegleria Antibody Titers Study
Final Oral Examination – Priya Jacob
8th Annual Neuroscience Graduate Student Symposium, 12/7 & 12/8

Repeat AnnouncementsFirst Published
***$10,000 STUDENT AWARDS***11/27/2023
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Benefits Information Session11/29/2023
Optional Retirement Program of Texas (ORP) Benefits Information Session11/29/2023
AMT Grant Call for the Faculty Educational Enrichment Award11/28/2023
Your Weekly Anchor11/27/2023
From Bench to Bedside Discovery Challenge11/28/2023
You're Invited! - UTMB AETC Lunch and Learn: December 1, 2023 (Hybrid: Online and In Person)11/21/2023
GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!!11/28/2023
K’S CREATIONS IS BACK THURSDAY AND FRIDAY IN GALVESTON!!!11/28/2023
HPTM Translational Research Seminar Series - Victoria Morris 12/5/2311/28/2023
Postmenopausal Female Volunteers Needed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Study11/28/2023
Retail Cafe Menu11/28/2023
Holiday Market Vendor Fairs11/28/2023
Registration for Nominations - 2024 USPHS Excellence in Public Health Award11/29/2023
Holiday Choir Performances11/29/2023
Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS) Funding Opportunity: TAMUG & UTMB Joint Pilot Projects11/29/2023

John Sealy Hospital DAS Maintenance on Wed, 12/6 at 12:00pm (Noon)
First Published 11/30/2023

ITS Voice Operations and the DAS vendor, RSS, will be performing fiber maintenance on the DAS system for John Sealy Hospital AB Wing on Wednesday, 12/6/23 beginning at 12pm.  ITS Voice anticipates a 15 minute impact of degraded cellular coverage in John Sealy Hospital AB wing only.  All other building will not be impacted.

 

Please call the ITS Service Desk at (409) 772-5200 with any questions.

 

CC# 38671

Contact:     Email: ISHelp     For: IS-Ops-VoiceSrvs     Phone: 4097725200
 
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Volunteers Needed for Naegleria Antibody Titers Study
First Published 11/30/2023
We are currently recruiting volunteers to participate in a research study determining the seroprevalence of Naegleria spp. in the Houston-Galveston TX region.
We are looking for male and female volunteers who:
• Are between the ages of 18 and 65 years old.
• Have no history of malignancy or autoimmune disease.
• Not currently taking immunosuppressive drugs.
The study will require you to participate in a one-time visit to UTMB-Galveston campus where you will complete a pre-screening questionnaire to determine eligibility. If eligible to participate, candidates will answer an additional questionnaire and donate a one-time blood sample. In total, the visit will take approximately 30 minutes.
Contact: jurojo@utmb.edu For: School of Health Professions Phone: (409)772-9476
Contact:     Email: Juan Ulises Rojo     For: Clinical Laboratory Sciences     Phone: 4097729476
 
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Final Oral Examination – Priya Jacob
First Published 11/30/2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING

Announces – The Final Examination of

Priya Jacob

For the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy

December 6, 2023

1:00 – 3:00pm

Teams Meeting link available by request

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

Assessment of Reflective Teaching Practice in Undergraduate Nursing Faculty

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Mary O’Keefe, PhD, RN, Professor, Graduate School of Nursing, UTMB, Galveston, Texas

Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities, UTMB, Galveston, Texas

Veronica Jammer, PhD, RN, Department Chair, RN-BSN Program, San Jacinto College, Texas

Adrian Juarez, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Nursing, UTMB, Galveston, Texas

Hoang Nguyen, PhD, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Nursing, UTMB, Galveston, Texas

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Contact:     Email: Chavela Riotutar     For: School of Nursing     Phone: 409-266-0220
 
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8th Annual Neuroscience Graduate Student Symposium, 12/7 & 12/8
First Published 11/30/2023

The Department of Neurobiology

And the

Neuroscience Graduate Program

Announce

The 8th Annual Neuroscience Graduate Program Student Symposium

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Session 1

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. First Year Student Introductions

11:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m. Second Year Student Presentations

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Third Year Student Presentations

 

Friday, December 8, 2023

Session 2

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Fourth Year and Up Student Presentations

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Fourth Year and Up Student Presentations

LEVIN HALL NORTH

Room 2.220

Everyone Welcome

Contact:     Email: Carmen Duplan     For: Neurobiology     Phone: 14097722124
 
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***$10,000 STUDENT AWARDS***
First Published 11/27/2023

CALL FOR NOMINATION:
The John P. McGovern Student Awards in Oslerian Medicine

The McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine is pleased to announce the John P. McGovern Student Awards in Oslerian Medicine.  These awards provide monetary support for the education of medical students whose performance and conduct exemplify those ideals of medical practice as promulgated by Sir William Osler. The fundamental principles of Oslerian medicine include:
   • Compassionate, personalized medical care that emphasizes the doctor/patient relationship,
   • Incorporation of a sound scientific basis for optimal patient care, and
   • Professional behavior at all times. 

The students that are given the honor of this award are called “Osler Student Scholars.”  The expectations of the Osler Student Scholars are to:
   • Learn about the values and principles that governed the professional lives of John P. McGovern and Sir William Osler.
   • Be active in the community of Osler Student Scholars and participate in projects of others or your own.
   • Serve as a role model for your Osler Student Society and foster learning for yourself and others about Oslerian principles and incorporate those ideals into your education and practice.
   • Encourage reflection on humanities and the importance of science as a foundation for the practice of medicine.
   • Attend monthly meetings of the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine and other meetings of the Osler Student Scholars.
   • Attend, and consider presenting at, the annual American Osler Society meeting and bimonthly Osler Club meetings.

Each award will be for $10,000 per year.  In 2024, awards will be presented to six (6) students: two (2) rising sophomores and four (4) entering the second, third, or fourth years who are in good academic standing in the John Sealy School of Medicine (JSSOM).

A medical student who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a sophomore will receive funding for three (3) consecutive years, a medical student who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a junior will receive funding for two (2) consecutive years, and a medical student who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a senior will receive funding for one (1) year.

Medical students who are enrolled in dual degree programs are also eligible to become an Osler Student Scholar.  A student enrolled in a dual degree program who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a sophomore medical student will receive funding for only three (3) consecutive years without regard to which UTMB school the student is enrolled. A student enrolled in a dual degree program who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a junior medical student will receive funding for only two (2) consecutive years without regard to which UTMB school the student is enrolled. A student enrolled in a dual degree program who becomes an Osler Student Scholar as a senior student will receive funding for only one year.

Faculty who have worked with medical students as small group facilitators or preceptors in clinical settings, or mentors in the Osler Student Societies or other organizations, are especially encouraged to recommend this opportunity to worthy students. 

Interested students may download an application by logging on to: https://utmb.us/63r. The Selection Committee requires the applicant to supply two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a School of Medicine faculty member. (Active faculty Osler Scholars are excluded from writing letters of recommendation for nominees.)

Applications and letters of recommendation may be submitted in hard copy to: UTMB-McGovern Academy, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX  77555-0162, or electronically to the McGovern Academy (mcacadem@utmb.edu).  The completed application and all letters of recommendation must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.  For answers to questions about the application, please call the McGovern Academy office at (409) 747-9680 or send an email to: mcacadem@utmb.edu.

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Please be advised: This is an ‘award’ not a ‘scholarship.’  Student Awards in Oslerian Medicine are non-academic prizes and recipients receive a personal check in the amount of $10,000.  Scholarships, on the other hand, are managed through Enrollment Services, take the form of educational financial aid and payments are trackable through MyStar.  This designation was made to help students remain eligible for the full amount of federal loans allowed for medical students.

Also, this is reportable income for a US student/Resident Alien student and taxable according to your respective filing status.  For further reporting requirements, please consult a tax professional.

Contact:     Email: Rosemary Lindley     For: McGovern Academy     Phone: 409-747-9680
 
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Benefits Information Session
First Published 11/29/2023

Thinking about retiring within six months to a year? The UTMB HR Benefits office is hosting a Teachers Retirement of Texas (TRS) session on Friday, Dec 1.

The session will go over how to calculate your eligibility for retiree insurance benefits, the required documentation, and other important action items.

Click on the link below to register for the session. You will receive a confirmation email to save the session to your Outlook calendar.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Benefits Information Session – 10 to 11 a.m.

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For questions or more information about the retirement information session, please contact HR Benefits at benefits.services@utmb.edu or (409) 772-2630.

Contact:     Email: Human Resources Benefits     For: Human Resources Shared Services     Phone: (409) 772-2630
 
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Optional Retirement Program of Texas (ORP) Benefits Information Session
First Published 11/29/2023

Thinking about retiring within six months to a year? The UTMB HR Benefits office is hosting a Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Benefits Information Session on Friday, Dec 1.

The session will go over how to calculate your eligibility for retiree insurance benefits, the required documentation, and other important action items.

Click on the link below to register for the session. You will receive a confirmation email to save the session to your Outlook calendar.

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Benefits Information Session – 2 to 3 p.m.

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For questions or more information about the retirement information session, please contact HR Benefits at benefits.services@utmb.edu or (409) 772-2630.

Contact:     Email: Human Resources Benefits     For: Human Resources Shared Services     Phone: (409) 772-2630
 
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AMT Grant Call for the Faculty Educational Enrichment Award
First Published 11/28/2023
The Academy of Master Teachers
Faculty Educational Enrichment Award (FEEA)
 
(A Funding Opportunity for Limited Travel Support to Education-related Meetings and Workshops)
 
TIMELINE:
Call for FEEA Applications: Open
Deadline for Submission: At least 2 month prior to the conference/meeting you want to attend.
 
 
APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please visit the AMT website for a copy of the application. Applicants seeking funding are required to submit an application via email to the Academy of Master Teachers coordinator, Anasthasia Guajardo anguajar@utmb.edu. The applicant should note that an important aspect of the FEEA submission is the inclusion of a link to the meeting/event website, so that the reviewers can assess: 1) the meeting/event(s) being described, and 2) the expenses requested by the applicant
 
 
DESCRIPTION AND INTENT OF THE AWARD:
The Academy of Master Teachers strives to enhance the University mission of teaching through the FEEA by promoting and supporting educational scholarship, acquisition of new educational skills, and mentorship of teaching. To this end, the academy will award limited financial support (no more than $1,500 per application) for a select number of UTMB faculties to participate in educational events that provide advancement for the faculty, as well as fulfill the University educational mission.
 
Financial assistance provided by the FEEA is intended to fund the applicant’s attendance at a national meeting focused on education (e.g. AAMC, IAMSE), or a national meeting allowing for the acquisition of educational skills, or educational/teaching information exposure, that is not locally obtainable.
 
It is important for all applicants and their Department Chairpersons to understand that support for meeting/event travel expenses for presentation of basic and/or clinical research is typically, and should be, undertaken by the department in which the clinical and/or basic researcher is performing their work, and is not considered appropriate for support by the FEEA mechanism.
 
It is the express intention of the AMT to utilize the FEEA to support education and teaching- related meeting/event endeavors, which are historically underfunded, and for which finding support can be otherwise difficult.
 
ELIGIBILITY:
The FEEA award is open to all faculty from all UTMB schools. Full time faculty at all levels are eligible to apply, Tenured as well as non-tenured faculties are likewise, eligible. Membership in the AMT is not a pre- requisite for consideration for this award, although some awards may be made to AMT members, regardless of membership, the AMT Grants and Awards Team will evaluate the competitive merit of any applications received, and the subsequent award will be based on meritorious fulfillment of the criteria. Please visit the AMT website for more information. 
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Contact:     Email: Anasthasia Guajardo     For: Faculty Affairs and Professional Development     Phone: 409-266-5503
 
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Your Weekly Anchor
First Published 11/27/2023

Moment of Hope
Each week the Pastoral Care Department brings you a Moment of Hope - a brief prayer or poem to help give you peace, encouragement, and hope. Click here to listen to this week's Moment of Hope. 

Poem for Resilience
They say beauty comes from a spirit that has weathered many hardships in life and somehow continues with resilience. Grace can be found in a soul that ages softly, even amid the tempest. I think the loveliest by far is the one whose gentle heart bears a hundred scars from caring, yet still finds a way to pick up the lamp, one more time, to light the way for love.  Written by Susan Frybort.

Contact:     Email: Chaplain Jenny Schindler     For: Pastoral Care     Phone: 409-772-3979
 
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From Bench to Bedside Discovery Challenge
First Published 11/28/2023

All students are invited to participate in:

"From Bench to Bedside: Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Challenge" 

Date and location: Monday, December 4 from 8 -10 am, HEC 3.222

Introduction: Translational research bridges the gap between basic science and clinical practice. This Interprofessional Education activity brings together basic science researchers and healthcare professionals to collaborate on a clinically relevant topic in need of basic science research. In this exercise, students will 1) complete a team-based learning activity, 2) discuss directions for future study and 3) design a study to address the unknown related to the topic.

Please note: Research experience is not necessary for this activity. 

Students: Please see flyer to register. Deadline to register is Dec 1.  Faculty who want to facilitate, email Dr. Sara Dann, smdann@utmb.edu

 

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Contact:     Email: Shelley Smith    For: Interprofessional Education and Practice     Phone: 409-266-0004

 

 

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Contact:     Email: Shelley Smith     For: Interprofessional Education     Phone: 2816847562
 
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You're Invited! - UTMB AETC Lunch and Learn: December 1, 2023 (Hybrid: Online and In Person)
First Published 11/21/2023

The AIDS Education Training Center cordially invites you to attend "World AIDS Day" on Friday, December 1, 2023, beginning at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CST). This event will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) and free to anyone who wants to participate. 1 CE has been approved for physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Lunch will be provided.

University of Texas Medical Branch

Speaker: Phillip Keiser, MD - Galveston County Local Health Authority, Associate Dean School of Public and Populations Health

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Health Education Center (HEC) 301 11th St, Galveston, TX 77550 Room 3. 201

 LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

Parking will be validated for Parking.

Garage 4.

 

Registration link: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=7813

UTMB AETC Facebook Page: UTMB AIDS Education Training Center | Facebook

We hope to see you there!

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Contact:     Email: Thelma Taylor     For: AETC/AHEC     Phone: 409-747-0878
 
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GRACE ANNA’S BOUTIQUE WILL BE IN LEAGUE CITY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!!
First Published 11/28/2023

COME OUT AND VISIT OUR NEWEST VENDOR TO UTMB!

 

Grace Anna’s Boutique offers $6. jewelry and much more –

including necklace sets, rings, bracelets, earrings, fashion accessories, tops,

winter hats, scarves, gloves, outerwear, electronics, and more.

 

They’re also having a Lavish Linens Sale to include sheet sets and bamboo pillows.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

                                                                                                                AND

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST  

8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

 

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS (CLINIC SIDE) – 1ST FLOOR

AND

LEAGUE CITY HOSPITAL ENTRYWAY

 

Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are all accepted.

 

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

Contact:     Email: Mary Moody     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: (409) 772-2549
 
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K’S CREATIONS IS BACK THURSDAY AND FRIDAY IN GALVESTON!!!
First Published 11/28/2023

K’S CREATIONS WILL BE IN GALVESTON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY!

 

Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and

  convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself.

 Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories,

scarves, fashion jewelry, and a large selection of new merchandise (Christmas

t-shirts and Christmas floral), and clearance items to choose from for yourself,

your family, and all of your friends.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

AND

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

 

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2ND FLOOR

BETWEEN P.J.’S COFFEE AND THE CSW

 

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.

 

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

Contact:     Email: Mary Moody     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: (409) 772-2549
 
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HPTM Translational Research Seminar Series - Victoria Morris 12/5/23
First Published 11/28/2023

The Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine Graduate Program presents:

Translational Research Seminar Series

"Sequencing Responses to Viral Outbreaks"  

Victoria Morris

Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine PhD Student

Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Hommel, PhD

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Health Education Center 2.220

Contact:     Email: Marisa Pelonero Bible     For: The Institute for Translational Sciences     Phone: 409-772-1484
 
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Postmenopausal Female Volunteers Needed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Study
First Published 11/28/2023

We are recruiting female volunteers to complete a research study on exploring the barriers to management of PCOS and determining the metabolic risks of PCOS across the lifespan 

 

We are looking for female volunteers who: 

  • Are ≥ 50 years and postmenopausal 

  • Have a medical diagnosis of PCOS  

  • Have a body mass index between 18.5 - 40 kg/m2 

  • Have no medical history of surgical menopause, recent diagnosis/treatment of cancer (within 3 years) or hormone replacement therapy (within 6 months)  

  • Access to an electronic device with virtual/video capabilities 

 

The study will ask you to participate in one virtual interview and one visit to UTMB-Galveston campus. In total, the interview and campus visit will take approximately 3 hours.  

 

You will be reimbursed for your time, travel and parking.

Contact:     Email: Mariel Miller     For: Nutrition, Metabolism & Rehabilitation Sciences     Phone: 4092109134
 
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Retail Cafe Menu
First Published 11/28/2023

Cafe on The Court

Weekly menu

for the week of 11.27.23

Please click on the below link for our amazing menu options we have for this week:

Food & Nutrition (utmb.edu)

Contact:     Email: Jeffrey D Whitaker     For: Food and Nutrition Services     Phone: 4097729769
 
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Holiday Market Vendor Fairs
First Published 11/28/2023

The Holiday Markets are returning to each campus with a diverse array of vendors showcasing unique and handcrafted holiday treasures. The markets will include items such as jewelry, clothing, pickled snacks, purses, candles and much more. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit the UTMB volunteer program and nursing staff. See schedule below.

  • Monday, December 4th (8am - 4pm) - League City Campus (Hospital Main Corridor)
  • Tuesday, December 5th (8am - 4pm) - Clear Lake Campus (Hospital Main Corridor)
  • Thursday, December 7th (8am - 4pm) - Galveston Campus (2nd Floor Corridor between Waverley Smith Pavilion & John Sealy Hospital)
  • Friday, December 8th (8am - 1pm) - Angleton Danbury Campus (Hospital Main Lobby)

Mark your calendars, bring the holiday spirit, and let's make these events memorable and impactful!

Contact:     Email: Holly Jolin     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: 409-266-9967
 
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Registration for Nominations - 2024 USPHS Excellence in Public Health Award
First Published 11/29/2023

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Excellence In Public Health Award, a prestigious award given annually by the United States Public Health Service (USPH) that increases awareness of the USPHS and recognizes students who are involved in addressing public health issued in their community.

Any medical student at UTMB is welcome to apply.

Submissions Deadline: Applications are due by Wednesday January 3rd, 2024, at 5PM to Arielle Bennett. Information about the award, the criteria, and application instructions can be found here. Please contact Arielle Bennett if you have any questions.

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Contact:     Email: Arielle Bennett     For: SPPH     Phone: 4097721117
 
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Holiday Choir Performances
First Published 11/29/2023

Please come join us for festive choir performances of your favorite holiday songs!

  • Galveston Campus (Jennie Sealy Main Entrance)
    • Monday, Dec 4th (11am) - Ball High School Choir 
    • Monday, Dec 11th (11am) – Trinity Episcopal School Choir 
    • Wednesday, Dec 13th (10:30am) – Austin Middle School Choir 
  • League City Campus (LCC Clinic Entrance)
    • Monday, Dec 11th
      • 11am – Clear Creek High School Choir 
      • 11:30am – Clear Springs High School Choir
    • Tuesday, Dec 12th (1:30pm) – Dickinson High School Choir 
    • Wednesday, Dec 13th (1:30pm) – League City Intermediate Choir 
    • Thursday, Dec 14th (1pm) – Clear Falls High School Choir 
  • Clear Lake Campus (Hospital Main Corridor)
    • Thursday, December 14th
      • 10am – Friendswood High School Choir
      • 11:30am – Clear Falls High School Choir
  • Angleton Danbury Campus (Hospital Main Lobby)
    • Friday, Dec 8th (11am) - Angleton High School Choir
Contact:     Email: Holly Jolin     For: Volunteer Services     Phone: 409-266-9967
 
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Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS) Funding Opportunity: TAMUG & UTMB Joint Pilot Projects
First Published 11/29/2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

 

Applications Due:        December 4, 2023 (NEW)

Award Period: December 1, 2023–August 10, 2024

Up to five awards ($20,000 - $35,000 each) are available to multi-institutional, investigator-initiatedstudies withthe goal of catalyzing larger, extramurally funded collaborations.Priority will be given to projects proposing innovative solutions that improve the health of Galveston’s communities, address the environmental impacts of coastal/ocean transportation (blue economy), or are aligned with One Health objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/index.html). Proposals focusing on life sciences will also be considered. Innovative solutions that address health disparities, public health emergency preparedness, and removal of barriers to enhance the science of translation will be required for all applications.

These awards provide funding and expertise to address challenges that impact overall health and the environment. Projects can include in vitro, in silico, animal studies, and clinical studies. Benchtop testing of new diagnostics or therapeutics is also eligible.

Who should apply?

This is a collaborative project that must include Co-PIs from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG). Any faculty from either institution can apply. Only oneapplication can be submitted by PI/Co-PIs.  Priority will be given to projects that have previously established working relationships e.g., collaborative teams from UTMB and TAMUG with a track record on specific projects.

For complete submission instructions, please download the RFA at: https://utmb.us/a9p.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023. Late applications, incomplete applications, and applications not following the specified format will not be reviewed.

Additionally, the ITS will offer two virtual workshops in the Translational Science Studio on October 30 and November 6, 2023 to help investigators with questions regarding translational science. Please email Liz Ruiz at ebruiz@utmb.eduto receive a calendar invitation to the workshops.

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Contact:     Email: Clinical and Translational Science Award     For: Institute for Translational Sciences     Phone: 4097472872
 
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