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SUMMARY:First Annual Mason Bioengineering Networking Force Event
DESCRIPTION:George Mason University’s Department of Bioengineering and the Bioengineering Alliance\,in conjunction with the Graduate Association for Bioengineering Students and the Biomedical Engineering Society\, are hosting this event as a kick-off event for Homecoming Weekend. The goals are to bring together current students\, alumni\, representatives from industry\, government\, and non-profits\, including members of the Bioengineering Alliance\, to discuss career options with alumni working in the field and with potential employers\, in a bioengineering-focused environment. \nStudents are encouraged to bring resumes to share with potential employers. Please click here to reserve a spot.
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/1st-annual-mason-bioengineering-networking-force-event/
LOCATION:Peterson Hall Atrium\, 4408 Patriot Circle\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strategy and Tips for Preparing and Applying for Center Level Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join a virtual workshop led by the Institute for Biohealth Innovation and The Conafay Group to learn about strategies for scaling your research through center level grants. You will hear tips from former program directors and experts across the DOD and NIH. \nPlease RSVP to receive a Zoom link.
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/strategy-and-tips-for-preparing-and-applying-for-center-level-grants/
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SUMMARY:January 2023 Biotech & Beer
DESCRIPTION:Join us and guest speaker Justin Yang\, Head of Corporate Development and Government Affairs at Lyndra Therapeutics\, Former Director of Catalyst Office at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)\, Division of Research\, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe)\, who will discuss what academic and early-stage innovators need to know when spinning out a company and commercializing their technology. Enjoy an evening of networking\, drinks\, and fun!
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/january-2023-biotech-beer/
LOCATION:Mum Mum Restaurant\, 10945 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic: Biomedical Research Ideas Exchange
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event and will not have a virtual option. \nThe Institute for Biohealth Innovation is hosting an Open Mic: Biomedical Research Ideas Exchange on the SciTech campus on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. \nThis new monthly meeting was suggested by and will be led by Dr. Remi Veneziano\, who has appreciated working with so many of you and realizing the value of meeting as a multidisciplinary team on a monthly basis to share ideas\, express challenges\, identify new opportunities\, and establish new collaborations. \nThis event is geared for tenure/tenure track faculty\, research faculty\, post-doctoral fellows\, and senior level graduate students. This will be an “open mic” type of meeting where we will ask attendees to share a couple of slides if they have them or simply speak about their projects/new ideas​and specific needs (including advice\, expertise\, instruments\, etc.). The goal is to engage in meaningful brainstorming discussions together and champion one another. We will not be looking for full presentations. Even if you don’t have something to share on a given month\, we encourage you to join regardless. Your expertise will be invaluable during the idea exchange. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/open-mic-biomedical-research-ideas-exchange-november/
LOCATION:IABR 1004\, 10920 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T183000
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SUMMARY:November 2022 Biotech and Beer
DESCRIPTION:Join us and guest speaker Lara D’Antonio\, Director of Clinical Research Navigation at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association\, to learn about new ways to establish clinical partnerships across the Commonwealth in an effort to help increase diversity of participants and accelerate advancement of your products.
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/biotech-beer-november/
LOCATION:Mum Mum Restaurant\, 10945 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic: Biomedical Research Ideas Exchange
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event and will not have a virtual option. \nThe Institute for Biohealth Innovation is hosting an Open Mic: Biomedical Research Ideas Exchange on the SciTech campus on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. \nThis new monthly meeting was suggested by and will be led by Dr. Remi Veneziano\, who has appreciated working with so many of you and realizing the value of meeting as a multidisciplinary team on a monthly basis to share ideas\, express challenges\, identify new opportunities\, and establish new collaborations. \nThis event is geared for tenure/tenure track faculty\, research faculty\, post-doctoral fellows\, and senior level graduate students. This will be an “open mic” type of meeting where we will ask attendees to share a couple of slides if they have them or simply speak about their projects/new ideas​and specific needs (including advice\, expertise\, instruments\, etc.). The goal is to engage in meaningful brainstorming discussions together and champion one another. We will not be looking for full presentations. Even if you don’t have something to share on a given month\, we encourage you to join regardless. Your expertise will be invaluable during the idea exchange. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/open-mic-biomedical-research-ideas-exchange/
LOCATION:IABR 1004\, 10920 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T163000
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SUMMARY:Biotech & Beer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Biotech & Beer October 18th from 4:30-6:30pm\, where we will bring together our Northern Virginia life science community from academia\, industry\, and healthcare. \nLearn about the value of a CEO and life science business mentor relationship\, and ways this support can help further advance start-up and early stage companies. Also\, come hear about the latest in the life sciences by exchanging in conversation with old and new friends! \nSpecial Guest Speakers: \nSamy Lamouille\, PhD\nCEO and Co-founder Acomhal Research Inc.\nAssistant Professor\, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC \nand \nLiz Pyle\nLife Science Business Mentor\nVirginia Small Business Development Network\nGeorge Mason University \nClick here to read about this event\, and click here to register. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/biotech-beer/
LOCATION:Mum Mum Restaurant\, 10945 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Healthcare Disparities Conference - A Call for Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern Virginia AHEC for their 4th Annual Healthcare Disparities Conference! \nThis year’s theme is A Call for Collaboration: Intersectionality and Health Equity. This online\, half‐day symposium for healthcare professionals will address the role sociocultural barriers and intersecting identities play in the care of culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Invited speakers will discuss local\, regional\, and national approaches to improving awareness and overcoming bias. Participants will have the opportunity to hear colleagues and community partners discuss their experiences with inequity and explore opportunities to improve the healthcare experience for patients\, families\, and healthcare teams. \n2022 Key Note Speaker: Oluwaferanmi O.Okanlami\, MD\, MS \nClick here to read more about this event\, and click here to register.
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/4th-annual-healthcare-disparities-conference-a-call-for-collaboration/
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SUMMARY:Cancer Cell Plasticity Seminar: from Cell Junctions to Cytosolic Functions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nSamy Y. Lamouille\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\, Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute\nCEO\, Acomhal Research Inc. \nAbstract: \nDuring cancer progression\, cellular plasticity underlies metastatic disease and tumor recurrence\, while concomitantly conferring resistance to current therapies. We are developing targeted approaches to cancer treatment by investigating the relationship between tumor microenvironment cues and resulting downstream signaling. A major focus of our research lies in a novel tumorigenic function for the gap junction protein connexin43 involving an increased interaction with microtubules which we have identified in glioblastoma cancer stem cells and during epithelial-mesenchymal transition.  Disruption of this interaction using mimetic peptide approaches specifically impacts cancer stem cell survival in addition to limiting cancer cell invasion and metastasis. Modulation of non-junctional connexin43 functions therefore represents a viable therapeutic approach to target plasticity events common to many cancers. \nAbout Dr. Lamouille: \nDr. Lamouille’s lab studies how cancer cells communicate and is developing novel therapeutic strategies to target these communication mechanisms to prevent metastases in human cancer progression. In particular\, the lab specializes in studying epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) – a process that enables cancer cells to undergo a complete reprogramming at the trasncription\, translation\, and post-translation levels\, leading cancer cells to acquire the invasive characteristics that promote cell proliferation and metastases in new tissues. \nThe Lamouille Lab analyzes the channel-dependent and -independent roles of connexin proteins during EMT and in cancer stem cells. Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) is a potent inducer of EMT and regulator of cancer stemness through Smad and non-Smad signaling\, and crosstalk with other pathways such as Notch and Wnt. Dr. Lamouille studies how these signaling pathways modulate connexin localization and function in cancer cells that undergo EMT\, and in cancer stem cells. The lab is developing novel therapeutic strategies using mimetic peptides to specifically disrupt protein-protein interactions that enhance the tumorigenic characteristics of cancer cells. To carry these discoveries forward and pursue clinical trials\, Dr. Lamouille co-founded Acomhal Research Inc. in partnership with Dr. Rob Gourdie.
URL:https://ibi.gmu.edu/event/cancer-cell-plasticity-seminar-from-cell-junctions-to-cytosolic-functions/
LOCATION:IABR 1004\, 10920 George Mason Circle\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
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