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Visualizing the AAMC's Mission Management Assesment
Since 2009, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has released its annual Missions Management Tool report to highlight the missions and goals of the AAMC's member institutions. The 2016 report contains data on 45 measures across six categories and once again, UNC School of Medicine sits among the national leaders in many measures. Check out this graphic covering the results.
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Clinical Data Research Networks 101
Interested in conducting research on clinical data? Want to collaborate with partners across the country? Clinical Data Research Networks (CDRNs) can help you. Join us for CDRN 101 to learn more about CDRNs and how they can support your research.
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Your Health: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy welcome Gary Chapman, PhD, counselor, pastor and author of the best-selling book The 5 Love Languages. On the show, Chapman will discuss the new book he co-authored, Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey.
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After a sabbatical in Japan, Ian Grimm, MD, has brought two forms of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) back to UNC.
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Caregivers at Carolina program announces second class of award recipients
The UNC Caregivers at Carolina: Support for Physician Scientists Program announces its second group of scholars and extended support for two initial recipients.
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UNC Neurology Stroll and Roll
Join the UNC Stroke Team for our bimonthly 'Stroll & Roll,' a fun and informative mall walk!
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Humphry, Neblett honored for excellence in doctoral mentoring
Ruth Humphry, a professor of occupational science, and Enrique Neblett Jr., an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, have received the 2017 Faculty Awards for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring.
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American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: 2017 ASDS Cutting Edge Research Grant
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is accepting applications to support research relevant to dermatologic surgeons and the dermatology specialty at large. ASDS members are strongly encouraged to submit proposals for board-directed research topics as well as research into evidence-based medicine, comparative efficacy research, quality studies and patient safety studies. The award amount is up to $20,000. Application deadline is July 3, 2017.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association: Discovery Research Grants
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) to support independent, established investigators to accelerate progress toward understanding and treating muscle disease. Discovery research includes the search for understanding the causes of disease, unraveling pathways involved in disease, identifying novel drug targets, and testing new strategies to treat disease. The goal for discovery research is to form a solid foundation which informs and accelerates all subsequent drug development. Award amount is up to $60,000 per year for up to three (3) years. The LOI deadline is June 15, 2017 by 11:59pm EST. The LOI portal will open approximately one month prior to LOI deadline.
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Foundation for Women's Wellness: FWW Research Award
The Foundation for Women's Wellness (FWW) is accepting applications to support small, short-term studies with promise for improving medical knowledge in cardiovascular disease, leading female cancers, the role of hormones in disease and stage-of-life health issues such as pregnancy and menopause and diseases disproportionately affecting women. Award amount is up to $25,000. The application deadline is June 20, 2017.
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Bio-Therapeutics Grants
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is accepting applications to address the existing funding gap for investigator initiated biological clinical trials for childhood cancers. ALSF expects successfully proposals to accelerate the delivery of high impact therapeutics to children. The award aims to provide funding to support investigator-initiated clinical trials using biologic therapies, including but not limited to immunotherapy (including cell therapies), gene therapy and small molecules. Award amount varies. The application deadline is June 30, 2017 by 11:59pm ET.
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Rheumatology Research Foundation: Scientist Development Award
The Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) is accepting applications to support researchers in the early stages of their career (typically Fellows-in-Training) or those without significant prior research experience who plan to embark on careers in biomedical and/or clinical research in arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The purpose of this award is to provide support for a structured research training program for rheumatologists or health professionals in the field of rheumatology. Award amount up to $225,000 for up to three (3) years. The application deadline is July 3, 2017 by 4:00pm ET.
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Lung Cancer Research Foundation: 2017 Scientific Grant Program
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is accepting applications to support innovative research focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. LCRF grants are awarded for projects focused on one or more of the following areas of lung cancer research: basic science, translational research, clinical research, supportive care, quality of care/outcomes. Award amount up to $75,000 per year for up to two (2) years. The application deadline is July 1, 2017.
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