FNNDSC Weekly Newsletter - Week 74
Upcoming Events
October 26th: Program for Research Assistant Development and Achievement (PRADA) Welcome Fair
12pm, Hosted virtually via Zoom
Meeting ID: 969 4538 9027
Password: PRADA
What's PRADA?
PRADA is a supportive and inclusive community for research assistants, coordinators, and other young professionals at BCH. We provide support, mentorship, and learning opportunities for our members to become tomorrow's leaders in healthcare.
Have Questions? Contact us at PRADA@childrens.harvard.edu
Please view details here: PRADA Welcome Fair 2021! (harvard.edu)
October 27th: FNNDSC Halloween Party, 5-7pm
South Boston Conference room, LM6656
October 28th: QI/Research Webinar Series - Dr. Susan Cohen
Please register here (Newborn Brain Society): Webinar Registration - Zoom
The Society for Pediatric Radiology abstract submission deadline: October 27
November 3rd: BCH 68th Annual Virtual Blackfan Lecture,12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health
Dr. Fauci oversees an extensive research portfolio focused on infectious and immune-mediated
diseases. As the long-time chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, Dr. Fauci has made many seminal contributions in basic and clinical research and is one of the world’s most-cited biomedical scientists. He was one of the principal architects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program that has saved millions of lives throughout the developing world.
Please click below to join the webinar:
Password: MEDGR2020
November 4th: SFNM Webinar Series: Dr. Lina Chalak
American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) abstract submission deadline: November 1
MICCAI Conference: The deadline for submission of workshop proposals is 20 December 2021
Brain & Brain PET 2022: Abstract Submission due January 2022
Various Dates: Newborn Brain Society - Fetal Neurology Webinar Series Helpful Links ▴ Research Computing Data Management ▴ Research Computing Self Portal ▴ Research Announcements & News ▴ Office of Sponsored Programs Updates ▴ Funding Opportunities and Links ▴ Staff Resources - Covid-19 ▴ Covid Vaccine FAQs
Honors/Awards/Accomplishments
Congratulations to Matthew Pesce on receiving a 'Way to Shine!' for Excellence!
"Matthew has been working very hard on the BabyMEG system since it warmed up to bring it back online again and making sure it is working properly. With his hard and successful work, he exemplified the BCH value of “Excellence”. Thank you, Matthew.”- Banu Ahtam
Flu Vaccination
This is the last week to get the flu vaccine. It is required that all Boston Children’s W-2 employees, medical staff, research staff, students, and contracted staff be vaccinated against the flu, no later than October 30, 2021 (with the exception of those with approved religious or medical exemptions).
There is a flu clinic today at the Hancock conference room by Human Resources on the 6th floor, from 1:00pm-3:30pm.
Location: 6th floor West, LM6588
Brain Games
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