5/22/2013
The NIH Child Care Board and the NIH Office of Human Resources will present results and recommendations of the “Life@NIH” Survey, conducted in fall 2012.
Topics:
NIH employee programs and services attract highly skilled recruits to the NIH.
The role supervisors play in awareness and use of NIH employee programs and services.
Demographic trend affecting a growing number of employees.
How employees, including supervisory, clinical, and scientific staff, view Life@NIH.
For more information go to
http://childcare.ors.nih.govAir date: 5/30/2013 10:00:00 AM
5/22/2013
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is committed to improving the health of all Americans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) Americans, through basic, translational, and clinical research. At this Listening Session, we will begin seeking community input to determine the highest priority research areas in LGBTI health.
Air date: 6/27/2013 11:00:00 AM
5/22/2013
CC Grand Rounds: (1) Alzheimer's Disease: Research Challenges and Opportunities (2) Alzheimer's Disease: Seeking Biomarkers and Understanding Mechanisms
For more information go to
http://www.cc.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.htmlAir date: 6/19/2013 12:00:00 PM
5/21/2013
The Council of Councils was created by the NIH Reform Act of 2006, and advises on matters related to the policies and activities of DPCPSI, including concept clearance of selected initiatives for Common Fund support and proposed Office of Research Infrastructure Program (ORIP) initiatives. The Council conducts second-level review for selected Common Fund and ORIP initiatives.
For more information go to
http://dpcpsi.nih.gov/council/index.aspxAir date: 9/24/2013 8:30:00 AM
5/21/2013
The CTAC makes recommendations on the NCI-supported national clinical trials enterprise to build a strong scientific infrastructure by bringing together a broadly developed and engaged coalition of stakeholders involved in the clinical trial process.
For more information go to
http://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/ctac/ctacmeetings.htmAir date: 7/10/2013 9:00:00 AM
5/21/2013
This workshop will cover choosing and applying to a graduate school/graduate program, writing your personal statement, and interviewing. In other words, this will be a one-stop overview of what you need to consider to get to the right graduate school for you.
For more information go to
https://www.training.nih.govAir date: 6/18/2013 9:00:00 AM
5/21/2013
Medicine: Mind the Gap is a lecture series that explores issues at the intersection of research, evidence, and clinical practice—areas in which conventional wisdom may be contradicted by recent evidence. From the role of advocacy organizations in medical research and policy, to off-label drug use, to the effectiveness of continuing medical education, the seminar series will aim to engage the NIH community in thought-provoking discussions to challenge what we think we know and to think critically about our role in today’s research environment.
For more information go to
http://prevention.nih.gov/mindthegap/schroeder.aspxAir date: 6/18/2013 10:00:00 AM
5/21/2013
CC Grand Rounds (1) Brain Imaging Studies: Understanding Changes in the Brain (2) Neuroimaging Genetic Biomarkers of Nicotine Addiction
For more information go to
http://www.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.htmlAir date: 6/26/2013 12:00:00 PM
5/20/2013
Felcom Event
Have you been curious about the process of transitioning from bench work to the exciting field of technology transfer? Are you interested in protecting cutting edge technologies through patents and copyrights? If so, then this is the career panel for you! The FelCom Career Development subcommittee has put together a fantastic panel of Ph.D.-level scientists who have made the transition to working in various areas within the field of technology transfer. The panelists will discuss their areas of expertise, day-to-day routines, how they landed their current positions, the differences between working for universities and private firms, and advice for post-docs about preparing for a career in technology transfer. Additionally, there will be a social networking event immediately following the seminar. Come and join the discussion with our "Careers in Technology Transfer" panel to see if a job in this field is right for you!
For more information go to
https://www.training.nih.govAir date: 6/17/2013 3:00:00 PM
5/20/2013
The 2013 NIH Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Pride Month Observance will be a panel discussion on bullying across the lifespan.
Air date: 6/13/2013 10:00:00 AM