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Active Shooter Training Log in to Healthstream http: //www. healthstream. com/HLC/Student/My. Learning. aspx and the Active Shooter training module should be the first course on the list. It should take you about 20 -30 minutes. **Your Healthstream password is not the same as your Partners password More info: http: //www. bwhpikenotes. org/Employee_Resources/Emergency_Mgt/activeshooter. aspx

You Matter to Us. What Matters to You? Tell us by taking BWH’s employee pulse survey today! The anonymous eight-question survey will take less than five minutes to complete. Human Resources is committed to sharing the results and quickly identifying areas for improvement in order to make BWH an even better place to work. After you complete the survey, you will be taken to a new page to enter into a raffle if you wish.

Funding Opportunities Brigham Research Institute Bright Futures Prize- $100, 000 Applications due April 8, 2015 Open to all scientific themes, the winner will be announced at Discover Brigham on Wednesday, October 7 th. The BFP catalyzes the kind of innovative translational research that is only possible at an academic medical center, where basic researchers and clinicians work side by side, while generating excitement and visibility for BWH research. Musculoskeletal Research Center Best Paper Awards Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3 rd The Musculoskeletal Research Center invites all BWH Post- docs, Instructors and Assistant Professors working in basic or clinical research areas related to musculoskeletal disease to participate in the ‘Best Paper Awards in Musculoskeletal Research – 2014’ competition sponsored by the Center. A review committee will rate papers on quality, novelty, scientific and/or clinical impact and relevance to MSK disease with respect to mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment. Fund to Sustain Research Excellence Upcoming Deadline: Monday, April 6 th The BWH BRI has developed a Bridge Research Grant Program designed to offer interim support to independent investigators who submitted a non-mentored NIH grant application that was reviewed but missed the funding payline. Recipients will be chosen based on need and merit. Individual awards of $50 K for one year will be available to qualified, eligible applicants. BRI/ORC Micro. Grants Application accepted on a rolling basis Post-docs, clinical fellows and junior faculty (ranking assistant professor or below) in the BWH research community are invited to apply. Applicants must apply in advance of the event requiring support and may not receive support for events that have already occurred.

The Art & Practice of Mentoring Effective Mentoring Feedback April 2 • 12 -1: 30 pm One Brigham Circle (OBC) • 4 th floor • 4 -002 B REGISTRATION: http: //www. brighamandwomens. org/view/Event. Details. aspx? event. ID=62286 Participants will explore how to successfully give and receive feedback, how to manage difficult conversations, and present interventions to redirect challenging situations toward productive relationships. This interactive, case-based seminar designed for junior faculty as well as trainees is the second in the new CFDD series, The Art & Practice of Mentoring: Developing Skills and Building Networks. Seminar Leader: Kathy Rexrode, MD, MPH Faculty Facilitators: Rick Mitchell, MD, Ph. D; Shelley Tworoger, Ph. D

Career Advancement Program for Scientists Guest: Chantal Beauchemin, Ph. D. Scientist, Batavia Bioservices April 6 • 5 -6: 30 pm • HHMI Conference Room Please Register CAPS Career Roundtables each feature a former BWH postdoc who has transitioned to the next step in his/her career. In this session, Dr. Chantal Beauchemin will share her career path experience, including how she made the transition, advice for those looking to advance, surprising and challenging aspects of her new role, and more. Due to the nature of this event, registration is limited to 15. Lunch will be served. Guest: Chantal Beauchemin, Ph. D, Scientist, Batavia Bioservices

Connecting Immunologists across Harvard: Junior Faculty Retreat April 9, 2015 Please join us for a half-day retreat hosted by the Harvard Institute of Translational Immunology. Open to instructors and assistant professors, this retreat will convene immunology faculty from across Harvard. Participants will engage with peers and senior members of the community to discuss the unique opportunities - and challenges - in this field. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network. Featured Talk: "Successful Grant Funding Strategies" Steven D. Freedman MD, Ph. D Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Director, Grant Review and Support Program (GRASP), Harvard Catalyst | The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center Retreat Details: Thursday, April 9, 2015 1: 00 -5: 00 pm Reception to follow. Seminar Room #1031 The New Research Building at Harvard Medical School 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115 Registerby April 3. Please emailimmunology_events@hms. harvard. eduwith any questions.

Writing for Publication Writing Well: Top Ways to Improve April 10 • 12 -1 pm • Carrie Hall Please Register This seminar focuses on the importance of writing clearly and takes participants through the steps of acquiring this essential skills. CME Credit is Available. Speaker: Helen M. Shields, MD, Associate Chief, Division of Medical Communications; Senior Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, BWH; Professor of Medicine, HMS Lunch will be provided starting at 11: 45 am. The seminar will begin promptly at noon. This event is hosted by the Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

Managing Conflict in the Workplace Speaker: Melissa Brodrick, HMS Ombudsperson Monday, April 13, 12: 00 - 1: 30 pm Carrie Hall Conference Room Please register online: www. brighamandwomens. org/view/Event. Details. aspx? event. ID=60659 Join us for this practical workshop on dealing with conflict in the workplace. With a mix of presentation, discussion and exercises, attendees are invited to participate actively in this workshop.

Demystifying Promotions HMS/HSDM CV & Narrative Workshop April 30 • 12: 00 - 1: 00 pm One Brigham Circle, 4 th Floor Room OBC 4002 B Please Register The Demystifying Promotions Seminar Series is designed for faculty to gain knowledge and perspective about the process for academic advancement at Harvard Medical School. The Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Vitae has been formatted to recognize the diversity of faculty achievements. Please bring your CV & Narrative(on your laptop or a hardcopy). Speaker: Jonathan Matsui, Ph. D, Program Director for Faculty Appointments will discuss the guidelines and sections of the HMS/HSDM CV & Narrative. Target Audience: associate professors who are preparing for promotion to professor

Junior Faculty Retreat Connecting Immunologists Across Harvard April 9, 2015 from 1: 00 pm-5: 00 pm The New Research Building @ Harvard Medical School Reception to follow Join immunologists from across Harvard for a half-day retreat to engage with other faculty, discuss challenges in the field, and learn from experts. Featured Talk: Successful Grant Funding Strategies Steven D. Freedman MD, Ph. D, HMS Panel: What You W ish You Knew Then That You Know Now K. Frank Austen, MD, BWH Shiv Pillai, Ph. D, MGH Larry Turka, MD, MGH Amy Wagers, Ph. D, HU, JDC Bruce Walker, MD, Ragon Register by April 3: bit. ly/jr-retreat 20 15

Journal Club April 6 Baecher-Allan Lab & Anandasabapathy Lab Literature Survey April 20 Dr. Rachael Clark, Christina Posch, Yong Liu Article Review

BWH Dermatology Research Presentation Schedule April 3 Invited Speaker Series: Dennis Roop April 10 Frank Lab April 17 Kupper Lab / Clark Lab April 24 SID Presentation

Today at 4 pm HIM 680 Food, Beverages and Good Conversation

HMS Foundation Funds HMS Internal Nomination Process for INVITATIONAL AWARD OPPORTUNITIES HMS Foundation Funds website has posted Spring cycle funding opportunities for junior faculty and postdocs. Awards include: Burroughs Wellcome Career Award for Medical Scientists, Burroughs Wellcome Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Program, Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program, Hearst Fund for Pre- and Perinatal Medicine, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship Program, Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, Searle Scholars Program, W. T. Grant Scholars Program, and more… Researchers interested in applying for any of the awards listed above can apply for the HMS nomination by submitting an application online no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 5: 00 PM. Please join us for an informational forum: • March 23, 2: 00 -3: 00 pm at HMS in the Armenise Amphitheater. All inquiries: Betty Carbunari - Phone: (617) 432 -7463, betty_carbunari@hms. harvard. edu Updated information is available online: http: //www. hms. harvard. edu/Foundation. Funds/

CFDD Upcoming Events OWC Career Roundtable: Salary Negotiation ▪ 3/31 Art & Practice of Mentoring Series § Effective Mentoring Feedback ▪ 4/2 § Mentoring Across Identity Differences ▪ 5/20 Demystifying Promotions: § HMS CV & Narrative Workshop ▪ 4/30 Details & Registration: www. brighamandwomens. org/calendar

Center for Clinical Investigation Courses *Genetic Literacy: An Intermediate Guide to Understanding the Language and Concepts of Modern Genetic Research Monday, March 30 (12: 30 -4: 00 pm), Bornstein Amphitheatre IRB/QI Roundtable Series: New Submissions for Full Board Review Tuesday, March 31 (3: 00 -4: 00 pm), Carrie Hall REDCap: Making Changes to Projects in Production Wednesday, April 8 (1: 00 -2: 00 pm), Room 4 -002 B, OBC *Introduction to Predictive Modeling Tuesday, April 7 (8: 30 am-12: 30 pm), Anesthesia Lecture Hall *Topics in Biostatistics: Categorical Data Analysis and Logistic Regression Thursday, April 9 & 16 (2: 30 -3: 00 pm), Carrie Hall *CME Credits are available. Registration is required for all courses: cci. partners. org

Naturejobs Career Expo 2015 May 20 th, 2015 Back Bay Events Centre Boston, MA Offers young, talented researchers an excellent opportunity to meet a diverse selection of national and international employers from academic institutions and scientific industries, such as pharmaceutical organisations, digital technology companies, science publishing and more. • Attend all conferences and workshops for free • Meet employers face-to-face • Benefit from free one-to-one CV checking • Network with leading scientific institutions of your interest • Learn how to enhance your employability • Maximize your career prospects

Upcoming Courses at Harvard Catalyst Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Research (Fa. CTo. R) April–June 2015 This introductory online course provides an overview of the clinical and translational research domains, from first-in-human studies to global health. Application closes February 20, 2015. http: //catalyst. harvard. edu/services/fundamentalct/

New NIH Biographical Sketch Format NIH announced a new biosketch format and instructions, posted at SF 424 (R&R) Forms and Applications. The new format is required for due dates on or after January 25, 2015. The new format extends the page limit from four to five pages. It allows researchers to describe up to five of their most significant contributions to science, along with the historical background that framed their research. Investigators can outline the central findings of prior work and the influence of those findings. For more information, see the November 26, 2014, Guide notice.

New 2015 NIH/NRSA Salary Scale Ø Ø All Postdoctoral Fellow New Hires with an April 1, 2015 start/NEO date, must meet the 2015 NIH/NRSA Salary Scale. All current Postdoctoral Fellows must meet the 2015 NIH/NRSA Salary Scale by October 1, 2015. Ø All current Postdoctoral Fellows must meet the 2014 NIH/NRSA Salary scale. Ø HR will be monitoring compliance with this requirement for all Postdoctoral Fellows that are not meeting the scale. Please make sure your Department’s current Postdoctoral Fellows are compliant.

BRIGHAM INNOVATION HUB PRESENTS: Idea Lab "Big Data: Harnessing Partners Healthcare Biobank" Shapiro Breakout Room, BWH April 15 th 12 -1: 30 PM Come learn about an exciting theme in healthcare that is ripe for innovation, meet new clinicians and researchers, brainstorm innovation ideas in small groups, practice an idea pitch, and receive feedback on your idea. The Idea Lab series is open to all Brigham & Women’s Hospital employees. After the event, Brigham Innovation Hub can help you further develop your idea, provide project management and help you connect with collaborators and industry partners.

Maximizing the Mentee-Mentor Relationship, June 2 -3, 2015 Applications due April 23 This new course will help emerging clinical and translational investigators navigate the complexities of the mentoring dynamic. Emphasizing the perspective of the mentee, this two-day course will explore the lifecycle of mentoring relationships through case studies, lectures, and interactive sessions. Each session will address critical issues such as expectations and responsibilities, pitfalls and challenges, communication, and career development. Participants will learn how to direct their own mentee-mentor relationships, as well as understand the impact these relationships can have on both personal and academic success. The course will consist of approximately 8 -10 largely case-based sessions (1 -1. 5 hrs each), with small-group and plenary discussions and a syllabus with readings and other resources.