High School Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology
HIP IMO is an integrated mathematical oncology centric internship program that delivers interdisciplinary team science research experiences for high school students aged 16 or older by the time of the internship. This mentored summer training program is designed for motivated aspiring scientists to help prepare them for interdisciplinary cancer research careers. The program runs for 8 weeks: June 10 - August 2, 2019. HIP IMO students will receive a Richard O. Jacobson IMO Scholarship of $1,000. Out of town students may receive an additional up to $1,500 for travel and lodging expenses. Applications for the 2019 HIP IMO program are now open with an application deadline of February 1, 2019. Interested students should download an application form and visit the website for more information: http://psoc.moffitt.org/education/internship-programs/hip-imo/
NCI Systems Biology and Physical Sciences Summer Research Program
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Systems Biology Consortium and Physical Sciences in Oncology Network are offering rising Junior and Senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors from NCI-supported institutions for an 8-week summer fellowship at 15 research institutions across the United States. The 2019 summer research program is designed specifically for students to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Additionally, students will convene at the NIH in Bethesda, MD on July 18-19, 2019 to present their research and network with their peers. Detailed information about the program can be found at: https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/SummerProgram/. Please contact Erin Wetzel (erin.wetzel@nih.gov) if you have any questions about the program.
Prospects in Theoretical Physics 2019
Prospects in Theoretical Physics is an intensive two-week summer program typically designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars considering a career in theoretical physics. Each year since 2002, the program has provided lectures and informal sessions on the latest advances and open questions in a different area of theoretical physics. PiTP 2019 is titled 'Great Problems in Biology for Physicists,' and will cover topics ranging from virology, cancer, and immunology to machine learning and neural networks. The program dates are July 15-26, 2019 and an online application will be open from December 14, 2018-February 15, 2019. Please visit their website for more information: https://pitp.ias.edu/.
Innovation Lab: Systems Biology for the Cancer Microbiome
The 2019 Innovation Lab: Systems Biology for the Cancer Microbiome is jointly organized by the National Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to explore the intersection of systems biology and the cancer microbiome. It will be held April 29- May 3rd, 2019 at the Beaver Hollow Conference Center in Java Center, NY. Microbiome researchers have utilized sophisticated bioinformatic approaches to analyze and integrate various data types but have found it much more challenging to effectively build models that provide insights into the complex interactions that can lead to emergent systems-level behaviors. Cancer systems biologists bring together experimental cancer biology with mathematical modeling to understand cancer processes, but as a field has made little headway into incorporating the impact of the microbiome on the prevention, initiation, and progression of cancer. The Innovation Lab: Systems Biology for the Cancer Microbiome will bring together experts from a variety of to form new collaborations, ideate and refine new projects, and identify opportunities to accelerate research on the influence of the microbiome in cancer. The deadline to submit applications is January 25th, 2019 and more information can be found here: https://hub.ki/groups/cancersysbiome.
Gordon Research Conference on Physical Science of Cancer
The second Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Physical Science of Cancer will be held in Galveston, TX on February 10-15, 2019. The application deadline to attend the meeting is January 13, 2019. Visit the GRC website for more information and to apply.
The Annual Nano-Bio Symposium: Advanced Biomanufacturing
John Hopkins University Institute for NanoBioTechnology & John Hopkins Physical Sciences-Oncology Center will hold a their Annual Nano-Bio Symposium on May 4, 2018 at the Homewood Campus Glass Pavilion. The 2018 theme is Advanced Biomanufacuring and the event will showcase and celebrate the latest discoveries in nanoscience from their multidisciplinary researcher teams. Registration is now open and required for general admissions and poster presentations. Please visit the website to view the program, submit a poster, and register to attend.
NCI Systems Biology and Physical Sciences Summer Research Program
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Systems Biology Consortium and Physical Sciences in Oncology Network are offering rising Junior and Senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors from NCI-supported institutions for an 8-week summer fellowship. The 2018 summer research program is designed specifically for students to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Students who are especially interested in cancer research careers are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available at 14 research institutions across the United States. Stipend, housing, and travel to and from the host institution are covered by NCI. Additionally, students will convene at the NIH in Bethesda, MD, mid-way through the summer to present their research and network with their peers. Detailed information about the program and application instructions can be found at: https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/SummerProgram/. The application deadline is February 16, 2018. Please contact Shannon Hughes (shannon.hughes@nih.gov) or Erin Wetzel (erin.wetzel@nih.gov) if you have any questions about the program.
High School Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center
High School Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology (HIP IMO) is an integrated mathematical oncology centric internship program that delivers interdisciplinary team science research experiences for high school students aged 16 or older by the time of the internship. This mentored summer training program is designed for motivated aspiring scientists to help prepare them for interdisciplinary cancer research careers. Working under the direction and guidance of faculty/scientist mentors in the Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO) department, interns are involved in activities designed to foster the development of life-long research skills. Students will be assigned individual research projects appropriate to their interests and abilities and will receive a scholarship of $1,000; out-of-town students may be eligible for travel and lodging expenses up to $1,500. Applications are invited beginning November 1st, 2017 for the internship in the following year and due by February 1st, 2018. Please visit the website for more detailed information about the program and application process.
Cancer Genomics and Mathematical Data Analysis Symposium
The symposium on Cancer Genomics and Mathematical Data Analysis, co-organized by Columbia PSOC (Directors Drs Rabadan & Iavarone), MSK CSBC (Directors Dr Leslie & Rudensky), Columbia CSBC (Directors Drs Califano & Honig) and Cornell PSOC (Drs Fischbach-Teschl & Cantley) will present a comprehensive overview of algorithmic and mathematical approaches to the study of cancer through genomic approaches. It will be held on February 7-8th, 2018 in the Heart Conference Center on the 1st floor at Columbia University. The symposium will also include a tutorial and poster session. Please visit the website to find out more information and to register to attend.