Announcements
NIH NOTICES
- Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry, Re-integration into, and Re-training in Health-Related Research Careers (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). The goal of this NOSI is to provide information to the extramural community regarding an administrative supplement to provide full or part-time mentored research training experiences for individuals with high potential to re-enter, re-integrate into, or re-train in an active research career after an interruption for family responsibilities or other qualifying circumstances as described below. The supplement grants are intended to provide these scientists with an opportunity to update or extend their research skills and knowledge and prepare them to re-establish or revitalize their careers in basic biomedical, behavioral, clinical, translational, or social science research. It is anticipated that by the completion of the supplement support period, the awardee will be prepared to apply for a fellowship (F), career development (K) award, a research award (R), SBIR/STTR, or other types of independent research support.
- Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Women’s Health Research. In alignment with the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing this Notice of Special Interest to highlight interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women (e.g., autoimmune diseases; depressive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD), gender-based-violence), present and progress differently in women (e.g., cardiovascular disease; HIV; reproductive aging and its implications), or are female-specific (e.g., uterine fibroids; endometriosis; menopause).
NIH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- CCRP Initiative: Chemical Threat Agent-Induced Pulmonary and Ocular Pathophysiological Mechanisms (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-ES-24-005). The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support research seeking to understand fundamental mechanisms of chemical toxicity and to identify potential molecular/genetic targets that may be interrogated to reduce acute and/or long-term chronic adverse health effects after exposure of the lungs and eyes. Research Projects must address the scientific priorities of the Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP). Applications are due September 24, 2024; September 24, 2025; September 23, 2026.
- Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Conferences and Scientific Meetings in Cancer Biology (NOT-CA-24-059). The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to solicit applications to support innovative conferences, symposia, and workshops that explore basic, fundamental questions in areas of cancer biology supported by the Division of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute, and preferably have not yet been a major focus of a scientific meeting.
- Funding Opportunity for Technology Development and Applied Research on the ISS. The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is now soliciting project concepts for accelerated technology maturation and translational medicine. ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2024-7: Technology Development and Applied Research Leveraging the ISS National Lab is now open for concept submissions. To learn more about the ISS National Lab and this research announcement, please visit the ISS website.
ICRP WORKSHOP
ICRP Workshop (May 24-25, 2024) Slides and Recordings Available Below
NEW SBIR FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
DETAILS ON FUTURE POSSIBLE RNCP FY26 FUNDING (JUNE 2024 NIAID COUNCIL CONCEPT CLEARANCES)
Description of Proposed RNCP 2026 Funding Opportunities. 1) Development of Alternative Human Models of Radiation-Induced Injuries (Extracorporeal Systems) Request for Applications, and 2) Development of Radiation/Nuclear Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) and Biodosimetry Devices Broad Agency Announcement. Concepts represent early planning stages for program announcements, requests for applications, notices of special interest, or solicitations for Council’s input. If NIAID publishes an initiative from one of these concepts, we link to it below. To find initiatives, go to Opportunities & Announcements. Note: Council approval does not guarantee that a concept will become an initiative.
RADIATION RESEARCH SOCIETY (RRS) 2024
Welcome to the 70th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society in Tucson, Arizona, September 15 – 18, 2024! Experience this unique gathering at the Westin La Paloma, nestled by the Catalina Mountains. Under the warm Sonoran Desert sun, the Westin La Paloma transforms into a haven for exchanging cutting-edge ideas, celebrating advancements, and fostering connections among radiation science professionals. On September 14th, pre-day workshops await RRS Scholars-in-Training and Early Career Investigators, offering a day of learning and networking.
Registration and more information: https://web.cvent.com/event/f628c567-73e4-4fee-a58b-1e9b6b0c1981/summary
EPRBIODOSE2024
Dosimetry Harmony: Orchestrating Unity in Techniques
September 25-28, 2024
- EPR Biodose 2024 Meeting. September 25-28, 2024 at Hirosaki University in Hirosaki, Japan. This in-person meeting is sponsored by Hirosaki University and the International Association of Biological and EPR Radiation Dosimetry (IABERD). The theme of the scientific program is “Dosimetry Harmony: Orchestrating Unity in Techniques” and will include invited speakers and round table discussions covering advanced uses of physical dosimeters in medicine, dosimetry in radiobiology, emergency medical response in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, and how we should use biodosimetry for an unplanned radiation exposure in the short and long term, in addition to cutting edge advances in biodosimetry and retrospective dosimetry submitted from the abstracts that are received. There will be separate one-day, pre-meeting workshops offered for cytogenetic and EPR dosimetry. More information on the meeting including abstract submission, registration and deadlines are available on the meeting website at https://eprbiodose2024.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 48th Annual European Radiation Research Society Meeting (ERRS). September 10-13, Aveiro, Portugal. A friendly atmosphere fosters collaboration and innovation. Together, at ERRS2024, we will present and discuss the main and most recent findings and scientific research outcomes that account for our overall capability to address both the present and the future global challenges in radiation research on various fields.
- Joint EURADOS-ICRP Training Course on the Theory and Practical Application of Codes for the Determination of Dose After Internal Contamination (organized in cooperation with IRSN). 14 - 18 October 2024. Fontenay aux Roses, France. IRSN will host the Joint EURADOS-ICRP Training Course on the Theory and Practical Application of codes for the Determination of Dose after internal contamination. The objective of this training course is to inform participants and provide practical training on calculation of dose after internal contamination, using codes for implementing ICRP models. Courses will provide general information on biokinetic models, radiation decay data and S-coefficients, voxel and mesh phantoms, Monte Carlo calculation of specific absorbed fractions (SAFs), calculation of dose coefficients and limitations of the models. Practical sessions will allow the use of different software for solving biokinetic models and for calculating S-factor and dose coefficients. The courses will be given by high-level professionals, currently involved in the development of calculation codes in dosimetry, biokinetic models and the production of ICRP dose coefficients.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
- Third International NATO StTARS Workshop. Rome, Italy. November 26-29, 2024. Here, we will describe the purpose and function of software tools developed by scientific groups within NATO. These tools either allow an integrated estimation of dose (BAT, WinFRAT), or the prediction of ARS severity based on changes in blood cell counts (H-module) in the first days after an exposure to ionizing radiation. Finally, you will practice your diagnostic skills by predicting clinically relevant degrees of the ARS using a database which includes real case histories – such as those arising from the Chernobyl incident and other accidental industrial exposures. The workshop is for civilian or military personnel with a medical background or dealing with medical decision making in the field of radiological or nuclear threats.
RECENT PUBLICATION
Article: “Biomarkers for Radiation Biodosimetry and Correlation with Hematopoietic Injury in a Humanized Mouse Model”
The Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University conducted a study on radiation biomarkers and their connection to hemopoietic injury in a humanized mouse model. Drs. Qi Wang, Maria Taveras, Xuefeng Wu, Constantinos G. Broustas, Igor Shuryak, Helen C. Turner, and colleagues successfully validated a biomarker-based triage assay and assessed the radiation sensitivity of the hematopoietic system following TBI exposures.
Wang Q, Bacon BA, Taveras M, Phillippi MA, Wu X, Broustas CG, Shuryak I, Turner HC. Biomarkers for Radiation Biodosimetry and Correlation with Hematopoietic Injury in a Humanized Mouse Model. Radiat Res. 2024 Jul 22. doi: 10.1667/RADE-24-00049.1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39034036.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Call for Applications: 2024 IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program. The latest application cycle of the IAEA’s flagship program to bring more women into the nuclear field is now open. Interested women studying nuclear-related subjects at the master’s degree level are encouraged to apply to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Progra (MSCFP) by 30 September 2024. The MSCFP, which is named after the pioneering physicist Marie Sklodowska-Curie, was launched by Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in March 2020 to support women pursuing nuclear-related careers. The MSCFP offers support to women from all IAEA Member States, addressing the need for more gender parity in the nuclear field. Since its launch, 560 women have been awarded the fellowship from over 120 countries. Awardees are studying a wide range of nuclear topics in more than 70 countries around the world.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency is HIRING!
Hiring for many positions at the IAEA! Check all positions that are closing soon and apply before the closing date. 👇
