IMERS Announcements

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) K99/R00 and UE5 mechanism is a component of the NIH's efforts to enhance diversity within the academic biomedical research workforce.  Promising postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply to this funding opportunity.  Awards are designed to support transition into independent faculty careers at research-intensive institutions.
Given the priority of this initiative, NIGMS will be offering an informational ZOOM webinar on preparing applications ahead of the next submission deadline, October 12, 20200.
For more information about the MOSAIC UE5 and K99/R00 Programs, please read the FOA (UE5 - PAR-19-342; K99/R00 - PAR-19-343) and contact Dr. Kenneth Gibbs.

IMERS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT SUCCESS STORIES
Picture of Dr. Upal RoyCongratulations to Upal Roy, PhD of University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley on receiving an R01, A Targeted Anti-HIV Drug Delivery to the Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT).  Learn more about this award here.
Dr. Roy's contact information is available on the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley's Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences webpage.

Image of Dr. RungkitwattanakulCongratulations to Jesse Rungkitwattanakul, PharmD of Howard University on receiving a Rapid Response Research Award titled Characterists and outcomes of HIV-infected patients with COVID-19.  Learn more about this award here.
Dr. Rungkitwattanakul's contact information is available on his Howard University, College of Pharmacy faculty profile.

Congratulations to Isar Godreau, PhD of the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey on receiving a U01 titled The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey METAS+: Maintaining, Engaging, and Tracking Alumni in Science and Health Research.  Learn more about this award here.
Dr. Godreau's contact information is available on her University of Puerto Rico, Resource Center for Science and Engineering profile page.

IMERS TEAM MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Image of Dr. PearsonCongratulations to IMERS faculty mentor Kevin Pearson, PhD for being named the faculty recipient of the Inclusive Excellence Recognition award presented by the University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity.

An article highlighting Dr. Pearson's success can be found here.

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