News for February 28, 2026 |
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Headlines for this newsletter: • Proteomics Workshop at Lyon College on March 2 • AR INBRE Summer Manuscript Support due March 9 • Student 4-day training program at UCA, May 11-14 • Now registering: AR INBRE Bench-to-Bedside Workshop (for undergrads): Bridging Research and Practice in Opioid Addiction Therapy, May 28
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Proteomics Workshop Come join Lyon College and UAMS for a Proteomics Workshop on Mon, March 2, 12 noon to 1 pm, at Lyon College, Derby 16, Derby Center for Science and Mathematics (driving directions).
The workshop, “Protein Mass Spectrometry: Validating Fatty Acid Metabolism in a Mouse Model Experiment,” will be presented by Dr. Dennis Province, Staff Scientist, IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics.
Free and open to all! Pizza will be served.
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Apply Now: Summer Manuscript Support The Arkansas INBRE Developmental Research Project Program (DRPP) is issuing a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that would support faculty in the preparation of a manuscript for publication. The goal of this opportunity is to provide faculty protected time to write and submit a peer-reviewed manuscript.
Key points: Funding period: June 1 through July 31, 2026
Allowable expenses include up to one-month salary plus fringe benefits for the faculty member
Publication costs can be covered following acceptance of a manuscript and an invoice from the PUI to UAMS
Eligible applicants: Faculty member with an appointment at a primarily undergraduate institution in the Arkansas INBRE network Focus of the publication: An area related to human health and preference will be given to manuscripts including undergraduate students as co-authors
Apply by March 9, 5 pm CST
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Hosted by the WVU Cancer Institute, the symposium will be held April 13-15, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown, WV. The 2.5-day conference will bring together graduate trainees and faculty from IDeA states.
Travel, registration, and lodging for trainees will be covered by the WVU Cancer Institute with support from the NCI (must be a grad student currently enrolled in a PhD or MS degree granting program and must submit an abstract to be eligible).
Abstracts (posters and oral presentations) need to be submitted by March 2.
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10th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE2026), to be held June 14-17 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Rockville, MD, is a biennial national meeting showcasing the scientific and training accomplishments of the NIGMS IDeA program.
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Healthcare Innovation Sprint 2026
Healthcare plays an indispensable role in our society and is a cornerstone of the economy. It’s essential to offer engaging and interactive opportunities for young professionals aspiring to excel in this critical field. The Healthcare Innovation Sprint has been designed to offer this specific experience for undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate and doctoral students across the state of Arkansas.
The Healthcare Innovation Sprint offers an immersive four-day training program, May 11-14, where students delve into the realm of healthcare innovation. They’ll learn how to identify potential challenges, engage with key stakeholders and customers to gather valuable insights, and ultimately craft solutions. This sprint fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and interactive learning environment, guiding students through the process of launching a healthcare venture alongside their peers.
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Bench-to-Bedside Workshop
This annual one-day, in-person Workshop will be held on May 28, 9 am to 3 pm, at the UAMS Library Active Learning Center. The workshop will help undergrads understand the role of translational research (bench-to-bedside) in contributing to the development of evidence-based treatments.
Do you have an interest in biomedical research? Have you ever thought about how researchers develop in-depth meaningful studies focused on addiction? Have you encountered family and/or friends with an addiction to opioids and have a desire to learn more about the disorder? Would you like to know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids?
If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, we invite you to participate in this workshop.
Who can attend? Undergraduate students attending college/ university in Arkansas and Arkansas residents attending an out-of-state college/university.
The workshop is limited to 30 student participants. More/register |
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The Cell Biology Education Consortium: Path to Publication (CBEC: P2P) is a collaborative network that supports research by faculty and students at PUIs. In the first phase of our project, the CBEC created mix-and-match modular resources called “Cell Blocks,” that enabled PUI faculty with heavy teaching loads to bring their cell-culture-based research into the classroom.
Our new aim addresses a need expressed by PUI faculty: while the quality of undergraduate research is high, faculty often have multiple barriers to publishing their research. We are currently working to
identify barriers to publishing data at PUIs.
Our hope is that by reducing barriers to publication, faculty can help students take ownership of manuscript preparation and build their own publication records to support career advancement. Collectively, this will help faculty build their research credentials and allow undergraduate students and faculty to become published authors in a recognized scientific journal.
The CBEC has developed a path to publication pipeline to assist (and financially support) undergraduate faculty in publishing their research in the journal MicroPublication Biology. Check out our resources on the QUBES hub.
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Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan (NOT-OD-26-046, Feb 25). The NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy requires applicants to submit a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) for any NIH-funded or conducted research that will generate scientific data. As part of its ongoing efforts to increase efficiency and minimize applicant burden, NIH is updating the required elements of a DMS Plan.
A DMS Plan must reflect the proposed approach to data management and sharing at the time it is prepared and must be updated throughout the life of the project, as appropriate. NIH encourages data management and sharing practices to be consistent with the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles and reflect best practices within specific research communities.
This Guide Notice is intended to update DMS Plan elements to clarify common areas of confusion in the research community while streamlining and simplifying DMS Plans. Since the DMS Policy went into effect in 2023, NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices have evaluated over 1,100 DMS Plans and found that while the majority were acceptable either initially or after minor revisions, many included extraneous details and exceeded the recommended DMS Plan length. NIH is revising DMS Plan elements and requiring the use of the corresponding format page to aid compliance monitoring. More |
NIH NIGMS IDeA Co-Funding is provided to support research project grant applications from investigators in IDeA states whose proposals were not selected for funding by the NIH Institute or Center (IC). R01, R15, and MIRA R35​ applications (either new or competing continuations) submitted by investigators from institutions in IDeA states and assigned to any NIH IC are eligible to be nominated for funding consideration.
The NIH IC that has the primary assignment for the application determines which applications it will nominate for IDeA co-funding.
A PI wishing to be nominated by an NIH IC for IDeA co-funding consideration should first contact the Program Officer of the eligible application and the IDeA Co-Funding Coordinator at the NIH IC the application is assigned to.
The IDeA program anticipates providing up to $35​0,000 in total costs for each of the first two years of a selected co-funding application.
IDeA co-funding is conducted once per year. The nomination period typically opens in Jan or Feb and closes in early April of each calendar year. More |
Reminder of Requirement for Certification of IRB Approval (NOT-OD-26-043). NIH requires certification that all nonexempt human subjects research has been reviewed and approved by an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB). NIH requires applicants proposing nonexempt human subjects research to provide certification to NIH that an appropriate IRB has reviewed and approved the proposed research in the form of the final IRB approval date. More |
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NIH new Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support to required ORCID iD. Per NIH Notice NOT-OD-26-018:
NIH will require the use of SciENcv to complete Common Forms (i.e., Biographical Sketch, Current and Pending (Other) Support) and the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement to produce digitally certified PDF(s).
All individuals required to submit one of the above documents to NIH must: NIH will require certification from each individual (not their delegate) of their own form(s) in SciENcv acknowledging information is: 1) current, accurate, and complete and 2) at time of submission, they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program.
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Advance Rhode Island CTR’s Professional Development Core and the Brown University Library’s Health and Biomedical Library Services produced an online instructional presentation using SciENcv and the new common forms. Available on YouTube. |
NIH Requires Use of the eRA Prior Approval Module for the Submission of ALL Prior Approval Requests (NOT-OD-26-026). NIH will require that all prior approval requests be submitted in eRA Commons Prior Approval Module for all grant and cooperative agreement awards. This change will support NIH’s efforts to move toward electronic submission for all prior approval requests and streamline the submission and review process. All prior approval requests must be initiated and submitted by a Signing Official (SO) for the recipient organization. This new prior approval requirement will be incorporated into an upcoming edition of the NIH Grants Policy Statement. More |
NIH director to temporarily run CDC. The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, will become acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bhattacharya will maintain his current duties while also leading the CDC “until a permanent CDC director is nominated and confirmed.” Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill had been serving as the acting CDC director since last August. Bhattacharya will be the third leader of the CDC during President Trump’s second term. |
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National Center for Genome Resources and NM INBRE Virtual Bioinformatics Workshops Differential Expression Workshop, March 9-13, Virtual. Apply by March 2. Workshop covers basic linux skills, quality control, read alignment, abundance estimation, differential expression analysis, visualization, and pathway analysis. This advanced workshop is targeted towards undergrad or grad students in biology or related fields.
Pangenomics Workshop, March 23-27, Virtual. Apply by March 16. In this workshop, you will learn what pangenomes are, how to build a pangenome, and how to perform fundamental bioinformatic analyses to identify biological insights. This program is geared towards training biologists (undergrads, grads and researchers) with some bioinformatics experience. |
Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) Virtual Career Development Series equips students and fellows with essential tools and practical guidance to support success across diverse career pathways. Topics include resume and CV writing for scientific careers, LinkedIn branding, and negotiation skills. The series is free and open to all academic levels.
• Developing & Utilizing Your LinkedIn Profile Webinars. All attendees will be invited to have their LinkedIn profile reviewed 1:1 by Lauren Celano. — March 3, 3:30 pm CT, Community College, College & Post-Baccalaureate Students. Register — March 4, 3:30 pm CT, Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Fellows. Register
• Virtual Career Fair, May 13, 11 am to 1 pm CT. Registration to open in April.
• Negotiation Strategies Webinar, June 3, 3:30 pm CT. Registration to open in April.
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Sure Resource Center Webinar: Selecting and Effectively Utilizing SuRE-First Mentors, March 5, 2 pm via Zoom. A mentor is required for SuRE-First R16 grants and has an essential role in the success of the SuRE-First grantee. This one-hour webinar will help researchers determine what to consider in identifying a mentor and interacting effectively with their mentor. More/register
Learning Objectives
1. Understand ways to reach out to potential mentors.
2. Identify the types of expertise and experiences that a SuRE-First mentor should possess to best suit your needs.
3. Understand the different ways to effectively communicate with your mentor during the entire period of your R16 grant. |
Society for Developmental Biology GetHIRED! is a 12-week course offered by the Society for Developmental Biology to help postdocs prepare materials for going on the academic job market. Course includes reading and writing assignments, as well as expert advice and stories from leaders in the field of developmental biology. Assignments are designed to guide participants through preparing all of their job packet materials. Apply by March 5. More |
SC INBRE Data Science Core Seminar Series. South Carolina INBRE invites all to attend the next seminar in their seminar series on March 6, 12 pm, via Zoom, “Dynamic System for Modeling Disease Progression with Temporal Registration,” presented by Dr. Shanghong Xie, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, University of South Carolina. Dr. Xie’s research interests lie in the broad areas of machine learning, network analysis, precision medicine, functional data analysis, causal inference, mediation analysis with neuroimaging and genetic biomarkers, and variable selection. Her work focuses on developing machine learning methods and generative models to address complex challenges in neuroscience, medicine, and public health. More/register |
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2026 is dedicated to promoting undergrad research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. NCUR 2026 will take place in Richmond, VA, April 13-15. Registration closes March 6. More |
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American Society for Microbiology Webinars — From Bench to Publication: Identification and Analysis of Microbial Isolate Genomes, March 11 to April 22. This faculty and researcher development program is a live webinar series. With advancing technologies and ever-increasing availability of data, current researchers and researchers-in-training need computational biology skills early in their careers. The data analysis modules of MICROnet introduce data science skills to researchers and educators using KBase, a free, online, open-access data analysis platform that requires no coding experience or computational resources. More |
Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research provides undergrad and grad students with valuable educational experiences. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
Active Members — students and advisors: Award amounts for active members, or students with advisors who are active members, range from $500 to $5,000 for grad applicants and $500 to $2,000 for undergrad applicants.
Non-members and inactive members: Award amounts for non-members and inactive members, both grad and undergrad, are available up to $1,000.
Both members and non-members are eligible for designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences that allow for grants of up to $2,500 for vision related research.
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NCURA 27th Financial Research Administration Conference – Workshops and 4th AI Symposium, San Juan, PR. The Financial Research Administration Conference (FRA) will be held March 19-20, followed by the Pre-Award Research Administration Conference (PRA) on March 22-23. The 4th AI Sympsoium workshop day will be held between the two conferences, on March 21. Join us for a Keynote to kick off the conference the morning of March 19, 2 days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities spanning a wide array of financial topics in Research Administration. NCURA members enjoy a discounted registration fee, and the conference is open to all individuals in the Research Administration community. More |
Association of Southeastern Biologists 87th Annual Meeting, March 25-28, Mobile, AL. Meeting will consist of plentary, oral and poster presentations, symposia, lightning talks, TriBeta presentations, and an Exhibit Hall. There are several events throughout the meeting that provide a deeper dive into a topic, offer a space for our affiliates to gather, a trip off site, and more. More |
NCFDD Webinar: Rewriting the Retention Equation: Strategies to Reward, Recognize, and Retain Faculty, March 26, 1 pm CT via Zoom. In an era where faculty recruitment dominates the conversation, retention remains the overlooked variable in academic success. This webinar—part of The Retention Equation series—shifts the focus to the intentional strategies academic leaders can use to reward, recognize, and retain their current faculty. Drawing on research and real-world examples, we’ll explore how everyday leadership actions—formal and informal—can cultivate a culture of belonging, purpose, and professional growth. Participants will leave with practical tools to align recognition efforts with institutional values, foster career-advancing opportunities, and build structures that sustain faculty engagement over time. More |
ASIP 2026 Summer Liver Academy Meeting (SLAM, formerly the FASEB Liver Biology Conference), June 14-16, Cape Coral, FL. SLAM 2026 aims to incorporate the best of our prior liver meetings, cutting-edge science, an interactive program format, and opportunities for trainees — all within a beautiful resort environment. There will also be several career-development sessions, including Meet The Experts lunches and a panel discussion on career paths for the biomedical researchers. Trainees are encouraged to submit abstracts, which will be selected for either abstract-driven talks or poster presentations. Travel awards are available to offset to cost for trainees to attend the meeting. Abstracts due March 31. More |
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March 1
March 3 2 pm CT, NIH Demystifying Medicine Videocast: From Sunlight to Sickness: The Evolutionary Roots of Human Disease
3:30 pm CT, BSCP Career Development Series: Developing & Utilizing Your LinkedIn Profile Webinar-Community College, College & Post-Baccalaureate Students
March 4 3:30 pm CT, BSCP Career Dev Series: Developing & Utilizing Your LinkedIn Profile Webinar-Grad Students & Postdocs
March 4-5 PhD to Passport - Careers in Europe virtual career symposium
March 4-6 NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research Symposium
March 5-6 27th NIH Tissue Chip Consortium Meeting + CIVM Qualification Framework Public Workshop
March 5-8 AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics
March 6 11 am CT, SC INBRE Data Science Core Seminar: Dynamic System for Modeling Disease Progression with Temporal Registration
1 pm CT, NCFDD Webinar: The Retention Equation: Negotiating for Academic Success
NIDDK Collab Research Using Biosamples and/or Data from T1D Clin Studies (R01)
NIDDK Engineering Improved Stem Cell-Derived Islet Cells for Replacement Therapies (R01)
NIDDK New Investigator Gateway Awards for Collaborative T1D Research (R03)
March 9 NIH Intern’l Research Scientist Dev Award (IRSDA)
— K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed
— K01 Independent Clinical Trial Required
March 10 2 pm CT, NIH Demystifying Med Videocast: Biotech Frontiers: Rewriting Life in the 21st Century
4:30 pm CT, FAES Workshop begins: BIOF 018 - R Advanced Beginners Bootcamp
NISBRE 2026 Deadline: Poster Presentation Abstracts
March 11 11 am CT, ASM Webinar Series: Session 1 – Introduction to Microbial Isolate Genome Analysis and KBase
March 12 NCFDD Curriculum – SKILL #3: How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice
March 13-14
March 13-15 AASLD 2026 Emerging Topic Conference: Unified Frontiers in Liver Disease — Treating Steatosis, Cholestasis, and Beyond, Las Vegas, NV
March 13-16 AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Innovations in Kidney Cancer Research: From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Breakthroughs
March 15 Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR)
March 16 AASLD Foundation Advanced Transplant Hepatology Fellow Award
March 17-19 FAES Workshop: BIOF 097 - Practical Scientific Statistics |
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