Graduate student Ashlie Munoz feels she can truly be herself at City of Hope. That was one of the reasons she chose to pursue her Ph.D. in T Cell Therapeutics Research at the Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope. “I’ve always felt welcomed being my genuine self. I’m so proud of all the dedication and hard work everyone invests here to make such amazing progress in patient care and scientific research,” she shares. She is also thrilled to celebrate Pride Month, acknowledging that it “exists because of all the brave individuals who came before us.” She is proud to be a part of City of Hope’s employee resource group Pride in the City (California chapter) and hopes to be a beacon of hope for others. Aside from her studies, Ashlie recently proposed to her fiancée, Jellyn, in July 2023. She feels incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of her partner throughout her program. Thank you, Ashlie, for embracing your true self and fostering a culture of inclusivity at City of Hope. #PrideMonth
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🌟 Calling all researchers and innovators! 📢 We're excited to announce that applications for the 2024 Blue Skies Challenge are now open! 💙 💡 For the past two years, we've awarded $155,000 each to support local epilepsy research, focusing on Innovations in Diagnosis or Treatment, Innovations to Improve Quality of Life, and Bringing Community Ideas. To apply, submit a Letter of Interest (2-page max, 12 pt font) including: - Research Project Title + brief description of aims and means. - Primary contact PI and affiliated institution with contact information. - Additional team members and institutions. - Timeline and proposed use of grant funds. 📋 Letters will be evaluated based on selection criteria provided (full details on our website). ✨ After submitting, 2-5 projects will be invited to submit formal proposals for each research grant, and up to 5 for Community Engagement awards. Selected proposers will give a 3-minute live "pitch" in Boston in March 2024, judged by healthcare providers, researchers, and those living with epilepsy. 📧 Letters of Interest due: Nov 1, 2023, midnight, to slinn@epilepsynewengland.org. You will receive a response acknowledging your submission by Nov 6, 2023. 🤔 Have questions? Reach out to Susan Linn at slinn@epilepsynewengland.org. Let's drive epilepsy research forward together! 💪 #EpilepsyResearch # #EpilepsyAwareness #ResearchOpportunity
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We have 3 open funding opportunities with May 20 deadlines: 1) Changemakers in Family Planning - To provide dedicated support to researchers of color 2) Emerging Scholars in Family Planning - To support trainees in establishing a family planning research portfolio 3) Uta Landy Complex Family Planning Scholars - To advance the field of Complex Family Planning by supporting complex family planning fellows in their clinical or translational research endeavors during fellowship https://lnkd.in/gg36UKtv
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District leaders play a critical role in ensuring school systems provide safe and healthy environments that are conducive to academic learning and inclusive of students’ individual needs. In our new blog post, Gene Pinkard, shares four powerful, systems-based strategies district leaders can use to improve special education. https://lnkd.in/e_pJeZXR
Improving Special Education: 4 Strategies For District Leaders
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Empowering Voices, Bridging Gaps: Celebrating the Global Impact of the Hidden Truths Project ! At the heart of the Hidden Truths Project lies a mission that resonates deeply with each of us: to demystify epilepsy through education, rid the world of labels and ableism, and celebrate the unique voices and abilities of all individuals. Founded by Dr. Julie Thompson-Dobkin (She/Her) in 2012, this initiative has become a beacon of hope and empowerment. The Art of Expression: Our flagship event, "1:26 The Art of Epilepsy", transcends boundaries, bringing together artists from across the globe to share their experiences with epilepsy through diverse art forms. These events not only raise awareness but also foster a sense of community and understanding. Scholarships and Fund-a-Need: Beyond the art exhibits, the Hidden Truths Project is committed to supporting individuals with epilepsy through scholarships and various funding initiatives. These efforts provide educational opportunities and encourage personal growth, reinforcing our belief that everyone's voice matters. A Tapestry of Global Impact: 6 Continents: Our reach extends across six continents, demonstrating the universal nature of our cause. Over 700 Artists: We've had the privilege of showcasing the works of more than 700 artists, each with their unique perspective and story. 13 Artistic Mediums: Our exhibits feature an array of mediums, celebrating the diversity and creativity of our artistic community. As we continue to advocate and educate, we invite you to join us in this journey of change and understanding. Let's unite in our efforts to bring visibility to epilepsy, dismantle stereotypes, and elevate the voices of those impacted. One Artist, One Voice, One Community…Collectively Fostering a World Built Upon Compassion and Understanding! #HiddenTruthsProject #EpilepsyAwareness #ArtForChange #GlobalCommunity Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e3P2tYV5
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Learn more about the GSBS and the GSBS Office of Student Success tomorrow! Booth #1105!
Student Success | Career Development | Alumni Relations and Community Outreach | Non-active Psychologist | Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
We’ve arrived in Portland for the #NDiSTEM SACNAS Conference! Can’t wait to meet with prospective students and stop at some of my old food spots with Yvonne Valdez, MPA. It will be a busy couple of days, but so worth it! For those who don’t know, I moved back to San Antonio over a year ago, but still consider Portland and Boston like second homes. Grateful for all the travel my education and personal journey has provided me over the past couple of years. Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio | Office of Student Success at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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Wonderful feature article on Biology major Patricia Tulloch, CTEM's Outstanding Graduate!
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Truly inspiring article about the importance to recognize the needs and to further develop the inclusion efforts at the worplace for colleagues with dissabilities!
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Evaluation and applied social research practitioner; complexity-aware evaluation; theories of change; participatory approaches; creative approaches; knowledge-to-action; diverse ways of knowing
So, this is my last week at Matter of Focus after a very packed three and a half years. In September, I'm going to The Binks Hub at the University of Edinburgh to take up a PhD studentship exploring co-production (applied to research) and its outcomes and policy impact. (If I'm connected with anyone who has done a midlife PhD - now I realise that is in fact a thing - I'd love to hear your advice and experiences!) The last few years have been rich in opportunities for learning and creativity and I've been grateful for good connections and conversations with colleagues past and present (I'm not going to list), and also for the breadth and challenge (comfort zone, be gone) after having worked less for a number of years while caring for my babies. It's hard to compress into a short post what I've learned, or right now at least, but certainly plenty that will stay with me and resonate from many of the principled and thoughtful people and organisations I've worked with, to co-create and refine #theoryofchange framings and reflect on and carefully consider #impact - Life Changes Trust, the Observatory of Children's Human Rights Scotland, Future Pathways, Age Scotland's About Dementia, WHALE Arts, Children's Parliament, Midlothian Early Action Partnership, Froebelian Futures, The Froebel Partnership, Froebel Trust, includem, Scottish Women's Aid to mention but some. And in particular, much more on the practice of evaluation/evaluative reasoning and more ways of working to involve people at different points in the evaluation process, in different ways and at different levels of influence and wrangling with the subjective nature of outcomes. Thank you to everyone! #evaluation #participatory approaches
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I invite you to come learn about neuroinclusive futures!
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Last week, our ‘walk and talk’ meeting took us to Hebden near Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales. Before we decided to try out this new approach to our weekly strategy meeting, we did some research and came across a Stanford University study in 2014 which “found that walking boosts creative inspiration. They examined the creativity levels of people while they walked versus while they sat” and found that “a person's creative output increases by an average of 60% when walking”. We’re not going to argue with the data, and the fact that we can support the Yorkshire Cancer Research “We Walk For Yorkshire” initiative at the same time is a bonus! We have continued our 'walk and talk’ approach each week, drawing inspiration from several breathtaking Yorkshire beauty spots, including Thruscross Reservoir, Knaresborough and the Nidd Gorge. Our experience on these walks has validated Stanford's research, and we have come away from each one with lots of new ideas and significantly progressed our strategic planning with new ideas. We have been able to join quite a few dots and had moments of absolute clarity and inspiration, all whilst being in nature. #WeWalkForYorkshire #YorkshireDales #Eximious #BusinessExcellence #BusinessGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #BusinessStrategy
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3wHope they got rid of the terrible laboratory manager. She was terrible my friend worked with her and quit. I had an interview and she was very condescending. No one I know would work there because of her.