The Global Health Bulletin
Date: 2/5/2007
Events (see all events)
Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology Seminar Series. "Worms in the Lungs: Cellular & Immunological Changes Induced by Nippostrongylus Brasiliensis" Alan Scott, Ph.D., Professor, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology. Date: Friday, February 9, 2007; 1:00 PM. Place: Broadway Res Building 103. Sponsored by: Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology.
Population, Family and Reproductive Health Seminar. “Clustering of cesareans in developing countries.” Sara Holtz. Doctor of Public Health, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health. Date: Monday, February 12, 2007; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Place: Public Health Room: E4611. Sponsored by: Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, JHSPH, Linda Adams, 410-955-1116, ladams@jhsph.edu
Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Joint Seminar. "Novel mechanisms controlling the pathogenic T-cell response in schistosomiasis" Miguel J. Stadecker, MD, PhD. Professor of Pathology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Place: Public Health Room: W2030. Sponsored by: Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, JHSPH, Wanda Fuller, 410-955-3459, wfuller@jhsph.edu
Environmental Health "Co-factors in the development of cervical cancer." Amy Berrington, PhD. Assistant Professor. Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Place: Public Health Room: W3030. Sponsored by: Environmental Health Sciences, JHSPH, Brian Fitzek, 443-287-2905, bfitzek@jhsph.edu
International Health Seminar. "Reproductive health care response to domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan, central asia." Ariel Ahart, MA, DrPH Candidate. Department of International Health. Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007;10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Place: Public Health Room: W2030. Sponsored by: Department of International Health, JHSPH, Carol Buckley, 410-614-3000, cbuckley@jhsph.edu
Microbial Immunity and Vaccine Development Research Seminars. "TB Vaccine Strategies: research on the novel PE/PEPGRS multigene family of Mycobacterium tuberculosis." Michael J. Brennan, Ph.D., Center for Biologics Evaluation andResearch, FDA. Date: Friday February 9, 2007; 12-1:00 PM. Place: Public Health - W2030. Contact: Fidel Zavala fzavala@jhsph.edu
School of Nursing Dean’s Lecture. "Community Mobilization for HIV Prevention in Harlem." David Vlahov, PhD, RN, Interim Executive Director and Director, Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies, New York Academy of Medicine. Date: Thursday, February 15, 2007; 12:30-1:30pm. Place: School of Nursing, Carpenter Room. Refreshments Served. All are invited to attend. More information: Office of the Dean, 410-955-7544.
Health and Conflict in Afghanistan - a Symposium on Rebuilding the Health of a Nation. Hosted by Gilbert Burnham, MD. Views and opions from political scientists, the people of Afghanistan and a summary of six years of Johns Hopkins projects in Afghanistan. Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Place: Public Health Room: Anna Baetjer, W1030. Sponsored by: Health Systems, Dept of International Health, JHSPH. Contact: Gilbert Burnham, 410 955-7934, gburnham@jhsph.edu
Global Health Summit II: "Improving Global Health and Safety Through Diplomacy": This meeting will explore the role of health diplomacy in global health enhancement and safety.The Summit will draw public health leaders from around the world. One of the primary outcomes of the event will be to identify effective strategies for increasing the capacity of health professionals and others to serve as agents of health diplomacy. Date: June 3, 2007. Place: Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
FYI
More Study Sections Pare Resubmission Time for New PIs: NIH's Center for Scientific Review is expanding its year-old pilot process. For more information see the full article in the NIAID Funding News.
Project Funding (see all funding)
Nutrition and Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV/AIDS (R01): (RFA-HD-06-012) Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s): February 28, 2007. Application Submission/Receipt Date: March 27, 2007.
Drug Abuse, Risky Decision Making and HIV/AIDS (R01): (PAS-07-324) National Institute on Drug Abuse. Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
Drug Abuse, Risky Decision Making and HIV/AIDS (R21): (PAS-07-325) National Institute on Drug Abuse. Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
Drug Abuse, Risky Decision Making and HIV/AIDS (R03): (PAS-07-326) National Institute on Drug Abuse. Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.
China-United States Collaborative, Population-Based Surveillance and Research Program for Maternal-Child and Family Health (U01): Application Submission Receipt Date: March 22, 2007.
Lindbergh Foundation Pilot Grants: (From COS) Foundation grants provide seed money for pilot projects, with hope that the works will gain creditability and subsequently receive larger sums of money from other sources. Deadline: June 14, 2007.
Foundation for the Future Research Grants: The Foundation has developed a research grant program to provide financial support to scholars undertaking research that is directly related to a better understanding of the factors affecting the quality of life for the long-term future of humanity. Deadline: April 30, 2007.
Scholarships (see all funding)
Rotary Foundation Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship: (From COS) The primary objective of the scholarships program is to promote international understanding, as the scholars are expected to serve as ambassadors of goodwill during the term of their scholarships. The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship supports one academic year of full-time study in another country. Deadline: varies, see announcement.
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