Are you sure you want to leave this community? Leaving the community will revoke any permissions you have been granted in this community.
Dear dkNET Community,
dkNET provides updates on activities of interest to the NIDDK-supported community. You could keep up to date on these activities through our Twitter feed @dkNET_info, through our Community Calendar, or through dkNET e-mail list. If you have an event or funding opportunities you'd like to advertise, please contact us info_at_dknet.org.
dkNET Updates:
We also created the cross-reference between Research Resource Identifier (RRIDs) and HIRN antibodies in this view.
Events in May, 2017
May 3, 2017
Webinar: Large Scale Gene Function Discovery to Support Human Health: The International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC)
The International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) is a G7- recognised global research infrastructure that is coordinating the global production of a knockout mouse gene for every protein coding gene. The mice are characterised in a standardised, broad-based phenotyping pipeline giving insights into function for genes for which very little is known. With new phenotype data freely available for over 3000 genes, this webinar will discuss some of the exciting discoveries in genetic disease, development and sexual dimorphism that biologists and clinical researchers are making using IMPC resources. The webinar will include how to access the complex phenotype and image data at mousephenotype.
More information: http://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/events/2017/large-scale-gene-function-discovery-support-human-health-international-mouse-phenotyping
May 5, 2017
The BD2K Guide to the Fundamentals of Data Science Series: Reproducibility
Speaker: John Ionnaidis,Stanford UniversityMore information: http://www.bigdatau.org/data-science-seminars
May 7-10, 2017
BCW-ISG 2017 Beta Cell Workshop
This conference will provide an inspiring program, covering a wide spectrum of topics in the field of islet biology, i.e. beta cell development, maturation and regeneration, beta cell function, genetics & epigenetics of beta cells, beta cell therapy and beta cell interaction with immune cells. Leaders in the field, rising stars as well as postdocs and students will come together to exchange their latest findings and ideas in order to foster progress and networking in this research area.
Location: Dresden, Germany
More information: https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/bcw-isg-2017/index.html
May 9-13, 2017
Keystone Symposia: Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight
Obesity, a condition that is becoming a leading cause of human morbidity and mortality, is among the global healthcare challenges of the 21st century. Obesity is primarily a result of the cumulative effect of increased food intake beyond the body’s energetic requirements over time. Emerging research reveals critical integrative neuronal systems that control both energy and glucose homeostasis, which have encouraging implications for the future treatment of obesity. This symposium will fuse existing knowledge with the latest discoveries in the neural circuits underpinning nutrient sensation, satiety, food reward, developmental programming and glucoregulatory function. Furthermore, recent findings will be presented on the peripheral regulation of these neural circuits by gut and adipocyte-deriv
More information: http://www.keystonesymposia.org/index.cfm?e=Web.Meeting.Program&meetingid=1458&subTab=program
May 10, 2017
dkNET Webinar: NIDDK Information Network (dkNET) - A Community Resource and Information Portal
In this one-hour webinar, dkNET team will give an overview of the dkNET portal and show how dkNET can be used to address a variety of use cases that involve searching for research resources and connecting to the broader biomedical community. We will also provide information on how researchers can get involved with dkNET, keep up to date with the NIDDK community, and associated efforts such as using research resource identifiers (RRIDs) to promote data reuse and reproducibility.
Registration: https://goo.gl/8M8OBp
May 12, 2017
NURSA Consensome Validation NDSPs Preapplication Webinar
NURSA announced new funding opportunity RFAs: NURSA Hub - Consensome Validation NDSP. All interested principal investigators, or a designated member of their laboratories (e.g. advanced graduate student, postdoctoral fellow), are strongly encouraged to participate in a webinar that will demonstrate use of the Consensomes to identify candidate genes, and will provide examples of both responsive and non-responsive proposals. When: Friday May 12th, 12 PM CST. URL: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/719415077. Call-in number (toll-free US): United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 | Access code: 719-415-077.
More information: https://nursa.org/nursa/funding/ndsp_rfp.jsf
May 12, 2017
The BD2K Guide to the Fundamentals of Data Science Series: Considerations & Limitations for Clinical Data
Speaker: Zak Kohane, Harvard University
More information: http://www.bigdatau.org/data-science-seminars
May 16-20, 2017
Mechanisms of Metabolic Signaling
Metabolic regulation is at the intersection of many scientific fields, ranging from basic biochemistry and molecular biology to physiology, to the study of disease pathogenesis. Currently, a major challenge for these diverse fields is to define commonalities and differences in metabolic pathways and their regulation, and determine the role of these processes for physiology and disease states. This meeting will fill an important gap by bringing together outstanding researchers focused on diverse pathways, cell types, or diseases with a common theme of understanding how metabolism is regulated in physiology and disease states.
Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
More information: https://meetings.cshl.edu/meetings.aspx?meet=METAB&year=17
May 17, 2017
Abstract submission/Registration deadline: Islet Society Meeting 2017
300 words not including title, author list or institution list.
Location: Nashville, TN
More information: http://www.isletsociety2017.com
May 19, 2017
The BD2K Guide to the Fundamentals of Data Science Series: BD2K Guide Summary & NIH Context
Speaker: Phil Bourne, National Institutes of Health
More information: http://www.bigdatau.org/data-science-seminars
May 21, 2017
Application Deadline: Gordon Research Conference - Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreas: Molecules to Human
Despite the rapid advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in pancreatic development, regeneration, and malignant transformation, as well as our ability to model these processes in mice and recently also human cells, our ability to translate this knowledge into the clinical setting to benefit patients is still largely lacking. This relatively new GRC aims to link the understanding of the biology of the exocrine and endocrine pancreas to applications to human diseases. This GRC is unique in that it is the only conference that convenes experts from all aspects of pancreas biology as well as clinicians working on translational approaches for various pancreatic diseases, including pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis and diabetes. By providing a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting edge, unpublished concepts and approaches, the goal of this GRC is to stimulate discussion across fields and disciplines. This exchange will foster interdisciplina
Location: Waterville Valley, NH
More information: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=15836
May 25-26, 2017
NIDDK Workshop: Emerging Role of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Human Diseases
With the recent plethora of high impact papers getting attention from the public and private sectors, the field is ready for a major update on BCAA metabolism. A deeper understanding of the regulation of BCAA inter-organ and intracellular metabolism could reveal new therapeutic targets to promote health, treat disease and/or improve the lifespan. The conference will help identify key gaps in our current knowledge and infrastructure, from which a published report would be expected to emerge. Registration deadline: May 25, 2017 or until full; This meeting will also be available via webcast.
Location: Bethesda, MD
More information: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/news/events-calendar/Pages/emerging-role-branched-chain-amino-acids-human-diseases.aspx
May 26, 2017
Registration deadline: Workshop on Best Practices for Studies of Diet and the Intestinal Microbiome
The purpose of this workshop is to improve rigor and reproducibility in research on the colonic microbiome, identify important dietary information that should be reported and parameters to consider in design of studies, particularly for clinical studies on diet and the intestinal microbiome. A summary for the research community will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Workshop dates: June 13-14, 2017 or until full.
Location: Bethesda, MD
More information: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/news/events-calendar/Pages/workshop-best-practices-studies-diet-intestinal-microbiome.aspx
Funding opportunities information and deadlines in May, 2017
May 1, 2017
Funding Opportunity Application Due Date: ISN-H4KH Fellowship in Hydration for Kidney Health
Danone Nutricia Research and the International Society of Nephrology have collaborated to create the Hydration for Kidney Health (H4KH) Research Initiative to stimulate the interest of established and new researchers to explore the role of hydration in kidney health. Apply for a 12-month training opportunity at Danone Nutricia Research in France and gain exposure and skills in epidemiology and intervention studies.
More information: http://www.theisn.org/research/h4kh-research-initiative
May 1 , 2017
Funding Opportunity Application Due Date: Evaluating Natural Experiments in Healthcare to Improve Diabetes Prevention and Treatment (R18)
The purpose of this Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects (R18) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research to evaluate large scale policies or programs related to healthcare delivery that are expected to influence diabetes prevention and care. This FOA is not intended to support the initiation and delivery of new policies or programs. Research support is for the evaluation of the effectiveness of healthcare programs and/or policies implemented independent of NIH grant funding. The goal is to support research that meaningfully informs clinical practice and health policy related to prevention or management of diabetes.
More information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-178.html
May 1, 2017
Funding Opportunity Application Due Date: Pragmatic Research in Healthcare Settings to Improve Diabetes and Obesity Prevention and Care (R18)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage research applications to test innovative approaches to improve diabetes and obesity prevention and/or treatment that are adapted for implementation in healthcare settings where individuals receive their routine medical care. Research applications should be designed to test practical and sustainable strategies to improve processes of care and health outcomes for individuals with or at risk of diabetes and/or obesity. The research should also focus on approaches that can be broadly disseminated outside the specific setting where it is being tested. The goal of the research is to obtain results that will improve routine healthcare practice and inform healthcare policy for the prevention or management of these conditions. Therefore, interventions must be integrated into the existing healthcare structure and/or processes; the healthcare setting may not be used solely as a venue for recruitment.
More information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-177.html
May 2, 2017
Funding Opportunity Letter of Intend Due Date: NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory - Demonstration Projects for Pragmatic Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3)
The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications to support Demonstration Projects that include an efficient, large-scale pragmatic clinical trial. Trials must be conducted across two or more health care systems (HCS) and must be conducted as part of the NIH HCS Research Collaboratory supported through the NIH Common Fund. (See https://commonf
More information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-16-019.html
May 15, 2017
Funding Opportunity Application Due Date: Perelman School Of Medicine, University Of Pennsylvania, Center For Molecular Studies In Digestive And Liver Diseases Pilot And Feasibility Grant Program
The purpose of the Center is to unite investigators with interests in digestive and liver physiology and disease and to stimulate others in the biomedical community to enter this area of research. One of the most important aspects of this effort is the funding of Pilot/Feasibili
More information: https://www.med.upenn.edu/molecular/pilotproject.shtml
May 31, 2017
Funding Opportunity Letter of Intent Due Date: NURSA Hub: Consensome Validation NDSP
The mission of the Nuclear Receptor Signaling Atlas (NURSA) Hub is to improve the accessibility and re-usability of publicly-archiv
More information: https://nursa.org/nursa/funding/ndsp_rfp.jsf