BME Seminars

Graduate Student Seminar Series: Jenna Harris

“Using biomimetic membrane-wrapped nanoparticles for targeted cargo delivery to hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells“
January 20, 2021 at 2 PM

Jenna Harris’ project focuses on developing a technology that can deliver cargo to bone marrow stem cells, which give rise to all blood cell types in the human body. To achieve this, she wraps loaded nanoparticles in cell membranes, cloaking them from the immune system and allowing them to target the bone marrow. This new system has substantial potential to transform the treatment of diseases, including HIV, cancer and anemia.

A fifth-year doctoral student in Emily Day’s lab, Harris was the first person to start making membrane-wrapped nanoparticles at UD. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst before enrolling in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at UD. She is interested in going into industry and would like to work at a pharmaceutical biotech company. In her free time, Harris enjoys cooking, baking and art. (Register Now)

Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Aditya Jagarapu

“Mathematical modeling of anatomical and latent reservoirs in HIV towards possible cure strategies“
February 3, 2021 at 10 AM EST

See all details here.

BME Graduate News

Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program (IRACDA) @ Tufts

We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students.  This program, called IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by the IRACDA mechanism of NIH-NIGMS.

This NIGMS-funded program is designed to prepare talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area.  The training is further supplemented by workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, scientific presentations, and responsible conduct of research as well as on teaching methods that encourage active learning. The training components are sequenced to allow scholars to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. The first year of support for IRACDA scholars is provided by the faculty research mentor and then up to three years of support, plus a yearly travel and supply allowance, comes from the IRACDA Program.

The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2021 is March 1, 2021.  Later applications will be considered if positions are available.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. The strongest candidates will have strong academic and research credentials, an interest in teaching, mentoring, and increasing diversity in STEM fields, and a commitment to the goals of the Tufts IRACDA program.

For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA Program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact Claire Moore, the Program Director, or Jordan Wilkinson, the Program’s Research Administrator with questions.

Postdoc Position Available in Bacteria-Responsive Biomaterials, Shukla Lab @ Brown University

Description: The Shukla Lab at Brown University has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems. Rising antibiotic resistance and stagnant development of antimicrobial drugs is a global public health threat. Bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems can preserve the efficacy of existing antibacterial therapeutics and limit unnecessary exposure to these drugs. This postdoctoral opportunity will involve building upon novel bacteria-responsive hydrogel drug delivery platforms developed recently in the Shukla Lab and establishing in vivoinfection models to analyze the efficacy and translational potential of these materials.

Candidates should be able to drive research, contribute independently, and be excited to work within a multidisciplinary and diverse research group.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Start Date: March 1, 2021 (flexible)

Required Applicant Qualifications:
1. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology (or related fields) by start of the postdoc position
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated publication record
3. Expertise in in vivo murine bacterial infection models

and one or more of the following:  
4. Expertise in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, cellular or molecular biology
5. Experience with organic chemical synthesis and chemical characterization (e.g., NMR, HPLC, FTIR, MALDI, etc.)
6. Experience with polymeric/soft materials characterization (e.g., AFM, TEM, SEM, DLS, DSC, mechanical testing, etc.)
7. Experience with biomaterials, drug delivery, antimicrobial materials, histology and tissue processing, microbial and/or mammalian cell culture

How to apply:  Please send the following documents as a single PDF to Prof. Anita Shukla (anita_shukla@brown.edu) with the subject line “Postdoctoral candidate – your name”
1. Cover letter
2. Complete CV
3. Contact information for three or more references

About the Shukla Lab: The Shukla Lab for Designer Biomaterials is part of the School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, and Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. We are a diverse group of students and postdocs with backgrounds in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pathobiology, and Chemistry, led by PI, Anita Shukla. The lab focuses on the development of biomaterials-based treatments for microbial infections. The lab is currently funded by the DoD, NSF, and the Falk Medical Research Trust. Learn more at www.designerbiomaterials.com and follow our work on Twitter @ShuklaLab.

Graduate Student Math Modeling Camp 2021

BME Undergraduate News

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)

Students have until February 1st, 2021 to submit their applications and until February 15th, 2021 to submit their letters of recommendation. Students may learn more about the program and access the application at mit.edu/msrp.

• 2019 MIT Summer Research Program Highlight Video
• 2019 MIT Summer Research Program Poster Session Video
• MIT News Article: 2019 MIT Commencement speaker Squire Booker, Ph.D. (MSRP alumnus of the first cohort)

NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The NCI Division of Cancer Biology is excited to announce the 2021 NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which includes a 10-week paid fellowship, a 2-day research conference at NIH Bethesda, and the virtual mini-DREAM curriculum. The program covers all expenses, including a stipend ($4,000), housing at the host institute, and all travel. The application deadline is February 5, 2021.

This Cancer Systems Biology Consortium (CSBC)/ Physical Sciences in Oncology Network (PS-ON) SURP is targeted towards rising junior and senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential. The program is designed specifically for students who wish to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Research opportunities are available at 16 CSBC and PS-ON institutions across the United States.

In addition to performing research, students will have the opportunity to travel to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD for a two-day undergraduate research conference. The conference will include a scientific poster session, career mentorship keynote talks, and the opportunity to meet other students from around the country.

Finally, the summer program will feature bi-weekly webinars that introduce students to the analysis and modeling of large cancer datasets through the mini-DREAM curriculum.

For additional questions regarding the NCI SURP, please contact Dr. Chunwei Du (cdu@mail.nih.gov).

NSF Translational Biomedical Science & Advanced Biomanufacturing REU Program for Summer 2021 @ Binghamton University

Undergraduates are invited to apply for a NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) training program at Binghamton University. Students will spend 10 weeks performing research in biomedical translational science and technology development. They will learn to integrate engineering principles with medical and life sciences, translating biomedical discoveries into bedside technologies for treating many diseases, such as diabetes and cancers. Application deadline is February 7, 2021.

BENEFITS

Stipend: $5,000

Room and board (if needed)

Travel: Up to $450

Field trips, social activities, networking events, professional development opportunities

Hands-on training in state-of-the-art research facilities at Binghamton University

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Undergraduate students majoring in any science or engineering field

Students who have completed 60 hours of course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a4.0 scale)

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. college or university

Students from underrepresented groups, Including women, are strongly encouraged to apply

WHY BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY?

A long-standing reputation for academic excellence in graduate and undergraduate research programs

$500 million Upstate Revitalization Award from New York State to build first-class research & development facilities and capabilities in manufacturing

APPLY TODAY AT:BINGHAMTON.EDU/BIOMEDICAL-ENGINEERING/REU

2021 Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference

The Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) will host the fifteenth biennial Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference virtually on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Student participants should be seriously interested in or currently studying medicine, biomedical science or other science-related fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, biotechnology, physical therapy, public health, allied health or environmental science.

The Conference will offer breakout and plenary sessions; keynote speakers; small group meetings between mentors/advisors and students/fellows; networking opportunities with professionals from biopharmaceutical industry, academia and the National Institutes of Health; and a program featuring science resources, including fellowships, job and research opportunities, internships, and summer programs. 

DATES

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021

AUDIENCE

Postdocs (research and clinical); medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students; and high school seniors and juniors (particularly Black/African-American, Hispanic/LatinX or American Indian/Alaska Native students/fellows)

CONFERENCE FLYER   

There is no registration fee to attend but completion of a four-page application is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

College through Postdoc – February 12, 2021

Interested students should contact Hollie DeSilva at Hollie_DeSilva@hms.harvard.edu to request an application.

McNair Scholars Program Application Now Open

The McNair Scholars Program was established to support low-income, first-generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in their preparation for graduate school. You can learn more about the program here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/

To apply to be a McNair Scholar, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have completed 60 college credits by May 31st
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (sophomore), 3.0 (junior)
• Be a first generation college student, or a student who is defined as low-income by the U.S. Department of Education, or of a background that is underrepresented in graduate education. Underrepresented McNair Participants are defined as: African-American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

The application deadline is February 12th, 2021, however, this year, the McNair program is implementing a rolling deadline for admissions.  Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The online McNair application can be found here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/applicants/

Open House: University of Pittsburgh – Bioengineering – Professional Masters’ Programs – Medical Product Engineering & Neural Engineering

Bioengineering Professional Masters Programs Open House

MS-MPE: Medical Product Engineering
MS-NE: Neural Engineering

Friday, February 12  |  3:00 p.m. EST

Click to RSVP

Join us on February 12 for a discussion about our University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Professional Masters Graduate Programs including:  

– MS in Medical Product Engineering
– Certificate in Medical Product Innovation
– MS in Neural Engineering
– MS/MBA, a collaboration with the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Meet our Faculty

Along with our current Pitt MS and PhD students to discuss their Pitt experience and our graduate staff administrators available to answer questions about the admissions process.

TECBio REU @ Pitt: Undergraduate Summer Research in Computational Biology

We are pleased to announce the 12^th summer for our REU program in computational biology and would hope that you would also be willing to recommend another student(s) for our program this year.  More information and our 2021 program flyer can be found at our website – tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2021

Program Dates:  May 24 – July 30, 2021

Student Support:  $6000 stipend, meals*, housing*, and computer/virtual reality equipment*
* Additional support based on expected virtual programming. In-person support likely to change.

Subject to change based on COVID-19 procedures and regulations.

Housing and travel not guaranteed for Pitt student.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering @ Vanderbilt

Now accepting applications for the summer 2021 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15^th.  The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
• Seminars, workshops, and field trips
• Group social activities and banquet
• Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

• $5,000 stipend
• $500 travel allowance
• Room and board

The VINSE REU has a strong record of success! Former participants of the VINSE NSF REU program have gone on to receive several awards and honors including:

• 19 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 10 received honorable mentions)
• 6 Goldwater Scholarships
• 3 SMART Fellowships
• 1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
• 1 Marshall Scholar
• 1 Rhodes Scholar
• 1 Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 1 NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
• 40% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
•  
• More than half of our formers REU students have given a presentation outside the REU program including 27 at national conferences funded by the VINSE REU

We would like to make this opportunity available to your students and would appreciate it if you would forward them this information.  Please visit:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/ for more information or to apply.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Biomedical Materials, Devices, Therapeutics, and Emerging Frontiers @ Rowan University

May 24 – July 30, 2021

Paid undergraduate research opportunities in this ten-week program will offer advanced training in various labs within the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan’s two Schools of Medicine, and our College of Science and Mathematics.

Stipend is $5,000 for the 10-week program with campus apartment residences provided. Please note that the program will comply with all local, State, and University policies to ensure a safe and productive experience for all Fellows.

The deadline to apply is March 10, 2021. Application and more information can be found at the following pages: https://academics.rowan.edu/engineering/programs/biomedical/biomedreu/index.html

Database of Fellowships, Internships, and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Oak Ridge Institute (UD is a member) has a great interactive portal for undergraduate and graduate students interested in experiential learning opportunities, scholarships etc, particularly in US government research laboratories but others are there as well. The offerings are broad and include computational sciences, engineering, and life sciences.

Career Corner

Delaware INBRE Still Looking for Faculty Mentors

UD Internship Grant Program

The UD Internship Grant Program is an initiative of the Career Center established to support University of Delaware students participating in unpaid internships. The grant is intended to provide a funding source for undergraduate students who have accepted (or are working on obtaining) an unpaid internship or professional experience in an industry that traditionally does not pay their interns. The grant is intended to support students with their needs in completing a professional opportunity by funding budget items like housing (as needed for the experience), food, travel, etc.

The UD Internship Grant Program may provide funding of up to $3,000 for summer experiences and up to $1,500 for winter experiences based on estimated need. The grant does not provide funding to supplement income lost in spending less time in a paying position as the funding is only available for expenses incurred as part of participating in the professional experience described.

Students can determine eligibility and priority for the program by visiting the Career Center’s webpage at https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/students/internship-grant/

Job Opportunities

We have moved this to the Opportunities section of the website. Updated January 8, 2020.

CBE’s News of the Week

BME Seminars

Graduate Student Seminar Series: Jenna Harris

“Using biomimetic membrane-wrapped nanoparticles for targeted cargo delivery to hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells“
January 20, 2021 at 2 PM

Jenna Harris’ project focuses on developing a technology that can deliver cargo to bone marrow stem cells, which give rise to all blood cell types in the human body. To achieve this, she wraps loaded nanoparticles in cell membranes, cloaking them from the immune system and allowing them to target the bone marrow. This new system has substantial potential to transform the treatment of diseases, including HIV, cancer and anemia.

A fifth-year doctoral student in Emily Day’s lab, Harris was the first person to start making membrane-wrapped nanoparticles at UD. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst before enrolling in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at UD. She is interested in going into industry and would like to work at a pharmaceutical biotech company. In her free time, Harris enjoys cooking, baking and art. (Register Now)

BME Graduate News

LAST CALL: Black Trailblazers in Engineering (Applications Due 1/8, Recommendation Letters Due 1/15)

Eligibility

Black PhD students/postdocs in engineering or related disciplines at US research universities who are expected to complete their PhD/postdoctoral appointments at US universities in 2020 or 2021, and are interested in applying for faculty positions in the US, are eligible for this program. Up to 25 talented BTE fellows will be selected for this initial program.

Application

Required application materials include the following items:

• Cover letter should summarize why applicants are interested in the program and how it would benefit them; should also indicate their experiences, activities, and/or goals to promote, as a future engineering faculty, a climate that values diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or engagement
• Research and education plan as a future faculty trailblazer in engineering (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
• 1-3 letters of recommendation

Apply at https://purdue.infoready4.com/ on the Purdue University Internal Competitions and Limited Submissions page by clicking on Black Trailblazers in Engineering. You may search by the due date of 1/8/2021 to access it more readily.

Create an account by clicking on Register. Here you will input your name and email address and click on Create Account. You will be asked to confirm your account via an email notification sent to the email address entered. Use this email address and established password to access the site. Please note that email domains affiliated with institutions, e.g., edu, are required.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Marsha Freeland, mjfreeland@purdue.edu.

Postdoc Position Available in Bacteria-Responsive Biomaterials, Shukla Lab @ Brown University

Description: The Shukla Lab at Brown University has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems. Rising antibiotic resistance and stagnant development of antimicrobial drugs is a global public health threat. Bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems can preserve the efficacy of existing antibacterial therapeutics and limit unnecessary exposure to these drugs. This postdoctoral opportunity will involve building upon novel bacteria-responsive hydrogel drug delivery platforms developed recently in the Shukla Lab and establishing in vivoinfection models to analyze the efficacy and translational potential of these materials.

Candidates should be able to drive research, contribute independently, and be excited to work within a multidisciplinary and diverse research group.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Start Date: March 1, 2021 (flexible)

Required Applicant Qualifications:
1. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology (or related fields) by start of the postdoc position
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated publication record
3. Expertise in in vivo murine bacterial infection models

and one or more of the following:  
4. Expertise in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, cellular or molecular biology
5. Experience with organic chemical synthesis and chemical characterization (e.g., NMR, HPLC, FTIR, MALDI, etc.)
6. Experience with polymeric/soft materials characterization (e.g., AFM, TEM, SEM, DLS, DSC, mechanical testing, etc.)
7. Experience with biomaterials, drug delivery, antimicrobial materials, histology and tissue processing, microbial and/or mammalian cell culture

How to apply:  Please send the following documents as a single PDF to Prof. Anita Shukla (anita_shukla@brown.edu) with the subject line “Postdoctoral candidate – your name”
1. Cover letter
2. Complete CV
3. Contact information for three or more references

About the Shukla Lab: The Shukla Lab for Designer Biomaterials is part of the School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, and Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. We are a diverse group of students and postdocs with backgrounds in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pathobiology, and Chemistry, led by PI, Anita Shukla. The lab focuses on the development of biomaterials-based treatments for microbial infections. The lab is currently funded by the DoD, NSF, and the Falk Medical Research Trust. Learn more at www.designerbiomaterials.com and follow our work on Twitter @ShuklaLab.

LAST CALL for Applications: 2021 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

Graduate Student Math Modelling Camp 2021

Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program (IRACDA) @ Tufts

We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students.  This program, called IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by the IRACDA mechanism of NIH-NIGMS.

This NIGMS-funded program is designed to prepare talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area.  The training is further supplemented by workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, scientific presentations, and responsible conduct of research as well as on teaching methods that encourage active learning. The training components are sequenced to allow scholars to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. The first year of support for IRACDA scholars is provided by the faculty research mentor and then up to three years of support, plus a yearly travel and supply allowance, comes from the IRACDA Program.

The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2021 is March 1, 2021.  Later applications will be considered if positions are available.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. The strongest candidates will have strong academic and research credentials, an interest in teaching, mentoring, and increasing diversity in STEM fields, and a commitment to the goals of the Tufts IRACDA program.

For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA Program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact Claire Moore, the Program Director, or Jordan Wilkinson, the Program’s Research Administrator with questions.

BME Undergraduate News

Open House THIS FRIDAY: University of Pittsburgh – Bioengineering – Professional Masters’ Programs – Medical Product Engineering & Neural Engineering

Bioengineering Professional Masters Programs Open House

MS-MPE: Medical Product Engineering
MS-NE: Neural Engineering

Friday, January 15  |  3:00 p.m. EST
Friday, February 12  |  3:00 p.m. EST

Click to RSVP

Join us on January 15 or February 12 for a discussion about our University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Professional Masters Graduate Programs including:  

– MS in Medical Product Engineering
– Certificate in Medical Product Innovation
– MS in Neural Engineering
– MS/MBA, a collaboration with the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Meet our Faculty

Along with our current Pitt MS and PhD students to discuss their Pitt experience and our graduate staff administrators available to answer questions about the admissions process.

Database of Fellowships, Internships, and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Oak Ridge Institute (UD is a member) has a great interactive portal for undergraduate and graduate students interested in experiential learning opportunities, scholarships etc, particularly in US government research laboratories but others are there as well. The offerings are broad and include computational sciences, engineering, and life sciences.

NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The NCI Division of Cancer Biology is excited to announce the 2021 NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which includes a 10-week paid fellowship, a 2-day research conference at NIH Bethesda, and the virtual mini-DREAM curriculum. The program covers all expenses, including a stipend ($4,000), housing at the host institute, and all travel. The application deadline is February 5, 2021.

This Cancer Systems Biology Consortium (CSBC)/ Physical Sciences in Oncology Network (PS-ON) SURP is targeted towards rising junior and senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential. The program is designed specifically for students who wish to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Research opportunities are available at 16 CSBC and PS-ON institutions across the United States.

In addition to performing research, students will have the opportunity to travel to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD for a two-day undergraduate research conference. The conference will include a scientific poster session, career mentorship keynote talks, and the opportunity to meet other students from around the country.

Finally, the summer program will feature bi-weekly webinars that introduce students to the analysis and modeling of large cancer datasets through the mini-DREAM curriculum.

For additional questions regarding the NCI SURP, please contact Dr. Chunwei Du (cdu@mail.nih.gov).

NSF Translational Biomedical Science & Advanced Biomanufacturing REU Program for Summer 2021 @ Binghamton University

Undergraduates are invited to apply for a NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) training program at Binghamton University. Students will spend 10 weeks performing research in biomedical translational science and technology development. They will learn to integrate engineering principles with medical and life sciences, translating biomedical discoveries into bedside technologies for treating many diseases, such as diabetes and cancers.

BENEFITS

Stipend: $5,000

Room and board (if needed)

Travel: Up to $450

Field trips, social activities, networking events, professional development opportunities

Hands-on training in state-of-the-art research facilities at Binghamton University

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Undergraduate students majoring in any science or engineering field

Students who have completed 60 hours of course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a4.0 scale)

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. college or university

Students from underrepresented groups, Including women, are strongly encouraged to apply

WHY BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY?

A long-standing reputation for academic excellence in graduate and undergraduate research programs

$500 million Upstate Revitalization Award from New York State to build first-class research & development facilities and capabilities in manufacturing

APPLY TODAY AT:BINGHAMTON.EDU/BIOMEDICAL-ENGINEERING/REU

TECBio REU @ Pitt: Undergraduate Summer Research in Computational Biology

We are pleased to announce the 12^th summer for our REU program in computational biology and would hope that you would also be willing to recommend another student(s) for our program this year.  More information and our 2021 program flyer can be found at our website – tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2021

Program Dates:  May 24 – July 30, 2021

Student Support:  $6000 stipend, meals*, housing*, and computer/virtual reality equipment*
* Additional support based on expected virtual programming. In-person support likely to change.

Subject to change based on COVID-19 procedures and regulations.

Housing and travel not guaranteed for Pitt student.

2021 Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference

The Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) will host the fifteenth biennial Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference virtually on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Student participants should be seriously interested in or currently studying medicine, biomedical science or other science-related fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, biotechnology, physical therapy, public health, allied health or environmental science.

The Conference will offer breakout and plenary sessions; keynote speakers; small group meetings between mentors/advisors and students/fellows; networking opportunities with professionals from biopharmaceutical industry, academia and the National Institutes of Health; and a program featuring science resources, including fellowships, job and research opportunities, internships, and summer programs. 

DATES

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021

AUDIENCE

Postdocs (research and clinical); medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students; and high school seniors and juniors (particularly Black/African-American, Hispanic/LatinX or American Indian/Alaska Native students/fellows)

CONFERENCE FLYER   

There is no registration fee to attend but completion of a four-page application is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

College through Postdoc – February 12, 2021

High School Deadline – January 15, 2021 

Interested students should contact Hollie DeSilva at Hollie_DeSilva@hms.harvard.edu to request an application.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering @ Vanderbilt

Now accepting applications for the summer 2021 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15^th.  The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
• Seminars, workshops, and field trips
• Group social activities and banquet
• Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

• $5,000 stipend
• $500 travel allowance
• Room and board

The VINSE REU has a strong record of success! Former participants of the VINSE NSF REU program have gone on to receive several awards and honors including:

• 19 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 10 received honorable mentions)
• 6 Goldwater Scholarships
• 3 SMART Fellowships
• 1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
• 1 Marshall Scholar
• 1 Rhodes Scholar
• 1 Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 1 NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
• 40% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
•  
• More than half of our formers REU students have given a presentation outside the REU program including 27 at national conferences funded by the VINSE REU

We would like to make this opportunity available to your students and would appreciate it if you would forward them this information.  Please visit:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/ for more information or to apply.

McNair Scholars Program Application Now Open

The McNair Scholars Program was established to support low-income, first-generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in their preparation for graduate school. You can learn more about the program here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/

To apply to be a McNair Scholar, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have completed 60 college credits by May 31st
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (sophomore), 3.0 (junior)
• Be a first generation college student, or a student who is defined as low-income by the U.S. Department of Education, or of a background that is underrepresented in graduate education. Underrepresented McNair Participants are defined as: African-American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

The application deadline is February 12th, 2021, however, this year, the McNair program is implementing a rolling deadline for admissions.  Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The online McNair application can be found here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/applicants/

Career Corner

LAST CALL: Delaware CTR ACCEL Program Applications Due 1/15/2021

REMINDER:  New this year – Letters of Intent (LOI) to apply for a 2021 Pilot Program Grant are REQUIRED. To be eligible to submit your full proposal application, you must submit a LOI by January 15th 2021.

Submit Letter of Intent
View Full Request for Proposals

For technical questions, please create a ticket in Jira or contact Scott Miller (Scott.Miller@nemours.org).
For general questions, please contact the Pilot Program Director Susanne Morton (smmorton@udel.edu).

Delaware INBRE Still Looking for Faculty Mentors

UD Internship Grant Program

The UD Internship Grant Program is an initiative of the Career Center established to support University of Delaware students participating in unpaid internships. The grant is intended to provide a funding source for undergraduate students who have accepted (or are working on obtaining) an unpaid internship or professional experience in an industry that traditionally does not pay their interns. The grant is intended to support students with their needs in completing a professional opportunity by funding budget items like housing (as needed for the experience), food, travel, etc.

The UD Internship Grant Program may provide funding of up to $3,000 for summer experiences and up to $1,500 for winter experiences based on estimated need. The grant does not provide funding to supplement income lost in spending less time in a paying position as the funding is only available for expenses incurred as part of participating in the professional experience described.

Students can determine eligibility and priority for the program by visiting the Career Center’s webpage at https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/students/internship-grant/

Job Opportunities

We have moved this to the Opportunities section of the website. Updated January 8, 2020.

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BME Seminars

Graduate Student Seminar Series: Jenna Harris

“Using biomimetic membrane-wrapped nanoparticles for targeted cargo delivery to hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells“
January 20, 2021 at 2 PM

Jenna Harris’ project focuses on developing a technology that can deliver cargo to bone marrow stem cells, which give rise to all blood cell types in the human body. To achieve this, she wraps loaded nanoparticles in cell membranes, cloaking them from the immune system and allowing them to target the bone marrow. This new system has substantial potential to transform the treatment of diseases, including HIV, cancer and anemia.

A fifth-year doctoral student in Emily Day’s lab, Harris was the first person to start making membrane-wrapped nanoparticles at UD. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst before enrolling in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at UD. She is interested in going into industry and would like to work at a pharmaceutical biotech company. In her free time, Harris enjoys cooking, baking and art. (Register Now)

BME Graduate News

LAST CALL: Black Trailblazers in Engineering (Applications Due 1/8, Recommendation Letters Due 1/15)

Eligibility

Black PhD students/postdocs in engineering or related disciplines at US research universities who are expected to complete their PhD/postdoctoral appointments at US universities in 2020 or 2021, and are interested in applying for faculty positions in the US, are eligible for this program. Up to 25 talented BTE fellows will be selected for this initial program.

Application

Required application materials include the following items:

• Cover letter should summarize why applicants are interested in the program and how it would benefit them; should also indicate their experiences, activities, and/or goals to promote, as a future engineering faculty, a climate that values diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or engagement
• Research and education plan as a future faculty trailblazer in engineering (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
• 1-3 letters of recommendation

Apply at https://purdue.infoready4.com/ on the Purdue University Internal Competitions and Limited Submissions page by clicking on Black Trailblazers in Engineering. You may search by the due date of 1/8/2021 to access it more readily.

Create an account by clicking on Register. Here you will input your name and email address and click on Create Account. You will be asked to confirm your account via an email notification sent to the email address entered. Use this email address and established password to access the site. Please note that email domains affiliated with institutions, e.g., edu, are required.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Marsha Freeland, mjfreeland@purdue.edu.

Postdoc Position Available in Bacteria-Responsive Biomaterials, Shukla Lab @ Brown University

Description: The Shukla Lab at Brown University has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems. Rising antibiotic resistance and stagnant development of antimicrobial drugs is a global public health threat. Bacteria-responsive drug delivery systems can preserve the efficacy of existing antibacterial therapeutics and limit unnecessary exposure to these drugs. This postdoctoral opportunity will involve building upon novel bacteria-responsive hydrogel drug delivery platforms developed recently in the Shukla Lab and establishing in vivoinfection models to analyze the efficacy and translational potential of these materials.

Candidates should be able to drive research, contribute independently, and be excited to work within a multidisciplinary and diverse research group.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Start Date: March 1, 2021 (flexible)

Required Applicant Qualifications:
1. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology (or related fields) by start of the postdoc position
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated publication record
3. Expertise in in vivo murine bacterial infection models

and one or more of the following:  
4. Expertise in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, cellular or molecular biology
5. Experience with organic chemical synthesis and chemical characterization (e.g., NMR, HPLC, FTIR, MALDI, etc.)
6. Experience with polymeric/soft materials characterization (e.g., AFM, TEM, SEM, DLS, DSC, mechanical testing, etc.)
7. Experience with biomaterials, drug delivery, antimicrobial materials, histology and tissue processing, microbial and/or mammalian cell culture

How to apply:  Please send the following documents as a single PDF to Prof. Anita Shukla (anita_shukla@brown.edu) with the subject line “Postdoctoral candidate – your name”
1. Cover letter
2. Complete CV
3. Contact information for three or more references

About the Shukla Lab: The Shukla Lab for Designer Biomaterials is part of the School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, and Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. We are a diverse group of students and postdocs with backgrounds in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pathobiology, and Chemistry, led by PI, Anita Shukla. The lab focuses on the development of biomaterials-based treatments for microbial infections. The lab is currently funded by the DoD, NSF, and the Falk Medical Research Trust. Learn more at www.designerbiomaterials.com and follow our work on Twitter @ShuklaLab.

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Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program (IRACDA) @ Tufts

We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students.  This program, called IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by the IRACDA mechanism of NIH-NIGMS.

This NIGMS-funded program is designed to prepare talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area.  The training is further supplemented by workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, scientific presentations, and responsible conduct of research as well as on teaching methods that encourage active learning. The training components are sequenced to allow scholars to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. The first year of support for IRACDA scholars is provided by the faculty research mentor and then up to three years of support, plus a yearly travel and supply allowance, comes from the IRACDA Program.

The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2021 is March 1, 2021.  Later applications will be considered if positions are available.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. The strongest candidates will have strong academic and research credentials, an interest in teaching, mentoring, and increasing diversity in STEM fields, and a commitment to the goals of the Tufts IRACDA program.

For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA Program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact Claire Moore, the Program Director, or Jordan Wilkinson, the Program’s Research Administrator with questions.

BME Undergraduate News

NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The NCI Division of Cancer Biology is excited to announce the 2021 NCI Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which includes a 10-week paid fellowship, a 2-day research conference at NIH Bethesda, and the virtual mini-DREAM curriculum. The program covers all expenses, including a stipend ($4,000), housing at the host institute, and all travel. The application deadline is February 5, 2021.

This Cancer Systems Biology Consortium (CSBC)/ Physical Sciences in Oncology Network (PS-ON) SURP is targeted towards rising junior and senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential. The program is designed specifically for students who wish to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Research opportunities are available at 16 CSBC and PS-ON institutions across the United States.

In addition to performing research, students will have the opportunity to travel to the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD for a two-day undergraduate research conference. The conference will include a scientific poster session, career mentorship keynote talks, and the opportunity to meet other students from around the country.

Finally, the summer program will feature bi-weekly webinars that introduce students to the analysis and modeling of large cancer datasets through the mini-DREAM curriculum.

For additional questions regarding the NCI SURP, please contact Dr. Chunwei Du (cdu@mail.nih.gov).

NSF Translational Biomedical Science & Advanced Biomanufacturing REU Program for Summer 2021 @ Binghamton University

Undergraduates are invited to apply for a NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) training program at Binghamton University. Students will spend 10 weeks performing research in biomedical translational science and technology development. They will learn to integrate engineering principles with medical and life sciences, translating biomedical discoveries into bedside technologies for treating many diseases, such as diabetes and cancers.

BENEFITS

Stipend: $5,000

Room and board (if needed)

Travel: Up to $450

Field trips, social activities, networking events, professional development opportunities

Hands-on training in state-of-the-art research facilities at Binghamton University

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Undergraduate students majoring in any science or engineering field

Students who have completed 60 hours of course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a4.0 scale)

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. college or university

Students from underrepresented groups, Including women, are strongly encouraged to apply

WHY BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY?

A long-standing reputation for academic excellence in graduate and undergraduate research programs

$500 million Upstate Revitalization Award from New York State to build first-class research & development facilities and capabilities in manufacturing

APPLY TODAY AT:BINGHAMTON.EDU/BIOMEDICAL-ENGINEERING/REU

TECBio REU @ Pitt: Undergraduate Summer Research in Computational Biology

We are pleased to announce the 12^th summer for our REU program in computational biology and would hope that you would also be willing to recommend another student(s) for our program this year.  More information and our 2021 program flyer can be found at our website – tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2021

Program Dates:  May 24 – July 30, 2021

Student Support:  $6000 stipend, meals*, housing*, and computer/virtual reality equipment*
* Additional support based on expected virtual programming. In-person support likely to change.

Subject to change based on COVID-19 procedures and regulations.

Housing and travel not guaranteed for Pitt student.

2021 Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference

The Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) will host the fifteenth biennial Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference virtually on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Student participants should be seriously interested in or currently studying medicine, biomedical science or other science-related fields, such as chemistry, physics, biology, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, biotechnology, physical therapy, public health, allied health or environmental science.

The Conference will offer breakout and plenary sessions; keynote speakers; small group meetings between mentors/advisors and students/fellows; networking opportunities with professionals from biopharmaceutical industry, academia and the National Institutes of Health; and a program featuring science resources, including fellowships, job and research opportunities, internships, and summer programs. 

DATES

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2021

AUDIENCE

Postdocs (research and clinical); medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students; and high school seniors and juniors (particularly Black/African-American, Hispanic/LatinX or American Indian/Alaska Native students/fellows)

CONFERENCE FLYER   

There is no registration fee to attend but completion of a four-page application is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

College through Postdoc – February 12, 2021

High School Deadline – January 15, 2021 

Interested students should contact Hollie DeSilva at Hollie_DeSilva@hms.harvard.edu to request an application.

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering @ Vanderbilt

Now accepting applications for the summer 2021 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15^th.  The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
• Seminars, workshops, and field trips
• Group social activities and banquet
• Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

• $5,000 stipend
• $500 travel allowance
• Room and board

The VINSE REU has a strong record of success! Former participants of the VINSE NSF REU program have gone on to receive several awards and honors including:

• 19 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 10 received honorable mentions)
• 6 Goldwater Scholarships
• 3 SMART Fellowships
• 1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
• 1 Marshall Scholar
• 1 Rhodes Scholar
• 1 Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 1 NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
• 40% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
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• More than half of our formers REU students have given a presentation outside the REU program including 27 at national conferences funded by the VINSE REU

We would like to make this opportunity available to your students and would appreciate it if you would forward them this information.  Please visit:https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/ for more information or to apply.

McNair Scholars Program Application Now Open

The McNair Scholars Program was established to support low-income, first-generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in their preparation for graduate school. You can learn more about the program here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/

To apply to be a McNair Scholar, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have completed 60 college credits by May 31st
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (sophomore), 3.0 (junior)
• Be a first generation college student, or a student who is defined as low-income by the U.S. Department of Education, or of a background that is underrepresented in graduate education. Underrepresented McNair Participants are defined as: African-American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

The application deadline is February 12th, 2021, however, this year, the McNair program is implementing a rolling deadline for admissions.  Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The online McNair application can be found here: https://mcnair.udel.edu/applicants/

Career Corner

UD Internship Grant Program

The UD Internship Grant Program is an initiative of the Career Center established to support University of Delaware students participating in unpaid internships. The grant is intended to provide a funding source for undergraduate students who have accepted (or are working on obtaining) an unpaid internship or professional experience in an industry that traditionally does not pay their interns. The grant is intended to support students with their needs in completing a professional opportunity by funding budget items like housing (as needed for the experience), food, travel, etc.

The UD Internship Grant Program may provide funding of up to $3,000 for summer experiences and up to $1,500 for winter experiences based on estimated need. The grant does not provide funding to supplement income lost in spending less time in a paying position as the funding is only available for expenses incurred as part of participating in the professional experience described.

Students can determine eligibility and priority for the program by visiting the Career Center’s webpage at https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/students/internship-grant/

Job Opportunities

We have moved this to the Opportunities section of the website. Updated January 4, 2020.

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