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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2023
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SC INBRE announces ~$450,000
in funding awarded to 2022 Project Program Grant Recipients
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(Columbia,SC) South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE), a statewide $18.9 million, five-year renewable grant program funded by The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), is pleased to announce the FY2022-2023 Project Program grants recipients.
The Bioinformatics Pilot Project Program (BIPP) program is designed to stimulate the application of genomics and bioinformatics methods by supporting research and student training through the SC INBRE and South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) networks. BIPP proposals focus on Biomedical Science and fit within the broad scientific focus areas of SC INBRE: Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Bio/Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, and Neuroscience. The program supports independent, faculty-driven research and provides research training to students and/or postdoctoral fellows in Bioinformatics. Each project awards up to $10,000 for one year.
The 2022 BIPP Program recipients are:
- Linnea Freeman, Furman University Biology, Fecal microbiome evaluation in a mouse model of autism
- Chakia McClendon, Columbia College Biology, Kinome Expression Profiling of Airway Cells Exposed to Electronic and Conventional Cigarettes
- Kandy Velazquez, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Development of pain biomarkers to assess analgesia and predict pain in pre-clinical models of cancer pain
The Developmental Research Project Program (DRP) program was designed to foster faculty research programs at SC INBRE network institutions. DRP projects must focus on Biomedical Science and fit within the broad scientific focus areas of SC INBRE: Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Bio/Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, and Neuroscience. The program awards support independent research programs and, in the process, provide research training to students and/or postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences. Each project awards up to $50,000 for one year, renewable for a second year upon favorable review of the progress report by SC INBRE’ s External Advisory Committee.
The 2022 DRP Program recipients are:
- (NEW) Timothy Barker, College of Charleston Chemistry/Biochemistry, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 5-HT antagonists
- (NEW) Heather Dunn, Clemson University Bioengineering, Novel Investigations of Breast Cancer Racial Disparities based on Deep Learning and Bioinformatics Analysis
- (NEW) Timea Fernandez, Winthrop University Chemistry, Using Antibiotic-Binding Nucleic Acid Aptamers as Trojan-Horse Delivery Vehicles in the Fight Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
- (NEW) Veronica Flores, Furman University Psychology, The impact of innocuous taste experience on long-term taste-learning and memory persistence
- (NEW) Meredith Frazier, College of Charleston Chemistry/Biochemistry, Structural and Functional Characterization of Viral Ribonucleases
- (NEW) Chiara Gamberi, Coastal Carolina University Biology, Modeling renal cyst mechanisms in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
- (RENEWAL) Anita Nag, USC Upstate Chemistry, Connecting host shutoff by SARS coronavirus nsp1 to pre-mRNA processing and mRNA trafficking
- (NEW) Kristy Welshhans, University of South Carolina Biomedical Sciences, Molecular and cellular basis of altered neural development in Down syndrome
In addition to the two grants listed above which are focused on supporting faculty research, SC INBRE also offers a student-focused opportunity entitled Student-Initiated Research Project Program (SIRP). The SIRP program is designed to enrich the academic experience of students and to better prepare the future generation of researchers, investigators, and entrepreneurs throughout the SC INBRE network. SIRP recipients apply bioinformatics tools to biomedical research questions that fit within the broad scientific focus areas of SC INBRE: Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Bio/Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, and Neuroscience. SIRP awards support bioinformatics training for undergraduate or graduate students. Each project awards up to $3,000 for one year.
The 2022 SIRP Program recipients are:
- Patrice Cunningham, graduate student, USC School of Medicine Columbia Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology (Dr. Kandy Velazquez, mentor), Identification of quercetin targets in skeletal muscle as a novel treatment of cancer cachexia
- Ethan Older, graduate student, University of South Carolina Chemistry and Biochemistry (Dr. Jie Li, mentor), Discovery of selective inhibitors of pro-inflammatory sulfonolipids produced by human gut microbiota
- Mark Pitman, graduate student, Clemson University Bioengineering (Dr. Jessica Larsen, mentor), Applying a Citrate Biomaterial to Reduce Ferroptosis in Spinal Cord Injury
- Alia Sadek, medical student, USC School of Medicine Greenville Biomedical Sciences, Identifying Mechanisms of Resistance in Novel Acinetobacter baumannii Necrotizing Fasciitis Isolates
- Mihyun Waugh, graduate student (Dr. Melissa Moss, mentor), University of South Carolina Biomedical Engineering, Blood Cytokine Levels and Healthcare Data as Predictors of Mesh Exposure After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Watch our newsletter, website and social media for release of our 2023-2024 FOAs.
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  SAVE THE DATES
SC INBRE will be the host for the Southeast Regional IDeA Conference 2023 (seidea23). This Conference is attended by NIH NIGMS IDeA Program participants from INBREs, COBREs, IDeA-CTRs, Co-Funding and Entrepreneurial programs located in AR, KY, LA, MS, PR, SC and WV. Save the dates and make plans to join us Sept 15 to 17. More information to come.
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  Body vocabulary! Which of these cannot be found on the body?
• Hallux
• Kibe
• Phizzel
• Pinna
• Oxter
• Thrapple
• Weenus
[Answer to last week’s question: When stretched out, the large intestine is not taller than you. When flattened, lungs are about the size of a tennis court, blood vessels are about 60,000 to 100,000 miles long and the small intestine is 23 feet long. More]
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STUDENT PRESENTERS: We are excited to bring back our popular 3-Minute Madness flash talks. These flash talks last only three minutes, you are limited to only one slide, and there will be no questions. (HINT: tell or show your poster # so the audience can find you to continue the conversation!) We only have six slots available! There is a place on the registration form to express your interest for consideration for one of these slots.
We need poster judges. No experience necessary. Check the box on the registration form if you are interested in assisting us!
For more info, visit our website!
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PODIUM and POSTER PRESENTERS
Use this link for abstract submissions (which will also be your registration). Submit by Feb 3!
EXHIBIT HALL PARTICIPANTS
Service providers, organizations, recruiters, etc., use this link to register by Feb 3! Free limited spots available.
GENERAL AUDIENCE ATTENDEES
Use this link to register your attendance by Feb 13! The Science Symposium is open to the public. Student presenters, we welcome your families to attend!
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SCbio Annual Conference – Special Student & Industry Connection Event
Students, you are invited to attend a special event at the SCbio Annual Conference on Feb 23, 11:45 am at the Galliard Convention Center in Charleston, SC. Event includes networking and resume review with industry leaders in the Life Sciences Industry. $30 cost includes in-person admission to the full Conference. Register
NCURA Webinar: Cost Scare Share: The Good, the Bad and the Horror!
Cost sharing can be a challenge to research administrators, new and old, and it can present a lot of burdens, some may say horror! This webinar is designed to provide an overview and share horror stories and tips for navigating cost share across the lifecycle, including at the proposal, award receipt, award management, and closeout stages. Attend this webinar to learn from real-life case studies and make cost-sharing less of a nightmare! This presentation will help attendees define cost sharing, identify the types of cost sharing, explain how cost sharing can go wrong, and touch on best practices and experiences from the presenters’ time in research administration. This webinar will be held on Jan 26, 2 pm ET. More
 Free Crash Course in NIH Funding: 2023 NIH Grants Conference on Feb. 1-2. Are you new to NIH grants and looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding? Or are you experienced and want to brush up on the latest policies and information? Consider this your personal invitation to the 2023 NIH Grants Conference, a free and virtual event on Feb 1-2. During this two-day live event, NIH and HHS experts will share policies, resources, guidance, and case studies in informative and engaging sessions. Registration is free.scsc
Early registration open for NCUR 2023
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) promotes undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity through an annual conference for students. NCUR is unique because it offers students from all disciplines and institutions of higher education the chance to showcase their work on a national stage. Join the Council on Undergraduate Research in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, April 13-15. In addition, consider taking part in the unique pre-conference events that are planned for April 12. Early bird registration closes Jan 31. More
 Review of the New NIH Proposal FORMS-H
Join the SuRE Resource Center on Feb 8, 1 pm ET, for this presentation on the NIH change to FORMS-H, which will be required for all grant applications with due dates on or after January 25, 2023.
They'll review active NIH funding opportunities to highlight and discuss the changes made by the transition to the FORMS-H proposal and its impact on the proposal preparation process. Possible strategies for meeting the new requirements will also be discussed. Register
 Whether you're in the beginning stages of a scholarly project, nearing the end, or stuck in the middle, daily writing and group accountability might be just what you need to get that project out the door. Experiment with daily writing, group accountability, and productivity tracking when you join the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity's Spring 14-Day Writing Challenge. The 14-Day Writing Challenge is free to all NCFDD members. Registration ends Feb 15. The program runs from Feb 20 to March 5. More
 
AHA Undergrad Summer Research Program
The American Heart Association funded undergrad research training program at Marshall University encourages promising undergrads from all disciplines, including women and members of minority groups underrepresented in the sciences, to consider research careers while supporting the highest quality scientific investigation broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. The summer research program will take place from May 30 to July 25. Interested students should complete an online application (deadline Feb 21). More
Registration now open — EPSCoR/IDeA Coalition and Foundation Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting of the EPSCoR/IDeA Coalition and EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation will be held in person on Feb 28 in Washington, DC. This meeting is open to the EPSCoR/IDeA community. Attendance is strongly encouraged by PDs/PIs, junior investigators, government affairs representatives and anyone in your jurisdiction who will help support advocacy efforts for the EPSCoR/IDeA programs, or who wants to be part of Coalition and Foundation initiatives. More
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 SC INBRE recently helped purchase a STELLARIS 5 LIAchroic confocal microscope for our Instrumentation Resource Facility Core located at the USC School of Medicine in Columbia. The microscope is now available for use. SC INBRE has a limited amount of funding for members of our network to support using the microscope for data collection for grants/ publications. More
 Clemson
Lab Res Spec, Bio Sci. Apply by Jan 25.
MUSC
Lab Assoc I, Clin & Res Support Srvcs
Med Lab Tech, Clin & Res Support Srvcs
Res Spec I, Biochem & Mol Bio
Res Spec I, Pharmacol
USC
Data Mgr, ASPH Epidem & Biostat. Apply by Jan 20.
Postdoc, ASPH Commun Sci & Disorders. Apply by Jan 28.
Postdoc, ASPH Health Srvcs Policy & Mgmt. Apply by Jan 31.
Data Manager, ASPH Epidem & Biostat. Apply by Feb 3.
See more on our Jobs Board
Jan 18
2 pm, NIH OITE Workshop: Choosing & Applying to Med School
Jan 19
3 pm, NIH SEED 2023 Webinar Series – Phase 1 Commercialization Support: I-Corps at NIH and TABA Needs Assessment Programs
Jan 23
LOI: Breast Cancer Res Found-AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Res
Jan 25
NIH Biomed Data Repository (U24)
NIH Biomed Knowledgebase (U24)
NIH NIGMS Leading Equity & Diversity in the Med Sci Training Prog (LEAD MSTP) (T32)
Jan 26
2 pm, NCURA Webinar, Cost Scare Share: The Good, the Bad and the Horror!
AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award
Jan 27
 AAAS/Science Dance Your PhD Contest submissions due
SC Space Grant / NASA EPSCoR Grants Faculty & Students
Jan 30
Abstract submissions due for 2023 SC EPSCoR State Conference, joined by SC NASA EPSCoR, April 14
LOI: NIH Enhancing the Use of the All of Us Research Program’s Data (R21)
LOI: NIH Small Grants to Enhance the Use of the All of Us Res Prog’s Data (R03)
Feb 1
2 pm, NIH OITE Workshop: Writing Personal Statements for Medical School
LOI: The ACS-Wilmott Family Professor in Pancreatic Cancer
Feb 3
SC INBRE Science Symposium deadlines:
• Abstract submisisions
• Exhibit Hall participation
LOI: NIH NIAMS Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34)
Feb 5
NIH Advancing Methods for Safe, Noninvasive, Real Time Assessment of Placenta Development and Function Across Pregnancy (R01)
NIH NLM Res Grants in Biomed Informatics and Data Sci (R01)
Feb 7
AACR The Bosarge Family Foundation-Waun Ki Hong Scholar Award for Regen Cancer Med
Feb 13
SC INBRE Science Symposium non-presenter / general audience registration
More on our Online Calendar
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