Sleep Health Publication
April 17, 2019
Congratulations to our BSM site for their publication in Sleep Health.
The article has been covered by a number of outlets already including CNN.
International Society of Nurses in Genetics Annual Congress
April 17, 2019
The International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) is a global specialty nursing organization dedicated to genomic healthcare, education, research, and scholarship. ISONG is known globally for providing global networking, resources, high quality educational symposia, presentations, and webinars that provide expert information for nurses using and integrating genomics into their practice, education, policy and research.
Our Annual Congress is an exceptional educational and networking opportunity and will take place this November 8-10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, ISONG features a library of webinars offering cutting edge education with CEU’s in a convenient setting.
This year we are proud to feature two new educational programs: the ISONG Regional Meeting on May 1-2, 2019 and the Pre-Conference Session prior to Congress on November 7, 2019. All sessions have been developed to meet the needs of the growing need for genetics education and for those who are seeking more in-depth research and applications for their practice. These programs will include cutting edge presentations from an introduction to Genomics to a higher level of advanced practice presentations.
Dr. Nia Mitchell Receives R01
February 04, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Nia Mitchell, CVD Cohort 5, for receiving an R01, "Changes in Weight and Physical Function for Older African American Women in National, Peer-Led, Community-Based Weight Loss Program", from the National Institute of Aging.
Tenure Track Position-Howard University
January 14, 2019
Department of Communication, Culture and Media
Open Tenure Track Position
Health Communication
The Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University in Washington, D.C. seeks outstanding candidates for an open tenure track faculty position. The appointment begins August 15, 2019. The successful candidate will teach doctoral-level courses in the Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies related to health care in African American (and/or other diasporic and other underserved) communities, theory, research methods, and other specialties in the candidate’s preparation; oversee dissertations; serve on dissertation committees; conduct original research and publish; serve on departmental, school and university committees; take an active part in academic associations.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position - University of Tennessee Health Science Center
January 14, 2019
Postdoctoral Fellow/Genetics, Genomics & Informatics - 18000001DG
Description
Dr. Athena Starlard-Davenport, Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, is looking for an exceptional Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct studies on the epigenetics of globin gene regulation in sickle cell disease. We use cell culture, human blood specimens, biochemical assays, and genomic profiling to identify targeted therapies for fetal hemoglobin induction. This fellow must think independently to design and plan experiments, problem solve, and be technically skilled in typical molecular techniques, with essential expertise in quantitative real-time PCR, murine models, cell culture, and flow cytometry/FACS analysis. Knowledge of specific techniques/equipment needed: Cytospin, Giemsa staining, Nucleofector, expression vectors (DNA and lentiviral), Flow cytometry, aseptic technique for cell culture of primary erythroid cell culture and cell lines, Western, qPCR, PCR, immunohistochemistry, Townes sickle rodent pre-clinical model. Knowledge of globin gene regulation, erythropoiesis, and informatics are a plus. This fellow is expected to apply for grants (K, K99, and F32 other postdoctoral grants) with the mentoring support of Dr. Starlard-Davenport. Exceptional oral and written skills are required. Fellows must complete first and co-author manuscripts and present findings at local and national meetings. We are looking for an accomplished, organized, efficient, trustworthy, and dynamic personality to work with the Starlard-Davenport lab at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in the Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics . Postdoctoral fellows will be part of the University of Tennessee Postdoctoral Association with the support of the UTHSC postdoctoral office.
Qualifications
Ph.D. must have been completed later than 2014. Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or similar with >5 years of experience is required. Multiple lead publications in top scientific journals and presentations at national conferences are required. Please contact astarlar@uthsc.edu with CV and contact information for three references if interested.
Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral research fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package. Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
American Heart Association Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) program
January 08, 2019
Boston University (BU) is one of 5 US Medical Schools selected by the American Heart Association to pilot an underrepresented in medicine student summer research experience: the AHA Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) program. The program involves 10-12 weeks of mentored research, a $6000 stipend, room at board at BU, and the opportunity to travel to an AHA scientific meeting.
The program will be occurring in the broader context of multilevel mentoring available via the BU STARS program https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/academics/stars/, which is out of BU’s Graduate Medical Sciences, led by Isabel Dominguez. In addition, the Department’s Associate Chair in Underrepresented Ethnic /Racial Groups will participate in the mentoring. Our research assistant, Tinuola B Ajay, MBBS, also will provide additional hands on mentoring for the students. Emelia Benjamin MD, ScM will lead the program and will be involved in mentoring as well.
I am very hopeful that cardiovascular medicine/sciences will become more diverse, inclusive, and equitable; pipeline programs such as these seem like our best shot at accelerating the efforts.
The flyer for the student applicants mentee is attached.
Eligibility. The candidates must be from underrepresented ethnic or racial groups in the sciences. They may be pursuing a degree in any field but must have expressed an interest in a healthcare related field. Additional requirements include being a full-time undergraduate, rising sophomore, junior or senior. Exemplary academic performance.
Please address all questions to Tinuola B. Ajayi MBBS (tajayi@bu.edu) or Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM emelia@bu.edu
Lecturer position - Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
December 19, 2018
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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor- CUNY
December 10, 2018
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Environmental, Occupational Geospatial Health Sciences in New York, New York
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (SPH) is dedicated to providing cutting edge graduate degree programs and to identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating public health initiatives that promote social justice. The mission of the school is to promote public health policies to improve the health of populations. SPH faculty members are recognized leaders in health policy, community health interventions, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, epidemiology and biostatistics, and public health informatics, among other areas. Faculty and students are actively engaged in promoting healthy cities in a healthy world. The SPH is located in a new vertical campus in the heart of Harlem in New York City.
The department of Environmental, Occupational and Geospatial Health Sciences (EOGHS) goal is to identify, explain and mitigate the impact of natural, social, built, food and occupational environments on the health and well-being of populations. The department is part of a NIOSH sponsored ERC and provides training in Industrial Hygiene.
We are seeking a tenured or tenure-track faculty in the Department of EOGHS to teach, strengthen and develop graduate-level training programs. The successful candidate will mentor graduate students, publish high impact research and seek extramural funding with multi-disciplinary research teams. EOGHS faculty are also expected to participate in Department, School and University events and committees.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD, DrPH, ScD or equivalent degree is required.
A preferred candidate should have:
- Doctorate in public health.
- At least 3 years of faculty teaching experience.
- Demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching graduate level courses and mentoring graduate students.
- An outstanding publication record in public health.
- Active portfolio of extramurally funded research.
- Demonstrated track record and commitment to applied research in communities, workplaces, health departments, or other non-academic settings.
- Expertise in environmental health, occupational health or nutrition.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
APPLY HERE
Applications, which must include a Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae, can be submitted through the following:
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin on February 1, 2019
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Environmental, Occupational Geospatial Health Sciences
Job ID: 19594
Location: CUNY School of Public Health
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Dr. Charles Rogers Receives K01
December 04, 2018
Dr. Charles Rogers Receives a Nearly $900,000 K01 Grant from the National Cancer Institute
Written by Kristen Steiner
Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, CHES®, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute member at the University of Utah, recently received a K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for nearly $900,000 for five years of research and training.
His K01 project titled, “Developing a Barbershop-Based Trial on Masculinity Barriers to Care and Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake among African-American Men using a Mixed Methods Approach,” will allow Rogers and his colleagues to develop and pilot a theory-driven, culture-specific intervention that specifically targets masculinity barriers to care and colorectal cancer (CRC) uptake among African-American men.
On his way to get an extra set of keys to his office, Dr. Rogers was stopped by a colleague and informed of his notice of award. He had not received the notice himself yet because of the timing and several channels it had to go through.
“I was in total shock,” Dr. Rogers said. “You work so hard for a long time and you do not typically get awarded a NIH-level grant on the first submission, so it took a while for it to really hit me.”
The idea for the grant began in 2014 during Dr. Rogers’ NCI-funded post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Rogers and his research team conducted a systematic review of the literature, specifically focusing on the relationship between CRC screening completion, racism, and masculinity among African-American. They found a very large gap in the areas of both racism and masculinity.
As an African-American man, Dr. Rogers had never heard about colon cancer and preventive screenings growing up, but became more aware of and interested in it as his aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in the fall of 2009. After more research, he learned that huge disparities in CRC incidence and mortality exist for African-American men versus white men. For instance, African-American men have a 52 percent higher chance of dying from CRC compared to white men.
“I began writing the K01 grant proposal in July 2017 and worked faithfully until the Friday before Super Bowl LII in February 2018,” Dr. Rogers said. “I am still digesting it all, but now that I have it, it’s time to get to work!”
Next steps include training his two graduate students to do community-engaged research, finding individuals in the community to engage in surveys and focus groups, continuing to network and make connections here in Utah, and as Rogers states, “hit the ground running.”
This study uniquely contributes to the cancer health disparities field by 1) leading to the development of a culture-specific scale for assessing masculinity barriers to care relative to CRC screening uptake among African-American men that could be tailored for screening of other cancers disproportionately burdening African-American men (e.g., prostate cancer), 2) enhancing our understanding of the association between masculinity barriers to care, psychosocial factors, and CRC screening completion among African-American men, and 3) produce pilot data for a R01-level, culture-specific intervention to increase CRC screening uptake among African-American men.
Dr. Rogers’ mentors on this award include Dr. Kola Okuyemi, Dr. Electra Paskett, Dr. Man Hung, Dr. Susan Zickmund, Dr. Michael Fetters, and Dr. Roland Thorpe. This training plan and research study also received invaluable developmental support from RISE-PRIDE, the NRMN, UM-MMP, Cancer Disparities Research Network/GMaP Region 4, Dr. Jared Jobe, among many others.
We also want to extend thanks to the Health Equity Leadership Institute who provided information for this article.
Kristen Steiner
Public Relations Associate
Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology Positions-The University of Rhode Island
December 03, 2018
THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Announcement for Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology Positions:
Quantitative Health (Job #109087) and Cognitive Health Psychology (Job# 109090)
The Department of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in our Behavioral Science track. One is in Quantitative Health Psychology and the other is in Cognitive Health Psychology. The positions will be academic year appointments with an expected start date of July 2019.
Our Department and University are dedicated to building a multicultural environment and work place and strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, particularly with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and veterans, among others.
- Candidates for the Quantitative Health Psychology position should have expertise that complements existing strengths that could include quantitative modeling, psychometrics, big data methods, mixture/cluster/latent class analysis, and/or open science and reproducibility, among other areas.
- Candidates for the Cognitive Health Psychology position should have a background in cognitive psychology or cognitive science, preferably with special emphasis and experience in the areas of health decision making and/or social-cognitive influences on health behavior and health promotion.
The positions are open until filled. Applications received by December 7, 2018 are given first consideration. We are interested in candidates with experience working with diverse populations, and who have a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity. For information about the Department of Psychology, please see the website (https://web.uri.edu/psychology/).
Please visit the University of Rhode Island jobs website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for the two job postings for:
- Cognitive Health Psychology (Search Chair: Robert Laforge <rlaforge@uri.edu>), http://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4262; or
- Quantitative Health Psychology, (Search Chair: Lisa Harlow <lharlow@uri.edu>), http://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4243.
Please apply separately to each position if you are qualified for and plan to apply to both. Applications are only accepted online. Reference letters should be sent to the respective Search Chair directly from the letter writers.