THE GOODS - May 30, 2023 - newsletter of the Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

May 30, 2023 | Volume 6, Issue 36

MESSAGE FROM THE GSC

Congratulations to all the graduate students who graduated on Sunday, May 21st! We are proud of everything they have accomplished throughout their time at Tufts GSBS and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend! GSC has some exciting upcoming events. Tonight, we have a group of students trying their luck at trivia at Kings in Seaport. GSC will be providing food and drinks for trivia night and hope to sponsor more trivia events next year.  On Wednesday, June 7th from 7-9pm, GSBS will set sail on Boston Harbor. Thank you to all the students who bought tickets for the boat cruise, and we look forward to snacking on tacos and watching the sunset on the water. The cruise will launch from 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, and please arrive 30 minutes prior for boarding.  We are very excited for GSBS Relays on Friday July 21st at Field F (rain date will be July 28th)! For those who haven’t participated before, Relays is a mini-Olympics between the different GSBS programs. This year we will have four teams, and those teams should be deciding on their T-shirt designs soon. The teams with their Relays T-shirt colors are  Micro/PDD - Orange MD/PhD - Blue Neuro/Immuno - Purple GMCB - Black For Relays there is both the academic portion (where you submit points based on academic achievements) and the sporting/field events. Don't forget to submit your academic achievements for academic points for your Relays team! Please use this link below to start submitting your academic achievements.  Submit Points Here If you have any questions about Relays or any of these upcoming events, please reach out to any of the GSC executive representatives or your program's GSC representatives. We look forward to seeing everyone at Relays! All the best, Sid, Maya, and Theresa Your GSC executive representatives

HIGHLIGHTS

JAX Short Courses – Summer 2023   The following two courses will be offered virtually or in-person by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in summer 2023 term:    GENE 0208: (Short Course on) Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics  GENE 0450 (Short Course on) Experimental Models of Human Cancer  *Interested students are encouraged to reach out directly to instructors for any questions about course content.    There are a limited number of spaces available for non-JAX PhD students to take these courses at no cost. Students interested in enrolling must be PhDs who have passed the Qualifying Exam, and must have PI approval and also Program Director approval (if the course is meant to fulfill an elective requirement). Permission to register is granted on first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Genetics and Neuroscience students. Contact the Dean’s Office at gsbs@tufts.edu for more information, or to be added to the list. Requests must be received by May 31st.   Note that in-person participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging and will be charged a nominal fee to cover a small portion of the cost of conference meals and refreshments.

Submit Your Academic Points for Relays! Relays, our favorite event of the year will be on Friday, July 21st at Field F (rain date will be July 28th)! For those who have not participated before, Relays is a mini-Olympics between the different GSBS programs. There is both the academic portion (submitting points based on achievements) and the sporting events.  Use the link below to start submitting your academic achievements! Submit Points Here Academic Leaderboards

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 7 Dissertation Defense: Kristen Davis 1pm Behrakis Auditorium | via Zoom: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95299621751?pwd=VXA0Z0RSTzhNazZFWTl1QW92TElPZz09 The Graduate Program in Molecular Microbiology invites you to Kristen Davis's defense of her dissertation, “Host CD59 Contributes to Type III Secretion System Function during infection by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis”. June 8 Dissertation Defense: Martin Ramirez 12pm Behrakis Auditorium | via Zoom: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/98080121995?pwd=QTRubm9PenpuS3IyYVV3SW5kNHNuQT09 The Graduate Program in Molecular Microbiology invites you to Martin Ramirez's defense of his dissertation, "In Vitro reconstitution of HSV-1 Fusion". PREP Poster Session 2 - 3:30pm Jaharis 508 Please join the Post-Baccalaureate Research Program (PREP) for their year-end poster session! The six PREP scholars will be presenting their research. For more information, see the flyer. TBQA Pride Event and Tie-Dye  4 - 6pm Jaharis Courtyard Celebrate Pride Month with GSBS-Tufts Biomedical Queer Alliance!! We will have information about famous LGBTQIA+ scientists and their discoveries and accomplishments! Additionally, we will have descriptions of the different LGBTQIA+ Pride Flags and the meanings of the different colors. Come tie-dye a T-shirt or bandana, this can be a subtle way for you to showcase and celebrate your identity! All are welcome! There will be music and refreshments!  We will provide T shirts and bandanas but feel free to bring your own fabric to tie-dye as supplies will be limited.  Please email michael.rist@tufts.edu with any questions!  June 15 Dissertation Defense: Rachel Lent 2pm Posner Auditorium | via Zoom: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/97874336032?pwd=VjdBWkVldGlDRDBZUk1iY1JzMDZjQT09 The Graduate Program in Molecular Microbiology invites you to Rachel Lent's defense of her dissertation, “KSHV hijacks a non-canonical caspase activation pathway to block antiviral interferon signaling”. June 20 Helen Gurley Brown Presidential Summit on Women and Science 12 - 1:30pm Register here by June 16 On Tues, 6/20, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will once again be hosting the Helen Gurley Brown Presidential Summit on Women and Science. Now in its seventh year, the Summit features a panel of prominent woman leaders in the science community and provides an opportunity to celebrate and support women in research and medicine. We also offer ample time for attendees to engage in a dynamic Q&A session with the panelists. For more information, see the flyer. June 21 Dissertation Defense: David Giacalone 1pm Behrakis Auditorium | via Zoom: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/98390620441?pwd=T1U2a1pKblJMbGxTL3d6N2dLMG8yUT09 The Graduate Program in Molecular Microbiology invites you to David Giacalone's defense of his dissertation, “Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth is controlled through the coregulation of an essential response regulator”.   VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Lucy Liaw - Online Tuesday and Thursday mornings | 8 - 8:30am Register here. Join Lucy Liaw for a free Zoom yoga class most Tuesdays and Thursdays. This express vinyasa flow is a half-hour class offered via Scarborough Yoga.

Cochrane US Systematic Review - Standard Author Training June 2, 9, & 16 | 9am - 4:30pm Register here by June 1. Join Tufts School of Medicine for an online Standard Author Training. Instructors from Tufts School of Medicine, Indiana University, Ohio State University, and Rutgers University will guide participants through topics such as: developing a protocol; systematic literature search; data extraction; and more. For more information, see the flyer. For questions, please contact olivia.maurer@tufts.edu.

Apply Now for the 2023 Blue Star Program The Blue Star Investigator Certificate Program is a 10-module, non-credit certificate designed to train new Tufts investigators in the operational aspects of developing and running clinical trials. The program is tailored for investigators in the early stage of building their research portfolios who are seeking to become independent investigators or to serve as site PIs on industry studies. Topics covered will include study protocols and budgets, regulatory processes, participant recruitment, clinical trial maintenance, and promoting your research ideas. The Blue Star Program is a blended learning experience requiring online pre-work and active participation at ALL weekly live sessions. The Fall 2023 program will run 10:00AM–Noon on Fridays from September 15, 2023 through November 17, 2023. Enrollment is limited and supervisors' approval is required. Please see our website for more on program requirements and details. Applications close on Sunday, June 11. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Reyes at preyes@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.

HIRSH LIBRARY NEWS

If you ever find yourself needing to access journal articles or databases while off-campus, you have a few options! You can either download and log into the Tufts VPN, or you can start at the library website, navigate to the database you need, and log in with your Tufts username and password when prompted. This will work for students at JAX, too! Just make sure to use your Tufts log-in information.  Virtual office hours  June 2, 11am-12pm: Data Management Office Hours with Paige June 16, 11:am-12pm: Data Management Office Hours with Allie

CAREER NEWS

One-on-One Career Coaching Appointments Now Available Sign up here. GSBS is pleased to offer one-on-one career coaching appointments with Lauren Celano, Founder of Propel Careers. Coaching services cover topics such as: how to start and navigate an effective job search; tailoring CVs, resumes, and cover letters for specific roles; how to make the most of a Ph.D. or postdoctoral fellowship; interviewing and salary negotiation; and many more. 30-minute career coaching appointments are available to GSBS students and Tufts postdocs. Sign up here, or see the website for more information. Please note that some appointments are in-person and some are virtual; make sure you sign up for the correct type of appointment.

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Wellness Advising Office Mon | 9:30am - 5:00pm Tue | 11:00am - 7:00pm Wed/Thurs/Fri | 9:30am - 5:00pm   Email Sharon.Snaggs@tufts.edu to set up a meeting.

Check out the Week in Wellness Newsletter! This week's issue includes recipes for a watermelon, feta and mint salad and a muffuletta sandwich! Contact Abby Lemons, abigail.lemons@tufts.edu, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences' representative for the Student Wellness Advisory Committee, with questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding student health and wellness.

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