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Needed: PA for Oncology 703 (Fall 2019)

Project Assistant Oncology 703 Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cell Biology Fall 2019 Responsibilities: Attend all lectures of Oncology 703 (Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cell Biology), assist with contacting instructors to assemble syllabus, track student attendance, assist with the preparation of class handouts, collect homework, assist with administering quizzes, assist with grades, assist instructors with uploading slides, be …

Cancer Biology Faculty Trainers take New Leadership Roles at UWCCC

Robert F. Kalejta, PhD, will serve as co-leader of the Human Cancer Virology Program. His research focuses on determining the mechanisms of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication and pathogenesis, as well as using the virus as a tool to probe the pathways that lead to cell cycle progression and oncogenesis. Kalejta holds three R01s related to …

Dr. Wei Xu awarded 2019 AACR-Bayer Innovation and Discovery Grant

Research Retreat Winner!

Congrats  to McArdle Lab Cancer Biology graduate student Kristine Donahue and UW-Human Oncology resident Dr. Jacob Witt on taking 1st and 2nd place, respectively, in the trainee oral presentations at the Research Retreat last Thursday! They each won funds for travel to scientific conferences.

Postdoctoral Positions in Virus-Host Interactions

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Herschhorn laboratory at the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota. We are a new and energetic research group that works on exciting directions to understand and target HIV-1 host interactions at the molecular and cellular levels. We use interdisciplinary approaches at …

For Future Faculty Series

For Future Faculty Series Preparing for success on the job market and beyond. Full list of events here. Upcoming Events Understanding Diversity and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting Thursday 4/11 12:00pm-1:30pm. Online Event. If you are interested in exploring a career at a community college, then understanding the diversity of this student population is …

Will Your Future Career Include Teaching?

Delta Internship Program As a Delta intern, you develop teaching skills based on your professional goals and interests. Each semester, the Delta internship program supports a new cohort of postdocs and graduate students who partner with faculty and staff to improve student learning and learning environments through innovative, small-scale projects applying what you’ve learned in …

Career Exploration

Individual Career Advising for Postdocs The Office of Postdoctoral Studies is pleased to offer confidential individual career advising sessions for all UW–Madison postdocs. More details including how to schedule an appointment here. Scholarships Available for Summer Biotech Courses The deadline is April 15 for summer biotech courses organized by the American Society for Cell Biology: …

Leadership & Management

Mastering Academic Time Management Thursday 4/11 1:00pm-2:30pm. Online event. Provides participants with the skills to successfully manage their time, align work time with institutional and personal priorities, create time for academic writing and research, and organize a network of support and accountability for writing productivity and balance. Webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development …

Communication

Communicating Your Message with Powerpoint: Livening Up Your Presentations Friday 4/12 1:00pm-2:30pm. 6171 Helen C. White Hall. Register here. Effective Emails – Fundamentals of Business Writing Tuesday 4/16 9:00am-12:00pm. Room 5045, 21 N. Park Street. Register here. 2019 IMAGE Grant Writing Workshop Thursday 6/13 to Saturday 6/15. Washington, D.C. The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology …