Meharry Medical School of Graduate Studies & Research

🌟 Why You Shouldn't Miss Out on the SHIFT Program! 🌟
The SHIFT Program is more than just a learning experience—it's a career game-changer! Here’s why you should apply:
Real-World Applications: Gain hands-on experience that directly applies to your future career.
Mentorship: Benefit from one-on-one mentorship with experts who are dedicated to your success.
Community Building: Be part of a vibrant community that supports and inspires each other.
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Program Duration: March 2025 - December 2025
In-Person Short Course: June 9-13, 2025, in Washington, DC
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
🔗 Apply Now: Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Brandon Harris at [email protected] for more information.
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Meharry! 🦃🍂

We are so grateful for our hardworking students, inspiring faculty, dedicated partners, strategic leadership, and the caring community that helps us thrive. This season, we are thankful for the joy of learning, the power of connection, and the impact of supporting one another. 💛

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the warmth of togetherness. Thank you for being part of the Meharry family!

🎓 Join Us for a Virtual Dissertation Defense! 🎓
We are excited to invite you to the dissertation defense of Zerick Dunbar on the topic:
“Differential Effector Function of Tissue-Specific NK Phenotypes Against Lung Tumor Targets”
🗓 Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
🕚 Time: 11 AM CST
🏫 Hosted by: The School of Graduate Studies, Meharry Medical College
📚 Program: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Emphasis on Microbiology, Immunology, and Physiology
👨‍🏫 Preceptor: Anil Shanker, MS, Ph.D.
🔗 Join via Zoom: Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 822 9660 6468

Don’t miss this opportunity to support Zerick and learn about his groundbreaking research! 🌟

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🌟 Exciting News from the ASBMR 2024 Annual Meeting! 🌟

We are excited to share that Deja Grant, 4th year PhD student, presented two posters at the ASBMR 2024 Annual Meeting titled “The Endosteal Niche Drives Immunosuppression in Breast Cancer," and the other titled "2311-Osteostatin (PTHrP 107-111) Enhances ER+ Breast Cancer Bone Colonization;" one of which received a Plenary Poster Title and had its own session.

She also received an ASBMR URM (Underrepresented Minority) Award which is awarded to minority students who have excelled in their work in the field of osteology!

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for PhD Students in Biomedical Sciences! 🚀
We are thrilled to announce that the application cycle for the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program is now OPEN! 🌟
This 9-month program is designed to help you develop the essential skills needed to launch and sustain a successful biomedical research career. With all costs covered by an NIGMS R25 grant, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Program Highlights:
Increase your confidence and self-awareness

Gain valuable research and business skills

Learn career marketing and promotion techniques

Build a sustained peer network

Understand the skills needed for success
📅 Program Duration: March 2025 - December 2025 📍 In-Person Short Course: June 9-13, 2025 in Washington, DC
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply or contact Brandon Harris at [email protected] for more information.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career! Share this with your peers and spread the word! 🌐
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🌟 Exciting News from the 17th AACR Conference! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that Lincoln Liburd, 3rd year PhD student, presented his latest research at the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. His abstract, titled “Proteomics Analysis of Enzalutamide-treated Castration-sensitive and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer Cell Lines”, highlights groundbreaking findings in prostate cancer research.

Here are some key findings:

Differential Protein Expression: We identified significant differences in protein expression between castration-sensitive and castration-resistant prostate cancer cell lines when treated with enzalutamide. This suggests that resistance mechanisms may involve specific protein pathways.

Potential Biomarkers: Several proteins were highlighted as potential biomarkers for resistance to enzalutamide. These biomarkers could help in predicting which patients are likely to develop resistance to this treatment.

Therapeutic Targets: The study also identified new therapeutic targets that could be explored to overcome resistance in prostate cancer treatment. Targeting these proteins might improve the efficacy of enzalutamide in resistant cases.

Lincoln would like to give special thanks to the following:
Dr. Victor Paromov and Dr. Josiah Ochieng for their invaluable help with the proteomic runs.
Dr. Siddharth Pratap and Dr. LaMonica Stewart, my co-mentors, for their insights and mentorship.
The Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience & Pharmacology team: Dr. Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Ms. Marion Asmah-Addai, and Dr. Samuel Adunyah.
The School of Graduate Studies (SOGS): Dr. Pius Nde, Ms. Angelle Fizer, and Dr. Merry Lindsey.

Check out the published abstract for more details: https://lnkd.in/e_TQHf6g

📢 Join Us for an Exciting Research Seminar! 📢

The Meharry School of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Integrated Genomics & Epidemiology, and Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences, proudly presents a joint research seminar featuring:

Dr. Menaka Thounaojam, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Member, James & Jean Culver Vision Discovery Institute
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Topic: “FXR Activation as a Strategy for Treating Retinal Neovascular Diseases”
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 09, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 Noon
📍 Venue: Room # M202, West Basic Science Bldg.
💻 Attend In-Person or Virtually via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/ez8zsrGc

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about groundbreaking research in retinal neovascular diseases! 🌟