1. IDEA LABS Join an Idea Lab session by Brigham Innovation Hub, where in just 90 minutes clinicians and scientists focus on a particular theme and work together to brainstorm and identify opportunities for innovation to solve healthcare challenges. Big Data – Harnessing Partners Healthcare Biobank” Wednesday, January 21, 2015 12 – 1:30 pm (Please note updated time) Lunch, Short Kick-off, Brainstorming & Idea Pitching Session. The Partners Healthcare Biobank is a resource with DNA, plasma, and serum from 17,000+ consented patients, associated with rich phenotypic data accessible through the Research Patient Data Repository (RPDR), that can help transform your research. http://disruptingmedicine.org/

2. Career Advancement Program for Scientists w/ Akanksha Mittal, Ph.D., Medical Science Liaison Associate Medical Director, Genzyme February 23 12-1:30pm HHMI Conference Room Please Register CAPS Career Roundtables each feature a former BWH postdoc who has transitioned to the next step in his/her career. In this session, Dr. Akanksha Mittal will share her career path experience, including how she made the transition, advice for those looking to advance, surprising and challenging aspects of her new role, and more. Due to the nature of this event, registration is limited to 15. Lunch will be served.

3. Tax Information Session for Internationals January 23 12 - 1:30PM OBC 4002B CLICK TO REGISTER Participants will be introduced to basic information regarding federal income tax filing for Internationals, including: Resident vs. Non-Resident filing Treaty provision, duration and how to claim State tax considerations FBARs W-8s

4. BWH/BRI Research Roadshow Dr. Paul Anderson, Interim Chief Academic Officer and representatives from BRI, will showcase research resources available across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to meet Dr. Anderson and his team. Friday, January 16 th from 12:00 – 12:30 Derm Conference Room at 221 Longwood Lunch will be provided. We encourage you to attend!

5. Journal Club January 26 Steven Barthel, Ph.D., Russell Griffin & Youdong Pan, Ph.D. Article Review

6. BWH Dermatology Research Presentation Schedule January 16Invited Speaker Series Glenn Dranoff/ Trainee Lunch to follow January 23Kupper Lab(Park) / Sackstein Lab January 30Schatton Lab / Widlund Lab February 6Anandasabapathy Lab / Dimitroff Lab

7. CFDD Pillar Awards Established to recognize BWHC faculty for achievement in one, or more, of the four pillars of academic life: clinical care, research, education and community service, one award is designated for postdoctoral leadership and one of the awards are open to anyone who contributes to the mission of the Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Full award descriptions and the nomination form are available online. If you have any questions please contact the Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (bwhcfdd@partners.org). onlinebwhcfdd@partners.org The deadline for nominations is March 2, 2015.

8. Upcoming Courses at Harvard Catalyst Understanding Biomarker Science: From Molecules to Images March 16-19, 2015 This course takes a more comprehensive look at biomarkers in translational research addressing the entire spectrum from discovery to evaluation and commercialization. Application closes February 4, 2015. http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/biomarkers/ Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Research (FaCToR) April–June 2015 This introductory online course provides an overview of the clinical and translational research domains, from first-in-human studies to global health. Application closes February 20, 2015. http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/fundamentalct/

9. New NIH Biographical Sketch Format NIH announced a new biosketch format and instructions, posted at SF 424 (R&R) Forms and Applications. The new format is required for due dates on or after January 25, 2015.SF 424 (R&R) Forms and Applications The new format extends the page limit from four to five pages. It allows researchers to describe up to five of their most significant contributions to science, along with the historical background that framed their research. Investigators can outline the central findings of prior work and the influence of those findings. For more information, see the November 26, 2014, Guide notice.November 26, 2014, Guide notice

10. 2015 Abstract Timeline Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - Abstract submission acceptance closes. February 2015 - Abstract acceptance letters sent via email. April 2015 - Abstracts published in the online edition of The Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID)and in the JID print edition of the April 2015 supplement. Click HERE to view 2015 Abstract Categories & DefinitionsHERE Click HERE to submit your abstract.HERE