Research Affairs: Researcher's Alert for September 6, 2022

New Law Affecting NIH Grantees

Research Affairs — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:49:53 -0700

Section 239 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 now requires NIH grantees to notify the NIH when individuals identified as principal investigator or as key personnel on an NIH notice of award are removed from their position or are otherwise disciplined due to concerns about harassment, bullying, retaliation, or hostile working conditions. Related resources are listed below. Please contact Research Affairs with questions at 909-558-8544 (ext. 88544) or email researchaffairs@llu.edu.

Notice NOT-OD-22-129:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-22-129.html

NIH commitment to supporting a safe and respectful workplace at institutions that receive NIH funding:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/harassment.htm

FAQs:

https://grants.nih.gov/faqs#/anti-sexual-harassment.htm?anchor=question55567

Grant Writing Services

Research Affairs — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:56:34 -0700

Research Affairs has used the grant writing services of McAllister & Quinn (M&Q) over the last year and have noticed a marked increase in the quality of submissions. To make these services go as far as possible, we will be asking departments to pay for half the fee for each project going forward. At the beginning of the project, we will provide an estimate of the costs and will require department approval. If you are interested in M&Q assisting with your next proposal, please contact Research Affairs at 909-558-8544 (ext. 88544) or email ResearchAffairs@llu.edu.

Coming Oct. 5: A day with Dr. Robert E. Berger, PhD

Research Affairs - Industrial Relations — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:01:50 -0700

About this event

Speaker Dr. Robert E. Berger, PhD author of "A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists" will present a full day seminar intended to demystify the proposal writing process, address elements of SBIR/STTR proposal, the three distinct ways which faculty members can take advantage of the SBIR/STTR program and the most common mistakes made when writing and how to avoid them. The latter thrust is based on Dr. Berger’s book, "A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists" (Wiley-IEEE Press)

Speaker:

ROBERT E. BERGER, PHD

Robert Berger, the former Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is the author of A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists (Wiley-IEEE Press). The book is based on his editing of thousands of SBIR/STTR proposals and technical abstracts, both at the DOE and in his private consulting business. The book can be examined using Amazon’s “Look Inside” feature at http://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Scientists-Professional-Engineering-Communication/dp/1118832523.

At the DOE, Dr. Berger was responsible for designing and running the annual SBIR and STTR competitions at the Department of Energy, with final responsibility for the selection of all awards in these programs. His experience with the SBIR and STTR programs goes back even further: for 10 years, he was the Director of the Technology and Innovation Division at the U.S. Small Business Administration, with government-wide oversight responsibilities for technical and commercialization aspects of SBIR and STTR programs. Dr. Berger also has conducted engineering research and technical assessments at the National Institute for Standards and Technology and the Office of Naval Research.

Between 1987 and 1994, Dr. Berger was an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, teaching masters-degree-level courses to adult students in Technology Management. He received a Ph.D. in Mechanics and Materials Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University and was a post-doctoral Research Associate of the National Research Council.

Register for this seminar:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proposal-writing-seminar-tickets-408280486927

Date and Time:

Wed, October 5, 2022

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Location:

Centennial Complex

4^TH Floor Chen Fong Conference Center

24760 Stewart Street

Loma Linda, CA 92354

Coming Nov 3: Three-part series seminar titled, Impacting Society Through Research

Research Affairs - Industrial Relations — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:09:40 -0700

Commercializing innovations discovered in university research laboratories is an important part of an academic institution's goal to provide societal benefits. This is particularly important in an academic institution solely focused on the healthcare/ life sciences. This is the second of a three-part series.

Speakers:

KARTHIKA PERUMAL, PHD, JD

Karthika Perumal, Ph.D. is a life sciences patent and transactional attorney in the Houston office of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP.

She has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas and a JD from the University of Houston Law Center. She has developed commercialization strategies for several technologies, and participated in the structuring and financing of six startup companies for various pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical informatics products.

JEFFREY WHITTLE, JD, MBA

Mr. Whittle is co-head of Womble Bond Dickinson’s energy and natural resources industry sector, head of the energy IP sub-sector, and serves as managing partner of the firm’s Houston office. He has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, The WIPR Leaders and Client Choice, among others, for his outstanding work and career as well as his contributions to law, technology and intellectual property. Mr. Whittle is a highly sought-after speaker and author – nationally and internationally – on various intellectual property, licensing and technology topics.