2. Women in Medicine and Science Symposium The Women in Medicine and Science Symposium will highlight the collaborations and achievements of women faculty and trainees at Brigham and Women’s Healthcare. The program will focus on the collaborations of women faculty and trainees across different disciplines including basic, clinical innovation and translational research projects with the goal of building community. Event Website: www.brighamandwomens.org/WMSSwww.brighamandwomens.org/WMSS Register Online: Monday, Sep 29, 2014 2:30PM - 6:00PM https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/Regis trationForm.aspx?remove=1&eventID=61042

3. Authorship Issues Seminar Speaker: Barbara Bierer, MD This dynamic and interactive discussion series is case-based, and provides a forum for researchers to examine the complicated and challenging issues which can arise in professional life. The seminar will present general authorship principles, policies and guidelines. The case discussion will focus on authorship eligibility, order, unclear situations, and managing authorship disputes. Participants will also receive information about specific policies, where to get guidance and additional resources. This seminar will be eligible for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) credit and CME Credit. Coffee and light breakfast will be provided. Register online: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2014 9:00AM- 10:00AM https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/RegistrationForm.aspx?ev entID=60994 https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/RegistrationForm.aspx?ev entID=60994 Contact Information: Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (CFDD) BWHCFDD@partners.org or 617 525-7646 BWHCFDD@partners.org

4. National Postdoc Appreciation Week Event: The Art of Scientific Storytelling (Followed by a Pizza Party) Tap into your hidden talents and transform your research into a logical narrative. Seminar and Workshop. Lecturer: Dr. Rafael E. Luna, CEO of Luna Scientific Storytelling LLC and the author of The Art of Scientific Storytelling. Register Online: Thursday, Sep 18, 2014 4:00PM - 6:00PM https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/Registrat ionForm.aspx?remove=1&eventID=59842

5. Career Building in a Research Hospital Seminar The Career Building at a Research Hospital series provides a platform for junior and mid-career level scientists and physician researchers at the Brigham to interact with a featured senior faculty member from the Brigham or the extended Boston medical community. Participants will learn about the speaker’s professional experiences and career trajectory while networking with each other and forming new collaborations. This forum will also facilitate sharing of expertise, knowledge and resources across different departments at BWH. This series is sponsored by the BWH Biomedical Research Institute and the Office for Research Careers. Lunch will be served. For more information, click here.click here Register Online: Friday, Sep 12, 2014 12:00PM - 1:00PM https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/RegistrationFor m.aspx?remove=1&eventID=60994 https://www.brighamandwomens.org/View/Registration/RegistrationFor m.aspx?remove=1&eventID=60994 Contact Information: Biomedical Research Institute bwhbri@partners.org or 617-525-7102 bwhbri@partners.org

6. Stepping Strong Innovator Awards 2 awards, $100,000 ea. Funded by the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Fund at Brigham and Women’s Hospital - to inspire innovative research in limb regeneration, limp transplantation, advanced stem cell technology, orthopedic & plastic surgery, bioengineering, rehabilitation and other areas related to trauma care at BWH. We are hoping that you will please post and forward this opportunity throughout your divisions and laboratories. Applications due Sept. 8 th http://give.brighamandwomens.org/pages/stepping- strong-supports http://give.brighamandwomens.org/pages/stepping- strong-supports

7. MRA 2014-2015 Request For Proposals The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is soliciting translational research grant applications from scientists and clinicians around the world. The RFP calls for ideas that could lead to high impact near-term clinical application in melanoma detection, prevention, diagnosis, staging, or treatment. MRA will accept proposals for Established Investigator Awards, Pilot Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Academic-Industry Partnership Awards (Established Investigator and Teams), and Special Opportunity Awards. Several special opportunities are being made possible in collaboration with Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC). In addition, we are pleased to announce a Young Investigator award in Dermatology. During this cycle, MRA plans to award at least $7 million to new projects. November 11, 2014: Young Investigator Award (including Dermatology Young Investigators), Established Investigator Award (including BMS-MRA Established Investigators), and Pilot Award (including SITC-MRA Pilot Award) proposals are due. November 21, 2014: All Academic-Industry Partnership Award (for Established Investigators and Teams) and BMS-MRA Team Science Award proposals are due. http://www.curemelanoma.org/assets/2014-2015-RFP.pdf

8. Journal Club September 8 Dr. Rheinwald Retirement Party - No Meeting

9. Happy Hour Today Friday September 5 HIM 680 4:00 pm Pizza and drinks!!

10. BWH Dermatology Research Presentation Schedule September 5Baecher-Allan Lab / Ramsey Lab September 12Dimitroff Lab / Barthel Lab September 19Kupper Lab / Sackstein Lab September 26 Schatton Lab / Widlund Lab