Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences - FAES at NIH

Online workshops this August:
- Creating Plots, Graphs and Maps using R
- Imaging – From IF and FISH to Automated and Confocal Microscopy
- Bioinformatics for Beginners: Hands-on Training
- Training in Computational Drug Design and Discovery

https://faes.org/workshops-conferences

#onlinelearning #onlineworkshops #training #science

Online Bioinformatics Workshops this July: Statistical Analysis using R, Programming for Biomedical Researchers,
Science and Tech Policy Analysis, MATLAB Fundamentals, Genome Editing with CRISPR,
Bioinformatics Analysis of Next Gen Seq Data
https://faes.org/workshops-conferences
#science #onlinelearning

ONLINE workshop: BIOF 096 | Rosetta for Molecular Modeling and Design (June 22-25, 2020). Using Rosetta, learn how to predict protein structures with or without prior knowledge, perform small molecular docking, and design novel proteins and peptides. #Rosetta Register today at https://faes.org/events/BIOF096.june20

If you missed any of our free virtual seminars with NIH Principle Investigators, we have the recordings available on our website for a short time.
https://faes.org/content/an-afternoon-with-an-NIH-PI

AND Check out our online courses and workshops: https://faes.org/ap.

#NIH #science #research

Virtual Information Session - Learn all about FAES’ exciting new summer semester online offerings Please join our Virtual Information Session on May 19th at 12 PM.

The summer semester will run from June 15th - July 31st and all courses will be taught online. Tuition per course ranges from $160 - $640, depending on course credit hours.

Virtual Information Session Registration: https://faes.org/events/faes-virtual-information-session
Course Registration: https://faes.org/courses

BIOF439 Data Visualization with R
BIOL102 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences II
ENGL355 Advanced English Conversation: Language, Culture, and Medicine
ENGL365 Writing for Your Audience
GENL319 MCAT Review and Test Preparation
GENL322 GRE Review
IMMU369 Epidemics, Vaccines, and Prevention
IMMU403 Basic Principles of Immunology and Hypersensitivity
MICR325 Molecular Microbiology
PBHL402 Social Determinants of Health
PBHL537 Health Policy Analysis Using SAS and STATA
PHAR402 Drug Transport
STAT200 Experimental Statistics I
TECH490 Communication in Biomedical Sciences

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 301-496-7976.

Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to take FAES classes should contact [email protected]. Requests should be made at least five days in advance.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) #onlineeducation #nih #science

Summer term registration open now! 100% online.
https://faes.org/ap #education National Insitutes of Health

[04/28/20]   A limited number of seats remain for the following course and workshops. See below for descriptions.

TECH001 Biomedical and Life Sciences Valuation and Market Assessment: Valuing Innovative Technologies in Science (5/11 -5/29) Specially priced at $25!
Registration: https://faes.org/content/covid-19-related-courses

Bioinformatics Workshops

BIOF083 Linux for Biomedical Researchers (5/13-5/15)
BIOF075 Metagenomics Data Analysis (5/26-5/29)
BIOF090 MATLAB Fundamentals (5/27-5/29)
BIOF079 Variant Analysis (6/2-6/5)
BIOF074 Advanced Transcriptome (RNA Seq) Analysis (6/9 - 6/12)
BIOF082 Bioinformatics for Beginners (6/16 - 6/19)
BIOF062 Image Processing and Analysis (6/17- 6/18)
BIOF096 Rosetta for Molecular Modeling and Design: Hands-on Training (6/22-6/25)

Questions: [email protected] or call 301-496-7976.
National Institutes of Health #NIH #education #bioinformatics #research

ONLINE Workshop! Bioinformatics for Beginners: Hands-on Training (April 28-May 1, 2020): End-to-end hands-on training, along with an introduction to basic concepts, in using popular tools and techniques for sequence analysis, structure analysis, function prediction, biological database searching, “omics” data analysis, pathway analysis, data visualization, data curation and integration, linux, R, perl and scripting basics. Register today at https://faes.org/events/BIOF082.april20

[03/13/20]   FAES will be closing all on and off campus offices and operations to the public starting on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, 2020. We will be available by telephone and email. We will check in next week to determine if we need to extend our telework schedule an additional week as suggested by the NIH this afternoon.

FAES contact information:
Insurance Email: [email protected]
Housing Email: [email protected]
Academic Programs Email: [email protected]
Administration Email: [email protected]
Main telephone # 301-594-8985

Be safe and be well.

Remembering former FAES President and NIH Geneticist Dr. Philip Leder (1934–2020). Dr. Leder served on the FAES Board of Directors from 1968 to 2004 and served as FAES President from 1971 to 1973. "[Dr. Leder's] remarkable scientific career at the NIH and later at Harvard brought forth breakthroughs in genetic engineering, immunology, and cancer research. Career highlights included the development of the first recombinant DNA vector system to meet specified safety standards, which he used to clone the gene for globin (the first cloned mammalian gene), and a series of creative experiments involving the c-myc gene and Burkitt's lymphoma that proved that the deregulation of a normal gene can cause cancer. He was recognized for his achievements with the Lasker Award (1987), the National Medal of Science (1989), the Israeli Harvey Prize (1983), the Dutch Heineken Prize (1990), and election to both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine." Dr. Michael Gottesman, NIH Deputy Director of Intramural Research #NIH #research #science
(photo courtesy of the NIH Office of NIH History)

Advanced Transcriptome (RNA Seq) Analysis: Hands-on Training (March 9-12, 2020 at NIH Bethesda, MD). Participants will learn advanced RNA-Seq analysis techniques and tools for detecting snps, fusion genes, allele specific expressions, circular RNAs, viral/bacterial sequence identification, alternative polyadenylation and transcriptional regulatory network analysis. Register https://faes.org/events/BIOF074.march20

FAES invites you to register TODAY for the following 7-week courses that begin during the week of March 23-27:

BIOL101 - Foundations in Biomedical Science I (ONLINE).
GENL322 - GRE Review (ONLINE).
ENGL355 - Advanced English Conversation: Language, Culture, and Medicine.
IMMU325 - The Human Microbiome: New Concepts in Health and Disease.
IMMU369 - Epidemics, Vaccines, and Prevention.
MEDI234 - Precision Medicine.
MEDI335 - Pathophysiology of Common Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Diseases.
TECH391 - Research Ethics I (ONLINE).
TECH498 - Leadership Strategies in Biomedical Sciences I (ONLINE).

Follow this link to review detailed course descriptions: https://my.faes.org/Common/CourseSchedule.aspx.

For questions, email [email protected] or call 301-496-7976.
#science #education #nih

Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) at NIH - Innovation by evolution: bringing new chemistry to life - Marshall W. Nirenberg Lecture. Supported by FAES. https://faes.org/events/wednesday-afternoon-lecture-series-wals-innovation-evolution-bringing-new-chemistry-life #NIH #Nirenberg #science

Programming for Biomedical Researchers hands-on training at NIH Bethesda Campus on March 2-5, 2020. Participants will get a brief introduction to the programming concepts, followed by hands-on walkthrough for writing scripts using the Unix Shell Programming Language, R, Perl and Python. We will start from reading the data, processing it and all the way until saving the processed data. Register today https://faes.org/events/BIOF087.march20

BIOF 082 | Bioinformatics for Beginners: Hands-on Training (February 25-28, 2020) at NIH Bethesda Campus. The participants will be provided with end-to-end hands-on training, along with an introduction to basic concepts, in using popular tools and techniques for sequence analysis, structure analysis, function prediction, biological database searching, “omics” data analysis, pathway analysis, data visualization, data curation and integration, linux, R, perl and scripting basics. Register at https://faes.org/events/BIOF082.feb20

Choose from our new 7-week courses that begin during the week of March 23-27, including the following (open to the public):

BIOL101 - Foundations in Biomedical Science I (ONLINE).
GENL322 - GRE Review (ONLINE).
IMMU325 - The Human Microbiome: New Concepts in Health and Disease.
IMMU369 - Epidemics, Vaccines, and Prevention.
MEDI234 - Precision Medicine.
MEDI335 - Pathophysiology of Common Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Diseases.
TECH391 - Research Ethics I (ONLINE).
TECH 498 - Leadership Strategies in Biomedical Sciences I (ONLINE).

Follow this link to review detailed course descriptions: https://lnkd.in/eGnZhE9. For questions, email [email protected] or call 301-496-7976.

INNOVATIVE AND QUALITY EDUCATION WITHIN REACH.
10 CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 1N241, BETHESDA, MD 20892; http://faes.org; E-mail [email protected]; Telephone 301-496-7976.

#research #nih #microbiome #science #researchethics

Don't Miss This Great Deal! FAES is offering select Spring 2020 courses at the significantly reduced tuition of $100:
- BIOL 435 Current Trends in the Neurobiology of Mental Illness, 2 credits, Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
- TECH 528 Preclinical Evaluation of Novel Drugs and Beyond, 2 credits, Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM.

Regular registration ends on January 31, 2020. Late registration runs until February 14, 2020 ($10 late fee per course applies). The fastest and easiest way to register and make a payment is at https://my.faes.org/Common/CourseSchedule.aspx. For questions, email [email protected].
#NIH #science #research

BIOF 075 | Metagenomics Data Analysis; February 10-13, 2020. Metagenomics is gaining importance due to low cost next generation sequencing technologies. This training will introduce participants to the end-to-end solutions for analyzing metagenomic data, starting from data quality analysis, alignment, community profiling, taxonomic comparison and novel taxa discovery. Register at https://faes.org/events/BIOF075.feb20

Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) - Dynamic organelle shape and function during Herpes virus infection

Ileana M. Cristea, Ph.D. to speak at The National Institutes Of Health (NIH) on Wed, Jan 15, 2020. #NIH #cellbiology https://faes.org/events/wednesday-afternoon-lecture-series-wals-dynamic-organelle-shape-and-function-during-herpes

faes.org The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series, colloquially known as WALS, is the highest-profile lecture program at the NIH. Lectures occur on most Wednesdays from September through June from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Masur Auditorium, Building 10 on the NIH Bethesda campus.

FAES wins the 2019 FLC Mid-Atlantic Award! "The Foundation for the Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) [Academic Programs] Graduate School at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed, in conjunction with technology transfer professionals at NIH, a unique low-cost Advanced Studies in Technology Transfer Program to serve the needs of scientists or engineers who wish to gain expertise in patenting, licensing, collaborative agreements, and other fundamental intellectual property transactions as well as provide additional training to professionals already in the field." #techtransfer #education #research #nih
Learn More: https://www.federallabs.org/successes/awards/awards-gallery/2019/advanced-studies-in-technology-transfer-graduate-school-program

Free concert today, sponsored by FAES. Please join us for a concert by an ensemble from the National Symphony Orchestra today, Tuesday, December 10th at 12:30 pm in the Clinical Center Atrium. This is the annual Horns-a-Plenty performance featuring five horn players and a holiday sing-a-long.

Musicians include: James Nickel, Robert Rearden, Geoffrey Pilkington, Wei-Ping Chou and Joy Branagan.

Patients, family members, visitors and staff are invited to sing along. Seating will be available on the 1st floor of the Atrium, with additional viewing available on the 3rd-7th floors. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Debbie Accame, Office of Communications and Media Relations, at 301.402.9579.

www.faes.org

[11/25/19]   Spring 2020 Online Registration Opened November 18. Register Now! All classes are open enrollment (open to the public). https://faes.org/ap Affordable, relevant and unique classes taught onsite and online at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
#education #research #NIH

Methods in Molecular Biology workshop at NIH on November 19-22, 2019 is a 4-day workshop consist of lectures and extensive hands-on laboratory sessions that are designed to provide novices with an introduction to the molecular biology and related widely used laboratory procedures. Laboratory techniques include mammalian cell culture, restriction digestion and molecular cloning, bacterial transformation, PCR, nucleic acid/protein isolation, transfection, and Western blot. The course also includes hands on tutorials in basic and essential Bioinformatics tools. Register today at https://faes.org/biol003.nov19 #NIH

Caught on Video: Cancer Cells in Act of Cannibalism

Caught on Video: Cancer Cells in Act of Cannibalism
Posted on October 29th, 2019 by Dr. Francis Collins

https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2019/10/29/caught-on-video-cancer-cells-in-act-of-cannibalism/

#research #NIH

directorsblog.nih.gov Tumors rely on a variety of tricks to grow, spread, and resist our best attempts to destroy them. Now comes word of yet another of cancer’s surprising stunts: when chemotherapy treatment hits hard,…

Next NIH WALS event: Scalable platforms for generating RNA sensors and controllers on October 23, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm - Special DeWitt Stetten, Jr. Lecture.

Christina D. Smolke, Ph.D., Stanford University
Biosensors are key components in engineered biological systems that interface with the large biochemical space in living cells and their environment. Aptamers, functional nucleic acid molecules that bind ligands, provide a powerful sensing element for many classes of molecules of interest. Although procedures such as SELEX have been quite successful in generating individual aptamers that bind proteins, generating small molecule aptamers has been more challenging due to the need to chemically modify the ligand to permit the recovery of binding sequences.
All WALS programming is supported by FAES. #research #science #RNA Christina Smolke #NIH

It is not too late to register for our seven-week credit-bearing evening classes to gain new research skills or to get that competitive advantage in the next step of your career!

The following courses are still open for enrollment (all courses run for seven weeks):

BIOL 102 (ONLINE) Foundations in Biomedical Science II (Starts on October 28) – 2 credits
GENL 322-2 (ONLINE) GRE Review (Starts on October 28) – 1 credit*
PBHL 521 Cancer Screening (Starts on October 30) – 1 credit
TECH 490 Communication in Biomedical Sciences (Starts on October 29) – 1 credit
The tuition is $177.00/credit and *$160.00/credit. Ask your supervisor how you might be sponsored to take a course.

Follow this link to find out about the time and location of classes or to request a new FAES student account https://my.faes.org/Common/CourseSchedule.aspx. Returning students please email FAES at [email protected] to be enrolled in these courses.

FAES Academic Programs at NIH has an open-enrollment policy. Courses are open to all qualified persons, including the NIH community, other federal agencies, and the general public.

FAES Academic Programs Office at the NIH
10 Center Drive, Room 1N241: Bethesda, MD 20892
http://faes.org; E-mail [email protected]; Telephone 301-496-7976
#education #science #NIH #research

The FAES Lunch and Learn Leadership Series starts its second year of programming. Keep an eye out for update on our online calendar: https://faes.org/events-calendar #NIH

Did you miss our faculty development webinar yesterday on Best Practices for Online Teaching and Learning? The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) offers numerous opportunities to learn new techniques and technology and we love our faculty! Special thank you Dr. Mindy Maris for teaching this short and sweet seminar. Contact us today if you're interested in teaching or taking a class with FAES: [email protected] #NIH #teacherdevelopment #scienceeducation #research #highereducation #postdocs

Epigenetics | BIOL 039 | 5-Day Workshop | December 9-13, 2019. This course will address the basic principles of epigenetics, the role of epigenetic mechanisms in normal development and human disease, and the development of epigenetically-effective drugs. The objective of the program is to provide a solid foundation of information enabling participants to design experiments when returning to their own research lab. Furthermore to provide a solid background in order to understand the literature in this rapidly growing field. Hands-on experience in chromatin immunoprecipitation, RT-qPCR, ChIP-Seq comp analysis, and computational global DNA methylation assays. Register at https://faes.org/BIOL039.dec19