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CHOP Summer Scientific Research Colloquium Series (SSRC)

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The SSRC summer lecture series is designed specifically for scientific trainees and those who are interested in learning more about biomedical research.

The series provides research and career development insights from some of CHOP’s most distinguished physician-scientists and mentors. Speakers will lead interactive discussions aimed at demystifying academic medicine and offering their experiences in pursuing a biomedical research career.

These virtual sessions will take place every Monday, from 5:00-6:00 p.m., starting June 8th through August 3rd (with the exception of July 6th).

How to Attend

This will be a virtual program via BlueJeans.

“Spatial and Functional Genomics in Common Complex Pediatric Traits”

Date: June 8, 2020

Speaker: Struan F.A. Grant, PhD
Daniel B. Burke Endowed Chair for Diabetes Research
Director, Center for Spatial and Functional Genomics
Associate Chief-Research, Division of Human Genetics
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Professor of Pediatrics
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

“Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Using Electronic Health Records”

Date: June 15, 2020

Speaker: Fuchiang (Rich) Tsui, PhD
Endowed Chair in Biomedical Informatics and Entrepreneurial Science
Director, Tsui Laboratory
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

“Finding Your Why: One Doc’s Path Toward Being a Physician Advocate”

Date: June 22, 2020

Speaker: Ashlee Murray, MD, MPH
Attending Physician
Associate Director of Advocacy and Health Policy
Division of Emergency Medicine
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

“Tenaciously Pursuing a Career in Autism Research – Why, How, and What’s Happening Now”

Date: June 29, 2020

Speaker: Julia Parish-Morris, Ph.D.
Scientist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Center for Autism Research (CAR)
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
Research Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

"Spanning Basic to Clinical Neuroscience: Targeting Early Onset Epilepsies"

Date: July 13, 2020

Speaker: Eric D. Marsh, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Division of Neurology
Clinical Director, Neurogenetics Program
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
Clinical Director, Orphan Disease Center
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

"My Career Path as an MD Physician-Scientist: The Pursuit of Translational Research to Advance Inherited Mitochondrial Disease"

Date: July 20, 2020

Speaker: Marni J. Falk, MD
Attending Physician, Division of Human Genetics
Executive Director, Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

"Deep Immunoprofiling in Immune Dysregulation"

Date: July 27, 2020

Speaker: Sarah E. Henrickson, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Division of Allergy and Immunology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

"Focus on the Enemy: Avoiding Misdirected Immune Responses"

Date: August 3, 2020

Speaker: Paula Oliver, PhD
Scientific Director for the Core Facilities at CHOP Research Institute
Co-Chief, Division of Protective Immunity
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania