Research Funding and Scholarly Activities

Week ending: Friday, February 29, 2008

 

Additional information on conferences, workshops, call for papers & posters, etc. posted below can be obtained through visiting the web sites listed or by contacting Charlene Calabrese, Nursing Research Office, The University of Akron,

330-972-6105.

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

 

2008 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program

The NIH Director’s New Innovator Award is designed to support new investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative new research approaches that have the potential to produce a major impact on broad, important problems in biomedical and behavioral research. Application Submission/Receipt Date: March 31, 2008.

Complete information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_Investigators/innovator_award

 

Delta Omega Research Grant Applications

Research as one component of scholarship is part of the mission of the Delta Omega Chapter. Historically research proposals have been funded for novice researchers as well as more advanced researchers. This year $6.500 has been allocated to support research projects. Deadline: September 15, 2008. Applications and procedures are on the Delta Omega Chapter website which can be found at http://www2.uakron.edu/deltaomega/grants.htm. Any additional questions please contact Marlene Huff, Research Grants and Recognition Chair at   mhuff@uakron.edu,

 

 

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

 

 

Creating Jazz: Transforming Exchanges in Education & Practice

35th Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development

Abstract submission deadline is March 1, 2008

Conference: October 16-19, 2008, InterContinental hotel, Kansas City, Missouri

Objectives of conference:

  • Discuss critical issues and concerns facing professional nursing education and development.
  • Develop practical strategies for effectively managing the challenges encountered in your own work environment.
  • Explore how those in education and practice can successfully work together to create and sustain competent learners and practitioners.
  • Network with colleagues in academic, staff development, and continuing education roles.

 

 

4TH ANNUAL Nursing Research Conference: Smooth Sailing Through Nursing Research

Call for abstracts: www.clevelandclinic.org/nursingabstracts. Abstract submission deadline Is March 24, 2008

Thursday, May 8, 2008

InterContinental hotels Cleveland, 9801 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106

 

 

Third Annual conference of the New Jersey End-of-Life Nursing Education consortium (NJ-ELNEC)

End of Life and Palliative Care: have It Your Way

Thursday, March 27 & Friday March 28, 2008

Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Purpose: this interdisciplinary conference is intended for all health care delivery members in order to promote best practices in end-of-life and palliative care. Faculty will provide contemporary information, innovative ideas and research regarding care of the dying client. A holistic view across the life span will be discussed. Simultaneous sessions will comprise best practices in end-of-life and palliative care in a variety of health care agencies/institutions. Emphasis this year will be on the choices individuals can make at end of life.

Register online: http://nursing.rutgers.edu/cpd

E-mail: cpdn@rutgers.edu

Deadline for submission of poster abstract: March 10, 2008

Abstracts for posters can be submitted on-line at  http://nursing.rutgers.edu/cpd

or email: cpdn@rutgers.edu

 

(2 calls for abstracts) Summer institute on Evidence=based Practice & The Educators’ EBP Workshop

Conference dates:

June 26-68, 2008: Pre Conference June 25

Crown Plaza Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas

Be a part of a leading national conference on evidence-based quality improvement! This Institute prepares healthcare providers from multiple disciplines for an increasing role in evidence-based practice to improve healthcare. National leaders present the latest in evidence-based quality improvement. For online brochure: www.acestar.uthscsa.edu

Summer Institute on Evidence-based Practice

2008 Theme: Innovation for Quality & Safety

Abstract due Date: February 25, 2008

For information on submitting an abstract please visit our website: http://www.acestar.uthscsa.edu/institute/su08.html

Call for abstract for Pre-conference: The Educators’ EBP Workshop

(Pre-Conference to the Summer Institute on EBP)

Abstract due date: February 25, 2008

Share your ideas for incorporating EBP into nursing education.

 

APNA 22nd Annual Conference Call for Abstracts

Multi-level Collaboration: Keys to influencing Practice, Education, Research and Policy

www.apna.org

Abstract submission deadline: February 14, 2008

Conference date: October 15-18, 2008

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

To apply to review abstracts, please go to http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.dfm?pageid=3560

 

The 4th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and the 6th Hong Kong Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care

November 13-15, 2008 Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon.

Managing Chronic Illness: Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing Practice and Research

Conference Objectives:

  • To examine and debate the influence of chronic illness on the quality of life of patients and their families
  • To examine the contribution of evidence based practice to the management of chronic illness
  • To explore research strategies in the context of chronic illness management
  • To examine developments in the management of chronic illness and debate the implications for the outcomes of care.

Abstracts for papers or poster presentations related to the following conference themes are invited:

  • Quality of life
  • Promoting self care and patient education
  • Innovative approaches to patient care and service delivery
  • The use of complementary and alternative therapies
  • Nursing Education
  • Cancer care

Deadline for abstract submission: March 31, 2008

Reservation request form must be submitted to Royal Plaza Hotel on or before October 31, 2008.

 

2008 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Graduate Student Research

Focus on Excellence in Research: Advancing Knowledge Through Strong Student and Faculty Collaboration

March 27, 2008 – Student Union

Purpose: to exhibit outstanding research and promote student participation in scholarly activities. Students and faculty will present from various disciplines, including the arts, mathematics, business, social science, humanities, physical and life sciences, nursing, education and engineering. Students must submit a proposal or abstract for oral or poster presentations. Departments may propose sessions as well. All participants are required to register: Forms are Available online at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/cugsr/cugsrForm.html

Dates to remembers:

1/7/08 invitation for abstracts

2/8/08 deadline for abstracts

2/20/08 Notification of acceptance

3/27/08 CUGSR Conference

 

Third Annual Conference of the New Jersey End-of-Life Nursing Education consortium (NJ-ELNEC)

End of Life and Palliative Care: Have It Your Way

Rutgers College of Nursing, Center for Professional Development

Thursday, March 27 & Friday, March 28, 2008

Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel

Atlantic City New Jersey

Purpose: This interdisciplinary conference is intended for all health care delivery members in order to promote best practices in end-of-life and palliative care. Faculty will provide contemporary information, innovative ideas and research regarding care of the dying client. A holistic view across the life span will be discussed. Simultaneous sessions will comprise best practices in eng-of-life and palliative care in a variety of health care agencies/institutions. Emphasis this year will be on the choices individuals can make at end of life.

Registration: Phone: 973-353-5895  Early registration fee before 2/15/08.

Home Page: http://nursing.rutgers.edu/cpd

Fax: 973-353-1700

Deadline for submission of Poster Abstract - March 10, 2008

Abstracts for posters can be submitted on-line at website: http://nursing.rutgers.edu/cpd or e-mail: cpdn@rutgers.edu

Special discounted registration rates apply for presenters.

 

National Association of Hispanic Nurses 33rd Annual Conference

Hispanic Nurses: Shaping Healthcare Across communities

July 15-18, 2008

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA

Abstract are being accepted for paper, poster, and workshop presentations. Please follow this link to abstract guidelines http://thehispanicnurses.org/abstracts/2008-call-for-abstracts.html?ltemid=318

Deadline for abstract submission is 1/15/08. All abstract submissions can be emailed to cantua2@uthscsa.edu.

Abstract are being accepted in each of the following areas:

  1. Issues in Hispanic health disparities
  2. Hispanic healthcare research
  3. Policy development
  4. Issues related to rural Hispanic healthcare
  5. Behavioral and social environmental issues in Hispanic healthcare across the lifecourse

 

 

Technologic innovations in Nursing Education

March 26-28, 2007

Hilton Head Island, SC

Poster presentation may include topics of professional interest to staff development personnel, educators, or other professionals in nursing education.

Registered conference participants and faculty are invited to submit proposals no later than 12/31/07. Notice of acceptance will be sent via email to applicants no later than 1/15/08. Visit their website to view guidelines and register your poster abstract: http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/conferences/

 

Global Aging: Lessons from Abroad for Ohio

Call for abstract: Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education 32nd Annual Ohio Professional and Student Conference on Aging

Friday April 11, 2008, Cleveland State University, Fenn Tower, Cleveland, OH 44115

A conference for students, educators, researchers, practitioners, administrators, and planners in the field of aging. The theme considers aging in its broadest context, examining demographics, trends, issues, policies, and programs internationally. Emphasis is placed on how aging and responses to aging in other parts of the world can inform the U.S., and particularly Ohio, as we prepare for larger numbers and new cohorts of older people.

Visit the OAGE website for more information about the conference: www.oage.org

Or contact Georgia J. Anetzberger, PhD, Health Care Administration Program, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Ave., BU435, Cleveland, OH 44115.

Ph: 216-687-3835: email: g.anetzberger@csuohio.edu

 

 

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

 

Summa Health System Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds

Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:15-9:45 a.m.

Phillip Resnick, MD, Professor Psychiatry and Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case School of Medicine

The Andrea Yates Trial

Learner Objectives:

  • To learn about the insanity defense in child murder.
  • To learn about the relationship between post-partum depression and infanticide.
  • To learn how to prevent child murder.

No registration fee. Held at the Raymond Firestone Auditorium, Professional Center South, Akron City Hospital.

For information about this or other programs, call 330-379-5167 or email cugliarp@summa-health.org.

 

25th AcademyHalth Annual Research Meeting: The premier forum for health services research

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC  June 8-10, 2008

Registration: Online – www.academyhealth.org/arm/register

Registration deadline: To register at the early rate, your form and payment must be received no later than April 7, 2008. Only early registrants will receive the reduced rate and assured inclusion in the Participant Directory. The standard rate deadline is May 6. After May 6, all registrations must be made on-site and are subject to the on-site rate.

If you are a researcher, policymaker, provider, health care manager, or student, attend this meeting to:

  • Examine emerging research issues critical to the organization, financing, and management of health services.
  • Get updates on the latest research studies and current health policy issues.
  • Hone skills in research methods.
  • Learn about research funding priorities of foundations and federal agencies.
  • Explore the impact of heatlh services research on improving access to and quality of care.
  • Connect with colleagues and leaders in the fields of health services research and health policy.
  • Examine more than 800 posters presenting the latest research findings.
  • Visit exhibitors targeted to the health services research and health policy fields.

 

 

AACN’s 2008 Spring Annual Meeting

Nursing Higher Education: External Impact – Policy, Politics, and the Community

March 29-April 1, 2008

The Fairmont Washington, Washington, DC

For detailed information, go to: www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences/08spring.htm

 

Baccalaureate Essentials Regional Meetings (AACN)

Two regional meetings on the new Baccalaureate Essentials

Review and provide feedback regarding the draft Baccalaureate Essentials document including the end-of-program competencies for baccalaureate nursing education. AACN members, faculty, students, practicing nurses, and representatives of other healthcare and education organizations are invited to attend. A draft document is posted on the AACN WEB site (www.aacn.nche.edu/Education?pdf/BEdraft.pdf).

Nashville, TN March 13-14, 2008, Hilton Nashville Downtown

Boston, MA, April 24-25, 2008, Royal Sonesta Boston (Cambridge)

 

Psychiatric Nursing 2008: Opening the Door to Recovery

Las Vegas – April 7-10, 2008

Orlando – April 23-26, 2008

Philadelphia – April 30-May 3, 2008

Conference objectives:

  • Discuss evidence-based approaches to the assessment, diagnosis and management of selected psychiatric disorders.
  • Analyze psychopharmacologic medications relevant to selection criteria, adverse effects and therapeutic benefits.
  • Evaluate the impact of trauma and stress on mental health and the biological effects of each.
  • Identify how cultural issues can alter the perceptions of clients and providers.
  • Describe appropriate interventions for a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, bipolar, borderline personality, substance abuse and psychosis.

Early registration deadlines on/or before the dates listed below qualify for the early registration fee:

Orlando Conference – March 11, 2008

Philadelphia Conference – March 19, 2008

Registration: www.contemporaryforums.com

Fax 1-800-329-9923

Phone: 1-800-377-7707, Ext. 5252

 

National Institute of Nurng Research Summer Genetics Institute

June 8-August 1, 2008  Ntional Institutes of Health

Provides a foundation in molecular genetics for biological and psychosocial research and clinical practice. The Summer Genetics institute features classroom, laboratory, and clinical application components.

ninrsgi@mail.nih.gov

202-255-6922

For additional information, please visit the Summer Genetics Institute Website: www.ninr.nih.gov/Training/TrainingOpportunitiesIntramural/SummerGeneticsInstitute/

 

The 4th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and the 6th Hong Kong Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care

November 13-15, 2008 Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon.

Managing Chronic Illness: Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing Practice and Research

Conference Objectives:

  • To examine and debate the influence of chronic illness on the quality of life of patients and their families
  • To examine the contribution of evidence based practice to the management of chronic illness
  • To explore research strategies in the context of chronic illness management
  • To examine developments in the management of chronic illness and debate the implications for the outcomes of care.

Abstracts for papers or poster presentations related to the following conference themes are invited:

  • Quality of life
  • Promoting self care and patient education
  • Innovative approaches to patient care and service delivery
  • The use of complementary and alternative therapies
  • Nursing Education
  • Cancer care

Deadline for abstract submission: March 31, 2008

Reservation request form must be submitted to Royal Plaza Hotel on or before October 31, 2008.

 

Robinson Memorial Hospital

Ravenna, OH

14th Annual Nursing Research Day

Nursing Research 2008: Helping Patients Navigate

Optimizing Patient Understanding to Improve Outcomes

May 2, 2008

If you have any questions, contact Deborah Boston, BSN, RN, CNA, Robinson Memorial hospital, 6847 North Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204

Phone: 330-297-8193

Fax: 330-297-8693

E-mail: dboston@rmh2.org

 

Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference: Call for Abstracts

The theme of the 2008 Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference is Cancer Survivorship Research: Mapping the New Challenges. Abstract relevant to the theme of the conference are invited.

Date: June 18-20, 2008

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

This conference is co-sponsored by the National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Survivorship, the American Cancer Society’s Behavioral Research Center, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Information on abstract submission will be available soon from the National Cancer Institute at: http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/ocs/conf-meetings.html

 

Developing Large-Scale Collaborative Grants

Friday, March 14, 2008

9-noon, Student Union Room 335

Presented by: Dr. Marjorie Piechowski, Senior Technical Grant Writer, Graduate Programs and Research Office, University of Wisconsin

This workshop is designed especially for senior researchers who are interested in preparing competitive grant proposals that involve multi-disciplinary or multi-institutional projects.

Participants will learn:

  • Strategies for planning research teams
  • Strategies for organizing research teams
  • Assigning responsibilities for preparing proposal narrative
  • Assisting with proposal budget
  • Producing final proposal document
  • Submitting final proposal document

To RSVP for this workshop, e-mail Mary Dingler, mdingler@uakron.edu or call x7774.

 

Revising & Resubmitting Unfunded Proposals

Friday, March 14, 2008

Student Union room 335  1-4:00 p.m.

Presented by Dr. Marjorie Piechowski, Senior Technical Grant Writer Graduate Programs and Research Office University of Wisconsin

This session will explore reasons for rejection by federal and other funders and offer practical and effective strategies for revising and resubmitting unfunded proposals. Examples of reviewer comments will be used to determine whether resubmission is worthwhile and if so, how and what changes should be made in the resubmitted proposal. Participants are encouraged to bring their own unfunded proposals and reviewers’ comments as case studies.

To RSVP for this workshop, e-mail Mary Dingler, mdingler@uakron.edu or call x7774.

 

Eighth Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral interventions

The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research announces the Eighth Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral interventions. The purpose of this program is to provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials involving behavioral interventions to researchers and health professionals.

Date July 13-25, 2008

Location: Airlie Conference Center in Warrenton, VA

Application Due Date: January 31, 2008

General information and applications available at http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Content/Training _and_Career_Development/Annual_RCT_Course/RCT_2008/2008_RCT.htm

 

Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference

The theme of the 2008 Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference is Cancer Survivorship Research: Mapping the New Challenges. Abstract relevant to the theme of the conference are invited.

Date: June 18-20, 2008

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

This conference is co-sponsored by the National Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Survivorship, the American Cancer Society’s Behavioral Research Center, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Information will be available soon from the National Cancer Institute at: http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/ocs/conf-meetings.html

 

 

16th Annual Washington Health Policy Institute

June 3-6, 2008

Those who are interested in health policy at the national level can learn first hand about current policy issues and how policy is made through lectures and discussions with some of the nation’s leading policymakers. Students can also earn graduate credit through the Institute by attending morning didactic sessions and completing an analytic policy paper. For registration and further information, contact Tim Henderson at thender1@gmu.edu or at 703-993-1850.

Invited speakers: Bill Finerfrock, V. P., Health Policy Capitol Associates, Inc.

Patrick Finnerty, Director, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

Paula Hollinger, RN, Associate Director, health Workforce Maryland Department of Health and Mental      Hygiene, and Former Senator, Maryland General Assembly

Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, Editor in Chief, American Journal of Nursing

Erin McKeon, Associate Director, Government Affairs American Nurses Association

Alan Morgan, MPA, Executive Director, National Rural Health Association

Frank Purcell, Director, Federal Government Affairs, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Cathy Rick, RN, CNAA, FACHE, Chief Nursing Officer, Veterans health Administration

Allison Weber Shuren, MSN, JD, Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC

Pegeen Townsend, JD, Senior VP, Legislative Policy Maryland Hospital Association

Registration: Deadline is May 1, 2008. Register online at hpi.gmu.edu.

Call 703-993-1850 or e-mail Tim Henderson at thender1@gmu.edu if you have questions.