<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Faculty and Research Development</title><link>https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/department/faculty-development/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Faculty and Research Development</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:36:47 -0500</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Jun 23, 2026: When You Write: Manuscript Writing Best Practices</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Foundations of Manuscript Development is a two-part series designed to guide researchers through the essential stages of planning and writing an original research manuscript. Together, the sessions provide a structured roadmap for participants to position their work for successful journal submission and compliance with publisher, institutional, and research sponsor policies. This series is ideal for investigators at any stage who want a practical approach to navigating today’s increasingly complex and fast‑evolving scientific publishing landscape.</p>

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<p>By the end of Part Two, participants will be able to:</p>

<p>Understand the purpose and content of the major sections of an original research article Tailor the writing and emphasis for the target journal and audienceDescribe best practices for organizing and revising a manuscript </p>

<p>Offered by the Office of Faculty and Research Development</p>

<p>Shaefali P. Rodgers, PhD, Manager, Faculty Development, Office of Faculty &amp; Research Development</p>

<p>Shaveta Kanoria, PhD, Scientific Writer, Office of Faculty and Research Development</p>

<p><a href="https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/when-you-write">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+When+You+Write%3A+Manuscript+Writing+Best+Practices&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+23%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThe+Foundations+of+Manuscript+Development+is+a+two-part+series+designed+to+guide+researchers+through+the+essential+stages+of+planning+and+writing+an+original+research+manuscript.+Together%2C+the+sessions+provide+a+structured+roadmap+for+participants+to+position+their+work+for+successful+journal+submission+and+compliance+with+publisher%2C+institutional%2C+and+research+sponsor+policies.+This+series+is+ideal+for+investigators+at+any+stage+who+want+a+practical+approach+to+navigating+today%E2%80%99s+increasingly+complex+and+fast%E2%80%91evolving+scientific+publishing+landscape.%0A%0A+%0A%0ABy+the+end+of+Part+Two%2C+participants+will+be+able+to%3A%0A%0AUnderstand+the+purpose+and+content+of+the+major+sections+of+an+original+research+article+Tailor+the+writing+and+emphasis+for+the+target+journal+and+audienceDescribe+best+practices+for+organizing+and+revising+a+manuscript+%0A%0AOffered+by+the+Office+of+Faculty+and+Research+Development%0A%0AShaefali+P.+Rodgers%2C+PhD%2C+Manager%2C+Faculty+Development%2C+Office+of+Faculty+%26+Research+Development%0A%0AShaveta+Kanoria%2C+PhD%2C+Scientific+Writer%2C+Office+of+Faculty+and+Research+Development%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fattend.houstonmethodist.org%2Fevent%2Fwhen-you-write%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52868468014848</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-23T11:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/when-you-write</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/47163234757791/huge/148ee323d7a2a832bab381f902a9038c19c91851.jpg'/><category>Webinar</category></item><item><title>Jun 24, 2026: Concept to Commercialization: How to Take an Idea to Market - Quality Risk Management &amp; Quality Development through GLP Safety at Houston Methodist Research Institute</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Translational Pathways &amp; Manufacturing through GLP-Safety</p>

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<p>Janaina Machado, PhD, Supervisor, cGMP Core Facility</p>

<p> </p>

<p>This monthly seminar series lays the foundation for translating key laboratory discoveries to clinical innovations that improve patient lives. Taught by experts in their field, this seminar is for participants who are passionate about taking their ideas to market and seek a practical and efficient process for making it happen.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>This program is sponsored by The Center for Translational Development &amp; Quality</p>

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<p>Location: Ernest H. Cockrell Boardroom R2-311</p>

<p>Lunch will be provided for 30 attendees.</p>

<p><a href="https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/Janaina-Machado">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Concept+to+Commercialization%3A+How+to+Take+an+Idea+to+Market+-+Quality+Risk+Management+%26+Quality+Development+through+GLP+Safety&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+24%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ATranslational+Pathways+%26+Manufacturing+through+GLP-Safety%0A%0A+%0A%0AJanaina+Machado%2C+PhD%2C+Supervisor%2C+cGMP+Core+Facility%0A%0A+%0A%0AThis+monthly+seminar+series+lays+the+foundation+for+translating+key+laboratory+discoveries+to+clinical+innovations+that+improve+patient+lives.+Taught+by+experts+in+their+field%2C+this+seminar+is+for+participants+who+are+passionate+about+taking+their+ideas+to+market+and+seek+a+practical+and+efficient+process+for+making+it+happen.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThis+program+is+sponsored+by+The+Center+for+Translational+Development+%26+Quality%0A%0A+%0A%0ALocation%3A+Ernest+H.+Cockrell+Boardroom+R2-311%0A%0ALunch+will+be+provided+for+30+attendees.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fattend.houstonmethodist.org%2Fevent%2FJanaina-Machado%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53169575000787</guid><geo:lat>29.70948</geo:lat><geo:long>-95.39915</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-24T12:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/Janaina-Machado</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53169553539175/huge/50dc074b4abb21e5c9f41ccecb80257e7603e2b3.jpg'/><category>Conference</category><category>Seminar</category><category>Training Session</category><category>Meeting</category></item><item><title>Jun 30, 2026: Grant Submission Process: Pre-Award </title><description><![CDATA[<p>This session provides an overview of the pre-award phase of the extramural research grant submission process, focusing on key components, steps and best practices to ensure timely and successful submission to the sponsor. Faculty, trainees and staff involved in grant preparation are welcome.</p>

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<p>By the end of the session, participants will be able to:</p>

<p>• Identify the components of the pre-award phase of grant submission</p>

<p>• Know Houston Methodist’s requirements for submitting a grant application</p>

<p>• Understand the key steps in the grant submission process at Houston Methodist</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Offered by the Office of Faculty and Research Development and the Office of Grants Administration</p>

<p><a href="https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/grant-submission-process-pre-award-2026">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Grant+Submission+Process%3A+Pre-Award+&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jun+30%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AThis+session+provides+an+overview+of+the+pre-award+phase+of+the+extramural+research+grant+submission+process%2C+focusing+on+key+components%2C+steps+and+best+practices+to+ensure+timely+and+successful+submission+to+the+sponsor.+Faculty%2C+trainees+and+staff+involved+in+grant+preparation+are+welcome.%0A%0A+%0A%0ABy+the+end+of+the+session%2C+participants+will+be+able+to%3A%0A%0A%E2%80%A2+Identify+the+components+of+the+pre-award+phase+of+grant+submission%0A%0A%E2%80%A2+Know+Houston+Methodist%E2%80%99s+requirements+for+submitting+a+grant+application%0A%0A%E2%80%A2+Understand+the+key+steps+in+the+grant+submission+process+at+Houston+Methodist%0A%0A+%0A%0AOffered+by+the+Office+of+Faculty+and+Research+Development+and+the+Office+of+Grants+Administration%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fattend.houstonmethodist.org%2Fevent%2Fgrant-submission-process-pre-award-2026%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53044874680691</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-06-30T11:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/grant-submission-process-pre-award-2026</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/47163234757791/huge/148ee323d7a2a832bab381f902a9038c19c91851.jpg'/><category>Training Session</category></item><item><title>Jul 21, 2026: Contracts &amp; Grant Agreements Submission Process </title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join experts in grants administration, contracts and technology transfer for a discussion of the MORTI submission process for contracts and grant agreements. This session will cover contracts, incoming and outgoing federal subawards, agreement types, material transfer agreements, and required documents for submission, continuations and modifications. </p>

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<p>The session is designed for faculty, trainees and staff who are new to the MORTI submission process or in need of a refresher. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for an engaging and informative discussion with the presenters. </p>

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<p>Offered by the Office of Faculty and Research Development and the Office of Grants Administration</p>

<p><a href="https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/contracts-grant-agreements-submission-process-2026">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Contracts+%26+Grant+Agreements+Submission+Process+&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Jul+21%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AJoin+experts+in+grants+administration%2C+contracts+and+technology+transfer+for+a+discussion+of+the+MORTI+submission+process+for+contracts+and+grant+agreements.+This+session+will+cover+contracts%2C+incoming+and+outgoing+federal+subawards%2C+agreement+types%2C+material+transfer+agreements%2C+and+required+documents+for+submission%2C+continuations+and+modifications.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+session+is+designed+for+faculty%2C+trainees+and+staff+who+are+new+to+the+MORTI+submission+process+or+in+need+of+a+refresher.+Attendees+are+encouraged+to+bring+questions+for+an+engaging+and+informative+discussion+with+the+presenters.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AOffered+by+the+Office+of+Faculty+and+Research+Development+and+the+Office+of+Grants+Administration%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fattend.houstonmethodist.org%2Fevent%2Fcontracts-grant-agreements-submission-process-2026%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53108227728892</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-07-21T11:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/contracts-grant-agreements-submission-process-2026</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/47163234757791/huge/148ee323d7a2a832bab381f902a9038c19c91851.jpg'/><category>Webinar</category></item></channel></rss>