I really thought the Eagles were going to win the Super Bowl. It would have been so nice. But sports, like life, can be both thrilling and disappointing. One never knows what next year might bring, but Philly should be competitive next year as well. We shall see. On to baseball …
The week was very busy, filled with budget meetings. One scientific highlight was a joint lab meeting with Alejandro Villagra and his team. It was really fascinating to learn about our respective research areas, and to think about opportunities for future collaborations. Another highlight was Friday’s MedStar Georgetown Joint Scientific and Education Council retreat, the first in-person retreat since the onset of the pandemic. It was very nice to see people in three dimensions again!
I spent the long holiday weekend working on my R01 submission and edited a few sections of our CCSG application. When not working, we spent some time in Ellicott City with Elana, and then in DC with our kids and their families. Harriet and I got in a few nice walks when the weather was nice.
The coming week will be busy, kicked off by a meeting in New York City on Tuesday. Hopefully I’ll get the R01 finished this week, and then will concentrate my efforts on our CCSG submission. We have had a lot of accomplishments since 2018, and I am excited to share them with our reviewers.
Stay safe and be well.
Lou
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