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* In '''core 3''', an investigator will propose 2-4 collaborations with NIH funded biomedical or behavioral researchers to address a biomedical/behavioral question using computational approaches. It is not essential that the biomedical researchers have expertise in computational biology, but they should have a question that will drive the fundamental computational research in cores 1 and 2. The purpose of this core is to ensure that the research carried out in cores 1 and 2 has direct relevance to biomedical or behavioral research. It may be useful for these Driving Biological Projects (DPB's) to have a focus on a particular disease or organ, but that sort of focus might not be appropriate for all NIH NCBCs. It is expected that many of the biomedical researchers in core 3 will not be at the same institution as the parent NIH NCBC. In such cases, convincing plans for collaboration at a distance must be presented in the proposal.
 
* In '''core 3''', an investigator will propose 2-4 collaborations with NIH funded biomedical or behavioral researchers to address a biomedical/behavioral question using computational approaches. It is not essential that the biomedical researchers have expertise in computational biology, but they should have a question that will drive the fundamental computational research in cores 1 and 2. The purpose of this core is to ensure that the research carried out in cores 1 and 2 has direct relevance to biomedical or behavioral research. It may be useful for these Driving Biological Projects (DPB's) to have a focus on a particular disease or organ, but that sort of focus might not be appropriate for all NIH NCBCs. It is expected that many of the biomedical researchers in core 3 will not be at the same institution as the parent NIH NCBC. In such cases, convincing plans for collaboration at a distance must be presented in the proposal.
  
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* An individual DBP will last for at most three years. If the problem addressed by the DBP is not going to be completely solved in a 3 year period, the principal investigator and collaborating researchers must present plans to compete for independent funding for continuation of the work. Plans must also be presented to recruit and select additional DBPs after collaborations with the initial "founding" DBPs under the NIH NCBC have been completed.
 
  
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<br /> NIH has approved the following '''procedure''' for NA-MIC (tcon with Grace Peng (program officer) and Karen Skinner (lead science officer) on 11/10/2005):
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The NA-MIC DBPs for the 2010 round will be solicited by Ron Kikinis in consultation with the core 1 and core 2 PIs. The DBPs will participate in the development and implementation of the competitive renewal. Specifics of this process will be determined after the RFA has been released (sometime in 2009).
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= Steps =
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== Prerequisites==
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* Candidates must be PI or co-Investigator on an existing NIH or comparable grant
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* Candidates must have joint publications with at least one NA-MIC Core 1 or Core 2 member or have actively participated in NA-MIC project week events.
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==Requirements==
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* Willingness to fully adopt the [[NA-MIC-Kit|NA-MIC kit]]
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* NA-MIC funds are to be used to hire a software engineer to help in customization of NA-MIC software for the needs of the DBP.
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* The DBP will use these accomplishments to become an ambassador of NA-MIC technology into their own scientific community
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** By organizing training events/workshops etc. as a way to disseminate their capabilities
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** By creating tutorials on how to use the NA-MIC technology for their own project
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== Action Items ==
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===By Thankgiving 2008===
  
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* 1. Solicitation of nominations from core 1 and 2 members. Candidates have to have existing NIH funding (or equivalent) and joint publications with at least one Core 1 or Core 2 member.
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* Abstract from the qualifying NIH grant (or comparable short description of the driving project), grant #, and name of program officer
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* short description of the project
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* 1 paragraph on history with the core 1 or core 2 "sponsor"
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* 1 paragraph on the benefit to the DBP applicant
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* 1 paragraph on the benefit to NA-MIC
  
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* 2. Core 1 and 2 PI's, and the PI will select 3-4 candidates and invite them to submit a four-page proposal, including a plan how they will adopt the NA-MIC kit. The PI will consult with the NIH team.
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===January 2009===
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* Attend the [[AHM_2009|NA-MIC AHM]] in Salt Lake City in early January of 2009 to meet with the NA-MIC principals
  
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* 3. Core 1 and Core 2 PI's and the PI solicit input from the NA-MIC team, based on the document and additional discussions with the candidates. We will then choose the "winner/s" and invite them to submit a RO1 style proposal to the NA-MIC leadership.
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= Sample Job description for the software engineer =
  
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= First Round of Selection process: Solicitation =
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Image Computing Applications Engineer:
  
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== Prerequisites ==
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* Summary: The engineer will work closely with local user community to integrate NA-MIC Kit software into local research workflows. The engineer will work with the NA-MIC algorithm and software developers to develop implementation strategies to meet the needs of local users by adapting and/or extending existing code in the NA-MIC Kit. Examples of the engineering work required include writing code to integrate several filters into a pipeline, building user interfaces to algorithms, converting data file formats, and automating repetitive analysis tasks.
  
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* Candidates have to have existing NIH funding as PI or co-investigator
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* Duties:
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* Joint publications with at least one Core 1 or Core 2 member.
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** Define and specify user requirements for new software.
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* Willingness to adopt the NA-MIC kit
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** Implement solutions in collaboration with other NA-MIC personnel.
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* Willingness to use DBP funds to hire at least one computer science person into the DBP to help translational efforts
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** Support use of new solutions by local users.
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** Disseminate solutions to broader community through adherence to NA-MIC software practices including publicly readable repositories, design material and documentation on public wiki, participation in email lists to support users and developers.
  
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== Spring 2009: First stage proposal, deadline March 1 ==
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* Qualifications:
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** BS Computer Science or equivalent. Knowledge of medical image processing a plus.
  
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We intend to minimize the effort for both the candidates and the decision makers. For your convenience, you can refer potential DBP candidates to our short [[Media:Na-mic-overview.doc|NA-MIC overview]]. We are looking for a short text that addresses the following points:
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* Other Requirements:
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** Willingness and ability to develop "production" quality code adhering to existing design standards.
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** Knowledge of C++ essential.
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** Cross-platform software development experience (Windows and Linux; Mac a plus).
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** Experience with NA-MIC Kit tools a plus (CMake, VTK, ITK, Qt, 3D Slicer).
  
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* Abstract from the qualifying NIH grant (or comparable short description of the driving project), grant # and program officer
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* What is the history with the core 1 or core 2 "sponsor" (1 paragraph)
 
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Latest revision as of 18:54, 18 August 2009

Home < DBP 2010

Back to DBP changeover main page

Background

For background on NA-MIC, you can refer to our short NA-MIC overview. We are looking for a short description that addresses the following points:

Motivations and Procedure


The original RFA specified the following:

  • In core 3, an investigator will propose 2-4 collaborations with NIH funded biomedical or behavioral researchers to address a biomedical/behavioral question using computational approaches. It is not essential that the biomedical researchers have expertise in computational biology, but they should have a question that will drive the fundamental computational research in cores 1 and 2. The purpose of this core is to ensure that the research carried out in cores 1 and 2 has direct relevance to biomedical or behavioral research. It may be useful for these Driving Biological Projects (DPB's) to have a focus on a particular disease or organ, but that sort of focus might not be appropriate for all NIH NCBCs. It is expected that many of the biomedical researchers in core 3 will not be at the same institution as the parent NIH NCBC. In such cases, convincing plans for collaboration at a distance must be presented in the proposal.


The NA-MIC DBPs for the 2010 round will be solicited by Ron Kikinis in consultation with the core 1 and core 2 PIs. The DBPs will participate in the development and implementation of the competitive renewal. Specifics of this process will be determined after the RFA has been released (sometime in 2009).

Steps

Prerequisites

  • Candidates must be PI or co-Investigator on an existing NIH or comparable grant
  • Candidates must have joint publications with at least one NA-MIC Core 1 or Core 2 member or have actively participated in NA-MIC project week events.

Requirements

  • Willingness to fully adopt the NA-MIC kit
  • NA-MIC funds are to be used to hire a software engineer to help in customization of NA-MIC software for the needs of the DBP.
  • The DBP will use these accomplishments to become an ambassador of NA-MIC technology into their own scientific community
    • By organizing training events/workshops etc. as a way to disseminate their capabilities
    • By creating tutorials on how to use the NA-MIC technology for their own project

Action Items

By Thankgiving 2008

  • Abstract from the qualifying NIH grant (or comparable short description of the driving project), grant #, and name of program officer
  • short description of the project
  • 1 paragraph on history with the core 1 or core 2 "sponsor"
  • 1 paragraph on the benefit to the DBP applicant
  • 1 paragraph on the benefit to NA-MIC

January 2009

  • Attend the NA-MIC AHM in Salt Lake City in early January of 2009 to meet with the NA-MIC principals

Sample Job description for the software engineer

Image Computing Applications Engineer:

  • Summary: The engineer will work closely with local user community to integrate NA-MIC Kit software into local research workflows. The engineer will work with the NA-MIC algorithm and software developers to develop implementation strategies to meet the needs of local users by adapting and/or extending existing code in the NA-MIC Kit. Examples of the engineering work required include writing code to integrate several filters into a pipeline, building user interfaces to algorithms, converting data file formats, and automating repetitive analysis tasks.
  • Duties:
    • Define and specify user requirements for new software.
    • Implement solutions in collaboration with other NA-MIC personnel.
    • Support use of new solutions by local users.
    • Disseminate solutions to broader community through adherence to NA-MIC software practices including publicly readable repositories, design material and documentation on public wiki, participation in email lists to support users and developers.
  • Qualifications:
    • BS Computer Science or equivalent. Knowledge of medical image processing a plus.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Willingness and ability to develop "production" quality code adhering to existing design standards.
    • Knowledge of C++ essential.
    • Cross-platform software development experience (Windows and Linux; Mac a plus).
    • Experience with NA-MIC Kit tools a plus (CMake, VTK, ITK, Qt, 3D Slicer).


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