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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I’m writing to share an
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red">opportunity</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> for your consideration as a mechanism to identify a research project.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">It is a unique opportunity for you (whatever background you might have) to be involved in developing new solutions to unmet medical needs, in particular to problems faced by individuals with Down
Syndrome. The experience will give you a chance to learn how to explore and evaluate potential research directions, introduce you to many in the Boston area ecosystem, and might lead to a research project</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> that you can
continue on for your graduate, post-doctoral, or early career work<span style="color:black">. (The potential areas that are of relevance to Down Syndrome is vast – from basic bio, to devices, to, …).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">There is a short timeline! Sessions start next Tuesday 9/10. Keep reading and apply today.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Before giving you more details of the program, here is some information to determine if this will be logistically possible for you:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10-12 hours per week commitment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Meetings every Tue at MIT, 2-5 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">14 week commitment (Sept 10 – Dec 10)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Now, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">a brief
<span style="color:black">description of the program:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This is part of the “Catalyst” program, under the linQ umbrella at MIT.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The concept is that a group of diverse individuals get together, identify the core problems that need to be solved, and develop unique solutions. The group diversity ensures that the group is thinking
outside of typical thought constraints, and our experience is that this leads to really original project ideas with a high potential for real world impact. Many ideas will be vetted, some developed further. Importantly, by participating, you will have an
opportunity at the conclusion of the Fall 2019 sessions to apply for funds to support work on your project. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">More information and the application can be found at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__catalyst.mitlinq.org_mit2019_&d=DwMGaQ&c=WknmpdNpvrlj2B5K1aWVqL1SOiF30547pqSuOmtwXTQ&r=6JU420W2h96BsiFMbCf4kKpzeGpnEgXf1k9P_i6aspc&m=-BdS9TWSw9JRlw9luIPpH0TKLuAFhaR07tZH13qvmR8&s=380ZB4vrFNNskxMOUUt1TGEMMd1FqaxS376bSBqf8Io&e="><span style="color:#954F72">catalyst.mitlinq.org/mit2019</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
or by emailing <a href="mailto:mgray@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">mgray@mit.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A short video about how the program works is at catalyst.mitlinq.org.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you are interested,
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">please<span style="color:black"> complete </span>
<span style="color:red">the (very short) <a href="https://fs24.formsite.com/MITLinQ/3wnzwd3f13/index.html">
<span style="color:#0563C1">application</span></a> by Sunday Sep 8</span><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:#333333">Martha L. Gray, Ph.D.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:#333333">J.W. Kieckhefer Professor</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:#333333">MIT linQ | Harvard-MIT HST | MIT EECS | Research Lab of Electronics | Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black"> </span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:#333333">(o) 617.258.8974 | (c) 617.633.2251 | (f) 617.253.3459</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:#212121">Assistant:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black">Crystal Quintanilla</span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black"> <</span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:crystalq@mit.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">crystalq@mit.edu</span></a></span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black">></span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:black"> | 617.258.9225 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">Beth Kahn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#960000">Associate Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#960000">NE I-Corps<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">Massachusetts Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">36-749<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">50 Vassar St<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">Cambridge, MA 02139<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:2.0pt;page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496">M: 408-242-1248<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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