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CFCCC & CRI Research in Progress Quarterly Seminar: Genetic Diversity and the Changing Landscape of Cancer Etiology
Speaker: Nick Pannunzio, PhD
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Host: Warren Chow, MD, FACP
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UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge: Research Reception and Lab Tours
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
UCI Sprague Hall
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Cutting-Edge Laser Scanning Technology for Advanced Skin Diagnosis and Monitoring Therapies
Speaker: Mihaela Balu, PhD, Associate Professor, Dermatology & Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic
Host: School of Medicine Dean's Research Council
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join via Zoom
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UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge: Rally - Training Ride, Run and Walk
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
UCI Research Park
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Belonging, Equity and Empowerment (BEE) Scene | |
Accepting Nominations! Learning about each other cultivates an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed. Nominate a colleague for a spotlight showcasing their unique stories beyond their roles at the CFCCC. Faculty, staff, and self-nominations are encouraged.
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Beyond Cancer Spotlight: Warren Chow
In recognition of Sarcoma Awareness Month, we are spotlighting Warren Chow, MD, Clinical Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Medicine and Associate Director for Clinical Sciences. Dive into his story to learn about his journey in developmental and immunotherapeutic treatments for sarcoma and melanoma, and discover which Los Angeles team he's a diehard fan of!
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Seventeen rising second-year medical students completed over 1,600 hours of clinical shadowing and lectures in various oncology specialties and subspecialties during the Oncology Summer Internship (OSI)
The 4-week intensive OSI provided students firsthand experience and the opportunity to observe oncology professionals in action, helping them clarify their career interests and pathways within medicine. Thank you to the 45+ faculty members who participated in the OSI!
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Twenty-four high school students visit the CFCCC as part of their 4-week COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Sciences) program
Their visit included lectures and engaging discussions with Drs. Rick Van Etten, Wendy Cozen, and Miguel Villalona Calero, who shared insights on their research and modern cancer treatments. The students also enjoyed an exclusive tour of the Cancer Center, hosted by nurses and staff, exploring radiation oncology, infusion, and clinical services.
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Grant Huttar
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
ghuttar@hs.uci.edu
Grant graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at UCSD and has been with UCI Health since 2022 as a Biospecimen Coordinator. Grant has transferred to the Regulatory Affairs Unit on July 1, 2024 as a Regulatory Affairs Coordinator. With Grant's communication, organizational skills and research experience, Grant will transition his stellar work here at the RAU and will manage the Lung disease site portfolio and is currently training to take on his new role here at the CFCCC.
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Beverly Robertson
Research Data Coordinator
beverlrr@hs.uci.edu
Beverly has a BS in Biology, a minor in Chemistry, and has background in research lab management, phlebotomy, and nursing assistance. In 2021, Beverly transitioned to oncology with UCI as an ACRC working on Ph III industry and NCTN studies, and again transitioned to a data role in 2022 where she manages a complex assortment of Ph I-III studies, including data entry for disease sites other than GU. Beverly serves as a valuable resource to Team F as well as other teams by willingly sharing her knowledge and experience with data management! We are excited to see Beverly continue to grow within the CTU.
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Join the Director’s Team for the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge!
Please consider signing up and joining our Chao Cancer Center Director’s team for the 2024-Anti-Cancer Challenge event happening on Saturday, October 5th at UCI’s Aldrich Park.
This event raises critically needed funds for cancer research which are awarded to support pilot projects and early phase clinical trials at UCI. If you are able to help raise awareness or funds, UCI researchers and cancer patients will be grateful! Everything we do each and every day supports this important mission. Please invite your friends and family to the team page and sign up for this event to help us raise awareness and money for the work we do! Join Here.
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Appointment of Associate Director for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Dr. Ursula Worsham
Ursula Worsham, EdD, has joined the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as the Associate Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Plan to Enhance Diversity.
Learn More.
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Registration is Now Open for the CFCCC Scientific Retreat
Join us for this year's one-day Scientific Retreat on Friday, November 8, 2024 at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Huntington Beach. Register Here.
Poster Session: faculty, please encourage your pre and postdoctoral trainees to submit an abstract for the poster session! The top three posters will receive an award.
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Experimental Tissue Shared Resource (ETR) Offers Custom Tissue Microarray and Brightfield Whole Slides Scanning
The ETR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and tissue needs. We can now create custom tissue microarrays (TMA) with tissue you provide or human tissue remnants and scan whole histology slides at 40X. Selection of optimal representative tissue regions can be performed by our pathologist.
We can provide histology support for special transcriptomics platforms supported by GTH Share Resource
Questions? Contact Delia Tifrea, ETR Core Manager, 714-872-1093.
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The Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project Request is Live
The BBSR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and needs, as well as see how our new menu of services can best support your project goals.
During our “Consultation Meeting” we’ll learn more about your project and how the BBSR can support your team. Ready to schedule? Complete the "Consultation Request" on iLab.
Questions? Contact Jose Lechuga, BBSR Core Manager.
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Biostatistics Shared Resource - In-person Walk-in or Zoom Consultations Available
Informal statistical in-person walk-in or via Zoom consultations are available to discuss your study design and statistical needs.
With Wen-pin Chen, MS, Senior Statistician & Manager for BSR:
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For a curated list of internal, federal and foundation funding opportunities, please refer to CFCCC's Funding Opportunities webpage. Highlighted funding opportunities are listed below.
UCI & UC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UCI CFCCC: A1 Bridge
Up to $20k in bridge funding to investigators who have received scores on NIH grant applications (i.e., not triaged) that have missed the funding pay line and will be resubmitted.
Applications: Due on a rolling basis
Learn More and Apply >>
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FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Melanoma Research Alliance - Next Steps Program
Focus area: melanoma biomarker development
$50k - $250k
Letter of Intent: July 31, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
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OTHER NON-FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP)
Focus area: artificial light pollution and breast cancer
$150k / 6 months
Applications: August 8, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
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FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
NCI Addressing Barriers to Healthcare Transitions for Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Focus area: Address barriers to care that contribute to disparities in health outcomes for childhood cancer survivors, and/or that focus on high-risk groups such as the uninsured/under-insured
$499k per year for up to 5 years
Preliminary Application: October 11, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
Notice of Special Interest: Conferences and Scientific Meetings in Cancer Biology
Purpose: Support innovative conferences, symposia, and workshops that explore basic, fundamental questions in areas of cancer biology
Application: December 12, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
FY24 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) - next deadline August 6, 2024
FY24 Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) - next deadline October 9, 2024
FY24 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) - next deadline August 15, 2024
FY24 Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) - next deadline August 7, 2024
FY24 Melanoma Research Program (MRP) - next deadline July 29, 2024
FY24 Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) - next deadline September 18, 2024
FY24 Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) - next deadline October 15, 2024
FY24 Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) - next deadline August 9, 2024
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UCI Health welcomes first patients to new Irvine cancer center
The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center opened its second clinical hub on July 16, marking a significant milestone in cancer care for Orange County.
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Why are so many minority patients refusing breast cancer treatment?
In a recent study, women of Asian descent were less likely to start breast cancer treatment quickly or even to accept treatment at all. Sora Park Tanjasiri, MPH, DrPH, a professor and associate director of cancer health disparities at UC Irvine, told Verywell that the interruption of family roles can be a significant factor in Asian patients’ decisions about care.
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UC Irvine electronic portal promises reduced racial disparities for cancer patients
A UC Irvine study reported 90% patient satisfaction in cancer patients who were offered a multi-language electronic tool to report their symptoms. The study, published July 15 in JCO Oncology Practice, was conducted between July 2021 and June 2023 at the UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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An anticancer camera?
At the forefront of a movement to rewrite oral and oropharyngeal cancer outcomes, Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith has spent the last two decades working on devices for early detection. Now, in collaboration with others, she has developed a commercial intraoral camera with the ability to screen for cancer.
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