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Upcoming Events

Jan.

25

Physician Scientist Collective: Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Eric Vilain, MD, PhD

Translational research leadership in the global context: it's all about sharing

4 - 5 PM

Sprague Hall 105

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Jan.

30

UC Cancer Consortium Molecular Tumor Board

8 - 9 AM

Zoom

Referring physicians may submit active patient cases here

Register for the Session

Feb.

6

Genetics, Biomedical Computing and Genomics Monthly Meeting

What's New in Genomic Technologies? by the Genomics Research and Technology Hub (GRT Hub)

10 AM - 11 AM

Zoom

Join via Zoom

Feb.

7

Research in Progress Seminar with Rishikesh Chavan, MD

Role of Regulatory T cells and its Clinical Applications in Cancer Immunotherapy, Stem Cell Transplant and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies and other Autoimmune conditions

12 - 1 PM

Zoom

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Feb.

21

Allen and Lee-Hwa Chao Lectureship in Cancer Research

Honoree: John D. Carpten, PhD



Feb. 21 | 5 PM (Reception), 6 PM (Lecture) | Community Lecture

The Beckman Center

Closing the Gaps to Achieve Cancer Health Equity: Factors Influencing Cancer Disparities

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Feb. 22 | 10 AM (Lecture) with Lunch to Follow | Scientific Lecture

Thorp Conf. Center, Gross Hall, 4th Floor

The Impact of Population and Tumor Heterogeneity in Cancer Health Disparities

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Belonging, Equity and Empowerment (BEE) Scene

Learning about each other is one way to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed. The Beyond Cancer Spotlight Series showcases the unique stories of our team members beyond their roles at the CFCCC. Have someone in mind for a spotlight? Nominate them today!

Beyond Cancer Spotlight: Krishnansu S. Tewari


January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of screening and prevention. Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, FACOG, FACS, FRSM (he/him), Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, shares more about his story and commitment to eliminating cervical and other cancers.

Learn More About Krishnansu

Announcements

Request for Proposals | CFCCC Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge


$1M available for cancer-related pilot projects! The CFCCC is accepting proposals now. Learn more and apply by Feb. 23, 2024.

  • Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20,000)
  • Standard Award ($40,000)
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40,000)
  • Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40,000)
  • Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60,000)

Training Navigation Program at Fred Hutch Cancer Center


Looking for mentorship? Conference funding? Networking opportunities? The Training Navigation Program, open to undergrads through junior faculty, works to support enhanced partnerships between the Fred Hutchinson/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium and Minority-Serving Institutions, and to diversify the cancer research workforce and expand capacity to conduct cancer disparities research.


Any questions? Please reach out to Sara Cole or Sora Tanjasiri.

Visionary Interdisciplinary Research Programs Awarded Space in Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building


Twelve high-impact interdisciplinary research programs have been selected for the new Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and adjacent space. Congrats to the below CFCCC members who were selected and will serve as the founding program directors:

  • Cancer Metabolism, Cellular Immuno-Oncology and Precision Oncology Research Programs | Richard Van Etten, MD, PhD (SPT)
  • Precision Omics Collaboratory | Leslie Thompson, PhD (SPT)
  • Interdisciplinary Skin Science Program | Kristen Kelly (BIDD)
  • Molecular Innovation Center | Andrej Luptak (BIDD)
  • Program in Vaccines and Emerging Infectious Diseases | Philip Felgner (BIDD)

The Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project Request is Now 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.

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:


With Thomas H. Taylor, PhD, Principal Statistician for BSR:

  • Every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom | No pre-booking necessary, drop in here
 

Funding Opportunities

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 Pilot Awards funded by the Anti-Cancer Challenge

Various awards: Early-Stage Investigator Award ($20k), Standard Award ($40k), Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Improvement Award ($40k), Re-entry After Dependent Care Award ($40k), Multi-PI (Team Science) Award ($60k)

Applications: Feb. 23, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>


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 >>


UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) Faculty Seed Grants

Up to $85,000 for 2024-25 award year

CRCC funds support meritorious research spanning all areas from basic research to applied clinical and community-based research in any field relevant to cancer. Eligible PIs must be members of the Academic Senate at one of the ten UC campuses. 

LOI: Jan. 25, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Learn More and Apply >>


California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program

Pilot grants: up to $300k over 2 years

Full grants: up to $750k over 3 years

LOI: Feb. 29, 2024 (12 PM PT)

Informational webinar for applicants will be held on Jan. 29 (1-2 pm). Register here.

Learn More and Apply >>

FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES



The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

Multiple awards available: research support, career development and community support

Applications: various deadlines, see below link

Learn More and Apply >>

OTHER NON-FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES


AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award

Focus: cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention and may be basic, translational, or clinical in nature

$225k / 1 year

LOI: March 4, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>


2024 Mark Foundation Endeavor Awards (Team Research)

Focus: Basic, translational, clinical

$3M / 3 years

LOI: March 12, 2024

Learn More and Apply >>

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES


CDMRP Anticipated Funding Opportunities for 2024

Breast Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement

Multiple awards: Breakthrough Award, Era of Hope Scholar Award, Clinical Research Extension Award, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award

Learn More >>


Ovarian Cancer Research Program | Pre-Announcement

Multiple awards: Pilot Award, Investigator-Initiated Research Award, Clinical Trial Award, Clinical Trial Translational Endpoints Award (new), Ovarian Cancer Academy Leadership Award (new), Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career-Investigator Award (new), and Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy Earl-Career Investigator Award (new)

Learn More >>

 

Newsroom

Headshot of Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty

Films featuring cancer stories can scare patients. A 10-year study hopes to help doctors better assuage fears.


Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty, associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine, and co-authors, reviewed more than 100 films to discern if there was a disconnect between what was portrayed in films versus what they saw in clinical settings.



Read More >>

Questions? Contact us at cfcccadmin@hs.uci.edu