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Research in Progress Seminar - Dealing with Hunger or Nutrient Overload: How Cancer Cells Respond to Metabolic Stress
Speaker: Mei Kong, PhD, UCI
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Virtual Seminar
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Escape from Long-Term Tumor Immunity in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with Jason Link, PhD, UCLA
Host: UC Pancreatic Cancer Consortium
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Virtual Seminar
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How to Write a Competitive NRSA F31-Diversity Grant Application
Host: NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webinar
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The Science of Mind-Body Interactions in Cancer Survivorship with Julienne Bower, PhD
Host: UCI Public Health & UCI CFCCC
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Sue Gross Auditorium
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Conquering Cancer Seminar Series: Pancreatic Cancer
Host: UCI CRI & COE (featuring Chris Halbrook, PhD & Jennifer Valerin, MD, PhD, UCI)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Sprague Hall 105
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CABSCon8 - Biotechnology Symposium
Host: Cal State Fullerton (featuring Greg Weiss, PhD, UCI)
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Cal State Fullerton, Laurel Building 102
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Uncovering Metabolic Dependencies of Primary Versus Metastatic PDAC with Rushika Perera, PhD, UCSF
Host: UC Pancreatic Cancer Consortium
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Virtual Seminar
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UC Pancreatic Cancer Consortium Symposium
All-day meeting | Space is limited | Abstract deadline: Nov. 3
Palmer Family Research and Conference Room in the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
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Training Opportunity for Faculty: Skills for Mentoring Graduate Students
The "Faculty Mentoring Academy" will be delivered via a series of four workshops held during the course of the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The inaugural workshop will cover the topic, "What is Mentoring?" Faculty who attend three of the four workshops will be eligible to receive the designation of having attended the "Faculty Mentoring Academy". The topics of the four workshops are listed below:
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What is Mentoring? (Nov. 14, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1114 Natural Sciences I)
- Aligning Expectations
- Effective Communication
- Culturally-Aware Mentoring & Advocacy
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Funding Opportunity: Cancer Health Disparity Research and Interventional Studies
We are excited to announce a funding opportunity by the CFCCC aimed at addressing cancer health disparities within our community. We invite you to learn more about the Cancer Health Disparity Research and Interventional Studies request for proposals. Up to 3 awards will be issued for budgets up to $200,000 per year for two years. The estimated funding period is February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026.
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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.
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:
With Thomas H. Taylor, PhD, Principal Statistician for BSR:
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Every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM via Zoom | No pre-booking necessary, drop in here
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For a curated list of federal and foundation funding opportunities, please refer to CFCCC's Funding Opportunities webpage. Highlighted funding opportunities are listed below.
FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
These opportunities do not require nomination or selection by the Cancer Center. For foundation funding opportunities, visit the Foundation Funding Opportunities page.
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Melanoma Research Alliance
Pilot Award - Proposals: Nov. 3, 2023
Learn More and Apply >>
Tower Cancer Research Foundation Career Development Grant
One-year career development grants, $100K
Application Deadline: Nov. 6, 2023
Learn More and Apply >>
Melanoma Research Foundation
Medical Student Research Grants - Applications: Nov. 15, 2023
Resident/Fellow Research Grants - Applications: Jan. 31, 2024
Mid-Career Bridge Grants - Applications: Dec. 15, 2023
Learn More and Apply >>
St. Baldrick's Foundation - Spring Grant Cycle
Career Development Award, up to $110K
International Scholars Award, up to $110K
Research Grant, $100K
LOI: Dec. 8 2023
Learn More and Apply >>
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Leading the way in cancer care
When it opens in summer 2024, the new UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building in Irvine "will be the ultimate in state-of-the art cancer care on the West Coast,” said Dr. Richard A. Van Etten after a recent tour of the construction site.
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Students Get Hands-On Opportunity in Cancer Disparities Research
Ten students, including Gloria Castañón, started the program in fall 2022, and a new class of 10 scholars began this fall. Students receive research training with CSUF faculty in laboratory skills and scientific communication. In the summer, students spend 10 weeks working alongside research mentors at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Pre-Treatment Chemo Improves Cervical Cancer Survival Outcomes
Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, comments on this new study that suggests survival odds improve when women receive so-called induction chemotherapy before their standard treatment regimen.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Cancer Prevention Researcher Dr. Sora Tanjasiri
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, cancer prevention researcher, Sora Park Tanjasiri, DrPH, professor of health, society, and behavior at the UCI Program in Public Health, answers common questions about breast cancer screening guidelines that are meant to reduce the risk of dying from this disease that 3.8 million women in the U.S. live with.
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