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February 15, 2010 |
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CASE CCC IN THE NEWSUH Case Medical Center Researchers Publish Promising Findings for Advanced Cervical Cancer MESSAGE FROM JOHN PINK AND AFSHIN DOWLATI– Pre-Clinical and Clinical Studies on IGF-1 SignalingAs members of the Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP), we are polling CWRU faculty to identify those with interests and expertise in any aspect of the IGF-1 signaling pathway, particularly as it relates to cancer. The DTP would like to initiate discussions and interactions that will result in the design and implementation of both pre-clinical and clinical projects to investigate the efficacy, mechanism of action, and potential biomarkers for a novel IGF-1R inhibitor, soon to be available for clinical trials. We are interested in organizing a group of investigators who are willing to be involved directly, or indirectly, in the design and performance of studies that will culminate in the development of novel therapeutic regimens utilizing this new IGF-1R inhibitor, as either a single agent, or in combination with other treatment regimens. Investigators with preliminary data supporting novel concepts, or therapeutic combinations are particularly important to the success of this program. We will be organizing an introductory meeting to discuss overall strategy and concepts within the few weeks, again, please make sure to contact Afshin (afshin.dowlati@case.edu) or John Pink (john.pink@case.edu) if you are interested in contributing to this effort. Click here for more information. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY– DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Translational Pilot AwardNEW for FY10, the OCRP Translational Pilot Award mechanism supports innovative translational research addressing a critical problem or question in ovarian cancer that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas toward clinical applications. The proposed research should provide a catalyst to challenge or expand current thinking and/or approaches to ovarian cancer. It must involve early-stage translation of an idea from the laboratory to the clinic, or from the clinic back to the laboratory. Observations that generate a translational pilot research idea may be derived from a laboratory discovery, literature review, population-based studies, novel findings from a clinical trial, or a clinician's firsthand knowledge of patients and anecdotal data. Preliminary data are not required, but are allowed. The strength of the proposal should be based on sound scientific rationale and logical reasoning. Pre-Application Deadline: March 11 Please click here for more information. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY– James S. McDonnell 21st Century Research Awards21st Century Research Awards are designed to support research projects with a high probability of generating new knowledge and insights. Projects submitted for funding consideration should be at an early, even preliminary stage of development, and should be intended to break new ground or to revisit commonly-held assumptions. Projects submitted should be sufficiently cross-disciplinary or heterodox to have a strong likelihood of influencing the development of new ways of thinking about important problems. All projects must qualify for one of the 21st Century Science Initiative's two program areas: Studying Complex Systems or Brain Cancer Research. Deadline: March 17 For more information, please click here. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY– Cancer Research Institute Investigator AwardsThe Cancer Research Institute is accepting applications for Investigator Awards. These awards are not tied to any specific research project. Rather, as these scientists embark on their careers, the awards provide them the freedom to pursue promising lines of inquiry that their new responsibilities otherwise might not allow them to follow. The aim of the program is to provide flexibility and a degree of stability in what is essentially a make-or-break period in the scientist's life. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and be a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the time of award activation. CRI has no citizenship restrictions, and research supported by the award may be conducted at medical schools and research centers in the United States or abroad. Deadline: March 1 For details, please click here. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY– Samuel Waxman Cancer Research FoundationThe Case CCC has been invited to submit ONE application for a Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Institute Without Walls grant. Investigators of the Foundation have long been interested in differentiation therapy of cancer- the notion that the cancer cell can be re-programmed to re-acquire aspects of normal cell differentiation including terminal cell division and programmed cell death. In 2010, the Foundation will offer several grants of up to $100,000 per year to fund novel research along these lines. Applicants must be established investigators with a tenure-track or tenured appointment, holding as PI at least one grant from a major funding source, such as NIH, NSF, DOD or ACS. The applicant may hold a K08, K99/R00, or other major career transition grant, such as those from Burroughs Wellcome Foundation or HHMI. The goal of the program is to leverage existing cancer research expertise into translational and collaborative cancer research. Please send a one-page proposal and biosketch to Bonnie West (bonnie.west@case.edu) TODAY, February 15. Completed applications are due to Waxman Foundation April 1. For more information, please click here. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS– K12 Clinical Oncology Research Training ProgramThe Case CCC invites applications for its two-year NCI-funded K12 Clinical Oncology Research Training Program, led by Stanton Gerson, MD, Director, and Alvin Schmaier, MD, Co-Director. This career development program provides interdisciplinary training in clinical and translational oncology research for clinical oncologist who are interested in pursuing academic research careers as oncology physician scientists. Application Deadline: February 28 For more information and application materials, please click here. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Komen Ohio 2010 Class of Pink Tie GuysSusan G. Komen for the Cure® Northeast Ohio Affiliate is now accepting applications for its 2010 class of Pink Tie Guys. The program, which was introduced last year, features eight executives from our region who serve as Ambassadors for breast health. Case CCC Director Dr. Stan Gerson was a 2009 Pink Tie Guy. By simply wearing a special Komen pink ribbon tie at community events, the men hope to spark conversations about the importance of early detection, the best protection against deadly breast cancer. This initiative is also aimed at engaging more men in the breast cancer movement and empowering them to be involved in women's health issues. The eight men are selected to represent the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. Candidates for the Pink Tie Guy program should have a personal connection to breast cancer and be willing to share the message of early detection. Komen will also consider a candidate's geographical location as representation of the 22 county service is important. Finally, a candidate's ability and willingness to leverage their sphere of influence to further Komen's promise to end breast cancer forever is important. Application Deadline: March 10 Click here for more information. |
EVENTS**All events are open to anyone interested in attending February 15Pathology Seminar SDIG Seminar February 16MSTP Winter Retreat Keynote Speaker Immunology Seminar Taussig Cancer Institute Special Seminar February 17Grand Rounds Emerging Biotechnologies in Biomedical Research Seminar Cancer Biology Seminar Emerging Biotechnologies in Biomedical Research Seminar February 18Cancer Trainee Seminar Series Neurosciences Seminar Tumor Signaling Metastasis Meeting Developmental Therapeutics Meeting February 19Hem/Onc Fellows Seminar Taussig Cancer Institute Grand Rounds Cancer Biology Cancer Center Seminar Series/ Blood Club Cancer Center Research in Progress Seminar more UPCOMING CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUMS & EVENTSCase CCC Scientific Retreat ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTScaHUB Development Public Meetings 13th Annual Meeting of the Translational Research Cancer Centers Consortium NCI 3rd Annual Biospecimen Research Network Symposium AACR 101st Annual Meeting |
NCI CANCER BULLETINFeatured Article Cancer Research Highlights Guest Director's Update: Dr. Lenora E. Johnson, Director of NCI's Office of Communications and Education MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Oncomine WorkshopMark your calendars for an Workshop on Thursday, March 4 at 2:00 pm in WRB 1413. Come hear presenter, Oncomine's Gary Daubresse, explain how this powerful software and database can benefit your proposal writing and cancer research. Light refreshments will be served. This workshop is presented by the Case CCC/Gene Expression and Genotyping Facility (GEGF) and ONCOMINE. Contact Patrick Leahy patrick.leahy@case.edu, 368-0761 with any questions. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY— Title Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Director's Opportunity for Research in Five Thematic Areas (RC4)NIH is accepting applications for the "Title Recovery Act Limited Competition: NIH Director's Opportunity for Research in Five Thematic Areas" (RC4) (RFA-OD-10-005). This program will support projects that address research endeavors in specific areas that will benefit from significant three-year funds without the expectation of continued NIH funding beyond this period. The research supported by the program should have high short-term impact, and a high likelihood of enabling growth and investment in biomedical research and development, public health, and health care delivery. This FOA solicits applications proposing to develop and implement critical research innovations in one or more of the following five thematic areas:
Only applications for projects that require $500,000 or more in total costs per year are expected to be considered for funding. LOI Deadline: February 15 (requested, not required) For details, please click here. Case CCC Leadership would like to review potential responses, and can assist in developing themes as responsive to the RFA. |
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS– 2010 NASA Space Radiation Summer SchoolApplications are now being accepted for the 2010 NASA Space Radiation Summer School. Up to 15 students will be selected for the course to be held this summer at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Long Island, NY from May 20 – June 11. The goal of the course is to provide scientific and practical information to students and scientists who are either new to the NASA program or to charged particle radiobiology. At the completion of the summer school, students will have received the full complement of training required to conduct their own experiments at BNL. Both foreign nationals and US citizens may apply to the program. All selected students must satisfy BNL and Department of Energy safety and security requirements in order to be admitted. Due to the intense nature of the course, applicants must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English language. Deadline: February 28 For more information, please click here. FACULTY CANDIDATE SEARCH– Associate Director for Basic ResearchThe Case CCC is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Director for Basic Research. As we continue our search, we ask that people in the Cancer Center community encourage any qualified candidate to apply for the position. If you would like to nominate someone for the position, please contact Tracy Rehl (tracy.rehl@case.edu). Click here to view the job description. CASE CCC ON FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN– Join Us!We are always trying to foster communication and collaboration across the cancer center community any way that we can. The Case CCC has set up a page on Facebook and LinkedIn, so please become a fan of us on Facebook or join our group on LinkedIn, and encourage others to do so as well. Please help us spread the word. We encourage you to post events, relevant news articles, items of discussion, etc… Your feedback is appreciated! |
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Leukemia Research Foundation Hollis Brownstein Research Grants Program |
DOD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Impact Award |
NIH Bulletin – Notices and Funding OpportunitiesDelays in Grant Application Submission due to Widespread Winter Storm (NOT-OD-10-061) |
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