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April 12, 2010 |
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CASE CCC IN THE NEWSSurvivorship Program Helps Ease Changes in Breast Cancer Treatment NEW MEMBERS CORNERPlease join us in welcoming the newest members of the Case CCC: Jeffrey M. Hardacre, MD Polly M. Mazanec, PhD, MSN John David Prologo, MD Paul J. Tesar, PhD MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR– Effort to Modify Funding and Review of Gene Therapy ProtocolsThe American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT), recognizing the complexity and funding limits of novel cell and gene therapy, has conducted a full review of this topic, including meetings with program leaders and intramural leadership at NIH. They have formulated a letter to NIH Director, Francis Collins. For those contemplating initiatives in this area, please the review the opportunities to be involved. Stan Gerson, MD AACR ANNUAL MEETINGThe following Cancer Center members will be participating in the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, April 17-21: James Basilion Donna Hansel Eric Klein Li Li Sanford Markowitz Jeremy Rich
Research from the following Cancer Center members will be presented at the meeting: Minisymposium:
Poster Sessions: Sunday, April 18
Monday, April 19
Monday, April 19
Tuesday, April 20
Tuesday, April 20
Wednesday, April 21
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS– Cancer Research Training AwardThe NCI is pleased to request applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA). The CRTA provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in understanding how cancer care and cancer control activities influence patterns of care and trends in cancer, specifically in the fields of cancer screening and the use of biomarkers in population-based research. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the NCI. This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the fields of diet, weight, and physical activity related to cancer and other chronic diseases. The position will allow contact with a large number of scientists representing disciplines of epidemiology, nutritionists, assessment, clinicians, policy researchers, and other cross-cutting arenas of application. The position is opened until filled. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Women's Cancer: Screening and Prevention in 2010Registration is open for the Case CCC Symposium, Women's Cancer: Screening and Prevention in 2010, May 7 at the Hilton Cleveland East in Beachwood. Course Overview: Early detection of cancer saves lives. Controversy exists regarding guidelines for cancer screening in women. Mammograms are not consistently obtained and women do not participate in colon cancer screening as frequently as men. Educating practitioners to the benefits of breast, cervical, endometrial, and colorectal cancer screening could help promote health practices. The indications for genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility will be discussed. While practitioners generally understand the harms and benefits of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy, the specific outcomes with respect to breast and uterine cancer merit further exploration. Discussion of health choices (weight-reduction surgery, prophylactic mastectomy, smoking cessation) and their role in cancer prevention will aid practitioners in guiding patients. CME credits are available. |
EVENTS**All events are open to anyone interested in attending April 12Pathology Research Seminar Series SDIG Seminar CSCRM and Pediatric Hem/Onc Joint Seminar Physiology & Biophysics Seminar April 13Immunology Seminar CTSC Seminar April 14Grand Rounds canceled Case CCC Special Seminar Pathology Graduate Student Seminar CSCRM Seminar April 15Taussig Cancer Institute Core Curriculum Series CTSC/ Case Center for Proteomics and Bioinformatics Seminar Neurosciences Seminar April 16Cancer Center Research in Progress Seminar canceled Cancer Center Seminar Series/ Blood Club canceled Taussig Cancer Institute Grand Rounds canceled Hem/Onc Fellows Seminar more UPCOMING CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUMS & EVENTSMt. Sinai Sidney H. Sachs, MD Surgical Oncology Lectureship Women's Cancer: Screening and Prevention in 2010 Case CCC Scientific Retreat ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTSClinical Development of Stem Cell Therapies: Scientific, Regulatory and Ethical Considerations Midwest Tissue Engineering Consortium (M-TEC) Annual Meeting AACR 101st Annual Meeting Midwest Blood Club Symposium Business Education Course: "The Business of Regenerative Medicine: From Stem Cells to the Market Place" Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory |
NCI CANCER BULLETINFeatured Article Cancer Research Highlights Guest Director's Update: James H. Doroshow, Director, NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis 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). |
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 OPPORTUNITIES |
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DOD BCRP Idea Award |
DOD NFRP Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award |
NIH Bulletin – Notices and Funding Opportunities |
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