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August 22, 2011 |
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CASE CCC IN THE NEWSCuts like a Cyberknife (video) Researchers Find New Hope for Treatment of Chronic Leukemia ANNOUNCEMENTSBook Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksJoin the CWRU Research Administration staff for a discussion of the bestselling book by Rebecca Skloot. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the story of the woman behind HeLa cells, the first immortal cell line, which continues to be used widely for research purposes around the world. The book can be discussed from many angles including diversity, health disparities and poverty. However, for the purposes of this CREC discussion, please be prepared to explore IRB-related topics such as informed consent, de-identification of data, deductive disclosure of participants, conflicts of interests, coercion and deception in research. Registration will be limited to 15 participants for each session, however multiple sessions are offered. The book is widely available in hardback and paperback as well as in e-book and audio formats. A "must read" for anyone involved in research! Clinical Research Scholar Career Development Training OpportunityThe CTSC KL2 seeks outstanding candidates to fill Clinical Research (CR) Scholar positions available in July 2012. The training program is funded by the NIH and it is a component of the Cleveland Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative. This innovative program is a collaboration involving CWRU, Cleveland Clinic, UH and MetroHealth. Each CR Scholar will embark on a 4-year program of intensive training in interdisciplinary team-based, patient-oriented research, combining a novel educational program with mentored research experiences. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend upcoming informational sessions. To make a reservation, please contact contact Beth Spyke, MPA at spykeb@ccf.org or 216-444-2702. Applications will be accepted through October 10. MARK YOUR CALENDARSMinority Recruitment and Cancer Research RetreatLike many cancer centers, we face the challenge of how best to ensure access and support to our local underserved community with regard to cancer clinical trials. In an effort to proactively address this issue, the Case CCC will be holding a Minority Recruitment and Cancer Research Retreat on August 30 from 3-6 pm at the Wolstein Research Building Auditorium. The featured speaker will be Terrance Albrecht, PhD, Associate Center Director and Population Sciences Leader of the Population Studies and Disparities Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute/ Wayne State University. Participants can expect an overview of the barriers we face in accrual, as well as some promising research in the area of minority recruitment. Additionally, the draft action plan created by the Case CCC Minority Accrual Taskforce will be unveiled with opportunity for detailed dialogue on several key aspects of the plan via breakout sessions. All physicians, investigators, diversity investigators, research nurses, clinical trials staff, community outreach staff, and cancer center administrative staff are asked to attend this critical dialogue aimed at identifying tactics to improve our recruitment of minorities to cancer clinical trials. Registration is required due to a limited space. Imaging Solutions In Cancer Management: A Case-Based ConferenceRegistration is now open for Imaging Solutions In Cancer Management: A Case-Based Conference. Join us September 8 for this comprehensive oncologic imaging course, which focuses on cancer management using imaging as a diagnostic tool and as a guide for minimally invasive therapeutic applications. This course takes a practical approach using cases and features multiple specialists ranging from medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and basic scientists. This conference will be simultaneously broadcast on line. See the brochure for details. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESAACR Cancer Research FundingThe AACR is now accepting nominations for the following awards recognizing excellence in cancer research: AACR Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research Nomination Deadline: September 26 AACR Princess Takamatsu Memorial Lectureship Nomination Deadline: September 26 AACR Joseph H. Burchenal Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cancer Research Nomination Deadline: October 11 AACR Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Memorial Award Nomination Deadline: October 11 Friends of Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation (FJCILF) E.D. Thomas Postdoctoral FellowshipFriends of Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation (FJCILF) is accepting applications for the E.D. Thomas Postdoctoral Fellowship. The goals of the Foundation are to raise money for the support of research into the diagnosis, prevention and cure of leukemia and related hematologic malignancies. Deadline: November 2 International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia FoundationThe International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) Research Grant Program has an open invite for research proposals. IWMF is pledged to promote and support research leading to improved understanding of the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and cure for the disease Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. Research proposals may be submitted at any time. |
EVENTS
**All events are open to anyone interested in attending August 22Hematology/Oncology Fellows Curriculum Series August 23Cancer Biology Special Seminar Molecular Biology and Microbiology August 24Hematology and Oncology Research Conference August 25August 26Cancer Center Research in Progress Seminar will resume September 2. Hematology/Oncology Fellows Curriculum Series Hematology/Oncology Fellows Curriculum Series
UPCOMING CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUMS & EVENTSMinority Recruitment and Cancer Research Retreat Inaugural Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Symposium Imaging Solutions in Cancer Management: A Case-based Conference ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTSMSC 2011: Innovations in Cell-Based Regenerative Therapies First Ascoli Piceno Conference on Gene Vaccination in Cancer 8th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology: Innovating Integrative Oncology: New Science, New Solutions |
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences |
DOD BCRP Clinical Translational Research (CTR) Award |
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NIH BULLETIN – Notices and Funding OpportunitiesSystems Science and Health in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01) (PAR-11-314) |
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