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May 26, 2008 | |
Dr. Oscar D. RatnoffDr. Oscar D. Ratnoff, former Chief of Hematology and Oncology and Interim Chairman of the Department of Medicine of University Hospitals, passed away on May 20, 2008. In light of his passing, we would like to take the chance to highlight some of his greatest medical research achievements. Drs. Stanton Gerson and Nathan Berger recently wrote an article entitled, "Oscar D. Ratnoff: Champion of Clotting" for The Hematologist: Profiles in Hematology. The article is a very nice homage to the man who made many medical breakthroughs, including the discovery of Factor XII, and the linking of hemophilia as a risk factor for AIDS. To view the article, please click here. ACS Hero of Hope Research Medal of Honor– Dr. Sanford MarkowitzCongratulations to Dr. Sanford Markowitz, who was recently awarded the American Cancer Society (ACS) Hero of Hope Research Medal of Honor in the area of Clinical Research for 2008. Dr. Markowitz was recognized for his work with genetics and colon cancer. Since 2002, the ACS Ohio Division has been giving this prestigious award as a way of recognizing outstanding cancer research in the areas of basic research, clinical research, and cancer control. For more information, please click here. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY– The Cleveland Clinical and Translational Sciences Collaborative (CTSC)The Cleveland Clinical and Translational Sciences Collaborative (CTSC) and the CWRU School of Medicine (SOM) have released an RFA for seed money to support multidisciplinary inter-institutional pilot projects. Investigators in the basic science and clinical departments of the SOM and the CTSC-affiliated institutions as well as in other departments of CWRU are eligible to apply. Project PI must be faculty from a member institution and co-PI must be from a different school, college or institution. The proposal must clearly present the joint intellectual contribution by each co-PI. Projects where the co-PI is simply processing data will not be accepted. Proposals from new investigators (non-tenured, less than 6 years into faculty appointment at CWRU or other institution) are encouraged, and may receive extra extra weight to enhance their scores. Deadline: July 15 To view the RFA, please click here. CASE CCC 2008 RETREATThe annual scientific retreat of the Cancer Center will be July 11-12 at The Lodge at Sawmill Creek, a lovely setting in Huron, Ohio that offers numerous outdoor activities including golf, swimming, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and walking trails. There is also an indoor pool, fitness center and game room on the grounds. Nearby attractions include Cedar Point, Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve, wineries, the Lake Erie Islands, and Maritime Museums. The overall theme will be building disease-related translational initiatives. The program will begin on Friday with presentations and discussions of the Basic Science of Cancer Focus Groups. Afternoon topics will include presentations and discussions on informatics development and capabilities throughout the School and presentations from the Cancer Control and Prevention and Aging Research Programs. Later in the afternoon we will have our individual program discussions. After cocktails and dinner Friday evening, Dr. George Stark will discussion drug discovery. Saturday's program will be directed toward the disease-based initiatives and will include presentations and discussions aimed to link the clinical translational elements. Along with updates to specific disease based initiatives, there will be presentations and discussions that highlight the Tissue Biorepository Resource and clinical trials support. The program will end at noon on Saturday, though we encourage you to stay and enjoy area attractions. A detailed agenda will be released closer to the event. Please direct any questions to gillian.irwin@case.edu. |
EVENTS**All events are open to anyone interested in attending May 26Happy Memorial Day! May 27Pathobiology Seminar May 28Grand Rounds cancelled May 29TREC Seminar cancelled Biomedical Engineering Seminar Neurosciences Seminar May 30Cancer Center Seminar Series/ Blood Club cancelled Hematology/Oncology Fellows more MARK YOUR CALENDARS:UPCOMING CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUMS**For more information on these symposiums, please contact Christine Rhoads. Annual Update on Breast Cancer: Highlights of the National Meetings ASCO Review 2008 Head and Neck Conference |
ASCO Annual MeetingMay 30 - June 3 The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 30- June 3 in Chicago. This meeting is the premier scientific and educational event in oncology, drawing 30,000 attendees worldwide. As a forum for collaboration and communication, the ASCO Annual Meeting brings together oncologists of all disciplines, researchers, nurses, and patient advocates in the fight against cancer. The 2008 Meeting will unite the global oncology community with the common goals of delivering the highest quality patient care and innovating treatment advances. Please plan on attending the presentations of fellow Cancer Center Members: Dr. Joanna Brell is scheduled to present The Toxicity of Targeted Therapies: Specific Effects of New Agents from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm on May 30; Dr. Derek Raghavan is scheduled to present Cancer Care in Minority Populations from 9:45 am - 11:00 am on June 2. For details, please click here. RACE FOR THE PLACE- Join Our Team!The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center has created a team for the Race for the Place, a fundraiser that benefits The Gathering Place in Beachwood, Ohio. For those of you that are not familiar with the Gathering Place, it is a support center providing programs and services free of charge for individuals and families touched by cancer. Each year, the first Sunday in June (June 1, 2008) is National Cancer Survivors' Day. On this day, The Gathering Place hosts a 5K / 1 Mile event called Race for the Place. This event helps to raise the money that allows The Gathering Place to offer all of their services free of charge. If you want to join the Case CCC team, please click here or email gillian.irwin@case.edu. Family and friends are also welcome to join our team! It really is a great experience for everyone who is involved. If cannot run the race, but would still like to help, please consider making a small donation to sponsor our team. Every little bit helps. To sponsor us, please click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Ohio Collaborative Conference on BioinformaticsJune 2-4, 2008 The Third Annual Ohio Collaborative Conference on Bioinformatics will be held at the University of Toledo June 2-4. This conference will provide an interdisciplinary forum for discussing approaches, research findings, and experiences regarding computational investigations of biological problems. An important goal of the conference continues to be the fostering of long-term collaborative relationships among informatics and life sciences researchers from academia, government and industry, spanning Ohio and adjacent states. This meeting is not only for experts in bioinformatics, but also for those who make substantial use of bioinformatic tools in their research/development work, or would like to expand such use. For more information, please click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Let's Band TogetherThe Ireland Cancer Center and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital present Let's Band Together: Inaugural Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Initiative Symposium, Friday, June 13 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Marriott Cleveland Key Center. Patients, healthcare professionals, clinicians, government leaders and others interested in learning more about ongoing efforts to fight against adolescent and young adult cancer are encouraged to attend. For details and registration information, please click here, or contact Sante Ghetti at (216)844-4886 for more information. Also mark your calendars for the Rise Above It (RAI) Inaugural "Black Dress, Yellow Tie" Keep the Fight Alive! Reception that evening, from 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm also at the Marriott Cleveland Key Center. For details on this event, click here. To learn more about RAI, please click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS–AACR Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation WorkshopJune 18-20, 2008 This is a postgraduate workshop for clinical and translational investigations focused on strategic planning to develop and validate new anticancer and cancer prevention agents and pathways. This is an intensive and interactive workshop in how to design effective strategies– from clinical trial initiative, to enabling trials, to pivotal efficacy trials– to develop new anticancer and prevention agents, taught by a distinguished faculty from across the academic, industry, consumer, and government (FDA) sectors. For more information, click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Cancer Health Disparities SummitJuly 14-16 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) is pleased to present the Cancer Health Disparities Summit 2008, July 14–16, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland. The overall theme for this year's Summit is Eliminating Cancer Health Disparities Through Science, Training, and Community. The Cancer Health Disparities 2008 will highlight the science of the programs and grantees funded through the CRCHD. For more information, please click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– AACR Centennial ConferenceJuly 20-23 The AACR Centennial Conference on Translational Cancer Medicine 2008: Cancer Clinical Trials and Personalized Medicine is the second in the AACR Centennial Conference series on Translational Cancer Medicine and the first to be held in the United States. Translational research is a key programmatic priority of the AACR, and this meeting will showcase the latest scientific discoveries from the laboratory and their clinical applications. For more information, please click here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS– Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy: Realizing the PromiseSeptember 11-12 The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the National Cancer Institute will be hosting a two-day, national symposium entitled Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy: Realizing the Promise. This meeting will host leaders in the field of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, include recent advances in both translational and clinical research, and should provide an exciting forum for discussion and debate on promising immunologic approaches to prevent and treat cancer. Registration is free, but seating is limited so be sure to register early! Abstracts are being accepted for the poster session. Deadline for abstract submission is July 15. For more information, please click here. |
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESMulti-Investigator Grant Initiative to Promote the Basic Science Scientific Focus Group Areas of the Cancer Center |
NIH Bulletin – Notices and Funding OpportunitiesSCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop on June 4, 2008 in Columbus, OH (NOT-OD-08-072) June IACUC 101 & 201 PLUS Workshops in Saint Paul, Minnesota (NOT-OD-08-074) Change in Application Receipt Date to RFA-RM-08-001 (NOT-RM-08-019) |
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| Produced by: Gillian Irwin 11100 Euclid Avenue, Wearn 152 Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5065 216-844-8317 phone 216-844-7832 fax gillian.irwin@case.edu Janice Green 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5065 216-844-1862 phone 216-844-7832 fax janice.green@uhhospitals.org |
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