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Panel from WVU Cancer Institute Invited to FDA Panel Webinar

Various studies have revealed that where people live affects the disease burden they may face. About 46 million U.S. residents lived in rural areas in 2020 (14% of the U.S. population). A recent study revealed that Appalachia has higher mortality rates than the rest of the nation in seven of the nation's leading causes of death: cancer, heart disease, COPD, injury, stroke, diabetes, and suicide.

Despite advances in cancer prevention and precision cancer care, not all communities have benefited, and cancer disparities persist in the Appalachia community. The Appalachian Region has a cancer mortality rate of 184 per 100,000 (10% higher than the national rate). Central Appalachia has the highest rate at 222 per 100,000 (32% percent higher than the national rate).

The Conversations on Cancer focused on the Appalachia community to discuss the factors contributing to the cancer disparities and on ongoing interventions and opportunities in bridging the cancer chasm in rural health inequity.
An archived version of this discussion is available.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 15
4 in 1 Continuing Conversation - 4 - 6 p.m.

AI: Applications in Clinical & Research Settings
Featuring WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Eye Institute, WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute.
2940 B - Health Sciences Campus

Aug. 22
WVU Cancer Institute Project ECHO - 12 p.m.

Join the WVU Cancer Institute and Mountains of Hope, West Virginia's state cancer coalition, for a monthly Cancer ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Zoom session. The August discussion will focus on Survivorship Plans of Care with Nicole Stout, DPT, FAPTA.

Sept.10-12
Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium

Registration is now open for this event hosted by WVU Cancer Institute.
Erickson Alumni Center

Sept. 13
Save the Date - Evening of Science

Focus on RNA

Oct. 27
Save the Date - Annual Fall Cancer Conference

Registration details coming soon.
Erickson Alumni Center

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Submit Abstracts for Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium by August 1
The 2023 Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium will take place in Morgantown, WV this year on September 10-12. The fifth annual Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium will highlight ongoing basic, translational, clinical, and population research, addressing the biological mechanisms, diagnostics, and prevention of breast cancer. Abstract submissions for both poster and oral presentations are now being accepted through August 1, 2023. More information on this event and how to submit abstracts can be found on the event webpage.

The American Cancer Society recently announced new updates to a number of grant mechanisms to support beginning investigators, clinician scientists, postdoctoral fellows, as well as independent investigators at any career stage. Changes include increased funding levels and expanded eligibility for most grants. The next submission deadline is October 16.

The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center is excited to launch the 2023 Comprehensive Community Grants. This year, the Cancer Center will fund 5 community organizations for a maximum of $10,000 each. The purpose of these grants is to elevate community innovation to advance health equity and address the cancer burden across the Cancer Center’s catchment area. Projects that align with the Community Advisory Council priority recommendations, prostate cancer and health disparities will be prioritized in this funding cycle. Check out our COE website for more information on the 2023 cycle.

Co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change to present during Grand Rounds
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and School of Public Health will host Carlo DiClemente, co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change, for Grand Rounds on Aug. 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium.