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Upcoming Events week of Apr 12 - Apr 18 |
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| Apr 13 |
Department of Medicine Hematology/Oncology Breast Oncology Candidate Lecture - 11:30A-12:30P, MBRCC Room G801
Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Upcoming Treatment Options and Update
Inderjit Mehmi, MD
Medical Oncology Fellow
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Marshall University |
| Apr 14 |
Tupperware fundraiser to benefit lung cancer research
Last day to take advantage of an online Tupperware fundraiser to benefit the MBRCC's Sara Crile Allen and James Frederick Allen Lung Cancer Program Please email Katelyn Breeden with any questions you may have.
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| Apr 15 |
CCB Spring Seminar Series - 12:00 P – 1P, HSN Room # 2157
Kathleen L. O'Connor, PhD
Markley Cancer Center
University of Kentucky
Integrin α6β4 and epigenetic regulation of an invasive phenotype |
| Apr 17-18 |
30th Annual Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Gala at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs
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Physicians Named to Leadership Roles in Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
Geraldine Jacobson, MD, chief of radiation oncology for WVU Hospitals has been named physician-in-chief of radiation oncology for the Cancer Center.
Hannah Hazard, MD, has been named surgeon-in-chief and director of clinical services of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at West Virginia University, and Michael Craig, MD, has been named the Cancer Center’s physician-in-chief of oncology by Clay Marsh, MD, vice president and executive dean for health sciences.
Together, this team will oversee all clinical programs and activities at the MBRCC.
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MBRCC receives grant for improving care for patients with metastatic breast cancer
 Pictured here: Amy Allen, Jessica Partin, MD, Jenny Ostien, Geraldine Jacobson, MD, Stephenie Kennedy, EdD, and Jaime Good
MBRCC Cancer Prevention and Control Director Stephenie Kennedy, EdD, working in partnership with Dr. Gerry Jacobson in the WVU Department of Radiation Oncology; Dr. Jessica Partin, chief of breast surgery at WVU; and Jaime Good, breast program coordinator at the Cancer Center, received a small Pfizer grant entitled, "Improving Care for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer through a Provider Education Initiative." The main aims of the project, include identifying and implementing a mechanism for opening the MBRCC Weekly Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Tumor Board Conferences to community oncologists/practitioners, developing and delivering a face-to-face training session addressing emerging research, clinical trials, and mechanisms of action for new drugs in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, and developing and disseminating quarterly podcasts on breast cancer screening, treatment, and trials. Amy Allen and Jenny Ostien of MBRCC Cancer Prevention and Control are serving as an advisory board for this project. Please mark your calendars for Friday, July 10 for a one-day conference on the treatment of metastatic breast cancer and survivor issues at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center; more information and a Save-the-Date card will be available in the near future.
Tobacco intervention training offered
The WV Division of Tobacco Prevention will sponsor Brief Tobacco Intervention Training Sessions in Beckley on June 9, at Stonewall Resort on June 10 and at Blennerhassett Hotel on June 11. A maximum of 25 seats will be available per training session. First Come-First Served by registration. No walk-ins. Visit the following links to register:
Beckley
Parkersburg
Stonewall
Health Sciences Library to offer RefWorks workshop
The Health Sciences Library will offer a RefWorks workshop in the HSC Learning Center (LC 1) on Wednesday (April 15) from 9A to 10A. Attendees will learn how to import references automatically from multiple databases, organize and manage references and share references to easily collaborate. No previous experience with RefWorks is required. To register, email Virginia Desouky at Virginia.Desouky@mail.wvu.edu or call 304-293-1921.
Update made to WVU/WVURC Travel Manual
Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services is pleased to announce that the WVU/WVURC Travel Manual has been updated! PCPS is making small changes that will hopefully have a big impact on traveler frustration.
To read the memo on 3 major changes.
To view the updated manual
If you have any questions contact pcps@mail.wvu.edu or Rachel.hays@mail.wvu.edu
Powder Puff Football Tournament to benefit the WVU Breast Care Center and Bonnie's Bus
Eight teams of female high school students from north central West Virginia will participate in the "Fight Like a Girl" Powder Puff Football Tournament at Liberty High School in Bridgeport on April 12 to benefit the West Virginia University Betty Puskar Breast Care Center and Bonnie's Bus. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m.
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Reminder of Major annual cancer meetings in 2015 – American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
April 18-22
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
May 29-June 2
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Dec 5-8
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Big problems with little particles? -- Chemistry World
West Virginia Researcher Involved In Groundbreaking NSCLC Treatment Studies -- Lung Cancer News Today
Dr. Chi is
is a radiation oncologist in WVU’s Department of Radiation Oncology.
Carpenter joins fight to ‘K’ cancer -- Dominion Post
An online subscription is required to view this article.
Mountaintop removal mining is a crime against Appalachia -- Al Jazeera America
Swedes want relaxed warning on snus smokeless tobacco product -- Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Robert Anderson is a member of the MBRCC Translational Tobacco Reduction Research Program.
An online subscription is required to view this article.
Vendor, craft show to benefit child with cancer -- Dominion Post
The oil and gas industry helped develop a camera that can show you things they insist aren't there. --Upworthy
The video included in this story features a quote from Michael McCawley, Ph.D., interim chair of the WVU School of Public Health Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences. Dr. McCawley is also an associate member of the MBRCC Translational Tobacco Reduction Research Program.
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NIH Notices
NIH Requests for Applications
NIH Program Announcements
Other Funding
Internal Funding Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (PSCoR) - posts RFP
PSCoR is an annual Research Office program that provides funding for research that will leverage external funding opportunities. As a condition of the award, each PI is required to submit a proposal to an external agency. Please note that this solicitation is limited to proposals that are requesting funding in support of a re-submission of a federal agency application. The PI should email the proposal to Dr. Mustafa by May 12.
RFP PSCOR FALL 2015:
Download the PSCoR RFP for Fall 2015
Download Application Approval Cover Sheet for PSCoR Fall 2015
Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP): Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Sponsor: DOD-Army
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: May 13, 2015, Application: Aug. 12, 2015
Abstract: The overall goal of the FY15 OCRP is to eliminate ovarian cancer by supporting high-impact research. The mission of the OCRP is to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer. Although not required, investigators are encouraged to address one of the FY15 Areas of Encouragement in their applications.
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Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP): Pilot Award
Sponsor: DOD-Army
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: May 6, 2015, Application: Aug. 5, 2015
Abstract: The overall goal of the FY15 OCRP is to eliminate ovarian cancer by supporting high-impact research. The mission of the OCRP is to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer. Although not required, investigators are encouraged to address one of the FY15 Areas of Encouragement in their applications.
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Sponsor: Lung Cancer Research foundation
Upcoming Deadline: July 1, 2015
Abstract: The Lung Cancer Research Foundation is proud to fund research that they believe will make major contributions toward better treatments, screening, and prevention of lung cancer.
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| Apr 21 |
NCI Research to Reality Cyber-Seminar: Moving to a Model of Wellness: Workplace Cancer Prevention and Health Promotion Programs, 2P-3P
For more information and to register |
| Apr 24 |
Breast Cancer Research Program meeting – 12P-1P, G801
Jeremy Dawson, PhD, of the WVU Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and his mentee, Yasser Khouj will present Hyperspectral Imaging for Cancer Detection. |
| May 2 |
Just Desserts fundraiser to benefit adult brain cancer research and patient comfort at the MBRCC
St. John Parish Center, Morgantown
7-10P
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Komen Race for the Cure 5K – race starts at 9A, West Virginia State Capitol, Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, WV
WVU Healthcare’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center is a sponsor.
More information |
| May 3 |
BMT patient reunion – Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, 1P
The event is for blood and marrow transplant patients of the Alexander B. Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplantation Program. |
| May 4 |
Annual Breast Cancer Screening Evening – MBRCC clinic, 4P-8P
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| May 5 |
Davinci and Dessert fundraiser – 6P, Ramada Inn, Morgantown
Benefits Rosenbaum Family House
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| May 12 |
Annual Skin Cancer Screening – MBRCC clinic, 4P-7P
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| May 22-24 |
Vandalia-Con convention – Parkersburg
benefits the Diagnostic and Treatment Fund and Bonnie’s Bus
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| May 27-30 |
AACR special conference on Advances in Brain Cancer Research
Omni Shoreham Hotel - Washington, DC
Register and save by: March 9, 2015
Submit an Abstract/Apply for an Award by: April 10, 2015 |
| June 5 |
American Cancer Society Mon County Relay For Life – 7P, Hazel and JW Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, Morgantown
WVU Healthcare’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center is a sponsor.
More information| Mon Co. Information |
| June 7-10 |
AACR special conference on Metabolism and Cancer
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Submit an Abstract/Apply for an Award by: March 2, 2015
Register and save by: April 30, 2015 |
| June 13-16 |
AACR special conference on Integrating Clinical Genomics and Cancer Therapy
Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
Submit an Abstract/Apply for an Award by: April 6,2015Register and save by: May 4, 2015 |
| June 20-23 |
EACR-AACR-SIC special conference on Anticancer Drug Action and Drug Resistance: from Biology to the Clinic
Palazzo dei Congressi
Florence, Italy
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