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Upcoming Events week of Mar 20- Mar 26 |
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Mar 22
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American Lung Association luncheon – 11A
Lakeview Resort, Morgantown Dr. Patrick Ma, co-leader of WVUCI Allen Lung Cancer Program, and Sara Jane Gainor, director of Bonnie’s Bus, will be featured speakers. Tickets are $50 each and you can sponsor a table for $1,000. For more information or to register call 304 342-6600.
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| Mar 23 |
Biomedical Engineering faculty candidate seminar – 12P – 1P, John Jones B, Ground floor, HSC, lunch provided
Mechanics and Malignancy: Biophysics of Cancer
Dr. Michelle R. Dawson Assistant Professor School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology
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| Mar 25 |
Breast Cancer Research Program meeting – 12P – 1P, G801
Elena Pugacheva, PhD, will be guest speaker
Patient-Derived Cancer Models: Present and Future applications in basic and clinical sciences |
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Radiation Oncology’s Geraldine Jacobson, co-authors top 25 article in prestigious journal
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Geraldine Jacobson, MD, chair of the WVU Department of Radiation Oncology and physician-in-chief of radiation oncology for the WVU Cancer Institute, is co-author of a special article in Practical Radiation Oncology that was named one of the “Top 25 Hottest Articles” in the journal. Choosing Wisely: The American Society for Radiation Oncology’s Top 5 list highlights radiation oncology interventions that should be discussed between physicians and patients before treatment is initiated.
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Nominations being accepted for the Vice President's Awards for Outstanding Achievement
The Vice President Awards for Outstanding Achievement are requesting nominations for 2016. The purpose of these awards is to honor faculty and staff who have been recognized by their peers for outstanding accomplishment throughout all areas and schools within the Health Sciences Center. Deadline to submit nominations is March 25th.
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Glenville Clinic hosts Strollin' Colon
Colon cancer is a significant problem in West Virginia. It is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Mountain State. In an effort to combat this disease in their community, Minnie Hamilton Health System’s Glenville Clinic hosted a special exhibit for the public to learn about the colon in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Two WVU programs included in two first-ever rankings by U.S. News
Led by two first-time appearances, a multitude of West Virginia University graduate programs are among the tops in their field in rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report.
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Second Breast Cancer Screening Evening on May 9
The WVU Cancer Institute will offer another Breast Cancer Screening Evening from 4P to 8P on Monday, May 9 in the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Clinic. Free clinical breast exams will be offered. A clinical breast exam is a physical exam of the breast performed by a health care provider to check for lumps or other changes as defined by the National Cancer Institute. Participants will be guided to the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center for breast imaging, if needed. Mammograms may also be scheduled that day. Medicare, Medicaid, BCCSP and all private insurances are accepted. Funding is available so that all women over 40 can have mammography screening. Advance registration is required. Call 304-598-4500 by May 6.
Seven women took advantage of the Institute’s Breast Cancer Screening Evening on March 14.
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WVU medical residents present research at national competition
Recently, Eric Interval, M.D. and Ben Addicks, M.D. competed with residents from Case Western University, the Cleveland Clinic and UPMC for the Robert and George Schein Research Awards sponsored annually by the Otolaryngology Department at UPMC. Under mentorship from Scott Weed, Ph.D., Interval's research was entitled “In Vivo Imaging for monitoring Effect of the CK2 Gene on Lymph node metastasis of a mouse Model oral SCC.” Addicks's research project was entitled “CT scan in Pediatric Rhinosinusitis: How often is it being used?” with mentorship from Hassan Ramadan, M.D., Brian Kellermeyer, M.D., and Chadi Makary, M.D. The team took third place.
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Under the Dome update
The March 16 issue of Under the Dome provides a review of the 2016 legislative session, the key accomplishments critical to WVU, the high-profile bills passed and defeated, and the budget proposals unveiled
by the governor and legislature.
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NIH Notices
NIH Requests for Applications
NIH Program Announcements
Other Funding or Opportunities
Notice of recently released Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) funding opportunities for the Department of Defense (DOD) Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) being managed by the office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Includes Clinical Development, Investigator Initiated Research, Ovarian Cancer Academy – Early Investigator Awards and Pilot Awards.
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Registration for The National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) is now open and WVCTSI investigators are encouraged to register. NISBRE will be held on June 26 – 28, at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington DC this year. This symposium will highlight the scientific and training activities and accomplishments of the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program within the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
Abstract submission and early registration rates will be accepted until April 29, 2016.
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Mar 29
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CCB Dissertation Defense- 1P-2P, 1905 Learning Center
Blake Moses, PhD Candidate
"The role of miRNAs in niche regulation of ALL phenotype" |
Mar 30
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2016 Spring CCB Seminar Series – 12P – 1P, Room # 2116
Chromosomal Instability in Oral Cancer Cells: Insights into Cancer Biology and Therapeutic Resistance from Bedside to Bench and Back
Susanne M. Gollin, PhD, FFACMG
University of Pittsburgh
Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds – 8A – 9A, Room G801-MBRCC
Contemporary Issues in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, FACS Professor and Director, Division of Surgical Oncology Vice
Chairman for Clinical Affairs,
Department of Surgery Surgeon in Chief,
James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Surgeon in Chief, The Ohio State University Health System
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
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April 1
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MMTR Program Meeting– 12 – 1 P, 2801 Cancer Center
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April 8
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Osborn Program meeting – 12-1 P, 201 Erma Byrd
CCB Faculty Meeting- 1-2 P, 201 Erma Byrd
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| April 15 |
Allen Lung Program meeting- 12P-1P, 2801 Cancer Center |
April 21
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Statler Research Office Seminar Series – 12 – 1 p.m., G112 ESB
Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) and Export Control Compliance
Mr. Bruce Sparks, Director
Dr. Gary Morris, Associate Director
Technology Transfer Office
RSVP Rrequired
Mountains of Hope unveils WV’s new comprehensive cancer plan – 11:30A
Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston
Registration required: call Jenny Ostien of the Coalition at 304-293-0482 |
April 22 |
Breast Cancer Research Program meeting- 12P-1P, 2801 Cancer Center |
| April 22-24 |
Save the Date for the WVU Cancer Institute’s Annual Spring Gala to be held at
The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs |
| April 29 |
Final day for orders during MBRCC Mother’s Day flower sale – call Mary Anne at 598-4549 or Jessica at 598-4978
Benefits the Cancer Center Comfort Fund
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May 7
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Komen Race for the Cure – West Virginia State Capitol, Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV
WVU Medicine is a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure |
May 17
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Annual skin cancer screening at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center 4pm
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May 21
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Touch-A-Truck at the WVU Coliseum
This event supports the Elroy C. Henry Endowment Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute, benefiting cancer research and clinical trials. |
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