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Oct 7
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26th Annual Fall Cancer Conference – Erickson Alumni Center
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Cancer Institute Basic Science Work in Progress – 12-1 PM, 201 EB
WVU women’s ‘Pink’ volleyball game against Oklahoma – 6PM, WVU Coliseum |
Oct 8
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – 10AM, Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Morgantown
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The WVU Cancer Institute is a sponsor of this event. |
Oct 9
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Afternoon of Enlightenment for breast cancer survivors – 2PM, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown |
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WVU Cancer Institute to host Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day event
The WVU Cancer Institute is hosting a Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day event called Dine Out for BRA Day on October 19 in honor of women who’ve endured a breast cancer diagnosis. A number of local restaurants will donate a portion of their total receipts for this benefit. #theBRAday
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To learn more about all WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Medicine and WVU Athletics “Pink” events in October
Stephenie Kennedy named Associate Director Of Health Disparities Program
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Stephenie Kennedy, EdD, associate director for cancer prevention and control with the West Virginia University Cancer Institute and research assistant professor with the WVU School of Medicine, has been named associate director of the health disparities program at WVU.
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Panera Bread Pink ribbon bagel sale on Oct 3 to benefit Susan G. Komen WV
All Panera Bread restaurants in West Virginia, including the two in Morgantown, will be selling Pink Ribbon bagels on Monday, October 3 and will donate 100% of these bagel sales to Susan G. Komen West Virginia. Funding from Komen supports the WVU Cancer Institute Bonnie Wells Wilson Mobile Mammography Program. Please help this cause by purchasing your pink ribbon bagels on Monday.
WVU Cancer Institute provides report on annual cancer screenings
As part of its community service mission, the WVU Cancer Institute provides free, annual cancer screenings aimed at detecting cancer early when it is most treatable.
For details on community participation in the screenings provided so far this year
Annual employee recognition awards nominations being accepted for 2016
The WVU Cancer Institute Employee Recognition Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Employee Recognition Awards Program. The submission process has been streamlined to make it easier for nominators. Simply fill out the survey and submit from any device.
For more details on how to nominate and recognize excellence among your colleagues.
Link to Employee Excellence Awards Online Application
Clarksville family donates gas cards for cancer patients
A Clarksville, PA, man and his two sons have made their 2ndannual visit to the WVU Cancer Institute to benefit the patients the Institute serves.
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WVU College of Business & Economics spotlights alum with Cancer Institute ties
The WVU College of Business & Economics is shining the spotlight on Kevin Tephabock, the senior director of primary care systems for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and a 1983 marketing graduate of the College . In his role with the ACS, Tephabock has built a solid relationship between his organization and the WVU Cancer Institute, and the two entities are strong partners in the fight against cancer. Most recently, the ACS awarded the Institute a $210,000 research grant .
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Cancer Institute and Winabeth Smith honored at Institute’s Tea Time
The American Cancer Society (ACS) honored the Cancer Institute with the organization’s Crystal Award for being the presenting sponsor of the Monongalia Country ACS Relay For Life during the WVU Cancer Institute Tea Time this past Thursday. The Cancer Institute raised more than $22,000 during the Relay and WVU Medicine had 11 teams consisting of 131 members who participated in the event.
Congratulations to Winabeth Smith, grants manager for the Cancer Institute. Smith was presented the Professional Staff of the Year Award from the School of Medicine Dean’s Awards for Excellence. The Professional Staff of the Year Award is given to a staff member who demonstrates excellence in their work, contributes to a positive work environment, and is a strong team contributor. Smith also received a WVU Cancer Institute Award of Excellence earlier this year.
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Comfort Fund fundraiser at A.C. Moore on October 19
Please help support a fundraiser at A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts at the University Town Center, Morgantown, from 9AM to 9PM on October 19 that will benefit the Comfort Fund at the WVU Cancer Institute’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Simply print this flyer and present it at the time of your purchase that day and the store will give the Comfort Fund 10% of the total dollars spent.
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News from WVU Athletics
Gold-Blue debut set for Wheeling The University will tip off the 2016-17 men’s basketball season with the Gold-Blue Debut presented by Coca-Cola Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. Admission to the event is free with gates opening at 6 p.m.
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Women's basketball game times announced
The team tips off the season Nov. 1 against Concord in a 7 p.m. exhibition at Robert C. Byrd High School in Clarksburg.Admission to the contest will be $5 with all of the proceeds benefiting those affected by the June flooding in southern West Virginia.
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Lyons announces 2017 gymnastics schedule
The Mountaineers’ five-meet home slate at the Coliseum is highlighted by a season-opening competition against reigning National Champion Oklahoma in January and the 2017 NCAA Morgantown Regional Championships in April.
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Decoupling of excitation and receive coils in pulsed magnetic resonance using sinusoidal magnetic field modulation.
Tseytlin M, Epel B, Sundramoorthy S, Tipikin D, Halpern HJ. J Magn Reson. 2016;272:91-99.
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Anti-tumor effects of cardiac glycosides on human lung cancer cells and lung tumorspheres.
Kaushik V, Yakisich JS, Azad N, Kulkarni Y, Venkatadri R, Wright C, Rojanasakul Y, Iyer AK. J Cell Physiol. 2016.
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Tumor board shadowing for medical students as a means of early exposure to multidisciplinary oncology education.
Mattes MD, Gerbo R, Dattola RM. J Am Coll Radiol. 2016.
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Geographic disparities in adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in Appalachian women with breast cancer.
Tan X, Camacho F, Marshall VD, Donohoe J, Anderson RT, Balkrishnan R. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2016.
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NIH Notices
NIH Requests for Applications
NIH Program Announcements
- AHRQ Conference Grant Programs (R13)
(PA-16-453)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Application Receipt Date(s): Application Due Dates: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 annually beginning, February 1, 2017, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization), by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.
- International Bioethics Research Training Program (D43)
(PAR-16-454)
John E. Fogarty International Center
Application Receipt Date(s): May 18, 2017, May 17, 2018, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on these dates. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.
- Multi-Site Studies for System-Level Implementation of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (R01)
(PAR-16-455)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Cancer Institute
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Application Receipt Date(s): December 15, 2016; July 18, 2017; November 13, 2017; July 17, 2018; November 13, 2018; July 17, 2019; November 13, 2019; July 17, 2020; November 13, 2020, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on these dates. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.
- Multi-Site Pilot and Feasibility Studies for System-Level Implementation of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (R34)
(PAR-16-456)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Application Receipt Date(s): December 15, 2016; July 18, 2017; November 13, 2017; July 17, 2018; November 13, 2018; July 17, 2019; November 13, 2019; July 17, 2020; November 13, 2020, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on these dates. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.
Other Funding or Opportunities
None this week
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Oct 14
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EMT/MMTR meeting – 12-1 PM, 201 EB
CCB faculty meeting – 1-2 PM, 201 EB
WVU Medicine Expo – 8A-6P, Morgantown Mall
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Oct 17
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Flu shot clinic at HSC for employees and students welcome – 8A-2P, HSC John Jones C
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Oct 19
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Dine Out for Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day
Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day event in honor of women that have endured being diagnosed with breast cancer. A number of local restaurants will donate a portion of their total receipts for this benefit. #theBRAday
For more information and a list of participating restaurants
CCB Fall Seminar Series – 12-1 PM, HSN Room 2116
Edward Seto, PhD
George Washington University
Targeting HDACs and HATs for Cancer Therapy |
Oct 21
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Cancer Institute Basic Science Work in Progress – 12-1 PM, 201 EB |
Oct 22
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WVU football ‘Pink’ game against TCU – time TBA |
Oct 28
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Osborn Program meeting – 12-1 PM, 7608 HSC |
Nov 2
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Evening of Science – 5-7 PM,
Evansdale Crossing 4th Floor |
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