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Sept 20 |
Department of Biochemistry Fall Seminar Series – 12P-1P, 3067 Health Sciences North
Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetases as Modulators of Stress Signaling and Novel Targets for Metabolic Disorders
Sajish Mathew, PhD Assistant Professor
Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences University of South Carolina
Music in the Pylons Inaugural Recital -12P, HSC-Pylon Commons
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Sept 21
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CCB Seminar Series-12P, 201 Erma Byrd
Primary cilia and LPA signaling in normal astrocytes and GBM proliferation Yuriy Loskutov, PhD candidate
Evening of Science-5P-7P, Erikson Alumni Center |
Sept 23 |
Cancer Institute Basic Science Work in Progress – 12P-1P, 201 EB
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American Cancer Society awards research grant to WVU
West Virginia University will use a three-year, $210,000 American Cancer Society (ACS) grant to support seven junior faculty members engaged in research at the WVU Cancer Institute. The Cancer Institute is receiving applications from junior faculty seeking the funding and will announce the names of those selected in November. Deadline for applications is October 3, 2016.
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(l-r) William Petros, Pharm D, Interim Director of the WVU Cancer Institute receives a certificate to recognize his achievement as recipient of an Institutional Research Grant Pilot Project Award from Mary Lough, Health Manager of Hospitals for the ACS South Atlantic Division and Kevin Tephabock, Senior Director of ACS Primary Care Systems
(DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA & WV)
Griffith named WVU Medicine vice president of cancer services
Niesha L. Griffith, a graduate of the WVU School of Pharmacy, is returning to her alma mater as vice president of cancer services for WVU Medicine.
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Cards of Hope Fall Art Auction to be held Oct. 29
Tickets are available now for the 25th annual Cards of Hope™ Fall Art Auction, to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown.
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If you missed this year’s DeLynn Lecture featuring Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, whose research led to the development of the breast cancer drug Herceptin, you can watch his recorded presentation at this link
Cancer Institute Tea Time
Please join us for the next Cancer Institute Tea Time on Thursday, September 29 at 4:00 in the Atrium. We will have new faculty introductions and a special presentation of the Relay for Life Sponsorship Crystal Award.
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Breast Care Center and WVU Medicine form team for breast cancer walk
The Betty Puskar Breast Care Center and WVU Medicine have formed the “Treasured Chest” Team to participate in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at 10A on October 8 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown.
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Kendrick challenge met; $1 million raised for southern West Virginia flood relief
More than $1 million is going to assist flood victims in southern West Virginia thanks to West Virginia University alumni and friends who met a $500,000 challenge match by alumnus Ken Kendrick.
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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
News from our partners in WVU Athletics:
Mountaineers earn first No. 1 ranking
Women's tennis schedule announced
Four women's hoops games featured on FOX
Rifle announces schedule changes
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NIH Notices
NIH Requests for Applications
- Encouraging Appropriate Care Using Behavioral Economics through Electronic Health Records (R21/R33)
(RFA-AG-17-013)
National Institute on Aging
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Application Receipt Date(s): January 30, 2017, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date.
- Facile Methods and Technologies for Synthesis of Biomedically Relevant Carbohydrates (U01)
(RFA-RM-16-020)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives
Application Receipt Date(s): November 28, 2016, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date. No late applications will be accepted for this Funding Opportunity Announcement. 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.
- Data Integration and Analysis Tools: Accessible Resources for Integration and Analysis of Carbohydrate and Glycoconjugate Data in the Context of Comparable Gene, Protein, and Lipid Data (U01)
(RFA-RM-16-021)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives
Application Receipt Date(s): November 28, 2016, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date.
- Novel and Innovative Tools to Facilitate Identification, Tracking, Manipulation, and Analysis of Glycans and their Functions (U01)
(RFA-RM-16-022)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives
Application Receipt Date(s): November 28, 2016, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date.
- Innovative Adaptations to Simplify Existing Technologies for Manipulation and Analysis of Glycans (U01)
(RFA-RM-16-023)
NIH Roadmap Initiatives
Application Receipt Date(s): November 28, 2016, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date.
NIH Program Announcements
- Support of NIGMS Program Project Grants (P01)
(PAR-16-433)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Application Receipt Date(s): January 25, 2017; May 25, 2017; January 25, 2018; and May 25, 2018 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization, 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.
- NIAID Career Transition Award (K22)
(PAR-16-434)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Application Receipt Date(s): October 24, 2016 then Standard dates apply, 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.
Other Funding or Opportunities
Pilot Grant Funding Available From The WVU Cancer Institute
The WVU Cancer Institute, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and our supporters, are requesting applications to fund several new pilot grants related to all types of cancer research or smoking cessation in cancer patients. In addition to the American Cancer Society, the funding mechanisms for these grants include the Let the Journey Begin Fund and the Phillip M. Dino Innovative Research Fund.
Applicants may include faculty from any WVU School or College. Prior membership in the WVU Cancer Institute/Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center is not necessary, however those faculty with proposals selected will need to submit an application for membership prior to distribution of funds. Deadline for the applications is October 3, 2016.
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Sept 28
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CCB Fall Seminar Series – 12P-1P, HSN Room 2116
Subhra Mohapatra, PhD
University of South Florida
Natriuretic peptide receptor A as an anticancer target |
Sept 30
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Lecture presented by Sarah and James Allen Comprehensive Lung Cancer Research Program and Alexander B. Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplantation Program – 12P-1P, G 801 Cancer Center
Influence of Data Science on Cancer Research and Care: Moving from Reactive to Proactive
William S. Dalton, PhD, MD
CEO, M2Gen
Director, DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute At H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center And Research Institute |
Oct 2
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WVU women’s soccer ‘Pink’ game against Oklahoma – 3P, Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium |
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 – 12P-1P, 201 EB
WVU women’s ‘Pink’ volleyball game against Oklahoma – 6P, WVU Coliseum |
Oct 8
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – 10A, 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 – 2P, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown |
Oct 14
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EMT/MMTR meeting – 12P-1P, 201 EB
CCB faculty meeting – 1P-2P, 201 EB
WVU Medicine Expo – 8A-6P, Morgantown Mall
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Oct 19
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Dine Out for Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day
Various times at participating restaurants; details forthcoming
CCB Fall Seminar Series – 12P-1P, 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 – 12P-1P, 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 – 12P-1P, 7608 HSC |
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