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WVU volleyball team “Set for a Cause, Spike for a Cure” fundraiser to benefit Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Research Endowment Fund |
Aug 30
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Colorectal Cancer Summit – Beckley
To register
CCB Seminar – 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Lisa Holland, PhD
West Virginia University
Enabling Analytical Technology for Rapid, Low Cost Identification of Important Glycosylation Changes in Cancer and Improving the Safety and Efficacy of Cancer Therapeutics |
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DeLynn Lecture to feature Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology and Senior Physician Gastrointestinal Oncology Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will present the 2017 DeLynn Lecture at 4 pm on September 21 in the HSC Fukushima Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center. There will be a reception in the Commons Area of the Learning Center afterwards. The lecture series is hosted by the WVU Cancer Institute.
Cancer Prevention and Control introduces coordinator of Bridge Program
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Abby Starkey, MS, is the Bridge Program Project Coordinator for Cancer Prevention and Control at the WVU Cancer Institute. She coordinates patient care following active lung cancer treatment. Her duties include completing assessments with our lung cancer patients, identifying any unmet needs post treatment, and coordinating their participation in the Bridge clinic.
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Cancer Institute spotlights individual winners of the 2016 Awards of Excellence
The Cancer Institute continues to shine the spotlight on each faculty and employee of the Cancer Institute who won an Award of Excellence in a particular category during the 2016 Awards of Excellence reception. The awardees were nominated by their peers for distinct recognition of exceptional performance in one of several categories including quality, innovation, teamwork, accountability and service. Those categories represent the guiding principles of the Cancer Institute.
Awardees in the Teamwork category:
Social workers Jennifer Craddock, MSW; Jessica Ford, MSW; and Patricia Policicchio, MSW; and dietician Mary Yanosik, RD, LD
WVU Cancer Institute Clinics
Mary Anne Yanosik, Jennifer Craddock, Patricia Policicchio and WVU Cancer Institute Director Richard Goldberg (Jessica Ford is missing from this picture)
The WVU Cancer Institute Employee Recognition Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Employee Recognition Awards Program.
Lauren Veltri, MD, joins BMT Program
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Lauren Veltri, MD, has joined the WVU Cancer Institute as an assistant professor for the Osborn Hematopoietic Malignancy and Transplantation Program. Dr. Veltri is a graduate of the WVU School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency and a hem/onc fellowship at WVU. She also completed a one year fellowship in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center before returning to her alma mater.
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Health Sciences Library to offer EndNote Basic workshop
The Health Sciences Library will offer an EndNote Basic workshop in the HSC Learning Center (LC 2) on August 29, from 11 a.m. to noon.
WVU LaunchLab to Host ‘How To Pitch’ your idea workshop
A 30-second elevator pitch is key and a well developed 5-minute investor pitch can get you what you need. Plan to attend the "How to Pitch" workshop being held in LaunchLab located on the 4th Floor of Evansdale Crossing on September 7 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
WVU women’s soccer team to host Pink Match
The Mountaineers' annual Pink Match for breast cancer awareness is set for WVU's contest against Oklahoma on Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. All fans are encouraged to wear pink that day, and the team will celebrate its annual fundraising efforts for the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at halftime.
Colorectal Cancer Summit slated in August
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in West Virginia. Mountains of Hope (MOH), West Virginia's statewide cancer coalition facilitated by WVUCI's Cancer Prevention and Control, invites you to join us as we welcome both local and national experts to discuss ways to increase CRC screening. MOH will host its second regional Colorectal Cancer Summit this year on August 30, 2017 in Beckley, WV. Registration is free and open to anyone interested in CRC screening including advocates, health care providers, navigators, social workers, and organizations.
New surgical technique helps you recover faster
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WVU Medicine otolaryngologist Rusha Patel, MD, discusses the benefits of robotic surgery for throat cancer.
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Jennifer Dalton named administrator of hematology/oncology
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Jennifer Dalton has joined the WVU Cancer Institute as the administrator of Hematology/Oncology. She’s a WVU graduate and was the associate administrator for the WVU Department of Medicine until January 2017. Most recently she was the grants and contracts manager at the VA Research Foundation of Pittsburgh.
Her duties include faculty recruitment, offers and onboarding.
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Nominations being accepted for honorary doctoral degrees
The Office of the Provost is now accepting nominations of candidates for honorary doctoral degrees at WVU, to be awarded at commencement exercises in May 2018.
Hundreds of cancer survivors celebrate life at survivors day event
WVU Cancer Institute Director Richard Goldberg told a crowd of up to 500 cancer survivors and their caregivers that it is a great day to be a cancer survivor during the Survivors Day Celebration at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown on August 13. Dr. Goldberg said 23 years ago the number of cancer survivors was much smaller and could have fit inside the lobby. Dorothy Wilkins of Mt. Morris, PA, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in December, said she was glad to be there because seeing so many cancer survivors gave her hope. Helen Morris of Grantsville, WV, and a 12-year breast cancer survivor, said she appreciated all the laughter shared with others. The event was an opportunity for cancer patients to visit with their healthcare providers from WVU outside of a clinical setting and celebrate their victories over cancer.
Professional photo sessions offered
The HSC studio is available for professional photography services on Tuesdays (8:30-11 am) and Thursdays (1-3:30 pm). Please contact Sherry Stoneking at sstoneking@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-4599, if you would like to schedule your photo session.
WVU Cancer Institute faculty and staff toast Donna Tamasco, senior office administrator for Cancer Institute administration, who has retired after more than 30 years of service to the University. Unfortunately, she was ill and unable to attend her farewell luncheon. We wish Donna all the best!
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Triarylmethyl-based biradical as a superoxide probe.
Poncelet M, Driesschaert B, Bobko AA, Khramtsov VV.
Free Radic Res. 2017:1-19.
Phase I/II Trial of Labetuzumab Govitecan (Anti-CEACAM5/SN-38 antibody-drug conjugate) in patients with refractory or relapsing metastatic colorectal cancer.
Dotan E, Cohen SJ, Starodub AN, Lieu CH, Messersmith WA, Simpson PS, Guarino MJ, Marshall JL, Goldberg RM, Hecht JR, Wegener WA, Sharkey RM, Govindan SV, Goldenberg DM, Berlin JD.
J Clin Oncol. 2017:JCO2017739011.
Student perspectives on oncology curricula at United States medical schools.
Neeley BC, Golden DW, Brower JV, Braunstein SE, Hirsch AE, Mattes MD.
J Cancer Educ. 2017.
Allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation for extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type: a CIBMTR analysis.
Kanate AS, DiGilio A, Ahn KW, Al Malki M, Jacobsen E, Steinberg A, Hamerschlak N, Kharfan-Dabaja M, Salit R, Ball E, Bashir Q, Cashen AF, Couriel D, Diez-Martin J, Katsanis E, Linhares Y, Mori S, Nash R, Pawarode A, Perales MA, Phipps CD, Richman C, Savani BN, Shapira MY, Stiff P, Strair R, Fenske TS, Smith SM, Sureda A, Olteanu H, Hamadani M.
Br J Haematol. 2017. |
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Notices
None this week
Requests for Applications and Program Announcement
Other Funding or Opportunities
CONquer canCER Now Award: Concern Foundation
Upcoming deadlines: Letter of Intent: September 7, 2017; Application (Invitation only): December 7, 2017
By specifically targeting promising early-career scientists and providing critically needed "seed" money for innovative projects, Concern Foundation supports development of the next generation of cancer researchers and thus promotes progress in understanding cancer biology and improved approaches to cancer. Proposals must be hypothesis-driven and centered on cancer genetics, cancer biology, or cancer immunology. Concern will not fund clinical trials, cancer epidemiology, or behavioral studies.
Breast Cancer Research Program Era of Hope Scholar Award II: DOD
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Nov. 11, 2017; Application: Dec. 11, 2017
The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals early in their careers who have demonstrated significant potential to effect meaningful change in breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Program Innovator Award: DOD-Army
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Sept. 29, 2017; Application (Invitation only): Dec. 21, 2017
The Innovator Award supports visionary individuals who have demonstrated creativity, innovative work, and leadership in any field including, but not limited to, breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2: DOD
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Nov. 11, 2017, Application: Dec. 6, 2017
The intent of the Breakthrough Award is to support promising research that has high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award Levels 3 and 4: DOD
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Sept. 29, 2017, Application (Invitation only): Dec. 21, 2017
The intent of the Breakthrough Award is to support promising research that has high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Program Distinguished Investigator Award: DOD
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Sept. 29, 2017; Application (Invitation only): Dec. 21, 2017
The BCRP Distinguished Investigator Award enables established visionary leaders from any field to pursue innovative ideas that could accelerate progress toward ending breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Fellowship Award II: DOD
Upcoming Deadline: Pre-application: Nov. 21, 2017; Application: Dec 6, 2017
The Breakthrough Fellowship Award supports recent doctoral or medical graduates in pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral fellowship and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of breast cancer research. |
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Sept 8
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CI Science Exchange - Dr. Rich Goldberg |
Sept 13
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CCB Seminar – 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Zhenghe John Wang, PhD
Case Western Reserve University
Targeting glutamine addiction of PIK3CA
mutant colorectal cancer” |
Sept 15
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Science Policy Symposium - 10 am - 2:30 pm Room G119B Health Sciences North |
Sept 21
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DeLynn Lecture– 4 pm, Fukushima Auditorium at HSC
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
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Sept 22
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Disease Team Meetings- (Various Rooms)
12-1 pm |
Oct 4
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Bob Huggins 800 Club membership drive
Jim and Diane Dailey’s home, Martinsburg
For more information email Denver Allen: Denver.allen@hsc.wvu.edu
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Oct 6
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27th Annual Fall Cancer Conference
Registration details coming soon |
Oct 8
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WVU women’s soccer Pink Match against Oklahoma
1 pm
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown |
Oct 11
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CCB Seminar– 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Sufi Thomas, PhD
University of Kansas Medical Center
Targeting metabolic symbiosis between the tumor and stroma for cancer therapy |
Oct 11 -13
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Southeast Regional IDeA Conference
Morgantown Marriot at Waterfront Place in Morgantown, West Virginia |
Oct 13
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Huggins Practice, Pictures and Picnic at WVU Basketball Practice Facility (free to all Bob Huggins 800 Club members)
Please RSVP to Denver Allen at denver.allen@hsc.wvu.edu |
Oct 18
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Dine Out for Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day
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Oct 20
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CI Science Exchange - Dr. Patrick Ma |
Oct 21
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WVU volleyball team Pink match against K-State –
1 pm
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the Coliseum and can receive the official pink shirt of WVU athletics with a donation of $10 or more to the WVU Cancer Institute. |
Oct 27
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Disease Team Meetings --(Various Rooms)
12-1 pm |
Oct 25
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CCB Seminar– 12-1 pm, Room 3129
David L. Morse, PhD
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Targeted Alpha Particle Therapy for Uveal Melanoma |
Nov 2
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Benedum Distinguished Scholar lecture – 4-5 pm, Fukushima auditorium, reception to follow
Paul Lockman, PhD, BSN
Inaugural Douglas Glover Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Associate Director for Translational Research, WVU Cancer Institute,
Professor, WVU School of Medicine
Centers for Neuroscience |
Nov 8
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CCB Seminar– 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, PhD
Case Western Reserve
University of Medicine
Advances in Brain Tumor Research:
Leveraging BIG data for BIG discoveries |
Nov 10
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Screening to Survivorship: A New Look at Lung Cancer
Registration details coming soon |
Nov 13
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Pink Party (benefiting Bonnie’s Bus), 6-9 pm
Touchdown Terrace, Morgantown |
Jan 26, 2018
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Bob Huggins Fish Fry
Mylan Park, Morgantown |
April 27-29, 2018
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WVU Cancer Institute 33rd Annual Spring Gala
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs |
See more on the WVU Cancer Institute Calendar |
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