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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 |
Sept 20
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CCB Seminar – 12-1 pm, Room 3129
"Regulation of the Long Noncoding RNA Onco-LncRNA-3 by the HPV Oncoproteins”
Jamie Barr, Graduate Student
Martinez Laboatory |
Sept 21
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DeLynn Lecture– 4 pm, Fukushima Auditorium at HSC
Precision public health: High value strategies to decrease the burden of cancer on the health of communities
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
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Sept 22
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Disease Team Meetings-
12-1 pm
Breast – 201 Erma Byrd
Heme – WV Room 1155 HSC North
Lung – CI Conference Room (2801) |
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DeLynn Lecture to feature Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH, a nationally renowned medical oncologist and population health researcher, will deliver the 2017 Laurence and Jean DeLynn Lecture at 4 p.m., September 21, in the Fukushima Auditorium of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. The lecture is hosted by the WVU Cancer Institute and is made possible by Jean and Laurence DeLynn who established the DeLynn Lecture Series in 1992 with an endowed gift to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
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27th Annual Fall Cancer Conference slated for Oct. 6
Plan to join the WVU Cancer Institute, WVU School of Medicine, WVU Medicine and the WVU Office of Continuing Education for the 27th Annual Fall Cancer Conference at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown, WV on October 6th, 2017.
This year’s theme is Translating Personalized Medicine into Cancer Care and will feature a variety of topics including At Long Last: Immunologic Approaches to Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers; Cancer Survivorship; Molecular Tumor Board – How Best to Learn Together; and New Drug Update: The Next Step in Personalized Medicine.
Registration will begin at 7 a.m., followed by the welcome and introduction by Cancer Institute Director Rich Goldberg, MD, at 8:05 a.m.
View the brochure
Register online
Team members sought for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at the WVU Cancer Institute is recruiting members to its team – Hakuna Ma TaTas – for participation in the the American Cancer Society (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the WVU Student Rec Center in Morgantown. The event celebrates people who have battled breast cancer and raises awareness about prevention. It also raises money to help find a cure, and to support programs and services. Join the Hakuna Ma TaTas team by registering here. You can also purchase a Hakuna Ma TaTas t-shirt online at bonfire.com and typing Hakuna Ma TaTas to check out four different t-shirt designs.
If you have any questions, please contact team captain Carla Swanson at swansonc@wvumedicine.org.
The WVU Cancer Institute is a sponsor of Making Strides.
Nominations sought for 2017 Employee Recognition Awards
Would you like to see any of your peers recognized for their exceptional performance in one of these categories – innovation, teamwork, accountability and service? The WVU Cancer Institute Employee Recognition Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Employee Recognition Awards Program.
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.
100 hospital and health systems with great oncology programs | 2017
The WVU Cancer Institute is among 100 hospitals and health systems selected recently by Becker’s Hospital Review magazine as having a great oncology program. The magazine publishes hospital business news and analysis for hospital and health system executives. Hospitals that made Becker’s 2017 list were selected based on rankings, ratings, designations and outstanding achievement awards for the specialty from a range of firms and clinical bodies, including U.S. News & World Report, CareChex, BlueCross BlueShield Association, National Cancer Institute and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
WVU-led report shows smoking has not flamed out in all populations
The number one cause of preventable death is on the decline, but not for everyone. A new report led by a West Virginia University public health expert shows that despite a drop in cigarette smoking nationwide, minority groups are at higher risk for tobacco-related diseases than others.
2017 Research Induction Ceremony
The Research Induction Ceremony for Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. students at the Health Sciences Center will be held Sept. 22 at 4 p.m., in the Okey Patteson Auditorium. All faculty, staff, students, and family are welcome to attend.
Data analysis workshop scheduled for September 18
Join WVCTSI and the Department of Biostatistics for a hands-on introduction and overview of the R and RStudio statistical computing, graphics, and data analysis system. During “An Introduction to R via RStudio.”
Jim Chamberlain honored by WVU Foundation Board of Directors
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Jim Chamberlain, a longtime friend and member of the WVU Cancer Institute Leadership Council, was recently honored as an outgoing member of the WVU Foundation Board of Directors. Foundation President and CEO Cindi Roth and Board Chair Susan Brewer presented him a resolution thanking him for his 16 years of service to the board. |
Radiation Oncology share memories of Julie Dranbauer
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Radiation Oncology staff have fond and lasting memories of their colleague Julie Dranbauer who passed away recently. Julie was a radiation therapist and part of the WVU Hospital team for almost 30 years. They remember how much fun she was to work with and what a great friend she was. “I felt like she was the heart of our department,” Annette Fox said. Coworkers said Julie liked to laugh and her laughter echoed down the hallway. “She made a Monday fun, and not too many people can do that,” Bobby Bice said. Even the patients found Julie funny and one of them jokingly had a shirt made that read ‘I survived Julie’ and wore it on his last day of radiation treatment. Coworkers said Julie also had a serious side and was a very good friend. “She was a very good listener and kept thoughts you shared with her in confidence,” Kathy Hayes said. “She made you feel special, and I don’t think she realized the impact she had on us,” Mary Kay Kolat added. The Radiation Oncology team took up a collection for Julie’s husband and their children and presented them with $1,600 in gift cards and cash inside a wallet. Coworkers said Julie loved her family very much and they are very grateful for the time they had to work with her. |
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A message from Cancer Institute Director Rich Goldberg on the passing of longtime Cancer Institute friend Pam Bakalarski
 Pam and Lee Bakalarski |
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Friends and Colleagues,
It is with sadness that I inform you that one of our loyal Cancer Institute Council members, Pam Bakalarski passed away this past Tuesday. Her husband, Lee, was by her side at the time that she passed away. Like all of us Pam was passionate about making things better for people with cancer and endured her own issues with cancer which she bravely spoke about at the gala last spring. She devoted not only her volunteer efforts but also her career to helping the world to make progress in dealing with this disease. We are proud of Pam’s efforts and are grateful to have had the opportunity to honor her with the Crystal Ribbon Award for her advocacy of clinical trials research during the Evening of Hope, Innovation and Partnership gala event. The award was designed to encompass and inspire the three attributes of hope, innovation and partnership. Pam exemplified each of those. We are grateful for having her touch our lives.
Please join me in keeping Lee and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Link to Pam’s obituary |
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Notices
Reminder: NIH Applications Must Be Complete and Compliant With NIH Policy and Application Instructions At Time Of Submission
(NOT-OD-17-105)
National Institutes of Health
Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for Research on Womens Health
(NOT-OD-17-108)
Office of Research on Women's Health
Requests for Applications and Program Announcements
Other Funding or Opportunities
WVCTSI hosting 2 funding information sessions
WVCTSI is hosting multiple events to assist those interested in applying for the Launch Pilot Grant, Open Competition, and Small Grant funding opportunities. These events include an RFA information session and pilot grant workshop.
The first event is an RFA information session where investigators can learn more about the multiple funding opportunities and instructions on how to apply. WVCTSI will also be hosting a pilot grant workshop at Marshall University that will allow participants to learn about grantsmanship and developing a research proposal. See below for more information on event dates and location.
- RFA Information Session: Monday, September 18, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - West Virginia University Health Sciences Center John Jones Conference Room C
- Pilot Grant Workshop: Tuesday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. –Marshall University Medical Center, Ground Floor Orthopedic Classroom
RSVP to Meghan Reeves at MREEVES1@hsc.wvu.edu.
WVCTSI offers 3 pilot funding opportunities; multiple information sessions to be held
The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has released requests for applications (RFA) for the Launch Pilot Grant, Open Competition, and Small Grant funding opportunities. For information on Letter of Intent and full proposal deadlines for fall 2017, visit the WVCTSI funding page.
WVCTSI will also be holding multiple informational sessions to assist anyone interested in applying for funding.
AACR – John & Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation Basic Cancer Research Fellowship:
Upcoming deadlines: Letter of Intent:: Oct. 11, 2017. Application: Jan. 18, 2018
The fellowship supports the Fellow while working on a mentored basic cancer research project.
The research proposed for funding may be in any area of basic cancer research.
Basic Science Grants: Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust
Upcoming deadlines: Application: Nov. 10, 2017
These grants are intended to gain new biological insights in to melanoma development or progression. Special consideration will be given in two areas: (1) emerging novel concepts that constitute significant innovation and (2) new investigators in the field of melanoma.
ASH Bridge Grant Program American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Upcoming Deadline: Nov. 1, 2017
The long-term goal of the award is to help sustain recipients' research and contribute to their retention in hematology investigation. All applicants must submit proposals to conduct research in hematology. To be eligible for the ASH Bridge Grant Award all applicants must have submitted a hematology-related R01 or equivalent application to NIH in the past 18 months that was scored but not funded. (See web-site for additional eligibility)
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Sept 25
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School of Medicine Global Health Week lecture – noon, HSC Learning Center, Room 1905 and 1901 (Fukushima Auditorium)
Global Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Miriam Cremer, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
President & Founder of Basic Health International
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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
CCB Seminar – 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Cancer-Associated Skeletal Muscle Carchexia
Andrew Judge, PhD
University of Florida
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Oct 6
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27th Annual Fall Cancer Conference
Registration now open - register at the CME website |
Oct 8
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WVU women’s soccer Pink Match against Oklahoma
2 pm
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown |
Oct 11
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CCB Seminar– 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Targeting metabolic symbiosis between the tumor and stroma for cancer therapy
Sufi Thomas, PhD
University of Kansas Medical Center
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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 -
A series of conversations to energize our science community
Featured topic: Immunotherapy
Presented by Dr. Patrick Ma
Co-Leader, Sara Crile Allen & James Frederick Allen Comprehensive Lung Cancer Program |
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.
ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., WVU Student Rec Center, Morgantown
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Oct 25
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CCB Seminar– 12-1 pm, Room 3129
Targeted Alpha Particle Therapy for Uveal Melanoma
David L. Morse, PhD
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute |
Oct 27
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Disease Team Meetings --
12-1 pm
Breast – 201 Erma Byrd
Heme – WV Room 1155 HSC North
Lung – WV Room CI Conference Room (2801) |
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
Advances in Brain Tumor Research:
Leveraging BIG data for BIG discoveries
Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, PhD
Case Western Reserve
University of Medicine |
Nov 10
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Screening to Survivorship: A New Look at Lung Cancer
Registration now open |
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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