Moores Director Vision for the Future of Cancer Treatment
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Moores Director Diane Simeone, MD, once a college basketball champion and neuroscience student, is now a leading pancreatic cancer surgeon and researcher. In the interview linked below, Dr. Simeone shares not only her educational and career journey, but also her plans about the future of Moores. Learn More>>
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New HIPAA-Compliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Privacy Guidelines
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Doximity GPT and Microsoft Copilot Chat are now available for UC San Diego Health. These two HIPAA-compliant generative AI tools, along with new Privacy and Security Guidelines for Using Generative AI, are now available to all members of UC San Diego Health. The guidelines must be followed when AI tools are used in conjunction with sensitive data and/or protected health information. Learn More>>
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The Role of Primary Care in Latino Health Equity
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Moores will host Miguel Marino, PhD and John Heintzman, MD from Oregon Health and Science University for a presentation of the role of primary care in ameliorating health disparities through the advancement of healthcare access and outcomes. Learn More and RSVP>>
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SDSU Achieves Research I Classification
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Moores consortium partner San Diego State University is now classified as a Research I university, placing it among science-focused institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Caltech, and UC San Diego. Moores is thrilled about this designation and looks forward to continued collaboration. Learn More>>
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What Does It Mean When Cancer Has Metastasized?
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In the article linked below, Moores Member Rebecca Shatsky, MD explains metastatic cancer and why its spread to other parts of the body makes treatment more difficult. Learn More>>
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SoCal Association for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Advancements (SAPBA)
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The 9th SABPA Frontiers in Therapeutics and Diagnostics Forum will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. Postdocs and advanced graduate students can showcase their work in the poster session and network with leaders in biopharma. Contact ECD@sabpa.org for questions. Learn More and Apply>>
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First Annual UC San Diego Women's Health Symposium
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This symposium seeks to unite research groups across UC San Diego to facilitate team science that not only addresses persistent disparities in women’s healthcare, but also advances our understanding of female biology. Learn More and Register>>
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Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma: Information for Newly Diagnosed Patients
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Moores Member and UC San Diego Health hematologist Erin Reid, MD will be featured in an upcoming Lymphoma Research Foundation “Ask the Doctor” program, which provides patients, survivors, care partners, and program supporters with information about the diagnosis of and treatment options and resources available for lymphoma. Learn More>>
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
LOI Deadline: September 9, 2025
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Application Deadline: October 9, 2025 |
Budget: Varies depending on number of institutions for 5 years |
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| Extracellular vesicles from the lung pro-thrombotic niche drive cancer-associated thrombosis and metastasis via integrin beta 2
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Diane M. Simeone, MD (Cancer Biology and Signaling)
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Breakage fusion bridge cycles drive high oncogene number with moderate intratumoural heterogeneity
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Ludmil B. Alexandrov, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics), Frank Furnari, PhD (Cancer Biology and Signaling), and Vineet Bafna, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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| HBV remodels PP2A complexes to rewire kinase signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma
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Trey Ideker, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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SHARED RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT |
The Moores FCSR provides Moores Members with cutting-edge flow cytometry technology, which includes a BD Symphony S6 cell sorter (5 laser/23 color) and a BD Symphony A1 analyzer (4 laser/16 color) with high-throughput sampler. Courteous and experienced FCSR staff members also provide advice on and support for experiments from start to finish. For more information, contact Eric O'Connor at eroconnor@health.ucsd.edu.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (COE)
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Multiple Myeloma Support Group Feedback Session
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COE hosted a feedback session with the Multiple Myeloma Support Group that highlighted the Community Scientist Program to recruit interested patients and caregivers for test training sessions.
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Tamales at Grupo Esperanza in Hillcrest
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COE Liaison Alexia Herrera joined Grupo Esperanza, led by Sara Fainstein, MPH, PhD, a free monthly support group conducted in Spanish at the Hillcrest Knox Library to support patients experiencing cancer and their loved ones, regardless of treatment stage.
For information on these — and other — cancer support groups and an upcoming mixer, contact COE>>
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