Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Training Workshop
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The TREC workshop is designed for postdocs and junior faculty to develop grant applications related to obesity, metabolism, diet, exercise, and cancer from a translational and transdisciplinary perspective. Basic scientists, clinician-scientists and population scientists are encouraged to apply.
The 5-day in-residence workshop features networking and collaborative opportunities with faculty who span an array of professional disciplines. Formal didactic learning is integrated with one-on-one dialog and small group discussions to enable participants to not only learn from each other and faculty, but also develop a network of collaborators. Learn More and Apply >>
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UC San Diego Program in Immunology Seminar
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On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., Alison Ringel, PhD (Ragon Institute, MIT) will present Metabolic Factors That Regulate T Cell Immunity, which will address how aging, diet, and metabolism shape T cell function and tumor control. The seminar, hosted by Moores Member Hojun Li, MD, PhD, will take place in the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, Ishizaka Seminar Room. Learn more>>
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Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences (RMAS) Grand Rounds Returns to Moores
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RMAS Grand Rounds allows participants to expand knowledge, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and stay abreast of advancements in radiation therapy. Tomorrow, December 10, 2024, Parag Sanghvi, MD, MSPH, FACRO will present Treating the Person: Intersections of LGBTQI Health and Cancer Care. RSVP Now>>
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
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Budget: $475,000 per year for 5 years |
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The Researcher Spotlight is designed to help you connect with fellow researchers, gain insights into their diverse projects, and discover the paths that led them to their current roles. Uncover a personal touch to their professional achievements, showcasing the varied perspectives within our cancer research community.
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Rana R. McKay, MD, FASCO is the Associate Director of Clinical Science at Moores Cancer Center. She is a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in treating people with urogenital cancers, including bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancer. As an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr. McKay instructs medical students, residents, and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She serves as principal investigator of several early phase trials in kidney and prostrate cancer. As a clinical investigator, she is committed to advancements in cancer care that will improve the lives of cancer patients.
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| A single diiron enzyme catalyses the oxidative rearrangement of tryptophan to indole nitrile
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Bradley S. Moore, PhD (Solid Tumor Therapeutics)
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| Durable antitumor response via an oncolytic virus encoding decoy-resistant IL-18
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Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
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Dwayne G. Stupack, PhD (Solid Tumor Therapeutics)
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| Integrated germline and somatic features reveal divergent immune pathways driving response to immune checkpoint blockade
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Cancer Immunology Research
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Meghana Pagadala, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics), Scott M. Lippman, MD (Cancer Control), Maurizio Zanetti, MD (Solid Tumor Therapeutics), and Hannah Carter, PhD, MEng (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE (CTO)
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MCLA-158-CL03: A Phase II Randomized, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Petosemtamab Plus Pembrolizumab vs. Pembrolizumab in First-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic PDL1 Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
PI: Assuntina Sacco, MD
NCT: NCT06525220
UCSD 810834: A Phase Ib Trial of Perioperative Fostamatinib with Gemcitabine and Nabpaclitaxel in Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
PI: Hitendra Patel, MD
NCT: NCT06639724
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (COE)
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California State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber’s Annual Turkey Giveaway
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COE attended this annual event on Saturday, November 23, 2024 to distribute cancer prevention resources and promote men’s health awareness month. Moores Member David Strong, PhD assisted in highlighting lung cancer awareness month.
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SAY SD “What I Wish My Parents Knew”
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The week of December 2, 2024, COE Liaisons Alexia Barrientos and Krzel Manansala-Tan attended this event that encouraged parents and youth to discuss “tough to talk about” topics. Alexia and Krzel provided resources on not only HPV vaccination as a means of cancer prevention, but also smoking cessation and the risks of tobacco.
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Cancer Prevention at Jackie Robinson YMCA
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Last week, COE attended the final monthly health fair at the Jackie Robinson YMCA for 2024, providing over 70 members of the community with cancer prevention resources and information. The monthly health fairs for 2025 will begin in February.
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