Moores Members Receive APOLLO-10 Sarcoma Grant Computational Subaward
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Moores Member Jason Sicklick, MD is leading a group of Moores Members and UC San Diego physicians (i.e., Jill Mesirov, PhD; Ludmil Alexandrov, PhD; Rob Knight, PhD; Trey Ideker, PhD; Hannah Carter, PhD; Alfredo Molinolo, MD, PhD; Oluwole Fadare, MD; Vineet Bafna, PhD) who are collaborating to advance sarcoma research and precision oncology.
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Stem Cells, Space, and the Future of Regenerative Medicine
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The 2025 UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) Symposium, hosted by Moores Memer and SSCI Director Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, brought together an international group of scientists, clinicians, and patients to share and benefit from advances in regenerative medicine and cancer research. Learn More»
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Christopher K. Glass, MD, PhD Appointed Director of UC San Diego Center for Epigenomics (C4E) |
As C4E Director, Moores Member Dr. Christopher Glass, an expert in molecular biology and epigenomics, will lead research on how DNA and chromatin modifications shape gene regulation to advance discoveries in neurodegeneration, cancer, and inflammatory disease. Learn More»
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AI Model Powers Skin Cancer Detection Across Diverse Populations
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Researchers at UC San Diego, who include Moores Member Kelly A. Frazer, PhD, have created a machine learning model that uses genetic, lifestyle, and social factors to better predict skin cancer risk and early detection across diverse populations to reduce disparities in skin cancer outcomes. Learn More»
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Gerontology Research Collaborative and Stein Institute for Research on Aging In This Day & Age Seminar Series |
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: UCSD Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, Room 223 and Zoom
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In this presentation for researchers, students, and anyone interested in advances in aging science, Sanju Sinha, PhD will highlight research on aging that addresses data science, cancer metabolism, and the aging process itself. Learn More»
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Living With Skin Cancer Symposium with the UC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium |
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. PST
Place: Virtual (Registration Required)
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This event, open to patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about skin health and treatment options, will address skin cancer awareness, prevention, and management. Learn from experts, gain practical tips, and access patient resources. Register Now»
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| Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research Center Town Hall
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Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Place: Duane Roth Auditorium
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This event will showcase how the space environment is transforming translational research and accelerating discoveries on Earth. Presentations will address new tools for space-based research, space medicine, education, and the growing space economy.
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
View featured limited submission, federal, and non-federal grant and funding opportunities. |
American Cancer Society (ACS) Institutional Research Grant 2026 |
Moores Member Michael Bouvet, MD, Member of the Local Committee of the ACS Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG-24-1317140-51-IRG), is pleased to announce the availability of seed money to stimulate cancer research projects of high merit among junior investigators at UC San Diego.
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Application Deadline: November 10, 2025
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Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head & Neck Cancer Center 2025 Research Pilot Project Grant Opportunity
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This grant will fund research projects to improve curative therapy and the quality of care for head and neck cancer patients and their families. Project proposals may target any aspect of head and neck cancer care or head and neck and/or voice disease etiology, diagnosis, and therapy.
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Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
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ACTRI K12 Mentored Career Development Award
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Equivalent to an NIH K23, K01, or K08, this award provides up to 3 years of support for early-career faculty members with $115,000/year toward salary, plus benefits, and $10,000/year in research and travel funds.
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Application Deadline: November 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST
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Transcriptional and epigenetic targets of MEF2C in human microglia contribute to cellular functions related to autism risk and age-related disease
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Christopher Glass, MD, PhD (Cancer Biology and Signaling) and Nicole Coufal, MD, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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| Tumour priming by ultrasound mechanogenetics for CAR T therapy
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Christina Jamieson, PhD (Solid Tumor Therapeutics) and Yingxiao Wang, PhD (Cancer Biology and Signaling)
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| A prognostic signature for lung adenocarcinoma in patients who have never smoked
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Ludmil Alexandrov, PhD (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE (CTO) |
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UCSD 812244: Pilot Post-Marketing Study on the Efficacy of OneMark in Identifying Breast Cancer Over Time in High and Low Density Breast Tissue
PI: Sara Grossi, MD
NCT ID: NCT07087691
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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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Assistant Professor, Division of Regenerative Medicine, Department of Medicine
Head of Research, Sanford Stem Cell Institute Discovery Center
UC San Diego
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