EON Network: January 2026 Newsletter |
The EON Network was established to facilitate communication between exercise oncology and oncology nutrition researchers and clinicians to achieve our joint goal of improving cancer treatment outcomes.
The EON Network monthly newsletter includes upcoming webinars, updates on exercise oncology and oncology nutrition related events, publications that may be of interest, and resources. This information is also available on the EON Network webpage. Past newsletters are archived.
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EON Webinar Series: 2025-2026 Presenters
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The EON Webinar Series has an outstanding group of speakers for this season! Read on for information on upcoming webinars in the series.
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February 26, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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| Improving Oncology Outcomes Through Targeted Nutritional Assessment and Intervention
Cancer and its treatments substantially impact nutritional status and overall patient outcomes. Malnutrition and muscle loss are highly prevalent challenges that compromise treatment tolerance, increase toxicity, and diminish quality of life and survival. This presentation will highlight emerging evidence on the role of targeted nutrition strategies, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive assessment and individualized intervention. Drawing on data from clinical trials and translational research, the session will explore updated insights into energy and protein requirements in oncology, including how factors such as inflammation influence anabolic response. It will also underscore the importance of integrating nutrition into multidisciplinary cancer care to optimize outcomes across the continuum.
The EON webinar "Improving Oncology Outcomes Through Targeted Nutritional Assessment and Intervention" awards 1.0 CPEU for Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialed practitioners in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
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April 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
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| Coffee consumption and improved colorectal cancer survivorship: from observational to interventional studies
Observational findings from several independent cohorts have consistently shown a beneficial association of coffee consumption after diagnosis with better survival outcomes among patients with colorectal cancer. In support of these data, coffee has been linked to lower risk of metabolic disorders, lower inflammation, and favorable blood biochemical profiles. While the components in coffee that drive these benefits remain unknown, studies of metabolomics and microbiome have identified potential molecules and mechanisms of action underlying coffee's beneficial effects. These data altogether have motivated the conduct of the first randomized control trial of coffee consumption among colorectal cancer survivors (the COMMENCER trial). In this presentation, Dr. Song will review the existing data, present the COMMENCER trial, and discuss the future directions.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
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In Case You Missed It: Past Webinars
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| | Job opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Population Health and Kansas Center for Implementation Science (KCIS), University of Kansas Medical Center
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Read more about this position and apply here.
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| Oncology-focused Postdoctoral Training In Care Delivery and Symptom Science (OPTICS) Training Program (NCI T32) at Memorial Sloan Kettering
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Funded by a National Cancer Institute research training grant (1T32CA275764-01A1), the Oncology-focused Postdoctoral Training In Care Delivery and Symptom Science (OPTICS) Training Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will mentor and train physicians and scientists with PhD/ScDs in social or quantitative sciences to conduct research focused on innovative cancer care delivery.
The cornerstone of the OPTICS program will be a two-year mentored research experience in which trainees will conduct research aligned with one or more of four thematic areas: Data Science, Risk Mitigation, Symptom Science, & Care Delivery
The OPTICS program, led by Katherine Panageas, Deb Schrag, Jun J. Mao, and Jonine Bernstein, of the Department of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, aims to train physicians and researchers in quantitative or social sciences in innovative cancer care delivery research that bridges the gap between the outcomes that could be achieved based on existing knowledge and the outcomes that are actually achieved in cancer care. To gain foundational knowledge in the themes mentioned above, trainees will acquire expertise in essential research methods, complete an original research study aligned with one or more of these themes, with close mentorship from program faculty, and develop the core professional skills necessary to launch an impactful career in cancer-focused population science.
For more information visit here.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
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Exercise in Oncology: Translational Evidence for Exercise Across the Cancer Continuum — Special Collection in Cancer Control Accepting Submissions Now
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Submissions for a special collection in Cancer Care entitled "Exercise in Oncology: Translational Evidence for Exercise Across the Cancer Continuum" are being accepted now through October 5, 2026.
For more information about this opportunity or to submit a paper, please visit here.
Justin C. Brown, PhD, a Senior Investigator at AdventHealth and Director of the Exercise and Cancer Biology Research Program, is serving as the Lead Guest Editor for this special collection.
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Invitation to Submit Additional Opportunities
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Opportunities such as training workshops, publication submissions, and funding applications are great to share with the EON Network. We invite all to submit relevant opportunities by emailing eonnetwork@bsc.gwu.edu!
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Martín-Sánchez C, Polo-Ferrero L, Baile-González M, et al. Effects of physical exercise in patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2025;33(12):1160. PMID: 41329197
Wang YJ, Hung MC, Wu CJ, Huang CC, Cao HW. Effects of an exercise program on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in newly diagnosed breast cancer individuals receiving taxanes: a randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 2025;33(12):1036. PMID: 41212417
White GL, Kennedy MA, Cunningham BJ, Dunn R, Martin J, Walker M, Wallington-Gates CT, Wright H, Chan B, Rose GL. Facilitators to the implementation of exercise into cancer care: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2026 Jan 4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41484497
Wopat H, Patel R, Provenzano D, Rao YJ, Ozoglu B, Limay A, Brem RF, Earls JP, Kaltman R, Anderson K, Aldous A, Ciarleglio A, Robien K. Body composition, chemotherapy dosing and hematologic toxicity among Black and non-Black women being treated for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2025;215(2):44. PMID: 41441920
Raza S, Garfield KM, Sullivan KR, Jury NJ, Makaroff L, Trujillo E, Cohen MK, Gately K, Mozaffarian D, Economos CD, Spees C, Zhang FF. Integration of food and nutrition into oncology care: Proceedings of the Food is Medicine in Oncology Care Symposium. Cancer 2026;132(2):e70228. PMID: 41511833
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