Cancer Diagnoses Spark a Career in Pediatric Cancer Research
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When Suresh Madheswaran, Ph.D. was diagnosed with several cancers, he took it upon himself to advance research in the area—for both his own sake and the sake of his fellow cancer patients. Learn more about his story.
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2023 Moores Annual Scientific Retreat
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November 14, 2023 | Scripps Seaside Forum
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This year’s program will include a special presentation by Dr. John Carethers, Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and a keynote address by Dr. Cheryl Anderson, Professor and Dean of the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. Register Now
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Napoleone Ferrara, M.D. Awarded the 2023 Keio Medical Science Prize
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The 28th Keio Medical Science Prize has been awarded to Moores Member Napoleone Ferrara, M.D. and Kyoto University's Kazutoshi Mori, Ph.D. This distinguished recognition is the only prize of its kind awarded by a Japanese university, and recipients subsequently have been awarded Nobel Prizes. Read More
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October 17, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Leichtag Biomedical Research Building Room 107
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October 17, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Zoom
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October 18, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moores Comer Commons
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October 19, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moores Comer Commons
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Applications Now Open for 2024–2025 GloCal Health Fellowship
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The UC Global Health Institute GloCal Health Fellowship is a 12-month, mentored research fellowship that provides aspiring global health researchers with interdisciplinary education and training in innovative research designed to improve health for populations around the world.
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UC San Diego Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Postdoctober Fest 2023
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Postdoctoberfest is UC San Diego’s month-long celebration of its postdocs to recognize the valuable contributions they make to research, the campus, and society. Click the button below to learn more about the Postdoctober events taking place this month, which include a GEPA sponsored pizza party.
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NCI Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE)
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iCURE recruits cohorts of students and scientists from diverse backgrounds to the multidisciplinary environment of NCI and supports their mentored research experiences. The program provides 2-year awards for postbaccalaureates and graduate students and 3-year awards for postdoctoral fellows.
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
The KCRP CCA combines the efforts of leading investigators to bring to market high-impact, novel, therapeutic strategies and interventions to improve patient outcomes and decrease the impact of the disease.
Deadline: October 26, 2023 (Pre-Application) and November 9, 2023 (Application)
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The Keck Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting projects in both medical research and science and engineering that (1) are distinctive and novel in approach, (2) question a prevailing paradigm, or (3) have the potential to break new territory in the field.
Deadline: November 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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The F99/K00 is designed to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers.
Deadline: November 17, 2023 and November 19, 2024
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Immunity
Louise C. Laurent, M.D., Ph.D. (Moores Member), Christopher K. Glass, M.D., Ph.D. (Cancer Biology and Signaling), and Nicole Coufal (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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Journal of Hepatology
Shankar Subramaniam, Ph.D. (Structural and Functional Genomics)
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The Lancet Haematology
Erin G. Reid, M.D. (Hematologic Malignancies)
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CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE (CTO) |
No new clinical trials have been activated this week.
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CTO TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE |
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A new Data Coordinator role will be posted next week that will target the coordination and management of the ongoing collection, quality assurance, and analysis of clinical trial patient data. This role will alleviate the burden of current coordinators, enabling them increase patient accruals. You are encouraged to apply if the role aligns with your unique skillset and interests.
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Over 50 participants attended the Faculty CTO Town Hall on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Key topics of discussion included CTO transformation accomplishments, promoting a culture of accrual at Moores, the PRMS Balanced Scorecard, and PI Research KPIs.
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A Staff CTO Town Hall Town has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 to celebrate the CTO’s successes and provide an update on the progress of the transformation to date. Time will be allotted to address questions throughout the session.
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Fifty-one trials have entered Fast Lane, nine of which have been activated to date across the Lung, Breast, GU, Gyn, H&N, BMT and Skin disease teams. Many thanks to the cross-functional teams across UCSD for their outstanding efforts to prioritize these high-priority trials for Moores patients.
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Several new process changes and technology improvements have been initiated. Consenting physician data will be tracked in Epic for all trials beginning next week, following successful pilot tests. SOPs are currently being drafted for Budgeting processes, along with guidelines and checklists for Coverage Analysis. Many thanks to the many members of the Process and Technology workstreams for their support of these improvements.
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Please keep the feedback coming. CTO encourages you to continue to work with your managers and share your feedback, as it informs future communications and upcoming CTO Town Hall topics.
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EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI)
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Mentoring at the CHER Institute 2024 and Fall Webinars 2023
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The Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) at California State University Long Beach promotes health equity by engaging researchers and community partners in conducting rigorous and innovative public health research. CHER offers a virtual 6-day summer institute and webinar series, along with two extended mentoring programs: CHER Scholars and CHER Champions. Please click the button below to learn more.
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Predictive Modeling in Biology and Medicine Conference
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November 17–19, 2023 | University of California, Riverside
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The conference will address recent progress in mathematical and computational modeling of biological systems, model translational predictions in biology and medicine, and data-driven and machine learning methodologies in biology. The conference will bring together researchers and work to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). A special sub-workshop on the development of DEI in education and research will be held on the first day of the conference, November 17, 2023.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (COE) |
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| The Science Of . . . Human Performance
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Interested in learning how humans reach peak performance? Listen in as Dr. Matt Kritz, the Senior Athletic Director of Human Performance for UC San Diego Athletics, discusses everything from physicality and nutrition to sleep and commitment.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Border View YMCA | 3601 Arey Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
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COE and Every Woman Counts will host a special workshop on breast cancer awareness in the Hispanic/Latine community. This workshop is open to all and will teach community members about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, its impact on the Hispanic/Latine community, and the important steps they can take today to prioritize health.
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Liver Cancer in San Diego Summit
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 | UC San Diego Park & Market
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Registration is now open. Join Moores clinicians and COE for its inaugural Liver Cancer Awareness Summit. This free 1.5 CME features an agenda that will highlight the current landscape of liver cancer and explore innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient support. This summit is open to healthcare professionals who care for patients at risk of developing liver disease or cancer and wish to enhance their effectiveness in working with patients and decrease the burden of liver cancer.
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