Precision Donor Graft Engineering in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Cancer Treatment, Transplantation and Autoimmunity |
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Everett Meyer, MD, PhD, Hematology and Cellular Therapies Division Chief Candidate, will deliver this presentation in Moores Conference Room 3106, which also will be accessible on Zoom. Zoom Link >>
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Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award for Jack Bui, MD, PhD
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Moores Member Dr. Jack Bui earned this year’s mentoring award from the Office of Faculty Affairs, which recognizes outstanding contributions to effective mentoring of junior faculty and future leaders in academic medicine.
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Compliance Update: NIH Controlled-Access Genomic Data Repositories |
Recent updates to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy now require all individuals who access NIH controlled-access genomic data repositories to comply with current federal NIST SP 800-171 standards. Data management and security practices should be reviewed to ensure alignment with these standards. If you need access in the next 30 days, then email OIA-Research-Support@ucsd.edu.
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Upcoming Sanford Stem Cell Institute Seminar Presentation |
Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado, PhD, Emeritus Investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, will deliver Dissecting the Biological Complexity of Animal Regeneration on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Duane Roth Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., which also will be accessible on Zoom.
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Ringing in Hope with Courtney Nelson |
Diagnosed with sarcoma in her knee, Courtney Nelson is now 2 years in remission. More than a survivor, she is a nurse leader at UC San Diego Health. With her family, friends, and care team by her side, Nelson rang the bell at Petco Park to send a message to anyone battling cancer: There is hope.
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Understanding the Value and Importance of Meditation Skills in Communication |
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. PDT
(Virtual)
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This session will introduce the fundamental principles of mediation and provide an overview of key concepts. Although the session will not certify participants as mediators, it will serve as a practical guide for effective communication and conflict resolution.
The rationale of the session is that mediation provides a structured process to address disagreements constructively and foster collaboration.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the mediation process, enhance communication and listening skills, learn strategies for resolving conflicts, and recognize when mediation is an appropriate tool for managing difficult conversations.
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Breaking the Sickle Cell Silence: Stories, Science, and Solutions |
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(Virtual)
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As part of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, MD, will lead this webinar on sickle cell disease, which will present the latest advancements in gene therapy and its potential as a transformative treatment option. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Women in Science: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders in Biomedical Research |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Lecture and Moderated Fireside Chat)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Networking Reception)
Victor E. LaFave III Memorial Auditorium
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This lecture series, hosted by Sanford Burnham Prebys, not only presents the groundbreaking research and unique perspectives of women leaders in the biomedical sciences, but also fosters mentorship and collaboration across the Torrey Pines Mesa.
This inaugural event will feature Susan Tousi, MBA, CEO at DELFI Diagnostics and Brooke Emerling, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of the Cancer Metabolism and Microenvironment Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys. The event is open for all to attend.
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
View featured limited submission, federal, and non-federal grant and funding opportunities. |
Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Awards
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ACTRI will award up to eight pilot grants ($30,000 each) to support innovative, high-impact translational science projects that are not yet ready for extramural funding. Only full-time faculty are eligible, with priority given to junior full-time faculty. Due to a shortened funding year, funds must be fully spent by March 31, 2026. Only exempt or minimal-risk IRB projects will be considered. Awardees will be selected in October 2025.
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Application Deadline: September 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (PST)
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K12 Mentored Career Development Award |
The ACTRI K12 program is equivalent to an NIH K23, K01, or K08 and provides up to 3 years of support for early-career faculty with $115,000/year toward salary, plus benefits and $10,000/year in research/travel funds. Applicants must hold a faculty appointment (Instructor or Assistant Professor) by the time of award, be within 5 years of completing a postdoctoral or clinical fellowship, and must not have served as PI on an R01-funded project or received a mentored K award (with limited exceptions). 75% protected research effort is required (50% for eligible clinical specialties).
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Application Deadline:
November 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (PST)
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| Macropinocytosis maintains CAF subtype identity under metabolic stress in pancreatic cancer |
Andrew M. Lowy, MD, FACS (Solid Tumor Therapeutics)
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| Phase II dose-randomized study of sunvozertinib in platinum-pretreated non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor exon 20 insertion mutations (WU-KONG1B)
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Journal of Clinical Oncology
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Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD (Solid Tumor Therapeutics)
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| Genome-wide mapping of RNA-protein associations through sequencing
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Sheng Zhong, PhD (Structural and Functional Cancer Genomics)
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CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE (CTO) |
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No new clinical trials as of this week.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (COE) |
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The Science Of . . . Podcast: New Episode with Silvia Vicenzi, PhD |
The latest episode of this podcast facilitated by Moores COE and hosted by talented teens at the Jackie Robinson YMCA features Dr. Silvia Vicenzi, Postdoctoral Researcher in the laboratory of Moores Member Leslie Crews, PhD. In each episode, the hosts interview leading scientists and health experts from UC San Diego and Moores on topics such as the science of cancer, vaping, and healthy eating. Episodes also cover each guest’s personal journey in STEM to inspire careers in science.
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