UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Researcher Awarded $4 Million by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Moores Member Paula Aristizabal, M.D., M.A.S. has received a $4 million grant from the NCI to expand a pilot program aimed at improving participant diversity in pediatric cancer clinical trials.
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UC Cancer Consortium (UCCC) Molecular Tumor Board (MTB) |
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
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The second virtual session of the 2023–2024 UCCC MTB will be held this December and chaired by UC San Diego. Advance registration is required, and participation is limited to UC affiliates with valid UC email addresses.
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NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT): New Data Science Trainings Available Now |
These training resources are tailored specifically for investigators and trainees who want to understand the basics of data science in cancer research.
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| November 14, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Leichtag Biomedical Research Building Room 107
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November 15, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moores Comer Commons
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November 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moores Comer Commons
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November 17, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moores Comer Commons
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Institutional Perspectives in Cancer: Lung Cancer |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
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This OncLive IPC event will address lung cancer and feature Moores experts Dr. Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, Dr. Karen Yun, Dr. Sandip P. Patel, and Dr. Kathryn A. Gold. Register now to reserve your seat.
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NCI Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) |
iCURE brings cohorts of students and scientists from diverse backgrounds into the multidisciplinary environment of NCI and supports their mentored research experiences. The program provides 2-year awards for post-baccalaureates and graduate students and 3-year awards for postdoctoral fellows. Learn More and Apply
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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
Human Tumor Atlas (HTA) Research Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the NCI solicits applications for HTA Research Centers, one of the three scientific components of the NCI HTA Network (HTAN). Each HTA Research Center will construct one human pre-cancer or advanced cancer atlas, with an explicit emphasis on how evolving spatial relationships contribute to important transitions in cancer from tumor initiation to metastasis.
Deadline: December 5, 2023
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Pre-Cancer Atlas (PCA) Research Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
This NOFO solicits applications for PCA Research Centers, one of the three scientific components of the NCI HTAN. Each PCA Research Center will construct one 3D pre-cancer atlas that comprehensively characterizes a pre-malignant lesion, with an explicit emphasis on understanding the transition from a precancerous lesion to malignancy.
Deadline: December 5, 2023
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) |
The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship is to support research training of postdoctoral candidates who possess the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. This NOFO is designed specifically for candidates proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial, yet it does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.
Deadline: December 8, 2023
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Translational Research Toward Development of a Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) Vaccine (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
Through this NOFO, the NCI will support basic and translational research to guide the development of a prophylactic or therapeutic Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) vaccine. The associated U01 research projects will form a cooperative group: the KSHV Vaccine Development Consortium (KVDC).
Deadline: December 23, 2023
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| Randomized, controlled trial of the FGF21 analogue pegozafermin in NASH |
The New England Journal of Medicine
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Rohit Loomba, M.D. (Cancer Control Program)
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Metabolic programs of T cell tissue residency empower tumour immunity |
John T. Chang, M.D. (Cancer Biology and Signaling), Sonia Sharma, M.D., Ph.D. (Cancer Biology and Signaling), and Ananda W. Goldrath, Ph.D. (Hematologic Malignancies)
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The GPCR–Gαs–PKA signaling axis promotes T cell dysfunction and cancer immunotherapy failure |
Robert Saddawi-Konefka, M.D., Ph.D. (Cancer Biology and Signaling), Meghana Pagadala, Ph.D. (Structural and Functional Genomics), Hannah Carter, Ph.D., M.Eng. (Structural and Functional Genomics), Jill P. Mesirov, Ph.D. (Structural and Functional Genomics), and J. Silvio Gutkind, Ph.D. (Cancer Biology and Signaling)
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CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE (CTO) |
UAZ21-07-01: M4OCPrevent 2.0: Phase IIb Trial of Metformin for Oral Cancer Prevention |
PI: Scott Lippman, M.D.
NCT: NCT05237960
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HM-FLTI-101: A Phase I/II Open Label, Multicenter, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of HM43239 in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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PI: Carolyn Mulroney, M.D.
NCT: NCT03850574
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AMC 107: A Phase II Trial of Ixazomib for Kaposi Sarcoma |
PI: Erin Reid, M.D.
NCT: NCT04305691
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IMC-F106C-101: Phase I/II Study of IMCF106C in Advance PRAME-Positive Cancers |
PI: Sandip Patel, M.D.
NCT: NCT04262466
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EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) |
November is Native American Heritage Month |
Moores is proud to celebrate its unique culture by recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month, in alignment with a draft statement by the UCSD Intertribal Resource Center:
The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the land and the original people of the area where our campus is located. The university is built on the un-ceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.
The Intertribal Resource Center is working with Kumeyaay community members and the campus community to create an official statement for UC San Diego. Please visit https://itrc.ucsd.edu/ for more information and resources to help Moores celebrate you.
Moores Members are encouraged to contact EDI to recognize Native staff, researchers, faculty, or trainees (students) who have contributed to the community. Please share your nominees' names, email, and two to three sentences about their contribution to Moores, patient care, and/or research at mcc_edi@health.ucsd.edu.
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Predictive Modeling in Biology and Medicine Conference |
November 17–19, 2023 | University of California, Riverside |
The conference will (1) 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 and (2) bring together researchers at different stages of their career to not only exchange ideas and novel approaches, but also promote interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance 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. Register Now
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (COE) |
This past weekend, COE shared information, resources, and snacks with over 80 visitors at the Susan G. Komen Foundation, More Than Pink Walk in Balboa Park. COE looks forward to interacting with members of the San Diego community at next year's event.
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The Science Of Cancer and Nail Care |
COE is thrilled to announce the release of Episode 7 of the The Science Of podcast, a collaborative effort between COE, CRTEC, Cloudcast Media, and the Jackie Robinson YMCA. In this episode, our youth engage in a discussion on the science of cancer and nail care with Dr. Maria Zhivagui, a post-doctoral scholar specializing in cellular and molecular medicine.
Listen Now on Spotify
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The Great American Smokeout |
November 16, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | Dojo Cafe |
COE will participate in this year's Great American Smokeout gathering at Dojo Cafe. COE will provide resources for lung cancer prevention and encourage eligible individuals to undergo screening. If you are interested in joining, then contact COE at mcccoe@ucsd.edu.
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Adelante Promotores Conference |
November 17, 2023 | Marina Village Conference Center |
COE is honored to sponsor this year's Adelante Promotores Conference, which will feature a diverse range of workshops spanning three tracks: current health trends, professional development, and self-care. Attendees can network and gain insight from local leaders. COE will be providing educational materials on cancer prevention.
Learn More
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Prostate Cancer 101 Community Workshop |
December 7, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jackie Robinson YMCA |
COE, in collaboration with ZERO Prostate Cancer and the Jackie Robinson YMCA, is pleased to announce this upcoming community workshop. The workshop, which will provide information on prostate health, early detection, and available resources, is free of charge and open to the entire community.
Register Now
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