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UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge: Rally - Training Ride, Run and Walk
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
UCI Research Park
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Lunch Series:
Part One - EDI Fundamentals
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Host: Ursula Worsham, EdD & Xavier Hernandez, PhD
Register for Zoom link
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Lunch Series:
Part Two - READ what is SAID
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Host: Ursula Worsham, EdD & Xavier Hernandez, PhD
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18th Annual Hands-On Workshop in Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Dynamics
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UCI Laboratory of Fluorescence Dynamics
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Cancer Center Scientific Retreat
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
UCI Research Park
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Belonging, Equity and Empowerment (BEE) Scene | |
Accepting Nominations! Learning about each other cultivates an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed. Nominate a colleague for a spotlight showcasing their unique stories beyond their roles at the CFCCC. Faculty, staff, and self-nominations are encouraged.
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Beyond Cancer Spotlight: Jose Guillermo Lechuga
This month, we spotlight Jose Guillermo Lechuga, M.S., Facility Manager for the Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) and a Research Coordinator at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health. Jose brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to our team. With a keen focus on the intersection of behavioral science and public health, Jose plays a pivotal role in advancing our research initiatives and ensuring the smooth operation of our shared facilities. Join us as we delve into Jose's journey and his path to becoming a distinguished member of the UCI community.
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Monica Alvarenga
Administrative Assistant III
monicaa6@hs.uci.edu
Monica has just joined the administrative team for CFCCC; she received a bachelor's degree from California State University Los Angeles and has worked in the field of medical administration for almost a decade. In her previous position, she worked as a supervisor who managed multiple medical office locations under one company. She is excited to contribute her expertise in event coordination, system operations and administrative organization to the Cancer Center. Please join us in welcoming her to the team!
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Dionne (Ashley) King
Assistant Protocol Review and Monitoring Coordinator
dacking@hs.uci.edu
Ashley received her MPH in Epidemiology from the University of California, Irvine and BS in Public Health from the University of California, San Diego. She has prior experience working as a Data Research Intern with Advance OC, a nonprofit focusing on addressing inequities in Orange County, and with the Norooz Clinic Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on removing barriers to mental health access. She also served as an intern with the Protocol Review and Monitoring Unit through the UCI Public Health Practicum. We are confident that she will continue to be an invaluable member of our team!
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Natalee McGee
Sr. Program Development Coordinator
mcgeen@hs.uci.edu
Natalee brings nearly a decade of experience in administrative operations and program coordination, with a strong background in healthcare settings having worked at various medical centers. Over the past five years at Hoag Hospital, she honed her skills in developing peer review reports enhancing physician efficiencies. Natalee helped implement new programs, evaluated processes and outcomes, and has project management experience which will be invaluable in supporting programmatic activities and space management.
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Melody Vojoodi
Administrative Analyst III
vojoodim@hs.uci.edu
Melody holds a Master's degree from Pune University in India and a Bachelor's degree from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran. With over six years of experience in providing administrative support in education, her most recent role before joining the CFCCC was with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UCI's Samueli School of Engineering. Melody is currently developing a trainee database tracking activities across the cancer research spectrum. We are thrilled to have Melody on our team!
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Poster Session Apps for the Scientific Retreat Due September 20th
Faculty, please encourage your pre and postdoctoral trainees to submit an abstract for the poster session! The top three posters will receive an award.
Join us for this year's one-day Scientific Retreat on Friday, November 8, 2024 at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Huntington Beach, please Register Here.
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Accepting Applications: Mentorship, Education and Training (MET) Program
The year-long program offers junior and mid-career faculty (mentees) in basic, clinical, and population sciences the opportunity to engage with senior CFCCC members (mentors) to overcome career and scientific challenges. Learn more and apply.
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Accepting Applications: Collaborative Engine Pilot Project Program
The CFCCC is accepting proposals from scientists who are interested in collaborating with the UCI High-end Mass Spectrometry Facility (HMSF) to address important biological research questions in cancer that can only be answered using the advanced technology available at the HMSF.
Learn more and apply.
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Accepting Applications: Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course
The School of Medicine Office of Research is excited to announce the Physician Scientist Pathways Certificate Course! This course will prepare physician scientists by enabling them to combine their clinical knowledge with skills in scientific investigation. This course will commence in September 2024 and run for six weeks, two hours/week. It is a hybrid course, which includes three in-person sessions and three online sessions. Apply by Friday, September 6, 2024.
Target applicant: Residents, fellows and junior faculty physicians interested in pursuing a career path that includes basic, translational, clinical and/or epidemiology research. This course is designed to not only provide a basic level of knowledge but for attendees to develop an individual development plan for further research training.
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Join the Director’s Team for the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge!
Please consider signing up and joining our Chao Cancer Center Director’s team for the 2024-Anti-Cancer Challenge event happening on Saturday, October 5th at UCI’s Aldrich Park.
This event raises critically needed funds for cancer research which are awarded to support pilot projects and early phase clinical trials at UCI. If you are able to help raise awareness or funds, UCI researchers and cancer patients will be grateful! Everything we do each and every day supports this important mission. Please invite your friends and family to the team page and sign up for this event to help us raise awareness and money for the work we do! Join Here.
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Experimental Tissue Shared Resource (ETR) Offers Custom Tissue Microarray and Brightfield Whole Slides Scanning
The ETR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and tissue needs. We can now create custom tissue microarrays (TMA) with tissue you provide or human tissue remnants and scan whole histology slides at 40X. Selection of optimal representative tissue regions can be performed by our pathologist.
We can provide histology support for special transcriptomics platforms supported by GTH Share Resource
Questions? Contact Delia Tifrea, ETR Core Manager, 714-872-1093.
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Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) Consultation & Comprehensive Project Request is Live
The BBSR is excited to discuss your project’s study design and needs, as well as see how our new menu of services can best support your project goals.
During our “Consultation Meeting” we’ll learn more about your project and how the BBSR can support your team. Ready to schedule? Complete the "Consultation Request" on iLab.
Questions? Contact Jose Lechuga, BBSR Core Manager.
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Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) - In-person Walk-in or Zoom Consultations Available
Informal statistical in-person walk-in or via Zoom consultations are available to discuss your study design and statistical needs.
With Wen-pin Chen, MS, Senior Statistician & Manager for BSR:
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For a curated list of internal, federal and foundation funding opportunities, please refer to CFCCC's Funding Opportunities webpage. Highlighted funding opportunities are listed below.
UCI & UC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
UCI Institute for Clinical & Translational Science Campus-Community Research Incubator (CCRI) Grant Program
Two funding levels ($3k - $10k)
The Campus-Community Research Incubator Program (CCRI) is a small funding mechanism designed to foster collaborative, research-oriented projects between university researchers and community organizations
Applications: September 16, 2024
Learn More and Apply>>
UCI CFCCC: A1 Bridge
Up to $20k in bridge funding to investigators who have received scores on NIH grant applications (i.e., not triaged) that have missed the funding pay line and will be resubmitted.
Applications: Due on a rolling basis
Learn More and Apply >>
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FOUNDATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
(NEW) Melanoma Research Alliance
Focus area: pre-clinical, translational, and early clinical research with the potential to produce unusually high-impact, near-term advancements in melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Up to $300k (various awards available)
Letter of Intent: September 27, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research
Focus area: cutting-edge prostate cancer research
$50k / 1 year
Applications: October 1, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
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FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Notice of Funding Opportunity: RNA Modifications Driving Oncogenesis (RNAMoDO; U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-CA-24-029)
Purpose: Promote fundamental studies in the emerging area of RNA modifications that underlie the oncogenic process, focusing on the central role of RNA modifications in translational reprogramming of cancer cells
Letter of Intent: October 5, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
NCI Addressing Barriers to Healthcare Transitions for Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Focus area: Address barriers to care that contribute to disparities in health outcomes for childhood cancer survivors, and/or that focus on high-risk groups such as the uninsured/under-insured
$499k per year for up to 5 years
Preliminary Application: October 11, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
Notice of Special Interest: Conferences and Scientific Meetings in Cancer Biology
Purpose: Support innovative conferences, symposia, and workshops that explore basic, fundamental questions in areas of cancer biology
Application: December 12, 2024
Learn More and Apply >>
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
FY24 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) - next deadline September 12, 2024
FY24 Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) - next deadline October 9, 2024
FY24 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) - next deadline August 29, 2024
FY24 Melanoma Research Program (MRP) - next deadline August 26, 2024
FY24 Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) - next deadline September 18, 2024
FY24 Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) - next deadline October 15, 2024
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UCI Health Opens Second Cancer Center in OC
The second phase of the University of California, Irvine’s $1.3 billion medical complex is complete with the opening of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building. The five-story, 225,000-square-foot building triples the available space of the flagship center in Orange, which is one of 57 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, officials said.
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