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The Cancer Center External Advisory Committee will be on campus October 20 to conduct the first site review. All are welcome to participate in the open sessions and noon lunch (the executive session for EAC members only occurs at the same time as the open lunch: view the full schedule.) Lunch will be provided for individuals who register by October 11.
The results of the review will be discussed at the Annual Meeting, scheduled for November 9 at the Beckman Institute (please save the date). |
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Register Now for the October Faculty Seminar Series Session
The next session of the fall 2017 Faculty Seminar Series will take place Thursday, October 5, at 3 p.m. at the Health Care Systems Engineering Center (HCESC) Room 1232. Three faculty members will be presenting brief individual talks, followed by a period for Q&As.
Anna Arthur
Food Science & Human Nutrition
"Diet as a Modifiable Factor for Cancer Outcomes: Lessons From Head & Neck Cancers"
Michael Oelze
Electrical & Computer Engineering
“Cancer Imaging and Therapy Using Ultrasound: What You Haven’t Heard”
David Kranz
Biochemistry
"Immunotherapy of Cancer"
Find more information and RSVP at go.illinois.edu/ccfssfall2017.
Sponsored by the Cancer Center, Health Care Engineering Systems Center, and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute
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Carle Illinois Cancer Symposium
There is still time to register for the 2017 Carle Illinois Cancer Symposium.
Friday, September 29, 2017
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Forum at Carle
Urbana, Illinois
The 2017 Symposium will focus on Breakthroughs in Oncology and is therefore geared towards those who work in oncology practices. View the full agenda here. However, individuals who work in other settings such as primary care, specialty, ambulatory, acute, etc. are welcome to attend. The target audience is physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, researchers, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists and health professional students.
Fee: $50 (MD, DO, DC); $15 (residents and students); $25 (others) |
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Clinical Advances in Neuro Oncology: October 4, 2017
Registration is open for this symposium event, hosted by Carle Foundation Hospital.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
1 - 5 p.m.
The Forum at Carle
Urbana, Illinois
This symposium will focus on cutting-edge imaging, diagnostics, and treatment for cancers of the brain. Drs. Jan Buckner and Bradley Erickson, both from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will be featured presenters, as well as Dr. Daniel Barnett from Carle Cancer Center. This event is targeted to physicians, residents, researchers, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, radiology technologists, and social workers.
Fee: $25 (MD, DO, DC); $10 (others)
Register now |
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ACA/MRA Cancer Related irAEs Research Program
In recognition of the immense potential of checkpoint inhibition in combating multiple cancers and the reality that immune-related adverse events (irAEs) pose a challenge that, if addressed, could lead to better overall outcomes for patients and broader use, the American Cancer Society and the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) have partnered to support research leading to the reduction of irAEs and the improvement of overall outcomes for cancer patients treated with checkpoint immunotherapy. To that end, the two organizations have issued a Request for Applications for projects that test feasibility and generate preliminary data. MRA and ACS have each committed $1 million for the awards. The combined $2 million will be used to fund Multidisciplinary Team Awards and Pilot Awards.
Amount: $200,000 Pilot Awards$
$ 1 Million Multidisciplinary Team Award
Deadline: October 16, 2017
Details: RFP
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Gastroesophageal Malignancy Research
The DeGregorio Foundation seeks to promote and facilitate collaborative research on the pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and treatment of upper gastrointestinal malignancies. We support high quality, innovative, and transformative translational and bench research to improve the understanding of the biology of these diseases, identification of potential novel therapeutic targets, or in the development and evaluation of novel biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment. Pre-clinical research, basic mechanistic studies, genomic/epigenomic studies, as well as epidemiologic studies may also be supported.
Award: $250,000
Deadline: November 7, 2017
Details: RFP
Sponsored by The DeGregorio Foundation |
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Innovative Ovarian Cancer Research Pilot Studies
Founded in 1996, the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research provides funding for innovative research pilot studies, including grants to up-and-coming investigators, for early detection screening for ovarian cancer, and for the production of nationally and internationally attended research symposia on ovarian cancer.
To advance this mission, the center has issued a call for applications for its 2018 Scientific Scholar Awards. Through the program, the center will award grants of up $120,000 over two years to promising laboratory and clinical scientists interested in pursuing a career as an independent investigator in ovarian cancer research. Funds are for direct costs only; institutional overhead and indirect costs will not be included in the award.
Eligible applicants must have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, career goals focused on ovarian cancer, and, if a clinician, have completed their residency. Applicants should be at the post-doc/fellow, instructor, research assistant, or assistant professor level with no more than three to four years in any of these positions. Outstanding established scientists without a prior focus in ovarian cancer but looking to focus in the disease area are also encouraged to apply.
Deadline: December 1, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Central
Details: RFP
Sponsored by the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research |
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Young Investigator Grants
The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation (DTRF) funds research that uses cutting-edge science and creative clinical applications, as well as novel approaches that address potential leads based on prior research. As part of this mission, DTRF has issued a Request for Proposal to support early-stage research that explores new approaches to advance current scientific knowledge about desmoid tumors resulting in the development of new treatment options and bringing us closer to a cure.
Amount: Up to $30,000
Deadline: January 12, 2018
Details: RFP
Sponsored by the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation |
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American Cancer Society Poster Competition for High School Students of Central Illinois
The American Cancer Society encourages high school students to participate in its annual Poster Competition. The topic for the inaugural poster competition is “Link Between Obesity and Cancer”. The broad theme of the poster must be focused on the effect of obesity on cancer. Helpful background information on this topic can be found here.
Please visit http://healtheng.illinois.edu/events/acs-poster2017/ to download all the information about the competition. |
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Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events. More information to come!
- Faculty Seminar Series: Session #3: November 2, 2017; 3 - 4:30 p.m.
- Cancer Center Annual Meeting: November 9, 2017; Beckman Institute (Room 2269)
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Visit the Cancer Center Events Calendar for a complete list of upcoming
cancer-related activities and events. |
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