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WCRG Matters
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A monthly newsletter to keep members and partners informed.
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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events
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Be sure to save the following dates!
- University of Windsor's Research Showcase, Devonshire Mall - April 25th
- Science Rendezvous, University of Windsor - May 9th (10am-4pm)
- Cheers to Hope, Walkerville Brewery - May 9th, 7:30pm. Details to follow.
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Seminar Series - April 2nd
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WHEN: APRIL 2 @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, Casino Cares Room
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PEAKER: Dr. Ken Schneider
Program Head for Radiation Oncology and Chief, Department of Oncology, Windsor Regional Hospital; Radiation Lead, Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program; Adjunct Professor, Department of Physics, University of Windsor
Part I: Bench to Bedside: The pivotal role in all of us
Part II: A Radiation Medicine Sampler- Radiobiology for the House Officer and Beyond
The seminars provide an opportunity for local cancer researchers to learn from their colleagues about current research, to discuss the implications for our community and to look for additional opportunities to collaborate.
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WCRG to Launch Collaborator's Corner
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This month, WCRG will be launching "Collaborator's Corner",
a video library on our website dedicated to highlighting the collaborative cancer research taking place in Windsor-Essex and with our partnering research communities.Stay tuned, a detailed announcement will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
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ITOS Setting Up Shop at the University of Windsor
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ITOS Oncology is a molecular diagnostic company specializing in cancer. Starting on March 2, they can be found on the University of Windsor campus, Biology Building, room 210. A website is coming soon but until then, more information can be obtained by contacted Govindaraja Atikukke, Ph.D. (Cofounder and CTO) at gatikukke@gmail.com or 519-996-0879.
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Well Attended Cancer Education Day
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On Friday February 13th a series of Cancer Education Days was launched. Attendance was amazing with over 140 health care professionals taking part. The Windsor Regional Cancer Program Clinical Care Staff provided talks that focused on key information for primary health care professionals as part of the cancer patient care team. The day was very well received. Congratulations to the staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Program, in particular, Karen Reaume for an outstanding day.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities
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A complete list of funding opportunities is available on our website.
To strengthen your proposal, any submissions with a University of Windsor PI, please send to Natasha Wiebe, Office of Research & Innovation Services: (a) Word files of draft application, and (b) ORIS form signed by you, your area head, and dean. Please send documents to Natasha at least 1 week prior to funding organization's deadline. For WCRG members affiliated with other institutions, please contact Karen Metcalfe for support.
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Funding Organization
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Grant/Program
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Letter of Intent Deadline*
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Proposal Deadline
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| Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation |
National Grants |
Dec. 8, 2014
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April 27, 2015
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Dec. 15, 2014
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Mar. 1, 2015
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"Transitional" Open Operating Grant Program
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Jan. 9, 2015
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Mar. 2, 2015
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Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute
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Innovation Grants
Innovation to Impact Grants
Impact Grants
Quality of Life Research Grants
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Feb. 15, 2015
Feb. 15, 2015
March 25, 2015
July 2, 2015
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April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
Sept. 1, 2015
Nov. 1, 2015
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* UWindsor applicants: Please copy LOI to Natasha Wiebe, ORIS
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