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American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2019: Highlights from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
 The 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Annual Meeting will take place
Friday, May 31 through Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. ASCO offers a robust program designed to teach, engage and bring the oncology field together.
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has
compiled a list of presentations, session chairs, oral abstract sessions, posters and abstracts from Cleveland-based institutions including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University. We wish the best of luck to all presenters and attendees and safe travels to Chicago!
Read highlights>
Don't forget! Register for the ASCO Review course by 5:00 PM EST, Monday, June 24. The ASCO Review will be held
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the InterContinental Hotel & Bank of America Conference Center.
The course will provide practicing hematologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and oncology nurses with current data and information that is being presented at next week's meeting. Free registration includes syllabus, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.
Register now>
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Yu Named President of the Society for Thermal Medicine
 The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center extends congratulations to
Jennifer Yu, MD, PhD as she was recently named President of the Society for Thermal Medicine. Dr. Yu is staff at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Cancer Stem Cell Research, assistant professor of molecular medicine at Case Western Reserve University and a member of the
Case CCC's Molecular Oncology Program.
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Openings at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) is searching for candidates for the following roles:
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Mentors Wanted
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking for faculty or postdocs interested in serving as mentors to students this summer. Mentoring is a great way to build your CV and help foster a young person's interest in cancer research. Please contact Damian Junk,
Assistant Director of Cancer Training & Education for the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, at damian.junk@case.edu for more information.
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Team Case CCC VeloSano Fundraiser
June 7, 5-8p | Tavern of Little Italy
Join Team Case Comprehensive Cancer Center on
 Friday, June 7 for a fundraiser benefitting VeloSano. The event will take place from 5-8 pm at the Tavern of Little Italy (TOLI), 12117 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Tickets are $40 and include 2 drink tickets, 1 raffle ticket, food, live entertainment and valet parking.
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Cleveland Clinic Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium
July 12, 12-5p | Taussig Cancer Center
The
Cleveland Clinic Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Taussig Cancer Center Center in Cleveland, OH. The symposium will
provide practicing hematologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, physician assistants and residents/fellows with current data and information on treating the cholangiocarcinoma patient.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Seating is limited! The deadline for registration is
5:00 pm EST, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The free course includes syllabus, lunch and breaks.
Register now>
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Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat
July 25-26, 2019| Tinkham Veale University Center & Corporate College East
 Cancer Center members, post-docs, fellows and trainees are invited to
join us for the 2019 Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat - one of the few times a year our entire center is able to enjoy the company of one another and collaborate.
All students, postdocs, and fellows conducting cancer research are invited to submit abstracts for the retreat. Cancer Center leadership will review abstracts based on the relationship to cancer, novelty, significance of findings and clarity.
Register for retreat today>
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Upcoming Cancer Center Symposia
2019-2020
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center would like to remind you to mark your calendars for three symposia we are hosting over the next year. While registration for the events is not yet open, you may register for updates by clicking on each event below!
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Pfizer-Lung Cancer Research Foundation Competitive Research Grants
Deadline: June 24, 2019
Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a new research grant opportunity focused on understanding ways to improve clinical practices for side effect management for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients receiving targeted therapies. This collaborative funding mechanism is designed to support innovative health services research proposals that leverage multidisciplinary approaches to improve the management of targeted therapy toxicities. Proposals on a variety of topics including the following are encouraged:
- Patterns of use and comparisons of real-world versus pre-approval patient experiences
- Defining and understanding tolerability (including late toxicities and patient reported outcomes)
- Role of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams (including pharmacists, dieticians, caregivers, etc.) and coordination of care in managing and monitoring therapy
- Real-time symptom monitoring and implementation science
Approaches to management of toxicities in NSCLC patients treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including but not limited to ALK, ROS1, and/or EGFR inhibitors, fall within the scope of this project. Through this initiative, Pfizer and LCRF will support up to three innovative health services research projects. Specifically, up to $350,000 will be provided over a period of two years to investigators at US-based institutions. Additional eligibility details and application instructions may be found in the
full request for proposals>
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Deadlines Vary
The Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed  Medical Research Programs (
CDMRP
) recently released additional funding opportunities. Pre-application and application deadlines vary by award. Click each program below to view award announcements and application instructions.
FY19 Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP)
FY19 Melanoma Research Program (MRP)
- Idea Award
- Team Science Award
- Translational Research Award
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Managed Care - April 30, 2019
"We're still learning why it works and why not," says Cleveland Clinic's
Navneet Majhail, MD about CAR-T therapy. Majhail is a member of the
Case CCC's
Hematopoietic and Immune Cancer Biology Program.
E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Cigarettes Induce Similar Acute Respiratory Response
Medscape - May 16, 2019
"These findings add to a growing body of literature showing that measurable effects on respiration can be observed after only five minutes of e-cigarette exposure" said
Monica Webb Hooper, PhD, associate director for cancer disparities research at the
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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NIH BULLETIN - Notices and Funding Opportunities
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Notices
Required Use of the xTRACT System to Prepare Data Tables for Training Grant Research Performance Progress Reports in FY 2020
Notice of Change to Application Types Allowed for PAR-18-767 "Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health Equity (CPACHE) (Collaborative U54 Clinical Trial Optional)"
Notice to Extend the Expiration Date of PAR-18-084 "Integrative Research on Polysubstance Abuse and Addiction (R21/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)"
Notice of Intent to Publish the Reissuance of "Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)"
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Understanding Factors in Infancy and Early Childhood (Birth to 24 months) That Influence Obesity Development
Funding Opportunities
Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) Program (Fi2)(PAR-19-286)
Deadlines: October 2, 2019; October 2, 2020; October 4, 2021, by 5:00 PM
Research Projects in Cancer Systems Biology (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)(PAR-19-287)
Deadlines: July 15, 2019, November 15, 2019, July 10, 2020, November 17, 2020, July 9, 2021, November 15, 2021, by 5:00 PM
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EVENTS
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Mon, May 27
CWRU Closed for Memorial Day
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Tues, May 28
Cancer Imaging Monthly Meeting
1:30p WRB 1-422D
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Thurs, May 30
Developmental Therapeutics Journal Club
9a NE6-218
Molecular Biology and Microbiology Virology Journal Club
1p SOM W203
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Fri, May 31
Cancelled due to ASCO: Taussig Cancer Institute Grand Rounds
2019 ASCO Annual Meeting
May 31-June 4
Chicago, IL
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Mon, June 3
Cancer Center Research Chalk Talk
1p WRB 3-136
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Thurs, June 6
Developmental Therapeutics Journal Club
9a N
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6-218
Molecular Biology and Microbiology Seminar
1p SOM W203
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Fri, June 7
Taussig Cancer Institute Grand Rounds
David Porter, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
"CAR T Cells: On The Road to a Cure"
8a CA5-120
Team Case CCC VeloSano Fundraiser Bash
5-8p Tavern of Little Italy
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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SYMPOSIUMS & EVENTS
CTSC Symposium: Expanding Research Together
May 23, 2019
Details
Race for the Place
June 2, 2019
Beachwood Place
NCCN Policy Summit
June 17, 2019
Washington, DC
Details
ASCO Review
June 26, 2019
InterContinental Hotel
Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat
July 25-26, 2019
Corporate College East
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Symposium
Oct 24, 2019
Tinkham Veale University Center, CWRU
AYA Oncology Symposium
Nov 14-15, 2019
Tinkham Veale Universtiy Center, CWRU
4th Annual Cancer Disparities Symposium
March 6, 2020
Tinkham Veale University Center, CWRU
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED OPPORTUNITIES
Full Proposal Deadline:
June 21, 2019
Deadline: May 30, 2019
Case CCC Travel Awards for Trainees
Deadlines: June 1, September 1, December 1
LOI/Preapplication Deadlines: June 6, 2019, June 27, 2019
Deadline: June 7, 2019
Doris Duke 2019 Physician Scientist Fellowship
Deadline: June 7, 2019
2019 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Understanding Dynamic and Multi-Scale Systems
Deadline: June 13, 2019
Internal Deadline: June 18, 2019
Deadline: July 24, 2019
Deadline: July 24, 2019
Deadline: July 31, 2019
Deadline: July 31, 2019
LOI/Preproposal Deadline: Aug 1, 2019
LOI/Preproposal Deadline: Aug 21, 2019
LOI/Preproposal Deadline: August 22, 2019
Deadline: Open
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