Team Case CCC Crosses $60,000 Raised for VeloSano 2019
 The rides may be over, but our team's fundraising efforts aren't! Currently, Team Case Comprehensive Cancer Center sits in the Top 15 teams for VeloSano 6 fundraising with over $60,000 raised, but we have until October 1 to make contributions to this year's goal. Thank you to all who have contributed thus far and to all of our riders for coming together for the cause. VeloSano photographers and riders captured some awesome shots from the event - check out our favorites in our Facebook photo album!
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Remembering Anne Duli
Last month, we notified members of our cancer center
community of the passing of Anne Duli, our friend,
champion and
former Associate Director for Administration and Finance following a long battle with breast cancer.
Anne's life was truly a blessing to all she encountered. A memorial service will be held for Anne on Saturday, August 17 at 11 am at Harkness Chapel on the Case Western Reserve University campus. Please join us in celebrating her life full of love, laughter and kindness.
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Cancer Center Special Seminar
August 12, 2p | WRB 3-136
All are welcome to join us on Monday, August 12, 2019 in the Wolstein Research Building conference room, 3-136 at
2pm for a guest seminar featuring
Boaz Tirosh, PhD. Dr. Tirosh is the David Eisenberg Chair in Pharmacy at the Institute for Drug Research, School of Pharmacy at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Dr. Boaz will present, "Pharmacological Induction of Selective Endoplasmic Reticulum Retention as a Novel Strategy for Cancer Therapy."
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Cancer Center Special Seminar
August 22, 3p | WRB 2-136
Please join us on Thursday, August 22 in conference room 2-136 of the Wolstein Research Building for a special seminar from
Patricia Thompson, PhD, professor of pathology and Deputy Director of Research, Stony Brook Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Stony Brook University.
Dr. Thompson leads a nationally prominent research
 program that has focused on the evolution of molecular and cellular changes that occur during the development of colorectal and breast cancer. Her research is concentrated primarily on the discovery and validation of biomarkers that help identify individuals at greatest risk for cancer recurrence, to enable more precise and effective methods to treat cancer patients. She
will present, "Advancing a Path for Cancer Prevention with Clinical Trials of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs."
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Next Month: Cancer Center Seminar Series Returns for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
September 13, 12p | WRB Auditorium
Our interdisciplinary seminar series addresses cutting-edge clinical, translational, and basic research topics in cancer. Held weekly on Fridays at 12 pm in the Wolstein Research Building Auditorium, 1-413, attendees are able to interact with our speakers and receive CME credit for the educational activity.
Our series returns Friday, September 13, 2019 with
Abhishek Chakraborty, PhD presenting on behalf of the GU Malignancies Program. Dr. Chakraborty is Assistant Staff, GU Malignancies Research Center at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute.
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7th Annual Genetics Education Symposium: Neurogenetics Across the Lifespan
Sept 12, 2019 | InterContinental Cleveland
Join the Genomic Medicine Institute on Thursday, September 12, 2019 for an engaging day that will meld cutting-edge research with advances in the diagnosis, management and treatment of genetic neurological conditions.
Neil Friedman, MBChB, staff physician and former director of the Center for Pediatric Neurosciences, will deliver the morning keynote address on spinal muscular atrophy. Other topics include autism, Alzheimer disease, psychological assessment in neurogenetic disorders and the ethics of neurogenetic testing.
The day will close with a presentation from Charis Eng, MD, PhD entitled, "Your Genes, Your Wine, Your Health," followed by a wine reception where attendees will have the opportunity to join together with their colleagues. Learn more and register today>
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Early Bird Registration: Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Symposium
Oct 24, 2019 | Tinkham Veale University Center
The symposium will bring together experts in AI and machine learning
as well as clinical, industry and federal agency experts in pathology, radiology, oncology and immuno-oncology to speak on research developments, regulatory policy, reimbursement and ethics surrounding AI.
Symposium Highlights:
- Focused panel discussions
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibitions available throughout the day
Be sure to register by August 30, 2019 to secure our discounted early bird registration. A discount for students and trainees who wish to attend is available. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Save your seat>
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Innovators in AYA Cancer: Driving Science and Policy toward a Brighter Future for Teens and Young Adults with Cancer
Nov 14-15, 2019 | Tinkham Veale University Center
Registration will be opening very soon for the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's AYA Oncology Symposium taking place November 14-15, 2019 at Tinkham Veale University Center at Case Western Reserve University!
Sign up to receive updates>
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Save the Date: 4th Annual Cancer Disparities Symposium
March 6, 2020 | Tinkham Veale University Center
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Cancer Disparities Research will present the 4th Annual Cancer Disparities Symposium: Cultivating Science and Community Engagement to Address Cancer Health Disparities on March 6, 2020. The symposium
will feature keynote presentations by renowned
disparities
researchers and community leaders, a poster session highlighting academic research and community programs, networking session and an all-attendee forum.
Further details and a call for abstracts will be released soon!
Sign up for updates>
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Amy Egle, Department Assistant, Office of Cancer Disparities Research
In November of last year, Amy Egle
joined the Case
Comprehensive Cancer Center administration team as the Department Assistant for the Office of Cancer Disparities Research (OCDR).
Amy oversees and coordinates activities and daily operations
 for the OCDR. Her diverse responsibilities include facilitating communications, planning and organizing meetings as well as managing budgets and financial transactions for the office. Amy is also the administrator for the Associate Director for Cancer Disparities Research,
Monica Webb Hooper, PhD.
Amy earned a bachelor's degree in music performance from Oberlin College and Conservatory and spent 20 years as a professional violinist and teacher. Prior to joining CWRU, Amy was a project management assistant for a Cleveland-based engineering firm. Visit her on the third floor of the Wolstein Research Building when she's not out representing the Office of Cancer Disparities Research in the community!
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Open Funding Opportunities at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is
currently
accepting applications for the following additional
funding opportunities. Click each opportunity for award descriptions, funding criteria and application instructions.
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Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1)
Internal LOI Deadline: September 17, 2019
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is designed to
support highly integrated research teams of three to six PD/PIs to address ambitious and challenging research questions that are important for the mission of NIGMS and are beyond the scope of one or two investigators.
Collaborative program teams are expected to accomplish goals that require considerable synergy and managed team interactions. Project goals should not be achievable with a collection of individual efforts or projects. Teams are encouraged to consider far-reaching objectives that will produce major advances in their fields.
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Crazy 8 Initiative
LOI Deadline: October 1, 2019
The Crazy 8 Initiative Award will fund research into innovative and rigorous approaches that directly address the
 most intractable issues in pediatric cancer research today. This award is designed to coalesce cross-disciplinary cores of scientists working collaboratively in order to accelerate the pace of new cure discovery. The proposal should address a topic that is responsive to at least one of the four pediatric cancer research themes listed above. Successful applications will address one or more of the eight disciplines that formed the basis of the Crazy 8 initiative: embryonal brain cancers, high grade gliomas, fusion positive sarcomas, fusion negative sarcomas, leukemias, neuroblastoma, big data, catalyzing clinical trials.
Investigations may involve the exploration of a novel scientific hypothesis or the development of new model systems, tools or technologies that have the potential for significant impact on the field of childhood cancer. Collaboration and data sharing are a priority for this research program. We expect successful applications to propose multidisciplinary teams with a very clear plan for collaboration that would empower the study of big ideas that would not be easily addressable otherwise. Childhood cancer research applicants are encouraged to bring new, necessary expertise into the field. Awards will be judged on scientific soundness, significance and the potential for impact on improving the lives of children with cancer.
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American Lung Association Awards
Deadlines Vary
The American Lung Association recently released the
 following funding opportunities:
2-year, $200,000 award for highly meritorious research projects with the potential to:
- Significantly improve and transform diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms;
- Foster innovation, use novel approaches; and/or
- Accelerate progress in lung cancer research that improves patient care and helps save lives.
- LOI Deadline: Wednesday, October 3, 2019
2-year, $125,000 award intended to support highly promising investigators with stellar track records of accomplishment, who have the potential to advance the field of lung disease science.
Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2019
2-year, $100,000 mentored award meant to support outstanding investigators on the path to independence for research into the mechanisms of lung disease and general lung biology. Preference is given to projects that are novel; innovative in design/approach; utilize modern technologies; and incorporate a multidisciplinary collaborative training plan.
Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2019
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AIMRC Innovations - July 28, 2019
"[AI] is already reshaping medicine," says Anant Madabhushi, PhD professor of biomedical engineering at CWRU and director of the university's Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics, pointing to emerging technologies that are awaiting regulatory approval.
WKYC - July 30, 2019
U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings is giving the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals high marks. The clinical partners provide patient care as part of the
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
EurekAlert! - July 31, 2019
Lead author
Mukesh K. Jain, MD, Chief Academic Officer at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Vice Dean of University Hospitals Affairs at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said, "The need to take action is now," as the proportion of U.S. doctors engaged in research has dwindled since the 1980s. Dr. Jain is a member of the
Case CCC's Hematopoietic and Immune Cancer Biology Program.
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NIH BULLETIN - Notices and Funding Opportunities
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Notices
Notice of Clarification for Suggested Tables for PAR-19-218 Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement (RISE) (T34)
Notice of Clarification for Suggested Tables for PAR-19-219 "Maximizing Access to Research Careers (T34)"
Notice of Intent to Publish an NHLBI Funding Opportunity Announcement for STIMULATE-2 (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Notice of Special Interest for Small Business Research for Methods Development in Natural Products Chemistry
Funding Opportunities
Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)(PAR-19-328)
Deadline for New and Revision Applications: October 11, 2019, February 11, 2020, June 10, 2020, October 14, 2020, +
Clinical Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)(PAR-19-329)
Deadline for New and Revision Applications: October 11, 2019, February 11, 2020, June 10, 2020, October 14, 2020, +
Data Coordinating Center for Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (Collaborative U24 Clinical Trial Required)(PAR-19-330)
Deadline for New and Revision Applications: October 11, 2019, February 11, 2020, June 10, 2020, October 14, 2020, +
SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1, R44) Clinical Trial Not Allowed (PAR-19-333)
Deadline: Standard Dates Apply
SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance (SB1, R44) Clinical Trial Not Allowed (PAR-19-334)
Deadline: Standard Dates Apply
SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1, R44) Clinical Trial Required (PAR-19-335)
Deadline: Standard Dates Apply
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EVENTS
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Sat, Aug 10
Susan G. Komen Cleveland "More Than Pink" Walk
Details
8a Registration Opens
9:45a Opening Ceremony
Wade Oval
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Mon, Aug 12
Shared Resources Directors' Meeting
12p WRB 1-422D
Guest Seminar
Boaz Tirosh, PhD
David Eisenberg Chair in Pharmacy, Institute for Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
"Pharmacological Induction of Selective Endoplasmic Reticulum Retention as Novel Strategy for Cancer Therapy"
2p WRB 3-136
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Tues, Aug 13
Cancer Impact Lecture
James Phillips, PhD
1p NE1-205
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Weds, Aug 14
UH HemOnc Grand Rounds - Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program
Shreyaskumar Patel, MD
Robert R. Herring Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Sarcoma Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
CME credit and continental breakfast provided.
8a Wearn 137
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Thurs, Aug 15
Developmental Therapeutics Journal Club
9a NE6-218
Molecular Biology and Microbiology Virology Journal Club
1p SOM W203
Genitourinary Malignancy Research Center Seminar
Ana P. Gomes, PhD
Weill Cornell Medicine
"Age-induced Mechanisms of Cancer Cell Plasticity"
3p NE1-205
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Fri, Aug 16
State of Chronic Disease Disparities in the African American Community Conference
8a Beachwood DoubleTree
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Sat, Aug 17
State of Chronic Disease Disparities in the African American Community Conference
9a Beachwood DoubleTree
Memorial Service for Anne Duli
11a Harkness Chapel
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Mon, Aug 19
WRB Faculty Meeting with Stan Gerson
3:30p WRB
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Tues, Aug 20
Cancer Impact Lecture
Babal Jha, PhD, THOR
1p NE1-205
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Thurs, Aug 22
Developmental Therapeutics Journal Club
9a NE6-218
5th Annual Cleveland Breast Cancer Summit - Hands-on Workshop
7:30a Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital Castele Learning Center
Molecular Biology and Microbiology Virology Journal Club
1p SOM W203
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Fri, Aug 23
5th Annual Cleveland Breast Cancer Summit
Details
7a Intercontinental
UH Seidman Cancer Center Grand Rounds
Daniel Petrylak, MD
Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Urology, Yale Cancer Center
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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SYMPOSIUMS & EVENTS
Susan G. Komen "More Than Pink" Walk Cleveland
Aug 10, 2019
University Circle
State of Chronic Disease Disparities in the African American Community Conference
Aug 16-17, 2019
DoubleTree Beachwood
Details
5th Annual Cleveland Breast Cancer Summit
Aug 22-23, 2019
Cleveland, OH
NCCN Policy Summit: Defining, Measuring, and Applying Quality in an Evolving Health Policy Landscape and the Implications for Cancer Care
Sep 12, 2019
Washington, DC
NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™
Sept 27-28, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Symposium
Sept 28, 2019
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Multidisciplinary Colorectal Oncology Course
Oct 18-19, 2019
Naples, FL
Details
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Advancements and Policy
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
NCCN Annual Conference: Improving the Quality, Effectiveness, & Efficiency of Cancer Care™
March 20-21, 2020
Orlando, FL
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED OPPORTUNITIES
Open until 6 projects awarded
Proposals accepted and reviewed continuously
Deadline: Aug 12, 2019
LOI Deadline: Aug 15, 2019
LOI/Preproposal Deadline: Aug 21, 2019
LOI/Preproposal Deadline: Aug 22, 2019
LOI Deadline: Aug 23, 2019
Deadline: Open
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